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Construction Safety

How Proper Ergonomics on Jobsites Help Protect Workers

Sentry Insurance

Ergonomic injuries are largely preventable. Help your team recognize tasks that may create physical limitations and use the resources available to put them in safer positions.

June 11, 2024

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Rental Business Services

JCB Building $500M Factory in Texas

Located in San Antonio, the new $500 million facility will be 720,000 sq.ft. and bring 1,500 jobs to Texas over the first five years.

June 6, 2024

From left to right: Adriana Rocha Garcia, San Antonio councilwoman District 4; David Carver, operations director JCB San Antonio; Rep. John Lujan, Texas House of Representatives District 118; Alice Bamford; Lord Bamford, chairman, JCB; Cecilia Abbott, the First Lady of Texas; Mark Turner, chief operating officer, JCB; Rebeca Clay-Flores, Bexar County commissioner, Precinct 1; Richard Fox-Marrs, president and CEO, JCB North America; Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, president and CEO, greater:SATX.

Rental 2024 Editor's Choice Awards - Nominations Closed

Has your company released any products within the past year designed to enhance the efficiency of rental companies and their customers? If so, this award is for you!

June 3, 2024

Fleet Maintenance

World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell RTG Crane Operational

The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane runs 100% on fuel-cell hydrogen technology, representing an unprecedented first for terminal operations, offering the ability to achieve zero emissions on large container cranes without connecting to the electric grid.

May 29, 2024

The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane, developed in collaboration with MITSUI E&S and with funding from the Japanese New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), began operations at Yusen Terminals Inc. (YTI) on May 15, 2024.

Dealers, Service Centers

Liebherr Unveils Online Used Equipment Platform

Liebherr USA, Co.

The platform supports global accessibility and promotes sustainability by extending the operational life of equipment, offering cost-effective, resource-conserving solutions.

May 24, 2024

The Krank platform has been tailored specifically to meet Liebherr’s precise needs, upgrading and replacing existing systems to enhance service delivery.

Concrete Equipment & Products

Concrete Contractor's 2024 Top Products Winners

Award winners of Concrete Contractor magazine's 2024 Top Products.

May 10, 2024

Concrete Contractor 2024 Top Products Winners

Lifting Equipment

Lift Equipment Safety: Crushing Can Kill

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

IPAF's Global Safety Campaign for 2024 aims to raise awareness and reduce entrapment and crushing incidents involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs)

May 1, 2024

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Lifting Equipment

Safety & Sustainability: The 2024 Aerial Industry Report

Rental editor Jonathan Kozlowski asks industry leaders about the status of the market and what heights the year may take us.

April 17, 2024

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Industrial Forklifts

TPPL vs Lithium Forklift Batteries: Which Technology is Winning?

As technology changes - and presumably improves - how does TPPL technology compare to lithium-ion?

April 15, 2024

Post-Show Report: Major Trends at the 2024 ARA Show

Operator focus, customer voice and equipment flexibility with options, such as attachment packages, were all on display on the exhibit hall floor.

March 28, 2024

Ditoro visited with Terry Dolan, CASE vice president North America, and Dom Derango, national accounts manager, during the event.

Lifting Equipment

IPAF Summit 2024: Empowering the Next Generation

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Happenings from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Summit 2024.

March 21, 2024

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Industrial Forklifts

Forklift Battery Safety

How to ensure efficient and secure operations with lithium battery technology.

March 18, 2024

Forklift Lithium Battery Safety

Lifting Equipment

International Awards for Powered Access 2024: Winners List

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

With a record-breaking 130 entries, competition was fierce, showcasing the industry's dedication to pushing boundaries and driving progress.

March 14, 2024

IAPA Innovative Technology Prize: Trojan Battery Company, USA – AES batteries

Load King and Custom Truck One Source Showcase Electric, Hybrid Trucks at Work Truck Week 2024

Load King by Custom Truck One Source

Join Load King and Custom Truck One Source at NTEA Work Truck Week 2024 to experience the future of the work truck industry.

March 7, 2024

Attendees are invited to visit booth 4101 to explore a range of equipment designed to set new standards in operational efficiency and environmental sustainability in the work truck sector.

Hy-Brid Lifts Names Liner President, CEO

Hy-Brid Lifts / Custom Equipment LLC

Former LGMG and Skyjack exec Liner has more than 20 years of general management and executive experience in the access and material handling industry.

March 1, 2024

Rough Terrain Forklifts

Doosan Bobcat Expands Forklift, Compressor Lineup

These products are now available at select Bobcat dealerships throughout North America.

February 27, 2024

Air compressors ranging from 185 to 1600 CFM, mobile generators ranging from 25 to 570 kVA, and light towers with a runtime of up to 105 hours.

CORE Ends Heavy-Duty Equipment Funding Cycle

The funding cycle, which closed on Jan. 18, received more than 1,300 voucher requests for off-road ZE equipment, and an additional 750 requests for charging equipment.

February 23, 2024

Transitioning to ZE equipment improves the health of workers and nearby communities, and helps to mitigate detrimental climate-change effects.

MEC Prepares New Equipment for ARA 2024

MEC Aerial Work Platforms

This event will demonstrate how MEC is making big steps in innovation and driving the aerial industry forward with technology, enhanced productivity solutions, and improved safety features.

February 16, 2024

Booth visitors can view the first in this range, the award-winning NANO10-XD, a lightweight scissor lift.