Aerial/Lifting

In support of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week, May 8-12, Genie has released its “Upcoming Changes to ANSI A92 & CSA B354 Standards presentation to help raise safety awareness in the aerial access industry.

Serious Labs’ Mobile Elevated Work Platform simulator for operator training received the International Award for Powered Access prize in the category of Innovative Technology at the International Powered Access Federation Summit in London.

JLG Industries, the access division of Oshkosh Corp., had a net sales decrease of 4.1 percent in Oshkosh’s fiscal second quarter, with $723.2 million in sales.

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Maxim Crane Works has agreed to acquire Coast Crane Co. from Essex Rental Corp. in a stock transaction worth about $72.5 million, subject to closing date working capital and other adjustments.

Aerial work platform manufacturer Haulotte posted consolidated sales of €133.3 million in the first quarter of 2017, compared to €115 million for the same period in 2016, a 15.9 percent boost.

Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. recently launched a new line of scissorlifts manufactured by Aichi, a subsidiary of Toyota Industries Corp. since 2003.

Riwal, one of the world’s largest aerial work platform and telehandler rental specialists, has won the Access Rental Company of the Year Award at the International Awards for Powered Access organized by Access International magazine and the International Powered Access Federation.

Leavitt Cranes has acquired the assets of Pacific Tower Crane and Pacific Lift Equipment from Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co. of Memphis, Tenn.

Riwal, one of the world’s largest aerial work platform and telehandler rental specialists, has acquired German rental company AFI GmbH.

Genie has introduced its new Genie Tech Sight application, enabling the Genie Technical Services & Support team to troubleshoot technical issues in the field using online video guidance for real-time visual assistance.

While the incoming ANSI standards are not yet finalized, it is important for everyone who rents or operates aerial work platforms – now formally referred to mobile elevating work platforms – to be aware of how they will impact the rental industry.

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. spent more than $100 million on 75 cranes, construction hoists and gantries at ConExpo this month. The purchases added to Bigge’s vast and diverse fleet of more than 1,000 cranes.

JLG Industries showcased several advanced technologies at ConExpo this year, setting the stage for jobsites of the future, the aerial work platform and telehandler manufacturer said.

Genie has announced a revised protocol for cable replacement on its cable-operated telescopic booms – the Genie S-60/S-65, S-80/S85, S-100/S125, SX-135 XC, SX-a50 and SX-180 models.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers elected Brad Boehler, president of Skyjack Inc. to the AEM CE Sector Board to fill an unexpired term.