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MCM Events Confirms Dates for CRC Canada 2012 |
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Ascorel and Manitowoc Renew Potain Tower Cranes PartnershipFebruary 3, 2012–Manitowoc, Shady Grove, Pa., renewed its partnership with Ascorel, its Kennesaw, Ga.-based supplier of anti-collision technology for Potain tower cranes. Ascorel and Manitowoc jointly developed the Top Tracing II anti-collision system featured on 3,500 Potain tower cranes in use throughout France and worldwide. |
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Ward-Allen Publications Releases SIMS Guide for Cranes/DerricksFebruary 3, 2012–Ward-Allen Publications, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., has released the SIMS Guide for Cranes/Derricks (Volume 11), a safety field guide designed to provide users with a more organized set of safety guidelines. Available in pocket-size dimensions for convenience in the field, the guide’s Flip-Tab table of contents design ensures that users quickly obtain the necessary information on the job. |
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Terex Tower Crane Transfer Masts Open New Markets for Maxim Crane
February 2, 2012–Terex’s four new Transfer Masts—HD23-TS212, HD23-TS23, TS23-H20 and TS23-TS21—connect two tower crane systems from Terex and Terex Peiner and Terex Comedil legacy brands to form a versatile and productive tower crane system. They permit a wide range of combinations using varying tower sections to match application requirements and improve freestanding capabilities without the need for anchoring collars. |
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NCCCO Approves Use of Calculators on CCO ExamsFebruary 2, 2012–The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) will allow basic electronic calculators to be used on certain CCO written exams beginning July 2, 2012. Previously, calculators have been prohibited on all CCO national tests. |
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J.D. Neuhaus Introduces Heavy Industry Hoists
February 2, 2012–J D Neuhaus, Sparks, Md., has released the Profi TI series hoists, which are targeted for heavy industry applications such as surface and underground working. The hoists offer lift capacities from 551.2 pounds (250 kg) up to 100 tons, and operate off air pressures of 4 or 6 bar. Hydraulically operated units are also available. |
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Imperial to Take Delivery of New Fleet Purchases
February 2, 2012–Imperial Crane Services, Bridgeview, Ill., will soon take delivery of its multimillion-dollar purchase of Sany crawler and rough terrain cranes, five new Tadano rough terrains, and a new 600-ton Leibherr. The company is expecting the arrival of its initial order of two 40-ton rough terrains, six 65-ton rough terrains, and a 110-ton and 220-ton crawler in February. |
Crane Accident: Stratford, Conn.No one was injured when a crane being loaded on a transport trailer toppled over near the Housatonic River. Hazmat crews were called in because the crane leaked fuel. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is investigating. — ... |
Crane Accident: Concord, N.H.A crane slipped on ice and tipped onto a barn while trying to remove a tree at a residential site. The weight of the load caused the machine to shift slightly, resulting in the tip-over. No one was injured in the accident, which also damaged a garage ar... |
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