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AIF responds to health and safety review
The AIF (Access Industry Forum), which comprises nine of the UK's leading trade associations and federations involved in working at height, has responded to Lord Young's review of health and safety legislation.
Exchange rates and market weakness impact Bronto orders
Federal Signal, the parent company of Bronto Skylift has reported a 23% increase in orders across the company in the second quarter but the improvement does not extend to the Bronto business.
Oshkosh posts better than expected results
Oshkosh's fiscal 2010 third quarter net sales reach US$ 2.44 billion and net income of US$ 211.2 million. This compares with net sales of US$ 1.22 billion and a loss of US$ 26.6 million in the same period last year.
ReachMaster changes name to Skako Lift
In an effort to align itself with a new global corporate identity, ReachMaster, Inc. has changed its name to Skako Lift, Inc.
Volvo Rents rolls out iPhone app
Rental company Volvo Rents has made snagging equipment even easier for customers with its new iPhone app.
Palfinger appoints aerial sales and product manager
Scott Sasser has been appointed as Palfinger North America's new sales and product manager for its large aerial platforms.
First all IPAF-trained site in the US
The Robert A Young building in St. Louis, MO is the first construction site in the US that has been designated 100 % AWPT-trained. AWPT (American Work Platform Training) is the North American subsidiary of IPAF that manages the training program in the North American market.
Dingli's new factory in production
Chinese aerial work platform manufacturer, Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co Ltd is now up to full production in its new factory called Zhejiang Green Power Machinery Co Ltd.
American Lift & Handlers
 July-August 2010
Initiative and intuition: Gordon Leicester talks about his 25 years in access.
Facelift is probably the longest running powered access rental specialist in the UK. Maria Hadlow talks to owner and founder, Gordon Leicester, about how his thorough understanding of the business from the bottom up has helped keep the company thriving.
Brand tops ALH’s Scaffold20 list
American Lift & Handlers' first ever listing of North America's top 20 largest scaffold erectors and dismantlers is now available in the July/August 2010 issue.
RSC says momentum starting to build
RSC Equipment Rental reported total revenues down 8% to US$301 million year on year for the three months to 30 June, with rental revenues falling by just 4% to $260 million. RSC made a net loss of $22 million in the quarter.
Terex AWP sales rise 11.7% in second quarter
Sales at Terex’s AWP division, primarily Genie branded aerial platforms and telehandlers, increased by 11.7% to US$232.4 million compared to the second quarter of 2009.
United Rentals returns to profit and sees "choppy recovery"
United Rentals reported a net profit of US$12 million for the second quarter of 2010 on total revenues of $557 million, down 10%.
Manitou sales rise 36% but no "volume pick-up signals"
Manitou's second quarter revenues increased by 36% to €225 million compared to the same period last year, with compact equipment sales (including Gehl in the US) doubling to €32.9 million and rough terrain handler sales up 24% to €157.7 million.
Turner Access takes legal action against Youngman Group
Access tower manufacturer Turner Access has started legal proceedings against Youngman Group alleging infringement of its intellectual property rights over its BetaGuard Advanced Guardrail System.
ALH retracts photo caption
Caption on khl.com incorrectly identified equipment
Book now for Europlatform rental conference on 16 September
Book your place now for the Europlatform conference in Madrid, Spain on 16 September.
Neff gets court approval for next step in restructuring
US bankruptcy courts have approved the next step in Neff Rental’s restructuring plan regarding its Chapter 11 filing in May. The approval means Neff can seek approval for its plan from its creditors before the next court hearing on 14 September.
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