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MEC boom and scissor innovations
US-based MEC was showing a new boom and micro scissor solution on its stand at ConExpo 
Durante Rentals closes all facilities for remainder of week
The NY-based equipment rental company will close its 10 facilities as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19
BigRentz and Lizzy Lift merge
Online equipment rental specialist BigRentz has merged with Illinois-based rental company Lizzy Lift
Sinoboom seeks US partners
The manufacturer is seeking a partnership with existing OEMs as well as growing its own footprint 
Serious Labs launches seated simulator
The Universal Motion Base (UMB) is used with heavy equipment VR simulators, including telehandlers, skid steers and excavators 
ConExpo rolling news update
Follow the latest news from ConExpo with our regularly updated rolling news feed
First order placed for Snorkel’s ‘mega boom’
Announced during ConExpo, Mortier en Trémie ABL has placed the first order for Snorkel’s record-breaking 210-foot boom lift
Snorkel premieres world’s largest boom
From ConExpo, Access International’s Euan Youdale talks to Snorkel owner Don Ahern about the company’s new 210ft mega boom.
Haulotte expands footprint
Haulotte is set increase its presence in North America with new facilities in Canada and Texas, US
H&E opens new depot in Alabama
US rental company adds new facility to serve growing construction market in Birmingham
Manitou introduces MEWPs and telehandlers
The company premiered telehandlers and booms as part of its expansion in North America
Genie extends new boom family
The 80ft S-80 J is a higher version of the S-60 J, introduced earlier this year
Xtreme launches new telehandler at ConExpo
The company used ConExpo to debut the 17,000-pound capacity XR1734-C and preview two additional models
The Big One
We’ve waited three years, but it’s finally back. ConExpo, March 10-14, is set to take over Las Vegas. ALH provides a go-to guide for the access and telehandler industries
Volvo pulls out of ConExpo
Concerns over spread of Coronavirus Covid-19 spur decision to withdraw
Able Equipment named Magni dealer
Magni America LLC has expanded its dealer network by adding NY-based Able Equipment Rental 
Highway of the future experience at ConExpo
A replication of a stretch of Interstate 85 in Georgia, US, showcases innovations in transportation 
BrandSafway finalizes acquisition of AGF Access Group
The deal strengthens BrandSafway presence in the mast climbing and suspended platform market
ANSI Answers
Ebbe Christensen, president of access equipment provider ReachMaster, and also president of IPAF’s North American Regional Council, explains how the new ANSI standards will impact atrium and specialty equipment
A Guide to Purchasing Used Equipment
Stephen Cook, senior manager, used equipment, United Rentals, discusses four important aspects to consider when purchasing used aerials and telehandlers
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