Thu January 20, 2011
Manitowoc Cranes Highlights New National Crane Boom Trucks
Manitowoc Cranes will be showcasing two models from its newly designed line of National Crane boom trucks at ConExpo — the NBT 55 and the NBT 30H. Ruben Olivas, global product director of National Crane boom trucks, said the NBT 55 is the largest boom truck in the National Crane line....
Thu January 20, 2011
Miller Highlights New Welder Generators, Live Demos, Point-of-Use Controls and Safety Gear at ConExp
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. will showcase new welding products, accessories and safety gear at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2011. Miller will introduce new and specialized equipment in booth G-254 (Gold Lot), conduct live welding demos, and highlight the newest welding innovations designed specifically for the construction industry: • XMT WCC System: matches an XMT 350 or XMT 456 multiprocess welding inverter with a voltage-sensing SuitCase X-TREME wire feeder and WCC Control to allow welders to control voltage settings at the point of use without an extra control cable....
Wed January 19, 2011
Manitowoc Crane Care Highlights Range of Services at ConExpo
Manitowoc Crane Care will highlight its newest EnCORE program — EnCORE Partners — at ConExpo-Con/AGG. One major focus at the Manitowoc Cranes stand (Gold Lot, number 430) will be a Manitowoc 888 crawler crane that was completely remanufactured jointly by Manitowoc Crane Care and EnCORE program partner H&E Equipment Services, headquartered in Baton Rouge, La....
Wed January 19, 2011
Manitowoc 31000 Scale Model Debuts at ConExpo
Manitowoc’s 1:50 scale replica of the 31000 will make its public debut at ConExpo in the company’s booth, Gold Lot number 430. Manitowoc will have two of the scale models on display in its trade show booth....
Wed January 19, 2011
New YardBoss Industrial Crane Debuts at ConExpo
Manitowoc Cranes will unveil the latest addition to its Grove YardBoss industrial crane line at ConExpo. The YB5520 is a 20 ton (18 t) capacity industrial crane, and is a new addition to the product line....
Fri January 14, 2011
Wind Attachment for Manitowoc 16000 on Display at ConExpo
A new attachment for Manitowoc’s Model 16000 crawler crane will be on display in Manitowoc’s booth at ConExpo. The new attachment boosts the crane’s capacity, allowing it to erect the latest generation of wind turbines....
Fri January 14, 2011
Largest Grove Rough-Terrain Crane Highlighted at ConExpo
Manitowoc Cranes will display the Grove RT9150E at ConExpo. The rough terrain crane has a 150 ton (136 t) rated capacity. It also has a 197 ft. (60 m) main boom, the longest on any current production rough-terrain crane....
Fri January 14, 2011
New Grove GMK on Display at ConExpo 2011
Manitowoc Cranes will highlight its new Grove six-axle all-terrain crane range at ConExpo. There are two cranes that were developed simultaneously — the GMK6300L and GMK6400. The GMK6300L will be featured at Manitowoc’s booth (Gold Lot, number 430)....
Fri January 14, 2011
Caterpillar Sponsors Regional Rallies of AEM’0s 2011 Construction Challenge
Caterpillar Inc. has signed on as a major sponsor of the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. As part of its commitment to engage young people in construction careers, Caterpillar Inc....
Fri January 14, 2011
JLG Industries Launches 1500SJ 150-Ft. Boom Lift
JLG Industries Inc., is adding a new model to the JLG line of ultra series boom lifts. The new 1500SJ is a 150-ft. (46 m) telescopic boom lift that delivers greater work envelope flexibility and superior reach at elevated heights, according to the manufacturer....
