Access Lift & Handlers - March 2018

INTERVIEW: SOUTHEASTERN EQUIPMENT
Heath Watton, VP of Southeastern Equipment, spoke with Lindsey Anderson about the company’s coming opportunities this year.

USED EQUIPMENT
When it comes to used equipment, reconditioned units can offer a lot of bang
for a little buck. Lindsey Anderson reports on buying the right units after they've been used.

IAPAS
The shortlist for the 2018 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs)
has been unveiled. ALH provides the details on the companies and
individuals who made the final cut.

INTERVIEW: SCANCLIMBER
Finland-based Scanclimber is being acquired by Tractel Group. Euan Youdale talked exclusively with managing director Eerik Nousiainen about the deal.

NEWS
Empire Crane purchases two Magni telehandlers; KHL Group acquires Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications; United Rentals reports $689 million tax benefit; U.S. to drive global construction upswing; Empire Roofing purchases Xtreme 1055s; Scissor and mast launches from GMG; BrandSafway acquires Venko Groep BV; Point of Rental introduces uInnovate; plus Highlights, By the Numbers, Events and the Share Index.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS
AFI GmBH combines with Riwal; Snorkel signs distribution agreement with Gantic; Holland Lift adds safety feature and more.

TELESCOPIC BOOMS
With a healthy market propelling sales and ANSI/CSA Standards requiring updated or new equipment, the telescopic boom industry is, well, booming. ALH reports.

RENTAL SOFTWARE
Rental software’s increasing grasp and organization of information can help any size business get on the right track. Lindsey Anderson reports.

REVIEW: WORLD OF CONCRETE
World of Concrete pulled in 58,222 attendees this year, making it the largest WoC in nine years. ALH reviews what was new at the show.

Access, Lift & Handlers March 2018 Articles