Category: Lifting Equipment
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How Thoughtful Engineering Translates to Real-World Performance
This article is sponsored Iowa Mold Tooling Company, Inc. In demanding industries — from public utilities and mining to construction and heavy equipment repair — a universal standard for success exists: Equipment must be ready and able to perform whenever called upon. The reliability and efficiency of field equipment are essential to job site productivity…
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ISO Standards: How Contractors Can Prepare for MEWPs Design Updates
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in Accessories, Attachments, Boom Lifts, Construction News, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Equipment, Featured, Lifting, Lifting & Material Handling, Lifting Equipment, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Other Equipment or Fleet Hardware, Other Equipment or Fleet Management Software, Other Technology Solutions, Rental, Safety Equipment – Other, Scissor Lift, Scissor Lifts, Technology, Vertical Lift, Vertical Mast LiftsA new international standard is reshaping how controls are designed on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), including boom lifts and scissor lifts. ISO 21455, titled Operator’s controls – Actuation, displacement, location and method of operation, was published in 2020 to improve operator safety and reduce the risk of accidents caused by inconsistent control layouts. Australia…
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Insight into Rental Leasing and Compliance
If equipment rental companies are searching for financing options that might provide financial flexibility and inventory management, leasing might be something to consider. Recently, Fame Rental’s CEO Joe Lewis shared some insight into what the opportunities in equipment leasing and how it can create a new level of complexity for rental businesses. Especially for accounting…
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William Hackett Achieves H-Mark Certification for Chain Sling Components
William Hackett has received H-mark certification from DGUV Test for a selection of components in its Hack8 and Hack10 chain sling ranges. The certification applies to grade 8 and grade 10 components, including master links, sub-assemblies, connectors, shackles, and hooks. The H83 mark is awarded by DGUV Test, a recognized third-party testing and certification body…
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How IoT can Drive Efficiencies in Equipment Rental Operations
Managing inventory and fleet efficiently has long been a challenge for rental stores. Between managing dozens to thousands of machines, servicing customer needs and maintaining uptime, how can you keep track of everything without letting inefficiencies erode the bottom line? Enter the Internet of Things (IoT) — a transformative technology providing rental businesses unprecedented visibility…
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Rental Snapshot – Achieving Success in the Chicagoland Rental Market: RP Rents
Q. How did you first get your start in the rental industry? Our journey in the rental industry began with our dad, who had a strong background in the business and a vision to create something of his own. After years of experience working in rentals, he took the leap and started his own company. From…
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State of 2025 Lift Equipment Rental with JLG
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in Accessories, Boom Lift, Boom Lifts, Boom Truck, Boom Trucks, Featured, Hoists, Industrial Forklift, Lifting, Lifting Equipment, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Rough Terrain Forklift, scaffolding, Scissor Lift, Scissor Lifts, Telehandlers, Telescopic Handler, Vertical Lift, Vertical Mast Lifts, WinchThe lift equipment category is a pivotal segment within the equipment rental industry. The impact of this sector could very well be a strong indicator of the state of rental, but what’s happening in construction in general. Rental connected with leaders within the aerial equipment manufacturers for perspective. The following is from Tim Morris, Chief Commercial…
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Manitou Acquires Sitia’s Robotics Division
Manitou Group has announced the acquisition of Sitia’s robotics division. According to the company, the transaction is aligned with the group’s strategic roadmap, underscoring its commitment to establishing robotics as a salient pillar of innovation. In accordance with the newly unveiled LIFT strategic roadmap presented in late April, Manitou Group is positioning robotics as a…
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State of 2025 Lift Equipment Rental with Magni
The lift equipment category is a pivotal segment within the equipment rental industry. The impact of this sector could very well be a strong indicator of the state of rental, but what’s happening in construction in general. Rental connected with leaders within the aerial equipment manufacturers for perspective. The following is from Matt Lyons, Chief Sales…
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State of 2025 Lift Equipment Rental with LGMG
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The lift equipment category is a pivotal segment within the equipment rental industry. The impact of this sector could very well be a strong indicator of the state of rental, but what’s happening in construction in general. Dickey Bennett, director of key accounts sales at LGMG speaks with Rental for his perspective on the current state…