 The TR50210 rotary telehandler |
Bobcat showcases new telehandler
London, United KingdomBobcat will exhibit the new TR50210 rotary telehandler for the first time at Samoter 2011 in March.
The TR50210 is one of four new rotating telehandlers from Bobcat that complements the company's existing range of 12 rigid-frame telehandlers.
The rotating ability of the new telehandlers enables the machines to serve the needs of an entire site from just one position. The telehandler has a three-section boom, offering a maximum lifting capacity of 5,000kg (11,023lbs), a maximum lifting height with stabilizers of 20.5 metres (67.3 feet) and a maximum horizontal reach of 18.1 metres (59.4 feet).
Combilift wins major contract
Monaghan, IrelandCombilift Ltd has won a GBP600,000 (USD936,312) contract to supply four forklifts to Brazil's largest steel producer, Gerdau.
Combilift's ability to meet Gerdau's requirements for safety, operator comfort and operational productivity was key to the manufacturer winning the order.
Company managing director Martin McVicar says the order is significant for Combilift, enabling it to expand into the wider Latin American market.
McVicar claims Combilift has sold 14,000 forklifts in 50 countries so far.
Ex-Solutions offers training
Brighton, United KingdomEx-Solutions Consulting, part of the Pyroban Group, has announced a range of 2011 courses in the UK to support the competency of personnel working in hazardous areas.
Training ranges from beginner one-day courses to advanced three-day courses focusing on the principles of explosion prevention and protection. The training is for businesses that require their people and assets operate safely in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Courses are held in the Midlands, the South Coast and in Scotland.
Konecranes refinances loan
Hyvinkää, FinlandKonecranes has taken advantage of favourable market conditions by signing a new EUR200 million (USD259.7 million) five-year revolving credit facility with its lenders.
The company says the loan will be used for "general corporate purposes" and replaced the three-year credit facility that it signed in April 2009.