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When most of us think about firefighting equipment, large ladder trucks are usually the first thing that comes to mind. But firefighting also requires support vehicles that can manage additional equipment.

When assisting at a fire, speed is essential. That is why the Fire Brigade in Zwickau, Germany chose three HIAB products for its support vehicles. With the help of a HIAB 244 EP-5 HiDuo truck crane, a Multilift JHS 250 hooklift, and a Moffett M4 piggyback truck mounted forklift, the Zwickau brigade can load, transport and unload vital equipment at the scene of a fire. What’s more, because the HIAB equipment is easy to use with fast loading and unloading speeds, only one operator is required to manage the job.

The Zwickau Fire Brigade uses the Multilift hooklift to carry foam and other items in a two-level container. At the scene, the operator can easily unload the necessary equipment using either the Moffett forklift or HIAB crane. Operators have noted how easy the Moffett truck-mounted forklift makes their job. It has proven ideal for loading, unloading and setting up a foam station for mixing and refilling.

Atlas Polar is pleased to carry a wide range of HIAB products. For more information on the HIAB equipment we sell, we invite you to visit our product pages: Multilift Hooklifts, HIAB truck mounted cranes, and Moffett truck mounted forklifts.

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The name HIAB is synonymous with quality and innovation in materials handling solutions. From truck mounted loader cranes to Multilift hooklifts and Moffett piggyback truck mounted forklifts, HIAB covers all the bases when it comes to load handling.

But what does HIAB, the name, actually stand for?

The company was founded in Sweden in 1944. Its full name is Hydraliska Industri AB, which was shortened to HIAB.

The founder was Eric Sundin who had developed a way to use hydraulics to power loader cranes. Around the same time, three Finnish brothers developed the first hooklift. They launched the Multilift company in 1949. The two companies would later find themselves merged together when the Partek Corporation purchased Multilift (in 1977) and then HIAB (in 1985).

More mergers have occurred since then, and HIAB and Multilift have continued to thrive under their various owners: first the KONE Corporation, which acquired Partek in 2002, and then Cargotec, which acquired the brands in 2005.

Since 1953, Atlas Polar has worked as distributor of HIAB products—truck mounted cranes first, followed by the other HIAB products. In fact, Atlas Polar is HIAB’s oldest independent dealer in the world. To see the full range, visit our home page and then select the product category you want to learn about: HIAB truck crane, Moffett forklift, or Multilift hooklift.

Once again, we are participating in the Canadian Rental Mart trade show, being held March 9 and 10 at the Toronto Congress Centre, and we would like to invite you to attend.

Canadian Rental Mart is a trade show geared to rental store owners and operators. It gives them an opportunity to shop for new items ahead of the busy spring season. If you are in the rentals business, you do not want to miss this show. Industries as varied as construction machinery, tools, and lawn and garden equipment will be represented here.

To make it easier for you, the show’s organizers are offering free online registration. Click this link to enter your registration details and pick up your badge at the show. There is no charge to walk the trade show floor, so be sure to take advantage of this chance to see the latest in rental opportunities.

The Toronto Congress Centre is located at 650 Dixon Road in Toronto, near Pearson Airport and major highways.

We look forward to seeing you there! Come by and visit Atlas Polar at booth #707 and speak to our representatives about any of our product lines, including Moffett truck-mounted forklifts, HIAB knuckleboom truck cranes, and Multilift hooklifts.

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Cargotec is well known for its innovation and its commitment to finding eco-friendly solutions for materials management. The parent company of Hiab, Moffett and Multilift has done it again with its new Kalmar Edrive® straddle carrier.

As the seventh generation in this line, the Edrive (ESC350W) meets the industry’s increasingly strict environmental and noise regulations. The Edrive features electrically controlled engines that reduce emissions and save operators money by lowering fuel consumption. The winch system has full AC drives that enable regenerative power distribution between the hoist and drive functions – another innovation that lessens the impact on the environment and makes the machines quieter. As with all Cargotec products, driver comfort and safety were also factored into the new design.

The Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) is set to receive four of the Edrive straddle carriers in the second quarter of this year. Their units will include variable speed generator systems to optimize engine use and further reduce emissions and fuel consumption. PNCT chose the Edrive, in part, because of Cargotec’s commitment to parts availability and service, as well as the company’s impressive environmental track record.

Atlas Polar is a longtime partner of Cargotec and we are proud to promote yet another forward-thinking design. To learn more about the Cargotec products we carry, visit our home page and follow the links.

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Cargotec, the parent company for HIAB knuckleboom cranes, Moffett truck mounted forklifts and Multilift hooklift systems, has won the best ship loading system award from the International Bulk Journal.

The Siwertell ship unloader bested the other four finalists, and was deemed the most efficient, safe and innovative.

As is the case with all Cargotec products, the Siwertell line combines safety, efficiency, and versatility, all while emphasizing environmental sustainability. The Siwertell line offers fully-enclosed bulk handling solutions and dust-free loading and unloading systems. Not only are these systems cleaner, they also offer some of the highest loading capacities in the industry.

Versatility is achieved through the four groups of loading systems. Each group is defined by the size of ship being loaded or unloaded, the rated unloading capacity, and the type of material being moved. The supporting steel structure is the key – it can be made to accommodate different conveyor sizes and can be fabricated in different lengths for various sized ships.

With over 300 Siwertell systems installed around the world, this award-winning technology is yet another Cargotec success story.

As a proud seller of Cargotec products, Atlas Polar would like to congratulate everyone at Cargotec for this outstanding achievement.

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As we all know, fire fighters rely on specialized vehicles to get their jobs done. In addition to big pumpers and ladder trucks, each fire fighting team is supported by smaller vehicles that carry extra equipment or assist with salvage and overhaul. Until recently, they used vehicles with fixed bodies. These vehicles were proving to be highly inefficient – they had limited uses and also had to spend a lot of time in stand-by mode until the fire fighters completed their work.

Fire departments have recently discovered a better way to outfit their support vehicles: Multilift hooklifts and HIAB cranes. Here are a couple of examples of how fire fighters are using this tandem of equipment in their everyday work:

• The Surrey Fire Department wanted a modular truck that could load or unload the necessary equipment at a site and, if required, head off to another site to assist. They chose a combination of Multilift hooklift and HIAB crane. In fact, they were the first in North America to use this type of multi-purpose vehicle.
• The Dutch Fire Brigade and Highway Patrol had similar needs. They wanted a versatile vehicle that could provide tools, mobile water pumps, hose reels and water tanks. They chose a Multilift hooklift (with innovative automated PLC control) and the HIAB XS 111 crane.

Both fire departments recognized the distinct advantages of a combination HIAB truck boom and Multilift hooklift for assisting and supporting their important work. These new vehicles can carry a wide variety of equipment. They can quickly and easily unload at one site and then move onto the next site to provide support there. Clearly, these innovative load handling solutions have improved incident logistics for these fire departments.

How can HIAB and Multilift help your business? Find out by visiting our HIAB Truck Crane and Multilift Hooklift pages.

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The Multilift Hooklift has proven itself to be a must-have for firms looking to improve truck fleet efficiency. With the hooklift, you can transform a single truck into a multi-purpose fleet by simply changing the body type to suit the job.

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, this versatile performer has been put to work in all kinds of industries, including fire and rescue, waste haulage, agriculture and municipal utilities.

The Multilift XR 21S is in the “power range” of hooklifts. With a maximum load capacity of 50,000 lbs, the XR 21S is designed for hard work. The XR 21S line includes three models with body lengths ranging from 15 to 24 ft.. It boasts a low installation weight compared to its capacity and offers reliable and ergonomic PLC-operated electronic controls.

The XR 21S is the tool you need to transform your 3-axle truck and improve your efficiency and productivity. Want to learn more? Our Multilift Hooklift XR 21S page has all the information you need, including technical specifications, a selection chart, and a helpful guide to choosing the right hooklift system.

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Long popular in Canada, the Multilift hooklift also has appeal in other parts of the world.

Here’s a case in point. Recently the Finnish Defence Forces placed orders for 78 Multilift hooklifts for on–road trucks. An additional order was placed for 21 hooklifts and 9 HIAB boom cranes for off-road vehicles.

The XR range of hooklifts chosen by the Finnish Defence Forces represents Multilift’s most advanced technology. These hooklifts include automatic sequence control to make loading and unloading easier. With a single control motion the operator can easily load or pick up the demountable body. Driver comfort, smooth and precise controls, and state–of–the–art safety systems are among the other exceptional features in this product line.

For their off-road vehicles, the Finnish Defence Forces selected the Multilift and the HIAB XS211 knuckleboom crane. This mid-capacity crane combines a light boom with high lifting capacity and a compact footprint, making it ideal for moving heavy loads in tight spaces.

Atlas Polar is proud to sell both of these innovative load handling solutions. To learn more, visit our HIAB Truck Crane page or Multilift Hooklift page.

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What do you do when you see inefficiencies in your materials handling systems? You find solutions.

In the late 1940s, Mikko, Mauni and Matti Terho of Raisio, Finland were working in the materials handling business, transporting lumber from an army surplus warehouse. Seeing how much time and effort was spent in loading and unloading, they decided to try and make improvements.

They developed a “mechanical cable–operated interchangeable platform loader” – soon to be known as demountable – that made use of the truck’s front winch. With their invention, called the Cablelift, it was possible to use a variety of platform bodies. The body was lowered to the ground, leaving the truck to perform other duties during loading and unloading.

With the addition of a hydraulic motor in 1956, the hydraulic demountable was born. Soon after, the Terho brothers sold their company and the new Multilift Group was founded. Since that time, the company has been acquired by Cargotec Corporation, owner of the HIAB line.

Atlas Polar congratulates the entire Multilift team on sixty years of success!

With its 60th anniversary, Cargotec has announced some changes to the Multilift hooklift line. The new 14 ton capacity XR14S will soon be added to the hooklift line and will gradually replace the LHS 190 for 2–3 axle 19–26 GVW trucks.

Homeowners in the western half of the Greater Toronto Area have probably seen a 1–800–DumpJunk truck hauling away yard waste, lumber, shingles, and just about anything else a homeowner needs to throw out.

A division of Weed–A–Way Ltd., 1–800–DumpJunk offers clients a bin or bag service to help them manage the large waste generated from spring cleaning, home renovations, gardening, and other cleaning projects that homeowners carry out from time to time. Bins hold 4 to 14 cubic yards of waste, while bags hold up to 3,300 pounds of garbage.

On their website, they refer to their trucks as ”state–of–the–art“, and we agree. 1–800–DumpJunk uses the Multilift Hooklift to transport, unload and reload their bins. The Hooklift is an innovative and versatile piece of equipment that enables companies like 1–800–DumpJunk to transform a single truck into a multipurpose fleet that is ideal for hauling and dumping large loads. The company also relies on the HIAB XS 088 truck crane for smooth handling and precision placement of its waste hauling bins and bags.

Atlas Polar is the North American distributor for Multilift Hooklifts which come in a variety of models, capable of handling loads from 9,000 to 50,000 pounds. We also sell the HIAB XS 088, an extraordinary performer in the 8 tonne metre class.

To learn more about 1–800–DumpJunk, visit their website. To find out more about our complete line of Hooklift and HIAB products, visit our Multilift Hooklift Systems page or HIAB truck crane pages.