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SWITCH TO HIAB GIVES LONG-TERM RENTALS RELIABILITY
For UK-based truck rental firm Driveline GB Ltd., switching to HIAB cranes made a lot of sense. Many of their vehicles go out on long-term rentals. Crane and truck equipment that delivers lasting, long-term reliability and versatility was an obvious choice for Driveline GB’s long-term goals and those of its customers. From engineering to finish […]
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HELLO, HIABS & ELECTRIC TRUCKS FOR WASTE & RECYCLING
Electric and hybrid trucks are fast taking hold in Europe, and manufacturers are partnering with HIAB to mount HIAB truck-mounted cranes and Multilift truck-mounted hooklifts. The Dutch are doing it in a big way with eco-work-ready crane and hooklift truck packages aimed at the waste and recycling industry and couldn’t be more in demand there. […]
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ELECTRIC MOFFETTS MAKING AGRICULTURE GREENER
Economically and socially sustainable agriculture can enable farms to be profitable and contribute to local communities. Environmental stability, building healthy soil, preventing erosion, managing water management, carbon storage and biodiversity are core to the industry’s future. Industry suppliers like Platts Agriculture are committing to do their part by eliminating emissions and significantly reducing noise pollution. […]
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MOFFETT HELPS VETS & PETS BUSINESS MAKE THE CASE FOR ELECTRIC FORKLIFTS
PETS AT HOME is the UK’s leading pet care business. Maintaining a competitive edge with 455 stores, over 400 in-store and standalone veterinary practices and a huge online presence demands seamlessly efficient distribution, supply chain and transport operations to ensure product availability. Moffett provided the edge they needed. The nature of the business means that […]
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BACK UP WORRY-FREE WITH THE ATLAS POLAR WIRELESS REAR-VIEW CAMERA
Backing up a truck or trailer with a mounted forklift can be challenging without a clear view of what’s around you and behind the forklift. Blind spots can add stress for the operator. New Atlas Polar wireless rear-view camera systems dump the cables to give truck drivers a clear view of their surroundings and take […]
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WHAT MAKES A COMPANY ORDER 400 NEW iX.162 CRANES?
When a company buys 400 of the same truck-crane model in a single contract purchase, you have to sit up and take notice. It’s a multi-million-pound (multiply that times about 1.5 in Canadian dollars) commitment that begs the question, “Why?” Travis-Perkins plc is the largest distributor of building materials in the UK. They were looking […]
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90,000 MOFFETT FORKLIFTS AND COUNTING
Moffett marked this past year with a big, round number under its hood as they celebrated over 90,000 Moffett truck-mounted forklifts rolling off the assembly line. The number one selling truck-mounted forklift globally and in Canada, it’s a number that further cements that position – a magnificent achievement and an industry landmark. Then again, it […]
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MULTILIFT ULTIMA 21Z UPS INDUSTRIAL LEADER’S SAFETY
HIAB is teeming with fantastic customer stories. Their staff puts a lot of work into conducting interviews, compiling them and making HIAB Global’s distributors aware of them. We can’t share all of them, but we like to flesh out the most relevant stories for our Canadian dealers and customers. This story is one of those. […]
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NEW LMI5 CONTROLS FOR HIABS ENHANCE CRANE SAFETY
HIAB is the recognized leader in design and safety systems and the Canadian Industry Standard (CIS). Atlas Polar now offers Canadian HIAB truck-mounted crane operators a clever add-on accessory that can enhance that renowned crane productivity and safety even more. CRANESMART’s new LMI5 Load Management system for HIAB cranes comprises a wireless touchscreen receiver and […]
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3 EQUIPMENT INNOVATIONS MAKE A SUSTAINABLE COMBINATION
Our customers are often looking for more sustainable load-handling solutions. They are also ever-conscious of the competitive nature of their industries and the need to do more, perform better, be more precise, lift more, load more and deliver more. We drive to make our deliveries faster, safer, and more accurate. To be onsite more and […]