The production of its 100,000th scissor lift marked a manufacturing milestone at JLG Industries Inc., McConnellsburg, Pa. The company manufactured its 50,000th scissor lift in 1998 after 25 years of production, and now has doubled that quantity in just three years, reflecting the market recognition of the utility scissor lift-type work platforms.
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Komatsu Utility Corp., Vernon Hills, Ill., received the Top 100 Product award for its WB140-2 and WB150-2 tractor loader backhoes from Construction Equipment magazine this summer.
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The Rhino 66 Vibratory Dirt Roller from Honeoye, N.Y.-based Stone Construction Equipment was selected as one of Heavy Equipment News' Top 50 Products of the Year.
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Denver-based HSS RentX agreed to purchase the Kanga range of mini skid loaders and attachments for the company's North American operations. The decision follows an 18-month trial evaluation process at HSS Rent-X's Florida branches.
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Sullair Corp., Michigan City, Ind., offers compressed air equipment training designed to meet specific customer needs. Sullair training includes in-depth Air Care Seminars presented at the company's dedicated training center, one-day customer seminars conducted locally, as well as on site training. For more information call 800/367-6737 or visit www.sullair.com.
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T.H.E. Machine Co., Glenwood, Minn., celebrated an Open House of its new headquarters, which consists of 10,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 2,000 square feet of offices. The headquarters were formally in Alexandria.
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Construction Technology Inc., Denver, announced a three year warranty offer, covering material and workmanship, on all CTI attachment products. Products include heavy duty forks, rod and rail skid steer forks, clamp on forks and rotary asphalt cutters.
