Equipment sellers in Spain, Los Angeles and Dubai benefit from global reach of Ritchie Bros.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers gave equipment sellers easy access to the global marketplace last week, attracting bidders from around the world to seven unreserved industrial auctions in four countries – including the largest Spain auction in Company history. The three-day auction at the Company’s Moncofa, Spain auction site generated almost (euro)30 million (US$38 million) in gross auction proceeds. Ritchie Bros. the world’s largest... 

Smashburger Hires Max Sheets as VP of Real Estate

Smashburger, a fast-casual “better burger” concept recently launched and funded with $15 million by private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), today announced the appointment of Max Sheets as Vice President of Real Estate. Further preparing Smashburger for national expansion, the appointment follows the recent hire of Greg Creighton as Regional Vice President. Sheets brings over 20 years of experience in restaurant... 

Vico Customer P. J. Dick Incorporated/Hunt Construction Group Awarded New Pittsburgh Penguins Arena

Vico congratulates P. J. Dick Incorporated/Hunt Construction Group on the award of the new Pittsburgh Penguins Arena project. Building a sports stadium is a complex undertaking. From optimal seating/viewing layouts, to support systems like plumbing and electrical, to a large-span roof; all the while managing the construction efforts in the congested downtown location with a very tight schedule. P. J. Dick Incorporated/Hunt Construction Group brought... 

Sportarena Lora, Split, Croatia. Shoring and assembly platform for 180-tonne roof girder

The almost 80 metre long and 5.40 metre high truss girders made of steel form the basic construction for the roofing of the new multi-functional hall in the Croatian city of Split. Each of the main constructional elements – the up to three metre wide pairs of trusses – weighs a massive 180 tonnes. In order to be able to cost-effectively assemble the roof, consisting of eight such gigantic components, contractors Dinarik, in co-operation with... 

DBI-SALA introduces their new Power Tagline Unit

DBI-SALA, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated to the fall protection market, has announced the launch of their NEW Power Tagline system. The system has been designed to provide easy access to obstructed self retracting lifelines (SRL’s) mounted overhead. With the push of a button, the Power Tagline lowers the SRL line allowing access to the SRL connecting hook for connection to a harness. Once the work is complete the line can be... 

New 804AC truck crane from Ormig

Ormig introduces new 804AC truck crane. Ormig has reduced the truck-mounted crane’s overall dimensions to 8’0″x11’0″. The 804AC’s relatively small size in conjunction with its 80-ton capacity offers versatility, which is particularly useful when travelling to several heavy-lifting jobs. This truck-mounted crane has a six-section, fully hydraulic telescopic boom that extends 157 feet. Total weight is just 35 short... 

Load Arrestor ensures safety of machinery and equipment.

PROTECTA, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated in providing the best in fundamental fall protection has announced the launch of their NEW Load Arrestor. PROTECTA’s new Load Arrestor model number AD412/300 has been modelled on the popular compact, lightweight and durable JRG range of self retracting lifelines. The Load Arrestor has been engineered as a back up safety device to completely stop a dropping load (material loads...