RSC Equipment Rental Introduces RSC Pro Box
RSC Equipment Rental provides the RSC Pro Box, a new, innovative service designed to allow customers to choose consumable items and have them delivered to their jobsite in a secure storage box. The RSC Pro Box is customized by the customer who selects the tools they need from hundreds of items in RSC’s inventory including safety supplies, power and industrial tools. Ideal for industrial shutdowns, turnarounds or scheduled maintenance projects, the...
Self-climbing technology and large slabtables minimise crane times
The South-East Asian city-state of Singapore – an internationally renowned financial centre and, with its very busy port, one of the largest and most modern freight handling centres in the world – is now also striving to become a top tourist destination. With its ambitious Marina Bay Sands™ project, the U.S.-based Las Vegas Sands Corporation, is currently developing a gigantic complex complete with convention facilities, casino, theatres, museum...
Nordfab Ducting Makes Ductwork Maintenance Faster and Easier with New Sliding Access Panel
In the past it was difficult to clean out clogs in sealed ductwork or to inspect safety equipment. Now, with the new Sliding Access Panel (SAP) from Nordfab Ducting, users get tool-free and easier access than with traditional bolt-on doors. “Nordfab’s SAP uses a sleeve to allow access to a large laser-cut opening in the ducting, ” says Robin Bolick, Nordfab regional account manager. “Two clamps hold the panel tightly in place....
Hilton Hotel Owners Spend More Than $131 Million Upgrading 11 Hotels in Central U.S.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels Corporation’s global brand of upscale, full-service hotels, today announced that eleven of its Hilton brand hotels in the central United States are in the process of completing renovations, which combined are valued at more than $131 million. These projects are part of an ongoing initiative by the Hilton brand to upgrade its facilities and guest accommodations in order to exceed guest expectations for...
Wildeck Unveils Breakthrough MezzCrane™ System
Wildeck, Inc. selected the ProMat 2009 International Exposition (Booth 1244) to unveil an innovative and new material handling and storage solution known as the MezzCrane™. Working in collaboration with crane manufacturer, Gorbel in Fishers, NY, Wildeck engineers developed an innovative configuration that can be customized to meet individual customer needs. Heralded as an industry first, Wildeck’s new MezzCrane™ system has been designed...
New 7024 Stick Electrode from Hobart Brothers
Rocket 7024, a new generation of E-7024 stick electrode designed to improve weldability and productivity on flat and horizontal welding applications, is available from Hobart Brothers. The Rocket 7024 electrodes are particularly well suited for general plate, tank and construction equipment fabrication, and for SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) applications requiring high deposition rates and high travel speeds. Featuring a self-removing slag system...
JOHN DEERE UPGRADES POWERFUL 710J BACKHOE WITH NEW TIER 3 ENGINE
John Deere has added a new PowerTech E™ 6068 Tier 3 engine to its 710J Backhoe, improving both emissions compliance and power. “Deere’s got the most powerful backhoe available at this size level, so contractors can step up to Tier 3 engines without sacrificing power, durability or lugging power, ” said Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. The 710J still provides the greatest dig...
Caterpillar Introduces C175-16 Diesel Generator Set
Caterpillar Inc. announces the introduction of the C175-16 diesel package generator set for standby, prime and continuous applications. The generator set is available worldwide in 60 Hz packages with ratings up to 3.1 MW and 50 Hz packages with ratings up to 3.1 MVA. The Cat® C175-16 generator set package was designed to offer a larger unit rating, higher power density, lower emissions and reduced installation costs. Meeting U.S. EPA Tier 2 requirements,...
KYOCERA and Independence Power Announce Completion of 268 kW Solar Power System in Burbank, California
As part of the construction of a new private aviation hangar at the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif., Independence Power has completed a 268 kW solar power system which meets 100% of the requirements for the new hangar and attached office building. The structure was built by Shangri-La Construction, and is occupied by Avjet Corporation. The structure has been certified at a LEED Platinum level, and is the first aircraft hangar to be entirely powered...
Locking Leg Prevents Vandalism and Theft
Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. introduces the exclusive Locking Leg for its Right Built Champion(TM) and Buddy(TM) by Stone Mortar Mixers. The patent-pending Locking Leg easily attaches to the mixer’s axle in place of the tire and helps to deter vandalism and theft. The Leg is ideal for rental houses that want to assure the return of their inventory of Stone mixers. It also protects the contractor’s investment in the equipment. Two...
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Pac-Van Takes Top Honor in Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction
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