Below are a few of the most recent postings in our blog.
Pedestrian and Mobile Crane Accident
Mon, 07 Jul 2008
The condition of a pedestrian who was hit by a mobile crane has been upgraded.
A man was crossing 80th Avenue SE near the Barlow and Glenmore Trail intersection around 7:45 a.m. Friday morning when he was struck by a mobile crane.
Police say the visibility of the crane operator was hampered by the apparatus on the [...]
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Industrial Classifieds Introduces New and Used Heavy Equipment Buyers/Sellers
Thu, 03 Jul 2008
The following is an exact press release found at http://www.pr.com/press-release/92483.
New and Used Heavy Equipment Buyers and Sellers Introduced on Industrial Classifieds
The on-line B2B marketplace Industrial Classifieds, has launched a newly designed Web site specifically for construction equipment dealers, contractors and buyers of heavy construction equipment in North America and Europe.
Westborough, MA, June 28, 2008 –(PR.com)– [...]
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Heavy Equipment Gears Up for Investors
Wed, 02 Jul 2008
Some big time heavy equipment companies are making some promising investments. Deere (DE) is raising dividends, expanding stock buyback, and investing on worldwide demands. Caterpillar (CAT) allies with Navistar International (NAVZ) to build commercial trucks and forecasts big profit. Oskhosh (OSK) is close to a breakthrough on the military Humvee. But despite these growths, stocks [...]
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DEUTZ Introduces World’s First Hybrid Power Unit for Construction Equipment
Mon, 16 Jun 2008
DUETZ, a leading independent gas and diesel engine manufacturer, has developed a hybrid power unit for heavy equipment. DUETZ claims the new unit has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%. The unit is not only designed to reduce fuel costs and consumption, but CO2 emissions as well.
Here are some of the [...]
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Most Recent Crane Accidents in U.S.
Wed, 11 Jun 2008
On June 9 we came across a summary list of some recent crane accidents on newsday.com. With so many accidents occurring lately, we found it easier to learn more and keep track of the events from this list. From here you can search for more detailed news on the recent accidents.
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Canada’s Small ‘Project Heavy Duty’ Helping Students in Big Ways
Tue, 10 Jun 2008
In the small city of Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada Project Heavy Duty takes place every year during February and March. As hundreds of students find themselves graduated from high school they turn their eyes toward post-secondary education and careers; but some graduates remain unsure of the education and careers they will pursue. Project [...]
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NAHETS Visits Estonia for 2nd Time to Assist Heavy Equipment Training Program
Tue, 03 Jun 2008
May 2008–NAHETS Director of Operations, Mike Martens, has made his second trip to Estonia to advise and assist the Ministry of Education with its project to improve the heavy equipment operator training program at the Paide Vocational Secondary School (PKK). The Paide school is beginning a phase in which the Estonian government will commit $30 [...]
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Associated Builders & Contractors Annual Construction Education Conference
Thu, 22 May 2008
The Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. (ABC) held their annual Construction Education Conference this last May 7th through May 9th in Las Vegas, NV.
For the second year NAHETS was represented at this event, which concentrated on specific training and education topics for construction owners, managers, and professionals. Additionally the nation-wide network of ABC chapters engaged [...]
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NAHETS Oklahoma School Published in American Crane & Transport Magazine
Mon, 19 May 2008
The Oklahoma College of Construction (OCC), a NAHETS institution, was published in the May issue of the American Crane & Transport Magazine. Previously Wade Vakulick, director of industry relations and safety, contacted American Crane & Transport and invited them to visit the OCC campus to gather material for their upcoming May issue, which deals with [...]
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