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Upright Inventors Of Aluminum Scaffolding 24/04/2008
UpRight International specialize in aluminum scaffolding and walkway systems as well as aerial work platforms and self-propelled articulated booms. UpRight platforms is based in Ireland and is part of the global network of UpRight companies around the world. It was in California that UpRight invented aluminum scaffold 60 years ago and has since been manufacturing the lightweight aluminum walkways and scaffold towers. UpRight platforms are renowned for their standard and specialist scaffold designs that are manufactured for many diverse industries such as power generation, aviation, industrial and general rental.

UpRight platforms came across their remarkable invention when they per...

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Access Platforms Steal The Show At Uk Plant Show 15/04/2008
At the UK plant show aerial access platforms were the biggest exhibitors on display with only a few cranes and excavators filling out the rest. With a whole host of exhibitors showcasing their access platforms, the variety was unbeatable. The once a year UK plant show is held in Milton Keynes and last months show was a low one for crane manufacturers who only feel the need to exhibit their latest cranes once every two years. Some of this years exhibitors were Grove platforms, Genie access platforms, Niftylift, Manitou, Maxlift, Priestman and Skyking.

Grove platform showcased four new products, the Grove platform electric scissor lifts SM 246E and SM 324E, which have working heights...

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Grove Access Platforms Fitted To Crane Provide Increased Safety 12/04/2008
Grove platforms have been fitted to the sides of a Grove crane to provide increased accessibility and safety. The platforms, called Grove GMK-5220 All-Terrain Crane Access System are added to both sides of a crane superstructure which provides better access to the crane operator cab and crane engine module. The Grove platform system means the platforms are stowed in a vertical position when the crane is being moved or transported to another site, or the crane or platforms are no longer in use. When needed the Grove platforms can then be unfolded hydraulically to the horizontal position with an easy push button control. The Grove platform also come with additional handrails on either side of...

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Crane Customised With Grove Platforms 09/04/2008
A Grove crane has been customized with access platforms to further improve its productivity and use. The mobile crane, a Grove 5220 used in a mining site on the western coast of Cape York in Queensland has been adapted into the perfect crane for Rio Tinto Aluminium. The 220 ton all-terrain crane was customized with Grove access platforms by Manitowoc Crane Group Australia. According Anthony Lazenby of the US company Manitowoc, the unique adaptations are mostly related to the access and egress part of the machine as well as working at height issues. The Grove access platforms have been added to allow the carrier engine oil level and water level inspections which are all part of the pre-start ...

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Haulotte New Range Of Platforms 07/04/2008
Haulotte Group pushed their range of telescopic handlers and access platforms with a new range showcased in Munich, Germany at the BAUMA construction trade show. Haulotte Group are pushing their platform range by diversifying their products with the Haulotte Top Lift telescopic handlers for lifting and handling equipment. Haulotte access platforms are being rounded out with the Haulotte Top Lift telescopic handlers that bring a host of new technology developments and design innovations to the equipment. The Haulotte access platforms have lifting capacities of up to 4 tonnes, and lifting heights as high as 17m, which can be rapidly extended. The platforms can also be fitted with multiple acce...

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