Egypt rail crash workers charged Nov 14, 2009
Heavy lifting equipment had to be brought in to untangle the wreckage of the trains, 50km (31 miles) south of Cairo. Officials said at least 50 people were also injured. (BBC News -- Africa)
Rescuers head for Indonesia, UN waits for official food request Oct 3, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next (Channelnewsasia.com)
Aid flows in to quake-hit Sumatra Oct 3, 2009
Despite a lack of heavy lifting equipment, rescuers are still pulling survivors from the rubble. Ratna Kurnia Sari, 19, was rescued badly injured but alive from the rubble of her college in Padang 40 hours after the earthquake struck. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Investigate Tema Lube Oil Sep 18, 2009
There were other incidents where the company failed to hire the right lifting equipment to lift an electrician to change bulbs on street lights and this led to the worker sustaining serious injuries. Other workers where also involved in car accidents and received no form of compensation whatsoever even though they sustained various degrees of injuries. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pushing past the 'Freshman 15': Staying fit and eating healthy Sep 3, 2009
The gym facility, which is included in tuition costs, has racquetball and basketball courts, weight lifting equipment and an indoor track. "Going to the gym will help minimize weight gain," said Johnson, a sociology and justice studies major, "and it's easy to gain weight your freshman year.". (The New Hampshire, NH)
Patient neglect Aug 28, 2009
"At home we had always made an effort to turn her regularly but this was rarely done at ESH. We were told that it took two nurses to turn someone, and two nurses were never available. "We enquired about lifting equipment that might help. it was broken. (BBC News -- UK)
Manitowoc Co. unit gets Army contract Aug 26, 2009
Grove produces mobile hydraulic and truck-mounted lifting equipment for construction, industrial and other uses. The Manitowoc Co. Inc. (NYSE: MTW) acquired Grove Worldwide in 2002. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Badger Equipment sold, but no changes expected Aug 4, 2009
One of the largest North American manufacturers of lifting equipment recently bought a longtime Winona company, but officials say the change in ownership will likely not impact local employees. Bridgeview, Ill. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Manitowoc Company Reports Second-Quarter Financial Results Jul 28, 2009
" Cash Flow/Debt Reduction Cash flow from operations in the second quarter of $16.3 million, together with proceeds from the sale of the Enodis ice machine business, enabled Manitowoc to reduce its total debt by approximately $161 million in the quarter. This debt reduction was achieved despite a use of cash for a final settlement of a legacy Enodis lawsuit as well as the fees to amend the company's credit agreement. These non-recurring items totaled $31 million in the quarter. Given the... (PR Newswire)
Oshkosh wins $10.8M military contract Jul 18, 2009
Oshkosh Corp. (NYSE: OSK) is an Oshkosh-based manufacturer of lifting equipment and specialty trucks for the fire and emergency, defense and commercial markets. The company announced earlier this week that it will hire between 300 and 500 new employees for its defense plants in Wisconsin as part of a boost in employment needed to help it fulfill a $1. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
* US Marines struggle for road access Jul 12, 2009
The massively reinforced vehicle, a new addition to the US fleet, has been lauded for saving troops lives but is so heavy that special lifting equipment is needed to put it upright again. At 4am the next day, the rescue team finally arrived along the same route X only to hit an IED that was apparently planted overnight to strike them. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taliban blamed for Lahore attack May 28, 2009
" A group calling itself Tehrik-i-Taliban Punjab claimed responsibility for the bombing in a Turkish-language statement posted on jihadist websites, the SITE monitoring group said. The claim could not be verified and the group's relationship to the Taliban, if any, was unclear. 'Attack on the state'At least one ISI agent, 12 police officers and one child were reported killed in the attack, at about 1030 local time (0530 GMT). Local officials have speculated that the military intelligence agency... (BBC News)
Huge blast rocks Pakistani city May 27, 2009
Bulldozers and other heavy lifting equipment were brought in as many people were feared to be trapped under the debris. Altercations also took place between members of the media and security personnel as the former tried to get in to the site of the blast. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Manitowoc Co. completes sale of Enodis May 16, 2009
Manitowoc-based Manitowoc Co. is a manufacturer of lifting equipment for the global construction industry and manufactures commercial foodservice equipment. The company operates more than 100 manufacturing and service facilities in 27 countries. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Manitowoc Co. names Nolden as treasurer May 15, 2009
Manitowoc-based Manitowoc Co. (NYSE: MTW) is a manufacturer of lifting equipment for the global construction industry and manufactures commercial foodservice equipment. The company operates more than 100 manufacturing and service facilities in 27 countries. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
The Manitowoc Company Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2009 May 1, 2009
It is recognized as one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks ... - unanticipated issues associated with the proposed sale of the Enodis ice business; - unanticipated issues that could adversely affect the net proceeds Manitowoc receives upon the closing of the sale of the Enodis ice business; - unanticipated issues associated with obtaining financial... (PR Newswire)
* Protesters vow to block ASEAN meet set to open today Apr 10, 2009
The government said it was negotiating with the cabbies but would use lifting equipment to remove the vehicles if the talks failed. Hundreds of protesters also fanned out towards the headquarters of Abhisits Democrat Party, the Constitutional Court X which was responsible for toppling the previous government X and the Foreign Ministry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Manitowoc Co. cuts 159 jobs Apr 7, 2009
The Manitowoc Co. (NYSE: MTW) is a manufacturer of construction cranes, lifting equipment and commercial food service equipment. Reader Comments. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
WMC lowers workers' comp injuries Apr 2, 2009
The hospital bought "diligent lifting equipment" and brought in a firm to train employees, Vickie Diamond told the five-member board of trustees of the Memorial Hospital of Natrona County at its monthly meeting. Some equipment enables nurses and other staff members to lift patients to their beds or take them to the bathroom with very little effort, Diamond said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The Manitowoc Company Reduces Book Value of Discontinued Operation Mar 3, 2009
It is recognized as one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks ... - unanticipated changes in revenues, margins, costs, and capital expenditures; - issues associated with new product introductions; - matters impacting the successful and timely implementation of ERP systems; - foreign currency fluctuations and their impact on hedges in place with Manitowoc; -... (PR Newswire)
Tellock Named Chairman of The Manitowoc Company Feb 14, 2009
It is recognized as one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. Manitowoc also is one of the world's leading innovators and manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment serving the ice, beverage, refrigeration, food prep, and cooking needs of restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, healthcare, and institutional applications. (PR Newswire)
Students will get more activity, monitoring as part of P.E. health and wellness Feb 13, 2009
Besides buying new weight lifting equipment, non-aerobic and aerobic machines for the new fitness center at KHS, a major component of the grant is professional development for teachers and equipment for elementary and middle school students. The grant provides for purchasing equipment to monitor cardio-vascular fitness, digital pedometers, body fat analyzers, digital scales, resistance tubes and exercise balls. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
