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IMT: Revolutionizing Industry StandardsOne Product at a time

Nissan Introduces Panel Van Concept

CONSTRUCT CANADA

Canada’s Largest Building Design & Construction Show Office Matters Follow Us twitter.com/eqbulletin

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IN THIS ISSUE / ADVERTISER INDEX 16 Cover Story

Nissan introduces

Panel Van Concept 04 Advertiser Index ANNOUNCEMENTS: 06 Hobart Brothers GM Elected

to Board of Directors at the Hobart

Institute of Welding Technology 06 Crane Rental Company Expands

Fleet; Will Serve the Midwest 07 Rugby Expands Aluminium Dump Body Line 11 GIW Announces Online Slurry

Pumping Course 08 OFFICE MATTERS

Workplace Etiquette: How To Avoid

Conflict In The Workplace 10 INDUSTRY NEWS 12 EXPO PREVIEW

Construct Canada – Canada’s Largest

Building Design & Construction Show 14 SAFETY ROUNDUP

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association's

Safety, Health And Environment Program 20 PRODUCT NEWS 22 SPECIAL REPORT

IMT: Revolutionizing Industry

Standards - One Product at a time 24 COMPANY PROFILE

A Crane Company Which Is Set To Go

Places – Viant Crane, WI 27 CONSTRUCTION MARKETPLACE

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announcement Hobart Brothers GM Elected to Board of Directors at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

Crane Rental Company Expands Fleet; Will Serve the Midwest

TROY, Ohio. May 5, 2011 – Hobart Brothers announced that Jennifer Monnin, general manager of the company’s North American Tubular Wire Division, has been elected to the Board of Directors at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (HIWT).

Monnin has held multiple leadership and management positions at Hobart Brothers and brings more than 17 years of welding industry experience to her newly Jennifer Monnin, general manager of elected role. She is a graduate Hobart Brothers North American Tubular of Wright State University and an Division, has been elected to the Board active member of the Troy comof Directors at the Hobart Institute of munity. Along with other Board Welding Technology. of Directors, Monnin brings valuable knowledge and experience that will assist in guiding the future course of the HIWT.

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Superior, Wis. – Viant Crane, based in Superior, Wis., introduces itself as a full-service crane rental company serving the heavy industrial, energy and construction markets throughout the Midwest.

Viant Crane has 10 Grove Rough Terrain Hydraulic Cranes ranging from 30- to 90-ton capacity, six Manitowoc Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes ranging from 100- to 300-ton capacity, and a Grove 45-ton truck crane. There is another Grove 110-ton truck crane on order.

The vast majority of the fleet is less than five years old.

“With mines on the Iron Range rebounding, strong new construction and maintenance projects throughout the upper Midwest, plus wind projects and refinery work, there’s a tremendous need,” says David Lemke, vice president of Viant Crane. “We are geographically closer than many competitors, able to respond quickly, competitively priced, and equipped to provide the most current crane technology available.”

Nick Minardi has joined Viant Crane as operations manager. Minardi will be responsible for providing customer service, scheduling and handling other customer needs.

“Many of our customers own cranes, but there are times when they need additional equipment to complete the volume of work. They appreciate our flexibility in being able to quickly deliver just a crane or provide the crane, operator and equipment for short-term or longterm jobs,” says Minardi. The business started in early 2007 as a small crane rental business of Reuben Johnson and Son, Inc.

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RUGBY EXPANDS ALUMINUM DUMP BODY LINE RUGBY, North Dakota— Rugby Manufacturing now offers a complete line of aluminum dump bodies in the most utilized sizes and capacities in the industry. The expanded offering means contractors can get the benefits of an aluminum body in the size and capacity that best suits their particular application.

Rugby aluminum bodies feature rigid or lightweight fold-down sides that provide versatile and easy access to the body. Aluminum construction provides the strength of a work truck in an attractive dump body. Aluminum bodies weigh up to 50 percent less than traditional carbon steel, decreasing fuel, tire and brake expenses and increasing payload.

The hardened aluminum alloy material provides long-lasting durability and eliminates the need for paint. Rugby aluminum bodies feature a reliable stainless steel EZ-Latch upper tailgate mechanism. Rugby backs each of its dump bodies with a three-year warranty.

Rugby Manufacturing is a leading designer and manufacturer of Class 3–5 dump bodies, truck and trailer hoists, landscape bodies,

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platforms, and related truck equipment & accessories.

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Office Matters

Workplace Etiquette

How To Avoid Conflict In The Workplace

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It is imperative to conduct oneself with respect and courtesy in the workplace. Common politeness dictates that you treat your clients, co-workers, maintenance staff etc. in a dignified manner. Common courtesy goes a long way in creating a productive and hassle-free atmosphere at work.

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ark Sichel - a best-selling author and highly acclaimed psychotherapist, teacher, consultant, and speaker since 1980 - suggested eleven rules to help workers eliminate conflict in the workplace. His practical advice is outlined below for your reference: Zip It Think about the last altercation you had.

Chances are that it could have been avoided by something as simple as giving some thought to your remark before blurting it out.

Act Only When You Are Certain Of Being Correct Whenever you have issues in the workplace, you are better off thinking through your words before you voice complaints, thoughts or suggestions. Sometimes even the most innocuous of actions can become an issue of gargantuan proportions especially if you trespass on a co-worker’s domain or prerogative.

In such cases, it is essential to keep the said co-worker in the loop so that they do not feel threatened. Furthermore, you should refrain from adopting any course of action unless you are absolutely certain that it is for the greater common good.

Listen, Don’t Dispute No matter how hard you try, there will come a time when your manager will tell you how disappointed they are with you; your colleague(s) will feel sidelined or your employee will be dissatisfied with the treatment being meted out to them.

You can't argue with feelings. Listen when your co-workers, managers, or employees express strong feelings. Rather than argue and try to insist that they shouldn't be feeling what they're feeling, understand that they ARE feeling that way and simply say, "I'm sorry you feel that way." Try to put yourself in their shoes and give them the empathy that JUNE 2011 www.eq-mag.com

you would want yourself. Arguing may only make a situation worse.

Document, Document and Document Again Any potentially volatile situation should be thoroughly and efficiently documented. This rule applies to people on both sides of the power structure and the evidence thus compiled can be used to defend your stance in case the situation goes out of hand. A smart employee as well as a smart manager will document issues that relate to self-preservation and the protection of job security.

Good Fences Make For Good Work Relationships Create boundaries and set limits in the workplace. You have to determine the extent of contact you are comfortable with. Additionally, learn to identify and avoid issues which tend to offend your co-workers.

Cordiality and Friendliness It never hurts to be nice to your fellow workers. Ask people about how they are and whether there have been any significant developments in their life recently. You should be able to give and receive compliments with equal grace.

Remember, being popular can only make your work life easier. Ensure that no good work ever goes unnoticed. This boosts employee confidence and motivates them to work harder as they feel appreciated.

Do Not Overreact Overreactions cause all out wars and can get you fired. Don't do it! Assess a dispute with your co-worker. Is it really worth fighting over? Repeat to yourself, "They're only words and I WANT my job."

Play Well With Others If you want to win the war (keep your job equipment magazine

and progress up the career ladder), sometimes it is strategically advantageous to lose the battle. Assess a work situation carefully.

Strategize and assess your gains and losses in a situation.

What You See Is What You Get Do not ever try to change your co-workers, especially those who are above you in the hierarchy of the workplace. It is a cardinal rule that people can change themselves, but none of us can change another. You are doomed to failure if you try to get your supervisor to see their flaws and change their ways. Learn to change what you can and accept what you cannot change.

Make Brevity And Paucity Your Motto Supervisors and managers appreciate a cooperative employee who gets to the point succinctly. While there is no denying the advantages of a friendly demeanor, you have to acknowledge situations in which it is best to keep a low profile to avoid fights or to let others shine. In the workplace, if you keep contact limited and utilize a cordial and polite silence to avoid fights, you can often deflect problems that are being directed your way.

Stay In The Driver’s Seat Take control of potentially volatile work situations and take charge of managing them. For example, if you work for an individual who needs ample amounts of admiration and appreciation, give it to them. Work actively to make your work life smoother and to protect your employment and chances of rising on the career ladder. Remember that the best defense is a good offense. Strategize and evaluate the personalities you contend with and apply good people management techniques to the cast of characters you live with during your workday. ☐ Sourced from Mark Sichel’s article on sideroad.com PAGE 9

INDUSTRY NEWS Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Has Started Packaging Diesel Engines In Brazil According to a report appeared on ‘American Machinist’, Caterpillar is investing in new operations in Brazil. Local reports indicate that the construction and mining equipment manufacturer has a $200-million expansion program for its Caterpillar Brazil subsidiary. It produces 40 different machine models, including hydraulic excavators, compactors, wheel loaders, motor graders, backhoe loaders and tracktype tractors.

LiftSmart Secures Manufacturing Facility LiftSmart, a manufacturer of portable material lifts for the construction and equipment rental markets, has secured a production facility located in Vista, California. The complex is comprised of both office and production areas and offers room for expansion, providing the company with over 20,000 square feet of prime manufacturing space that will house their technology center and production operations.

LiftSmart unveiled the first of several material lift models from their MLC Construction Pro Series offering at the Rental Show in Las Vegas earlier this year. The Pro Series provides up to 800 lbs load capacity and model heights of 12, 18, and 24 ft.

Caterpillar Inc is set to begin producing the D7E Bulldozer with a hybrid electric drive. This is the construction manufacturing industry’s first alternating-current (AC) electric-drive, track-type tractor. This vehicle’s design eliminates the need for the mechanical transmission and torque divider used in the company’s D7R. Eliminating the torque divider along with keeping the engine running in a narrow range of speeds provides the Caterpillar D7E with its biggest boosts in fuel reduction. However there are other features that add to its efficiency. Instead the D7E uses a locomotive-style hybrid drive-train to power itself. Its diesel engine found in the front of the cab is used to drive a brushless-ac generator that powers the Caterpillar D7E’s two electric motors.

The electric currents from this generator are rerouted into a solid-state power inverter and then on to the two ac-electric motors that are connected to the differential steering system, propelling the tracks.

"We evaluated all of the current applications for the D7R and purposely set out to build an electric-drive machine that can do all of the same things, and work in all the same environments, that the power-shift machine currently can do," says Dave Nicoll, commercial manager in Caterpillar’s Tractor Products Department.

Komatsu Hybrid HB215LC-1

Emergence of Hybrid Construction Equipment Industry leaders Caterpillar and Komatsu are both developing hybrid drives for their construction equipment. The next generation of heavy construction equipment has arrived, as two of the world’s largest suppliers have moved toward hybrid construction vehicles.

Manufacturing giants Caterpillar Inc. and Komatsu Global are both set to release new products that are powered by hybrid-electric drives. For Caterpillar, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction equipment, this will be their first foray into the use of hybrid drive technology in their earth-movers. Komatsu is already on their second-generation of hybrids.

Caterpillar D7E In 2008 Komatsu, the world’s second largest producer of heavy construction equipment released the world’s first hybriddrive heavy equipment construction vehicle. The PC200-8 Hybrid Excavator was a huge success and the lessons learned from it have cleared the way for the newest generation of hybrid drive technology. The company will take things to the next level later this year when they release their second generation hybrid, the Hybrid HB215LC-1 hydraulic excavator.

“We’re bringing out our second-generation hybrid excavator before any of our top competitors introduce their first,” says Erik Wilde, Vice President of Product Marketing for Komatsu.

“We took our last three years of experience in the market to further optimize the system. Another key improvement is the new ability to run hydraulic attachments.” ☐ PAGE 10

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announcement

GIW Announces Online Slurry Pumping Course GROVETOWN, Ga. (May 9, 2011) — GIW Industries, the leader in the design, manufacture and application of heavy-duty, centrifugal slurry pumps, announces the availability of a new Web-based course: Slurry Pumping — Web Training Course.

The course will teach proven methods to maximize performance and efficiency in slurry pumping.

A joint offering by GIW and the USF Polytechnic Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute (FIPR Institute), the course will cover major findings of the FIPR Institute's slurry pumping research projects and builds on GIW's training and industrial experience with pump systems.

Topics covered in the course are applicable to mine managers, engineers, pump designers, operators and maintenance technicians, enabling them to sharpen their skills and im-

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prove their technical competence.

The participant-driven, self-paced course is available 24/7 and consists of six modules covering the following topics: Slurry Pumping Basics, Testing and Evaluation of Slurry, Cavitation, Modeling, Field Work and Maintenance.

Because the course is offered through the FIPR Institute and accredited through USF Polytechnic, Florida Professional Engineers can receive six Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for completion; other participants will also receive a certificate of completion.

To receive PDHs or certification, participants must complete six hours of online study and pass the final test with a score of 80 percent or higher. USFP will submit PDHs to the Florida Board on behalf of Florida Professional Engineers. Participants from other

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states may also submit their certification to their state boards for appropriate credits.

Instructors for the course will be expert resources from GIW, including: Graeme Adie, P.E., MIE GIW senior consultant; Reab Berry, GIW's director of business development; Robert Visintainer, P.E., vice president of Engineering; Lee Whitlock, Hydraulic Lab manager; Roy Duvall, GIW technical manager; and Dr. Anders Sellgren, professor of Water Resources Engineering in Sweden.

The cost of the course is $1,600 per person, which includes access to the online training modules, printable reference materials, instructor access via email, and PDHs through USF Polytechnic.

For additional information or to register, please visit http://www.fipr.state.fl.us/pumping_course.html or call Anna Dunn at 863534-7160. ☐

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EXPO PREVIEW

CONSTRUCT CANADA Canada’s Largest Building Design & Construction Show A Meeting Place for the Building, Construction & Design Industry

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onstruct Canada is the industry's most important event for design and construction professionals, delivering all the products, resources, and educational tools you need to strengthen your entire operations. The 23rd annual Construct Canada will be held concurrently with Property Management Expo, DesignTrends, Concrete Canada and HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo from November 30 – December 2, 2011 in the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The convention is produced and managed

by MMPI Canada. MMPI produces and manages over 55 seminars, conferences, trade and consumer shows every year. As a well known entity, MMPI Canada produces events in many sectors including construction, design, craft, art, real estate, furniture, furnishings and food.

MMPI Canada’s impressive roster of shows and conferences brings together buyers, sellers and industry experts. Years of experience and specialized knowledge, positions the MMPI Canada team to produce and manage highly successful shows and conferences. Their management team is highly skilled in events production and execution and each member is an expert in one or more of the five key industries our events highlight, ensuring the best of Construction & Real Estate, Art & Craft, Furniture & Furnishings, Design and Food.

MMPI Canada has nothing short of an eclectic history, bringing together some of the best event producers and managers in Canada. Over the years, several shows and their management were added to the MMPI Canada event roster, creating a diverse portfolio of conferences, trade and consumer shows.

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Construct Canada – A success story year-after-year 450 Speakers, 200 Presentations and Technical Demonstrations In the years 2009 and 2010, over 23000 visitors attended the show including architects, builders, contractors, and engineers, along with building owners, facility managers, property managers, and interior designers. To cater to this large inflow, the program featured nearly 450 speakers who focused on a wide variety of sessions such as improving project delivery and smart business practices, leading edge technology for project design, green buildings, building environments and performance, building envelope solutions, leequipmentmagazine

gal, regulatory and risk management, professional and personal skills development, and design trends for building interiors.

International visitors attended the show to learn more about Canadian technology, products, services and building systems and construction techniques, and to meet and network with leading Canadian suppliers.

The International Business Program had established valuable partnerships and relationships for Canadian manufacturers and service providers with international clients.

2011 – What is in store?

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Who Should Attend

Product categories include:

• Builders • Architects • Contractors • Designers • Developers and Building Owners • Engineers • Interior Designers • Renovators • Technologists • Specifiers • Buyers of Building Materials

• Advanced Construction Technology • Building Automation Controls & Systems • Building Exteriors, Thermal & Moisture Protection • Building Supply • Communication Systems • Concrete Products & Materials • Decks, Decking, Landscaping & Parking • Educational Services, Industry Associations & Government • Energy Management & Power • Environmental Services • Flooring and Floor coverings • Housing Products & Systems • HVAC & Mechanical Systems • Interior Design Products & Finishes

Who Exhibits : The show features products, services, and information related to the design construction and renovation of all types of buildings, offices, apartments, condominiums, hotels, hospitals, industrial, retail, institutions, schools, and universities.

siderable amount of information, all at one place, at one time. You will be able to make valuable contacts and learn about new products, innovations, and market opportunities for 2012.

You’ll see and learn more about products, technologies and solutions for the entire spectrum of building design, construction, project delivery and management, retrofit, and renovation of commercial and institutional buildings.

You will receive up-to-date information on over 30 different categories of products, technologies, and services for the entire spectrum of building design, construction, retrofit, and renovation in commercial and residential construction. You can learn about new and innovative products, materials, and systems available in the market today and stay informed about the very latest in new technologies that can improve building performance and meet environmental objectives.

It provides you with the opportunity to attend skill building sessions and hear expert advice on issues from project management to profitability with Canada’s largest seminar program for builders, contractors, engineers, architects, and renovators and attend live demonstrations on the Show floor and learn new installation techniques to save time and money.

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speculate on its future direction is a key attraction of this Expo.

Reasons to Exhibit Thousands of key buyers and decision-makers will attend the Show. Sponsorships and Show Guide Advertisements are available and have the potential to reach over 23,000 attendees. You can take advantage of these opportunities to keep your company top of mind before, during and after the Show. The exhibit space which is sold in increments of 100 sqare feet cost $29.50 per square foot with a 10% premium for corner locations.

Qualified Attendees for Local & Foreign Markets • Over 23,000 building design, construction, retrofit and management professionals from both, private and public sectors as well as building owners and property managers from all levels of government.

• Buyers of building products come from over 25 countries and regions including: United States of America, Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.

• 100 professional Canadian associations attend the Show, and we invite these associations and their members to participate in the success of Construct Canada in various equipment magazine

• IT Solutions For Design, Engineering & Construction • Kitchen, Bath & Plumbing Systems • Lighting • Maintenance Services & Products • Pre-Engineered Building Systems Construction • Property & Asset Management Services • Restoration Products & Services • Roofing • Security & Life Safety • Specialties • Steel & Metal Products • Tools, Equipment & Hardware • Waste Management • Windows & Doors / Solariums & Skylights Wood Products • Wood Products

ways, such as hosting their annual general meeting, awards gala or cocktail reception at the Convention Centre outside of show hours, making it more convenient for their members to attend.

• 65% of Show visitors are repeat visitors: the answers they are looking for are all at the Show.

• 35% of Show visitors are first time attendees: thousands of potential new customers are walking the Show every day.

• 20% of exhibitors have exhibited at the Show for 10 years or more: the high caliber of attendee keeps them coming back.

2011 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities • Corporate Sponsorship Program • Show Guide Advertising • Aisle Tower Signage 2011 Speaking Opportunities The Construct Canada conference program is designed to educate and inform industry members in the latest advances and best practices in design, construction, project delivery, and management of all types of buildings.

You are invited to submit a seminar proposal for Construct Canada 2011, which will be held in the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on November 30-December 2, 2011. ☐ PAGE 13

SAFETY ROUNDUP

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association's Safety, Health And Environment Program

by EQ SAFETY AND WORKPLACE TEAM

formal safety and environmental certification from contractors during the tender bidding process.

"They wanted to see that there was a management system in place that showed companies were taking safety, health and the environment seriously," said Gylywoychuk.

"So getting companies certified made it more likely they would get work"

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anitoba heavy construction companies are more eager than ever to learn safety, health and environment skills since the industry's trade association launched a revamped, user-friendly new support program. Organizers of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Associations Safety, Health Environment Program (SHEP) hope this interest will lead to fewer worker injuries and environmental accidents.

Setting Objectives The MHCA's main objective with SHEP was to combine a cumbersome set of safety and environmental programs into a simpler format. The MHCA hoped this would lead

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to more participation in training workshops, which in turn, would lead to fewer injuries and environmental accidents. The MHCA also believed that higher participation in its Certificate of Recognition (COR) certification program would make Manitoba heavy construction companies more competitive, both inside the province and across Canada.

Delivering the Program The safety and environmental programs of the early and mid 1990s provided an effective template for SHEP. MHCA drew heavily from them to design the new program. The MHCA also recognized that, increasingly, purchasers of construction services required equipmentmagazine

COR Certification SHEP designed COR certification as the cornerstone of its training program. Although becoming COR certified was voluntary, MHCA encouraged all heavy construction companies in Manitoba to do so. The program was a drastic improvement over the two-pronged program, it replaced in and that it took half the time. To obtain certification, SHEP required companies to send one full-time employee to COR certification workshops for seven days of training. Prior to SHEP, companies had been required to send an employee to two separate workshop series.

SHEP made pitches for the new, more concise program in virtually all of the monthly and weekly newsletters it mass mailed to industry. It also actively solicited companies by phone to take part in certification workshops.

"It is going to get more and more difficult to get work without having COR certification, which is why we are asking companies to get certified," said Gylywoychuk. "COR is reciprocally recognized and accepted across Canada, which means Manitoba COR companies can bid on jobs in other provinces that require COR." Heavy construction companies working in Manitoba are not required to have COR certification, but most other provinces require it. www.eq-mag.com JUNE 2011

SHEP organizers designed the COR program to run from October to April, which is off-season for construction companies.

Workshops were offered in various time slots to give companies flexibility to choose a convenient time. The course work consisted of the following: • two days of safety, health and environment management training • two days of supervisor leadership training in safety and environment • one day of first aid • one day of training that is specific to the company's type of work (for example, Pits and Quarries, Sewer and Water, etc.)

• one day of auditor training so that a company can learn to audit its own COR program During the workshop process SHEP taught COR candidates how to incorporate a 14-point safety, health and environmental program into its daily management routine (see the notes section, below, for more details). Subsequent to workshop training, the companies were expected to develop and implement the program.

After a company completed the training and overhauled its management practices, the MHCA gave it an on-site trial audit. Then MHCA called in an external auditor to certify the company.

The MHCA used an independent consultant with more than 30 years of experience as a safety and health auditor in the construction industry. For two years following initial certification companies were to audit themselves and during the fourth year the external auditor would return to confirm the company had implemented the program.

tion that management would co-operate. Informal training often took place during these site visits.

SHEP workers also received six to ten phone calls a day as well as office visits from contractors in need of information. Questions generally related to a company's need for assistance with a specific safety or environment issue or for help interpreting a specific regulation.

SHEP ran formal training programs separate from COR, generally in a pre-arranged classroom setting. It used trained full-time instructors who lectured workers, showed them instructional videos, and provided hands-on training.

It also brought in experts from industry and government. SHEP met requests for formal training often by doing the training on job sites or by renting space close to a company's offices for classroom training. It ran training workshops at the annual Manitoba Construction Conference in Winnipeg and at the Western Canada Construction Conference in Brandon.

SHEP also acted as an intermediary between federal and provincial regulators on one hand and heavy construction companies on the other.

Maurice Mazerolle, an environment officer with the petroleum program at Manitoba Conservation, said he received calls regularly from SHEP about companies that needed information about safe storage of petroleum products. "The calls we get have increased by about 75 per cent," he said. "SHEP is another avenue for us to get the word out to companies that need our guidance."

In 2001, SHEP trained 1,392 workers from 93 separate companies in 32 subject areas.

Forty Manitoba companies had COR accreditation, with 12 more scheduled for accreditation in 2002.

Results Demand for COR certification doubled in 2001, the year after MHCA launched SHEP. The MHCA also reported that heavy construction companies showed more interest in other training workshops and in networking.

Attendance at the MHCA's 2001 annual conference increased by, 100 attendees over the previous year.

After SHEP was launched, heavy construction companies became significantly more compliant about safe storage of petroleum. Manitoba Conservation reported a 75 per cent increase in the number of requests for information from industry. However, at publication time, they had not compiled statistical data about the reduction in environmental spills.

The most recent data the MHCA had with respect to accident statistics was for the period ending in 2000. Compiled from the Worker's Compensation Board figures, data indicated that total injuries fell from 244 in 1998 to 219 in 2000. ☐ Excerpts from a case study titled “Manitoba Heavy Construction Association's Safety, Health and Environment Program” on toolsofchange.com (The original writeup of this case study was funded and provided by Environment Canada's National Office of Pollution Prevention)

Other SHEP activities SHEP used its monthly and weekly newsletters to tell companies about upcoming training sessions not related to COR, to give companies general safety, health and environment information and to alert them about upcoming regulatory changes that could affect the industry.

The program included site visits to any company that requested one. In 2001 it did more than 160 visits throughout the province. It also did spot check visits to construction sites, but always in the spirit of help, rather than coercion.

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Cover Story

Nissan Introduces Panel Van Concept M ike Hobson, Nissan’s director of light and commercial fleet vehicles, says commercial vehicles – including heavy-duty trucks and buses total about 20 percent of Nissan’s annual sales globally. “We felt we could use that expertise to make an immediate impact in the United States and Canada,” Hobson says.

Initially, Nissan considered updating one of its European van designs and simply importing it overseas. But an in-depth study of North American van use quickly convinced the company of one fact: “We found out an imported product just wasn’t going to cut it,” Hobson says. “To meet the durability, ride, comfort, handling and power requirements North American customers have, we were going to have to design a van specifically for this market.”

Robust styling That clean-sheet design is evident in the NV van’s robust exterior styling – which bears a strong family resemblance to Nissan’s Titan and Frontier pickup trucks as well as the Armada SUV. That familiarity continues inside, including seating, instrumentation, visibility and noise-dampening. “Current vans tend to favor cargo more than the driver,” says Peter Bedrosian, senior manager, product planning. “So we placed emphasis on the driver PAGE 16

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by making them more comfortable and productive.”

The Nissan design team made certain the NV vans would be productive as well as tough. The starting point for the “panel van” concept is an all-new, durable body-on-frame construction coupled with a fully-boxed frame design for additional strength. This body-on-frame design was carried through on high-roof versions of the van, which offer 105 inches of usable storage and work height in the cargo area, compared to 83.9 inches of roof height in the standard van. NV van high-roof models offer 323.1 cubic feet of cargo volume, compared with 234.1 cubic feet in standard roof versions.

The NV’s cargo area is designed for secure, safe transportation, easy access to tools or work benches, and faster and easier loading and unloading. Nearly vertical sidewalls maximize walk-through storage space and allow easy installation of aftermarket storage systems or a bulkhead behind the driver and passenger seats without drilling holes or other major modifications. Additionally, reinforced mounting points are positioned throughout the cargo area to aid in aftermarket installations. All cargo pre-wiring JUNE 2011 www.eq-mag.com

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Cover Story packages have been optimized for fast and easy aftermarket up-fits.

Nissan says it is currently in the process of establishing commercial dealerships to support the NV van, which went on sale last month. The company intends to have a total of 300 commercial dealers by the end of 2012. These dealerships will offer dedicated NV van service, service bays with 12,000-pound lifts and a commitment to stay open 60 hours a week in order to support the new van.

Customized Van Storage System Knaack and Weather Guard Truck Equipment have announced a re-designed Hi-Side truck box and a customized van storage system for the new Nissan NV Commercial Van. The new features of the Hi-Side product line deliver improved security, durability, and organizational solutions for construction, municipal and field service professionals requiring frequent and easy access to tools and equipment, while keeping the truck bed open for supplies.

An exclusive new gutter design channels rain and snow off the box to keep its contents dry. Along with the full-weather seal, this new gutter improves weather resistance.

In addition, new security enhancements include a new Drill-Resistant Lock Core, which further protects against theft and vandalism.

An Attachment Point has been added to the rear of each box to secure or lock down tools and supplies in the truck bed.

Hi-Side organization is improved with the addition of a top-mounted, removable parts bin, to keep small parts such as fasteners and components organized inside the box.

Quick-release doors now open from 90 degrees to 180 degrees for unrestricted access to tools and equipment.

Hi-Sides are available in a variety of sizes to fit most truck makes and models, from 45.5 in. to 96.25 in. length, and 5.6 to 11.8 cu ft capacity. Other sizes and configurations are also available.

Nissan NV Van Solutions Also new from Weather Guard and Knaack is customized van storage equipment for the new Nissan NV Commercial Van. It features driver-friendly bulkheads and a wide range of shelving, specialty storage and roof rack options. Previously available on the Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit Connect, the Nissan NV is the latest product offering.

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keep the drivers safe, but also provide an extra four inches of room to stretch out the legs or recline the seat compared to other van bulkheads on the market, the company claims.

The Nissan NV bulkhead is available in standard-roof and high-roof models, along with a complete line up of bulkhead accessories, such as hard hat, fire extinguisher and extension cord brackets, literature holders, and first aid kit and Safety Reflector kit trays.

Weather Guard offers a variety of storage options such as locking shelf doors, locking parts cabinets, and locking file drawers to keep items more secure from theft or loss.

All van storage equipment is manufactured using 18-gauge steel and comes in a rugged bright white powder coat to brighten up dark van spaces, and features an exclusive limited equipmentmagazine

lifetime warranty.

There are four unique van storage packages recommended for general contractors, plumbers, electricians and HVAC contractors, each providing customized solutions based upon the unique tools and equipment that contractor typically uses.

Truck Fitting Guide To make sure your Weather Guard storage solution fits not only your needs but the vehicle too, the company offers a web-based, interactive Truck Fit Guide for all 2011 truck models. "We measure every new truck and van model each year," says Mike Sover, senior product manager. "We're very interested in the truck bed itself, including dimensional changes and changes in sheet and anything that will affect the fit of our truck boxes." www.eq-mag.com JUNE 2011

Service Bodies/ Van Storage Systems

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ervice bodies includes steel, fiberglass, and aluminium bodies of all sizes and configurations, and ranges from utility and service bodies for trucks to flatbeds and dump bodies for pickups to cargo and hi-cube van bodies. Service bodies are used by an endless variety of fleet/commercial applications - plumbers, home builders, municipal users, commercial landscapers, carpenters, electricians and more.

Nissan is giving small construction and landscaping businesses a modern, clean-sheet vehicle design complete with SUV-level cab amenities and a forward-mounted engine for easy maintenance – all for the relatively low price of under $25,000.

Bulkhead and shelving systems are the new introductions to the Weather Guard line of van storage products. Made from 16-gauge steel and 3/16-inch steel top-mounting angles, the products include a 9-inch-by-12-inch Dog Hatch in the bottom of the bulkhead and a 14-inch-wide shelf with a tapered end panel for closer installation to the sidewall. The products fit full-sized vans.

Online retailer BuyAutoTruckAccessories.com has added a van equipment product line to its ecommerce website. Contractors, electricians, or those in other trades can take advantage of the site’s easy-to-use features as well as the company’s new custom kitting packages for specific vehicle makes and occupations.

First Fully Removable Full Size Utility Body from Fleetwest Load’N’Go by Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies is the industry’s first fully removable full-size utility body. Powerbody is a new product for this line. It incorporates Load’N’Go’s ease of transferability with the energy to power the tools necessary for the commercial tradesman. “This is the last tool box you will ever have to buy,” according to Richard Johnson, manager of Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies. “When the truck is in the shop for service, your technician can still be working with all his tools in a rental truck... in a matter of minutes.” The Load’N’Go Powerbody is a steel transferable service body up fitted with a generator, compressor and optional welder which universalJUNE 2011 www.eq-mag.com

ly fits Ford, Dodge and GM one-ton pickup trucks. The features include a control panel in the side compartment for easy access and a 1,000-pound slide-out parts drawer. The Powerbody also has built-in forklift tunnels for easy transfer from one pickup to another.

A transferable work truck body offers: a perfect fit for both new or existing used fleet vehicles; extra security – standard key locks plus pad-lockable security; built-in forklift tunnels and lifting jack receptacles for easy installation and removal; models available for both long bed and short bed pickups; and cost-saving benefits because of the universal fit for all major standard pickup trucks (Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GM and Toyota).

Durashell 230 can be installed or removed from the pickup truck in a matter of minutes without unloading and has huge storage of equipment magazine

230 cubic feet.

Crane Stows in Bumper The Stow-A-Crane from Tiger Line mounts on a truck or van, folding away when not in use. The folding boom stores in the truck's bumper and may include snatch blocks, barrel and forklifts, cable and hooks. Manual and electric winch models are available to fit pickup trucks, vans and utility vehicles. Brackets can be custom made for special applications.

Models run from 300- to 2,000-pound lifting capacities. Fold-away crane package has power winch, trailer hitch and step bumper; manual or electric operation. ☐ Compiled from TruckingInfo, Fleetwest, Construction Equipment, UsedMackTruckForSale.com PAGE 19

Product NEWS Titan Ultimate Tire Line Titan Tire Corporation has introduced a new tire for the demanding skid steer market.

The Ultimate tire line is designed to provide extra long life with up to twice the tread depth of conventional skid steer tires.

The Ultimate line of skid steer tires was designed to provide extended service. This tire also offers the lowest possible cost per hour, delivered by a specialty compound and industryleading tread depth. Superior damage resistance is accomplished due to an extra heavy sidewall and a larger rim guard, while the high void-to-lug ratio offers exceptional traction. The Ultimate skid steer tire is available in sizes 10-16.5NHS and 12-16.5NHS.

With the Loegering Versatile Track System® (VTS), skid steer operators can have the best of both worlds — tires and tracks. VTS offers skid steer operators the ability to run their machine with tires or as a full rubber track undercarriage system with suspension, depending on the application. Operators are able to convert their skid steer loaders to a track loader in under an hour.

VTS is a complete rubber track undercarriage that bolts directly to a skid steer’s standard hubs. It utilizes forward placement of the front idler wheel to maintain flotation, as well as stability. By placing the front idler significantly ahead of the front hub position, the VTS is extremely stable when digging and backing out of trenches as well as when hauling and dumping heavy loads.

Tiger Cranes’ Model 4027E Hydraulic Crane

Tomahawk™ 625 Plasma Cutting System Lincoln Electric has launched the new Tomahawk™ 625 plasma cutting system, a model in a new comprehensive line.

This system is lightweight and portable enough to carry to any shop or jobsite where an external compressed air source is available. Designed for plasma cutting on mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper, the Tomahawk 625 is ideal for on-site maintenance, service tasks, small construction sites, HVAC work, demolition and rental applications.

The Tomahawk 625 operates on 208 or 230 volt single phase 60 or 50 Hz input power. It produces 10-40 amps output and is rated at 40 amps at 96 volts, 35 percent duty cycle. The unit’s continuous output control focuses the arc for up to 1/2 inch recommended, 5/8 inch maximum and 3/4 inch severance cut thicknesses.

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Terex Loegering Versatile Track System (VTS)

Tiger Cranes’ Model 4027E hydraulic crane features a 4,000-pound lifting capacity with an 18,000-foot-pound rating, and has a reach of 16 1/2 feet. Powered by an integrated 12-volt DC power system, the Model 4027E features hydraulic boom extension from 7 feet 4 inches to 11 feet 10 inches, with manual extension from 11 feet 10 inches to 16 feet 6 inches. Integrated electronics eliminate the ability to “bounce” past the overload, keeping the operator from using an unsafe lifting angle. The crane’s shorter retracted length fits behind the cab of the truck instead of extending over the cab.

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Stellar® model 5521 Telescopic Service Crane E-Screed The E-Screed is a precision engineered, lightweight wet screed for single operator strike-off of concrete powered by a battery. Fast and easy to use, this high-frequency screed produces uniform vibration distribution over the entire blade length enhancing structural integrity of the concrete through consolidation.

The E-Screed by Magic Screed utilizes a LiFePO4 Lithium Iron Phosphate (safe chemistry technology) 36 volt battery. This environmentally-friendly battery will deliver performance and power with every one of its 1,500+ life cycles. With zero memory, this battery can be charged at anytime and is maintenance free.

The E-Screed battery powered unit can be used with existing Magic Screed blades. Allen Engineering is the exclusive distributor of Magic Screed products in the USA.

TeleSwivel 210 hitch from Williams Innovations

Earthworks X300 Excavator Guidance System Boost proficiency and accuracy with the Earthworks X300 excavator guidance system from Hemisphere GPS, which features the company’s Crescent Vector GPS compass technology. The system delivers real time 3D visuals on the bucket position relative to a grade surface, reducing the need for staking or manual grade checking. The X300 also works in 2D mode through the unit’s touch screen interface. Useful for both coarse and fine grade excavation, suitable applications include site prep, general earthwork, road construction, utility trenching and grading. Hemisphere GPS’ X300 provides 3D excavator guidance through a rich operator interface and a unique hardware configuration. The most interesting aspect of the X300 is that it measures excavator heading with Hemisphere GPS’ patented Crescent Vector GPS compass compared to other methods that use two independent RTK antennas.

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The new Stellar® model 5521 telescopic service crane is a Stellar first in this size of crane. It offers a maximum 5000 pound capacity and has 21-feet of reach. It also features the exclusive Stellar® CDT™ (Crane Dynamics Technology™) control system. The 29,500 ft-lb crane offers two options; one hydraulic/ one manual extension version and the all new two hydraulic extension version. Both offer a maximum reach of 21’ and can lift up to 5,000 pounds at 5’9” in boost mode. The new design has also allowed for all the extension cylinders to be located inside the boom for added protection and a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

The Stellar model 5521 also has other industry leading features such as a hexagonal boom design for reduced flex and increased strength, and it offers a variable speed, multifunction radio remote control equipped with the Stellar CDT system as a standard feature.

Increase the target zone for connecting a truck and trailer with the TeleSwivel 210 hitch from Williams Innovations, which extends out from the vehicle and moves side to side.

The hitch has a 10,000-pound GTW (1,000-pound tongue weight) rating, features a top-pull locking pin handle and a two-step coating process for a high level of corrosion resistance. Available accessories include an accessory plate model that accommodates a variety of hitches and a drop/rise attachment with standard ball hitch that accommodates most weight distribution heads. Lighter and even more rugged than its predecessor (the TeleSwivel™ 200) the TeleSwivel™ 210 features the ergonomic improvement of a top-pull locking pin handle and the enhanced reliability of high strength abrasion resistant steel construction.

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SPECIAL REPORT

IMT: Revolutionizing Industry Standards - One Product at a time

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owa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, began in 1961 as a business providing new tread designs for recapping tires. The company has grown to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of service vehicles, cranes, hydraulic loaders and air compressors for tire, mining, construction, material handling and utility markets around the world.

On May 17, 2011; IMT announced that General Truck Body - headquartered in Houston and with additional operations in Arlington (Texas) - will serve its customers from North Texas across to Southern Arkansas,

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North and Southwestern Louisiana as well as Southeastern Texas.

In addition to now offering an extensive line of IMT products, General Truck Body will also provide parts and service operations.

At the recently concluded CONEXPOCON/AGG 2011 in Las Vegas, IMT launched an exciting array of new products:

New Telescopic Cranes with Greater Reach, Capacity

The new IMT cranes — the 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000 and 14000 — have model numbers corresponding to their maximum capacity. They each offer up to 30 feet equipmentmagazine

of reach and increased capacity over previous models.

The new cranes feature a patent-pending Penta Boom™ design. With a flat top that eliminates stress concentrations inherent with certain boom designs and a half hex that controls tracking at long reaches, the innovative five-sided boom offers premium strength and durability. The other new standard features of the telescopic cranes include: • Ten degrees of negative boom angle, providing added versatility and allowing the crane to be reached more easily from ground level • A fully proportional pistol grip radio remote www.eq-mag.com JUNE 2011

control offering traditional fit and operation • LED overload indicator lights on the remote control handle that alert the operator when the crane is approaching overload condition or is in overload • A flip sheave boom tip for added lift height in tight quarters • A planetary winch that allows for faster hoisting and lowering speeds and smoother overall operation • A patent-pending boom hook stow that allows the boom hook to be stowed more easily and faster

Enhanced Dominator® Mechanics Truck Bodies

The next generation of IMT Dominator® mechanics trucks viz. the Dominator I, II and IV bodies support the increased reach and capacity of the new IMT telescopic cranes.

They also ensure that IMT mechanics truckcrane units comply with the stability standards of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Additional enhancements to the Dominator mechanics truck bodies include: • A patent-pending energy absorbing boom stow that protects the top of the body compartments from damage if too much pressure is exerted from stowing the crane • High-intensity LED compartment lighting • A multiplex electrical system with programmable logic for increased reliability The new IMT Dominator bodies come with significant flexibility enabling customers to specify which new crane best fits their application needs. The Dominator I model offers compatibility with the 7500 crane, while the Dominator II truck can support the 7500, 8600, 9500 or 10000. The Dominator IV unit can fit the 12000 or 14000.

Dominator III Mechanics Truck and 12000 Crane

The Dominator III model fills a niche in the family of mechanics trucks. It features a 13foot body with various sidepack configurations and a crane capacity of 12,000 pounds and is designed for customers who need more capacity than the Dominator II vehicle’s 10,000-pound maximum, but do not require the 14,000-pound capacity of the Dominator IV truck.

The Dominator III body has been specifically designed to support the IMT 12000. The other new standard features of the 12000 are the same as those mentioned above for IMT’s new telescopic cranes.

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stabilizer ensuring that the service truckcrane unit will be stable. The Dominator III model features excellent accessibility to tools by providing front vertical compartments with single doors. IMT also incorporated the patented shelf hanger bracket system that enables quick adjustments of compartment shelves.

New Articulating Crane

IMT also introduced a new 47 tm crane to its lineup of articulating cranes. The new 47/326 provides more options for customers that require greater lift and reach capabilities by offering a lifting capacity of 21,625 pounds (9,810 kg) maximum rating at a radius of 15 feet 1 inch.

The 47/326 joins the other IMT articulating crane models which were designed to offer a wide range of options in lifting capacity and reach. The IMT articulating crane lineup has a maximum reach ranging from 10 feet 2 inches to 70 feet 10 inches and offers lift capacities ranging from 1,740 pounds (790 kg) to 38,185 pounds (17,320 kg) maximum rating at 14 feet 5 inches.

The new crane features a dual power plus link arm system (DL), which is well suited for long reaches and lifting in high positions with demanding equipment (such as fly-jib and winch). In addition, the DL system provides precise and regular movements in the entire working area while offering the best lifting capacities under almost any working conditions.

Another feature of the 47/326 is “overbending” which means the working area between the main boom and the outer boom is no less than 195°. Over-bending offers greater flexibility when working through narrow passages and under overhead obstructions, the ability to lift maximum loads in all boom positions and a lower total height when the crane is stowed on the truck body.

A key safety feature available on all the IMT articulating crane models is the rated capacity limiter (RCL). Mid-range and larger cranes — including the new 47/326 model — are available with the newest generation RCL 5300.

The RCL system monitors the crane’s load moment, operation and function. In an overload situation, the system warns the operator and interrupts the distribution of oil for crane functions while allowing functions that reduce load moment to remain operational.

The RCL 5300 compensates when the RCL senses a situation requiring intervention. The system monitors safety during crane operation along with the crane position during equipment magazine

transport (stabilizers and boom position).

Additional articulating crane features of the new model include: • A radio remote equipped with an information center that controls stabilizer functions and feedback of loader operation conditions.

• An internal hose routing system.

• Continuous rotation.

• Optional stabilizer solutions for each side.

• An innovative, flexible stow bracket design that secures boom for transportation but does not allow bracket damage.

Additional features of all IMT articulating cranes include: • A strong hexagonal profile.

• Load-holding valves on all load-bearing cylinders.

• An extension system equipped with a regeneration valve to increase working speed.

• Maximized ease of maintenance.

• Ultra-high tensile steel, which provides lower weight, high lift capacity at long reach and increased payload capabilities.

• High resale value and low maintenance costs.

The new 47/326 articulating crane is the first in the IMT lineup to utilize the new environmentally friendly quality coating (EQC) surface treatment. The EQC process offers superior corrosion resistance. Even on a worn or scratched surface, it does not allow the spread of corrosion underneath the painted surface.

35DHP Power Pack

The 35DHP power pack is a diesel-engine-driven auxiliary hydraulic power source for all mechanics trucks currently on the market.

The unit increases productivity and profitability by enabling customers to operate a hydraulically powered crane or compressor with the truck engine turned off. In addition to being a perfect complement to the Dominator series, the compact unit is well-suited for the mechanics truck of any other manufacturer.

The 35DHP power pack, which combines a 35-hp diesel engine and hydraulic pump, runs off the truck’s fuel supply and eliminates the need for a power take-off (PTO). In the process, it decreases emissions and helps customers comply with strict new idling regulations being implemented throughout the country. While the new 35DHP power pack shares the truck’s fuel supply, future models of the unit will have an independent fuel tank. ☐ PAGE 23

Company Profile

A Crane Company Which Is Set To Go Places – Viant Crane, WI

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iant Crane, based in Superior, WI, is a new crane rental company serving the heavy industrial, energy and construction markets throughout the Midwest. With a fleet of 10 Grove rough terrain hydraulic cranes ranging from 30- to 90-ton capacity, six Manitowoc lattice boom crawler cranes ranging from 100- to 300-ton capacity, and a Grove 45-ton truck crane Viant Crane is set to keep its competition on edge.

The majority of its fleet is less than five years old, but the same cannot be said for the company. Viant Crane which belonged originally to the RJS Industrial Services Group has been in this business for more than a decade.

Starting off in a small way in 2007 as a crane rental company belonging to Reuben Johnson and Son Inc. the company, because of its reputation has grown today into a much sought after crane fleet rental company by customers across the State. The first quarter of 2011 was one of the busiest ever and is now a full-service crane rental company.

While over the years, the company has always had a considerable fleet, now under the flagship name of Viant Crane it has updated and expanded its fleet and operations to meet the demands of today’s changing economy. While offering a fleet of 17 cranes, Viant can handle capacities from 30 to 300 ton in the Rough Terrain/Hydraulic, Truck Mounted, and Crawler/Lattice Boom product lines.

Located at the western tip of the Great Lakes in Superior, Wisconsin, the company rents cranes and other heavy equipment to customers in the fields of building construction, shipbuilding and repair, wastewater treatment, mining, electrical power and many others. Viant Crane’s niche offering to its customers is its competitive pricing. Response time is the second big advantage Viant’s customers’ experience. Its geographical location makes it easy for the company to respond really fast to customer requirements.

It takes less than a couple of hours for them to mobilize a crane to one of the several mines on the Iron Range of Minnesota or into the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Although many of their customers own their own crane fleet, the company’s reputation ensures that it is always being selected for long-term rentPAGE 24

als and specialty lifts.

Nick Minardi who has joined Viant Crane as Operations Manager and is responsible for providing customer service, scheduling and handling other customer needs appreciates the strategic location of the company. “Many of our customers own cranes, but there are times when they need additional equipment to complete the volume of work. They ap-

that it can respond to customer needs without delay.

Turn-key setup

Viant not only delivers cranes but also ensures that the set up process is completed right at the customer site. So much so that customers just need to put on their hard hat and hit the job. On the other hand, if customers just need the crane to be delivered and they will take care of setting the same up, Viant is open to the same. To summarize, the company understands that every customer is unique and responding to particular customer needs is important at all times.

Bare rental, long-term and short-term options

preciate our flexibility in being able to quickly deliver just a crane or provide the crane, operator and equipment for short-term or longterm jobs," said Minardi.

His feelings are echoed by the senior management of the company. In a recent press release, David Lemke, Vice President of Viant Crane says, “With mines on the Iron Range rebounding, strong new construction and maintenance projects throughout the upper Midwest, plus wind projects and refinery work, there's a tremendous need. We are geographically closer than many competitors, able to respond quickly, competitively priced, and equipped to provide the most current crane technology available."

Viant Crane’s Key Differentiators

Viant Crane’s customers appreciate its history and the fact that it has been in the construction business for more than fifty years, under the flagship RJS group and based on its experience, some of its key differentiators are as follows:

Immediate availability

With the number of cranes in its fleet, covering a large variety of capabilities and capacities, Viant has what customers need ready for delivery right now. Viant’s customers come from varied fields but for all of them time is equivalent to money. Viant’s proximity to several iron ore companies has ensured equipmentmagazine

With unlimited flexibility the company offers cranes for rental for both short and long term hire. Time frames can range from a few weeks to even a year.

Late-model cranes

Another key advantage which Viant brings to its customers is its young fleet. Most of its cranes are less than five years old. While there are still decades-old cranes out there for rent, complete with all their operational and maintenance challenges. When a customer rents from Viant’s fleet, they can rest assured that they will not have to waste time on operational challenges.

Affordability

“Rather than just assuming that 1970s crane costs less, give us a call to learn how little it costs to rent a dependable and convenient late-model crane.” Says the company and it is worthwhile giving them a call to find out.

Summary

Thus with a varied range, a burgeoning market, competitive prices and excellent service, Viant Crane brings the advantage of two worlds to its customers. One – its history which is rich with years of experience dealing with cranes and customers and two its new avatar as Viant Cranes which has resulted in a new fleet of cranes which are technologically upgraded and suited to the needs of today’s customers.

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Viant’s Fleet of Cranes Given below are details of some of their crane offerings:

Available Models......... Ton........................... Type Manitowoc 14000**............... 220..........................Crawler Manitowoc 11000**............... 100..........................Crawler Grove RT 890E.......................... 90.............. Rough Terrain Grove RT 880E.......................... 80.............. Rough Terrain Grove RT 875E.......................... 75.............. Rough Terrain Grove RT 760E.......................... 60.............. Rough Terrain Grove RT 530E-II...................... 30.............. Rough Terrain Manitowoc 2250*.................. 300..........................Crawler

Manitowoc 2250, 300 ton crawler: The Model 2250, the next generation, features a 372 kW (500 hp) engine and closed-loop hydraulics that deliver line speeds to 165 m/min (541 fpm) and rated single-line pull to 222 kN (30,000 lb) with option duty-cycle equipment packages. As a Manitowac it comes with standard quality, innovative design and offers outstanding reliability.

Features •372 kW (500 hp) Engine •18 100kg (40,000 lb) Clamshell capacity •45,4 mton(50 ton) Container Handling Attachment •EPIC Controls •Fast, efficient self-assembly and disassembly •Complete crane, maximum

boom, jib and counterweight ships on 15 trucks Specifications •272 t (300 USt) •91 m (300 ft) •118 m (390 ft) •121 m (400 ft) •133 kN/165 m/min (30,000 lb/541 fpm)

One of Manitowoc's new small crawler crane line, this 90 t (100 USt) crawler is backed by Manitowoc's industry-leading Manitowoc Crane Care product support division, which covers parts, service, and training. Contractors will appreciate the simple operation, ease of setup, and reliability of this small crawler crane Specifications •90 t (100 USt) •70 m (230 ft) •4,640 psi (325 kg/cm2) •112 kN/163 m/min (25,100 lb/535 fpm) •397 mton-m (2,850 ft-kips) •11 340 kg (25,000 lb)

Features •247 kW (332 hp) engine •Fast, efficient self-assembly and disassembly •Manitowoc Crane Care comprehensive support

The Model 14000 features the patented Can-Bus and EPIC control system configured with six independent closed-loop hydraulic circuits. The fully hydraulic crane offers a maximum main boom of 89 m (282 ft), a luffing jib up to 110 m (364 ft), and lift capacity of 200 t (220 USt). The Model 14000 crane uses the patented FACT connection system for easy set-up.

Features

Grove RT's feature rugged deep box section frames designed to handle the tough conditions found on job sites. Four steering modes allow easy maneuvering in tight quarters. Since pick and carry applications are typical for RT's, Grove units feature excellent on-rubber operation to enhance productivity.

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•Complete crane, maximum boom, fixed jib, and counterweights ships on only 12 trucks •Heaviest module weight of 39 689 kg (87,500 lb) maximum module width of 3 m (10 ft) • Fast, efficient self-assembly and disassembly

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• 253 kW (340 Hp) engine • EPIC® with Can-bus controls •Manitowoc CraneCARE comprehensive support Specifications •200 t (220 USt) •89 m (282 ft) •111 m (364 ft) •140 kN/140 m/min (31,500 lb/460 fpm) PAGE 25

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