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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Milwaukee's new M12 Cordless Grease Gun May 6, 2010 – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has expanded its LITHIUM-ION system with the new M12 Cordless Grease Gun. The 2446-21XC is capable of delivering over 8,000 PSI max operating pressure for heavy duty applications and dispenses up to seven grease cartridges per battery charge. Subaru introduces All-Season Engine May 6, 2010 — Subaru’s All-Season Engine combines the benefits of overhead cam (OHC) technology from its EX Series engines with special cold-weather features of the SX Snow Series line to create a multi-seasonal solution for a variety of outdoor equipment. Morbark adds 25/36 Whole Tree Chipper to line-up May 5, 2010 – Morbark has added the compact 25/36 Whole Tree Chipper to its line-up of heavy-duty whole tree chippers. The Morbark 25/36 uses the proven design and technologies of its big brothers, the Morbark 30/36 and 40/36 models, but with a more compact profile. AEM introduces updated hydraulic excavator safety manual May 5. 2010 – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) now has available an updated Hydraulic Excavator Safety Manual with new and expanded material that reflects current industry practices. AEM safety manuals illustrate typical worksite and equipment hazards as well as safe practices in equipment preparation, operation, maintenance and transport. Ladytrac wins IPAF design prize May 4, 2010 – Tractel’s Ladytrac harness has won the IPAF Design Prize for the best designed harness for women. Another harness submitted by ZT Safety Systems has been highly commended.Toro acquires certain assets of USPraxis May 3, 2010 – The Toro Company has announced it has acquired certain assets from USPraxis, Inc., a manufacturer of outdoor power equipment. Through the acquisition, Toro adds a dedicated lineup of stump grinders, wood chippers and log splitters to its product portfolio to strengthen its offering to the rental market. Finning donates backhoe to Equipped for the Future program May 3, 2010 – By donating a Caterpillar 420 backhoe loader, along with a fee-free lease arrangement that keeps current equipment in the classroom, Finning (Canada) is investing in the future of students and the oil sands region. |