March 30, 2011 — At ConExpo last week, Kobelco Cranes North America, Houston, Texas, announced that Jack Fendrick has been named president and Chief Operating Officer. Mike Maruo has returned to the position of CEO for the North American company. Both promotions are effective April 1st. The moves come upon the announcement that Dean Izumi, who […]
This is Kenny’s 11th year as a sales representative with Sims Crane covering the Orlando area, and 17th consecutive year with Sims Crane. Kenny started as an apprentice in January of 1969. “It was the day Nixon swore into office,” Kenny recollected, “and groundbreaking at Walt Disney World had just begun.” In 1974 Kenny went to […]
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March 23, 2011 - Las Vegas, NV - Kobelco Cranes has unveiled their long awaited G Series featuring two models from the series at this year's ConExpo-ConAg show, the CK1100G and CK2750G. The G Series has been redesigned to comply with global crane safety and emissions regulations and offers up to 25% better fuel efficiency. The redisign […]
Lift manufacturer JLG showed off several new models of telehandlers and aerial work platforms at the 2011 ConExpo-ConAg including the all new 1500SJ Ultraboom personnel lift, with a maximum lifting height of 150 ft. and the JLG G12-55A telehandler forklift, made for rough terrain with a 12,000 Lbs. capacity and 55' reach. For everything from […]
On Tuesday March 15, 2011, Sims Crane & Equipment Co. sent a 75-ton mobile crane along with a 35-ton truck crane, to set the stage for country music stars Kenny Chesney & The Zac Brown Band for their 2011 “Going Coastal Tour” which will be held Saturday March 19, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in […]
WABASSO - The 52-foot, 40-ton hand-made boat, Sun Chaser, built by Gil Devenport, of Melbourne Beach, is lifted into the water from its resting spot underneath the Wabasso causeway Friday morning. The day marked the culmination of a 9-year project for Devenport who built the ship by himself in a warehouse next to his business, […]
The white marble lions returned to their rightful place at the base of the Bridge of Lions early Tuesday morning after spending more than six years away in storage. The Bridge of Lions closed from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. early Tuesday morning as city officials, St. Augustine police and construction workers placed the large […]
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - February 26, 2011 - Sims Crane & Equipment Co. sent a 165-ton DEMAG along with a 40-ton Terex mobile crane, to pick and tilt two large tanks for Tri Gas at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, FL. Sims Crane operators assisted in the placement of this tank inside the […]
Today, thousands of running and fitness enthusiasts convened at the Tampa Convention Center to finalize registration for the Gasparilla 5k to be held tomorrow, February 26th at 9:30 a.m. on Bayshore Blvd. The 5k Race held annually and sponsored by Publix Supermarkets, The Tampa Tribune and many local businesses presents a great opportunity to raise […]
