MEC Aerial Work Platforms, Kerman, Calif., has unveiled a 60-ft. boom lift that offers up to 750-lb. capacity, 60-ft. platform height, 42'8" of outreach, and can be powered by a diesel engine, a 72V  battery system, or hybrid power.

MEC's Business Support Manager Matthew Gauer, who is Project Manager for the 60-J development project, said, "The straight boom lift is the proverbial back bone of rental fleets across North America, and is a staple on nearly every job site I've set foot on. MEC is entering this segment with a 60-ft. modern machine that has desirable features such as a continuously rotating turret, full-time four-wheel drive, and an 8-ft. basket - all standard."

Today's training organizations and equipment operators are getting real results with simulation-based training. Hear from industry leaders on how they deploy simulators to assess and build real skills in a webinar that takes place Thurs., Dec. 11
at 2 pm EST. 

Jim Headley, CEO of Crane Institute of America, and Steve Fryer, NCSG's Manager of Training, will present how they're using crane simulators for skills training and operator assessment. Learn how these industry leaders applied objective and consistent learning methodologies with simulation-based training. Simulation-training gets proven results - faster time to competency, skilled and safe operators, and more effective assessment. If you are interested in improving your training methodologies and measuring operator skills, then this is a must-attend event.  

Fresh ideas for improving safety, reducing risk, and increasing productivity will be the focus of CRC/ICHC, the premier crane, rigging, and hoist users conference to be held Dec. 3-4 in Houston, Texas.

The opening session will guide attendees in evaluating the true cost of training, while the next day will kick off with a presentation on how labor market analytics can help employers manage risk and prepare their workforce for future projects.

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