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People
Bailey Cranes appointed Timothy Cooley as sales director for its Military and Commercial divisions, reinforcing the company’ s commitment to strategic growth and leadership in the lifting and access equipment sector.
Cooley, a former RASP Cadre with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, brings deep experience in operational leadership, training and team building. Known for his action-oriented approach and disciplined mindset, Cooley will lead national sales efforts with a focus on performance, responsiveness and market expansion.
In his new role, Cooley will work closely with customers and partners in the military and commercial markets to align Bailey Cranes’ solutions with evolving jobsite and operational needs.
Bailey Cranes continues to prioritize leadership, accountability and teamwork as it builds on its legacy in the crane and access equipment market.
Engineered Rigging has appointed industry veteran Allisa Olstad as its new director of finance and operations.
Olstad brings more than 20 years of experience in the heavy lifting sector. Most recently, she served as director of sales operations for Enerpac. Her background includes expertise in accounting, channel management and sales operations.
In her new role, Olstad will help guide the company’ s financial strategy, streamline operational workflows and support long-term growth. Her responsibilities include leading financial reporting, standardizing operating procedures and managing internal projects that enhance revenue and efficiency.
Manufacturers
Borgman Capital has acquired Harlo Corporation, a Grandville, Michigan-based manufacturer of rough terrain forklifts and attachments. The acquisition marks a new chapter for Harlo, an 88-year-old, family-owned business known for producing durable, American-made equipment and maintaining strong dealer relationships across North America.
Harlo manufactures multiple models of rough terrain forklifts, as well as service parts and attachments. Designed for maneuverability and durability, its equipment is widely used in agricultural and industrial environments, including citrus orchards, lumber yards, scrapyards and other rugged jobsites. Forklifts are sold and leased through a network of agricultural equipment dealerships throughout North America.
The company will continue to operate under the Harlo name, retaining its current leadership and 54 employees. Borgman Capital plans to support Harlo with additional resources to expand production capacity, develop new products and explore new market opportunities.
Terex Utilities announced a major investment Terex Utilities Waukesha Facility to expand its equipment installation capabilities in response to increasing demand. As part of this initiative, the company is adding a 60,000-squarefoot installation facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The announcement was made during the 2025 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The new Waukesha facility builds on the company’ s expanded manufacturing footprint. In 2024, Terex added installation capabilities in Birmingham, Alabama, and continues to make investments in its Watertown and Huron, South Dakota, manufacturing facilities.
Dealers
CLARK Material Handling Company, a global manufacturer of forklifts and material handling equipment, has named Insley-McEntee Equipment Company, Inc. as an authorized dealer for Western New York. The move strengthens CLARK’ s national dealer network and supports its goal of providing accessible service and support across key markets.
Founded in 1954, Insley-McEntee is a family-owned business with more than 70 years of experience delivering material handling solutions. The company offers equipment sales, rentals, parts, maintenance services and OSHA-certified training, serving a variety of industries throughout the region.
As part of the agreement, Insley-McEntee will offer CLARK’ s full line of electric and internal combustion forklifts, Original Equipment Manufacturer( OEM) parts and factory-trained service support.
Rental
CanLift Equipment Ltd., one of Canada’ s largest independently owned lift equipment providers, has expanded its rental fleet through a new $ 10 million partnership with JLG Industries. The investment adds more than 70 new units to CanLift’ s fleet, bolstering its equipment availability during economic uncertainty tied to supply chain disruptions and tariff impacts.
The expansion includes high-demand models such as the JLG R1385 rotating telehandler, the JLG 313 ultra-compact telehandler and several JLG ultra booms. These additions strengthen CanLift’ s capabilities in the 120-foot-plus range, with the fleet now offering platform heights from approximately 45 to 185 feet and lift capacities from 500 to 13,000 pounds.
CanLift’ s equipment selection includes jobsite-ready features like the JLG ClearSky Smart Fleet Internet of Things management platform and the SkyPower generator system. ClearSky enables wireless diagnostics, remote fault logging and real-time setup data, while SkyPower supports onboard tools without external generators. Customers also have access to the SkyWelder option, which integrates a 280-amp welder directly on the platform.
CanLift remains one of Canada’ s few large aerial lift providers that is locally owned and operated, positioning itself as a direct alternative to multinational competitors.
28 l July-August 2025