The Caldwell Group Inc has named Patrick Murphy director of manufacturing and quality. Murphy joins Caldwell with extensive manufacturing leadership experience, most recently serving as vice president of operations and purchasing at IFH Group Inc, a Rock Falls, Illinois-based manufacturer of custom fuel tanks and hydraulic reservoirs for off-road and specialty equipment. Doug Stitt, president […]

A routine inspection can sometimes uncover a problem at exactly the wrong moment. This was the case for a major Italian energy sector operator when a Tadano aerial work platform (Oil & Steel series) was found to no longer meet the requirements for 1000V insulation during a scheduled check. The timing was particularly challenging: the […]

Manitou Group, a worldwide leader and reference in the handling, aerial work platform and earth moving sectors, and HD Construction Equipment, a comprehensive machinery company offering construction equipment supported by a business portfolio spanning engines and aftermarket services, has agreed a cross-distribution partnership for dedicated construction ranges. This agreement represents a key milestone in strengthening […]

Franna global conference in Malaysia highlights growing international demand for pick and carry cranes. Franna, a leading manufacturer of pick-and-carry cranes, welcomed distributors, customers and industry leaders from across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia to its second Global Conference, which took place in Malaysia from 22-24 September 2026. Building on the success […]