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Demag’s belt hoist for clean and demanding environments
Among the products on Demag’s stand at LogiMat was the new Demag DBH belt hoist The extremely tear-resistant and lightweight Dyneema material used in the Demag DBH hoist ensures reliable and clean lifting even in demanding environmental conditions. The highlight of the DBH is its pure lifting technology: no escaping substances, liquids or sparks thanks […]
Targeted support to deal with economic pressures from the Middle East
“Targeted support to impacted industries, concessional loans and fuel reductions should help alleviate some of the acute supply chain pressures caused through the Middle East crisis,” said Innes Willox, chief executive of the national employer association, Australian Industry Group. “A nationally coordinated approach, with support from the states to manage the consequences of disruption in […]
Kalmar supplies hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp
Kalmar has signed an agreement to supply 14 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp in Belgium. The significant order was booked in Kalmar’s Q1 2026 order intake, with delivery scheduled for Q4 2026. Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers combine a diesel engine with a battery system that recovers and reuses energy, reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ […]
Genie introduces Warranty Hub
Genie has introduced Warranty Hub, the latest in a series of digital tools designed to make it easier for customers to own and maintain their Genie equipment. Warranty Hub, Genie’s new warranty management platform, delivers a modern, intuitive, fully integrated set of tools designed to simplify how Genie customers manage warranty-related activities, from product registration […]
GIS 2027 moves to Parma
Following consistent growth, GIS – Europe’s leading dedicated exhibition for the lifting, access, and heavy transport sectors – will relocate to Fiere di Parma, Italy, for its 11th edition from 7-9th October 2027, offering significantly more space for exhibitors to increase the size and profile of their stands. Located just 56 km south of Piacenza […]
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Opinion Pieces
Middle East crisis: a note on price pressures
As continuing conflict in the Middle East sends prices upward, Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) and Oliver Auston, CEO of Safehold Ltd and past Chairman of LEEA comment on the impact of the Middle East conflict. While the immediate impact of war is the tragic loss of lives, the economic […]
Welding pipelines
It’s one thing to recognise a problem like a shortage of welders, but quite another to drive meaningful change, says Doug Stitt, president and CEO at The Caldwell Group Inc. The trouble with problems is that they can be easy to identify but harder to fix. Further, the more we talk about them – economic […]





















