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WH Scott Group acquires EPMC Europe Crane Solutions
The WH Scott Group, lifting and engineering experts since 1897, has acquired EPMC Europe Crane Solutions, an established Dutch specialist in onshore and offshore cranes. EPMC operates from Amsterdam and Rotterdam (Europoort). This is the Group’s first acquisition in mainland Europe and gives it a permanent base in two of Europe’s busiest port and industrial […]
Genie streamlines access to machine software
Genie has introduced an enhanced machine software download experience through Serial Hub in the myGenieLift portal, making it faster and easier for customers and technicians to identify whether their Genie machines are running the most current software, and then download it for installation if necessary. Using a machine’s serial number, Serial Hub displays only the […]
Manitou reports continued commercial momentum
Manitou has announced the group’s consolidated revenue for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2026. Sylvain Blaise, president and chief executive officer, said, “The third quarter of 2026 confirms the very strong commercial trajectory achieved since the beginning of the year, with nine-month revenue up 12.3%. This performance is driven by the […]
Point of Rental Promotes James Morley to chief product officer
Point of Rental Software has promoted James Morley to chief product officer (CPO), recognizing his leadership in transforming the company’s product organization and positioning him to guide the next phase of innovation across Point of Rental’s global rental software portfolio. As CPO, James will lead the company’s global product strategy, overseeing the vision, direction, and […]
Lifting innovation takes centre stage at LiftEx 2026
On 24 to 25 November 2026 at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) will host LiftEx 2026. The annual, free-to-attend, two-day exhibition and conference puts the people who design lifting equipment in the same room as the those who rely on it in industries such as manufacturing, engineering, construction, oil & gas, […]
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The product of a healthy business
In manufacturing, the health of the organisation behind a product can influence the performance of everything downstream, says Doug Stitt, president and CEO at The Caldwell Group Inc There is a natural temptation in manufacturing to measure productivity by what happens on the factory floor: welders working; below-the-hook orders being processed; trucks leaving the loading […]
The LEEA logo – looking after the badge of excellence
The LEEA logo is a mark of best practice and internationally recognised standing. It is vital that its use conforms to the Association’s terms and conditions, as Matt Barber, Director of Membership at LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association), explains. The LEEA logo represents assurance of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association gold standard – a standard […]






















