Konecranes starts temporary layoff talks

Konecranes is to start temporary layoff talks in Finland due to impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Given the business disruption caused by the spread of COVID-19, Konecranes today has invited Finnish works council representatives to negotiations regarding temporary layoffs which would cover all of Konecranes’ Finnish operations, some 2000 employees in total. Due to […]

30/03/2020 - 21:28 pm

Lift truck training vital amid COVID-19 pandemic

Companies are urged to prioritise training as forklift operators are classed as key workers. With greater focus on the nation’s supply chains than ever before, operators of materials handling equipment will be key to ensuring the continued delivery of vital goods around the country over the coming weeks and months. The UK’s Association of Industrial […]

30/03/2020 - 21:15 pm

Caldwell continues to operate as an essential business

Lifting specialist The Caldwell Group has announced that it will continue operation and supporting its customers during the COVID-19 outbreak. On Friday the Governor of Illinois, USA, issued an executive order that included a “shelter in place” – a notice to all residents and for “non-essential” Illinois businesses to close until 7 April. Based on […]

23/03/2020 - 14:45 pm

Supporting your work in challenging times

At Lift & Hoist International (LHI) we are very aware of the effects that the COVID-19 outbreak is having on both lives and businesses. The associated measures being imposed to prevent the spread of the disease is also having a serious impact and we are conscious that many of you may now be working remotely. […]

19/03/2020 - 15:50 pm

Jungheinrich performs well in challenging market

At the end of the 2019 financial year, Jungheinrich had generated revenue of more than €4 billion. As a result, the company achieved its strategic growth target for 2020 a year earlier than planned. Incoming orders amounted to €3.92 billion, EBIT came to €263 million and EBIT return on sales amounted to 6.4%. Demand for […]

18/03/2020 - 14:05 pm

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