Lifting enters the digital world

Ben Dobbs, head of Global Standards and Legislation at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), looks at what new technologies can offer the lifting sector. Lifting and placing objects must be one of mankind’s earliest industrial activities: it was ‘old technology’ when the pyramids were built but will continue to be vital in almost any […]

20/08/2024 - 16:19 pm
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Visit LiftEx in London to innovate your lifting safety and efficiency

LiftEx 2024, the flagship event of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), will take place on 16-17 October 2024 at the new West Hall at Olympia in London. The free-to-attend show is an essential visit for lifting safety professionals and anyone involved in using or procuring lifting equipment or vital supporting services such as inspection, […]

20/08/2024 - 15:56 pm
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It’s Global Lifting Awareness Day #GLAD2024

Welcome to #GLAD2024 – be sure that everything you post on social media today has the #GLAD2024 hashtag and let’s make this the best GLAD so far. A multidimensional campaign has been running since the turn of the year, with LEEA members, manufacturers, and suppliers leading those sharing material that promotes safe and high quality […]

18/07/2024 - 06:00 am
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DLM poised to promote LEEA’s #GLAD2024

Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd (DLM), of Southampton, UK, has revealed its plans for a, “Bigger and better,” Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on 18 July – as this year’s campaign transcends the industry. DLM is a specialist in the design, manufacture, repair, and calibration of load cells, load monitoring, and cable working equipment for […]

17/07/2024 - 12:55 pm
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Visit LiftEx 2024 to raise your lifting standards

LiftEx 2024, the flagship event of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), will take place on 16-17 October 2024 at the new West Hall at Olympia in London. The free-to-attend show is an essential visit for lifting safety professionals and anyone involved in using or procuring lifting equipment in industries including manufacturing, engineering, construction, oil […]

02/07/2024 - 11:29 am
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LEEA builds #GLAD2024 content to finale

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has revealed more plans for Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on 18 July. A multidimensional campaign has been running since the turn of the year, with LEEA members, manufacturers, and suppliers leading those sharing material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting across the world. Social media posts, […]

26/06/2024 - 11:09 am

LEEA appoints Ian Cooke as director of Academy

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed Ian Cooke as director of Academy. Covering LEEA training, such as the Foundation and Diploma courses, the Licensed Training Scheme (LTS) and the Accredited Training Scheme (ATS), this is one of several key new senior manager roles playing a strategic part in developing the Association. The new […]

11/06/2024 - 15:35 pm

Here come the apprentices  

Ross Moloney, CEO of Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, considers the significance of the first Lifting Technician apprentice undertakes their End Point Assessment (EPA). When the first Level 3 Lifting Equipment Technician apprentice undertakes their End Point Assessment (EPA) at the LEEA workshops in Huntingdon on 15 March 2024, it will represent another big milestone for the […]

16/04/2024 - 17:18 pm
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End users join #GLAD2024 campaign

The countless industries that use lifting equipment are being urged to unite in support of Global Lifting Awareness Day on Thursday 18 July. Driven by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), #GLAD2024 is an established event where its members, manufacturers, and suppliers lead those sharing material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting across […]

28/03/2024 - 11:49 am

William Ng appointed as LEEA Southeast Asia manager

William Ng is the new LEEA member engagement manager for Southeast Asia. He previously spent 10 years with Rigging and Marine Services in Singapore as a sales executive, mainly dealing with load test and rigging jobs with Singapore Shipyards. “I gained my LEEA Diploma for Lifting Accessories during my time with RMS.” Changing gear, William […]

27/03/2024 - 17:52 pm

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