MEWP

On 28 and 31 January, a series of specially chartered Sinotrans freight trains took to the rails carrying more than 500 Sinoboom MEWPs to Europe. The arrangement promises speedy and environmentally friendly dispatch of equipment produced in the Sinoboom Intelligent Manufacturing Park in Changsha. The China-Europe Railway Express has developed to become an effective and […]

The shortlist for the International Awards for Powered Access 2024 (IAPAs) has been revealed following a meeting of the judges in mid-January. Scheduled to take place on 14 March at the Scandic Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, the 2024 edition of the IAPAs promises to showcase the industry’s commitment to excellence, safety, sustainability, and innovation. A […]

≈The use of aerial work platforms in a salty environment requires effective protection against splashes of seawater, shellfish or other residues on the machine’s dashboard. Manitou Group’s “Special Solutions” department created a tailor-made solution for a customer using an aerial work platform to wash boat hulls. To protect this dashboard, also known as a console, […]

MEC Aerial Work Platforms has launched the MEC 3232SE, a new 38ft working height, slab scissor lift with the ability to drive at full height. The MEC 3232SE can drive at full height and eliminates an outrigger levelling system so can increase jobsite productivity. The maximum working height of 38ft is on a 32in wide […]

Haulotte’s e-Lab, a digital incubator, recently organised its first AI Odyssey Week, a dedicated week aimed at exploring and demystifying the world of artificial intelligence (AI). This internal event, held from 27 November to 1 December, offered a series of workshops, conferences, and a thought-provoking roundtable discussion. The e-Lab team said, “AI is a topic […]

As of 1 November  2023, Edilservice based in Monteriggioni, Siena, Italy has become part of the Mollo Group, reaffirming its growth strategy in its national territory through acquisitions. Acquiring competent and reliable companies with consolidated experience, deeply rooted in their original territory, and sharing the same values that have guided the Mollo Group for over […]

Hy-Brid Lifts, an industry leader in aerial lift equipment, has appointed David Price as director of sales covering the southeast United States. Price’s responsibilities include providing customer support as well as continuing the growth and channel development of the Hy-Brid Lifts line of low-level scissor lifts. “I am excited to join this team and look […]

Sinoboom has signed an agreement with Bangkok-based MEWP rental specialists, Faster Enterprise, for exclusive distribution of Sinoboom equipment across Thailand. The agreement was signed on behalf of Sinoboom by Dawei He, overseas sales and marketing director, and by Worapat Luewittayanunt, general manager, on behalf of Faster Enterprise. Sinoboom and Faster Enterprise formally commenced cooperation in […]

Skyjack has launched a new range of DC electric scissors, featuring AC brushless electric drive motors and other significant design changes. The simply electric range will be launched globally with availability in all regions throughout 2024, replacing the current hydraulic drive models. The new drive system provides long duty cycles and fully proportional controls, which […]

Sinoboom BV, the European subsidiary of the Changsha, China-based MEWP manufacturing specialist, has successfully completed a sustainability assessment audit by EcoVadis, the global specialist in providing business sustainability ratings. The audit process involves an extensive review of the company’s performance in four areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The overall score […]