ILH Jan/Feb 2026

Inside this Issue

Cover Story:What does Industry 4.0 mean for the lifting equipment sector – and how are manufacturers embracing it?

Jori Mylläri talks to ILH’s Dan Jenkins about growing the Leguan brand.

Which technology can combat  skills shortages  most effectively.

Zak Allen. reports from the LEEA thought leadership conference.

Dan Jenkins visits William Hackett as it implements an accelerated growth plan,  targets new markets and grows its product range.

It’s one thing to recognise a problem like a shortage of welders, but quite another to drive meaningful change, says The Insider, Doug Stitt, president and CEO at The Caldwell Group.

What does the short-term future hold for the MEWP market? ILH asked several manufacturers to give us their forecasts and predictions on the key trends that will impact the industry over the coming months.