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Marcel Braud, honorary chairman and founder of the Manitou forklift truck, died on Tuesday 3 February 2026, at the age of 93. The company paid tribute to a a man who was, “Driven by a passion for innovation, industry, dealers network and the group’s products and serving as Chairman until 2017, Marcel Braud transformed a […]

The business combination of Columbus McKinnon and Kito Crosby has been completed designed to create, “an even stronger partner to support [customers’] lifting and intelligent motion needs.” Following today’s announcement, the businesses are beginning the work of integrating the two companies. During this time the organisation has reiterated its commitment to  maintaining business continuity and […]

Pelikan, one of the leading family-owned rental companies in the Czech Republic, has taken delivery of its 400th Haulotte machine, marking a new milestone in the partnership. The company, founded in 1994, operates a fleet of more than 400 aerial work platforms across the country, with a strong majority of Haulotte equipment. For decades, Pelikan […]

Palazzani Industrie has announced a new partnership with Mamet Group sro, a company based in Ostrava, which has been appointed exclusive Palazzani dealer for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The agreement marks a further step in Palazzani’s expansion across Central Europe, providing customers with direct access to the full range of Palazzani spider lifts, from […]

The Caldwell Group Inc, based in Rockford, Illinois, USA, has expanded sales coverage in the Mideast/Midwest and Florida via two additions to their manufacturer’s representative pool. Mark Ganote, will work with Gimel Martinez and Tim Diehr at WH Humphrey, covering Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania for Caldwell. Tyler Schaney […]

Clark Europe and Hungarian industrial truck specialist Pagát Gold have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement. Effective 1 January 2026, Pagát Gold will become the exclusive distributor for Clark material handling equipment and services in Hungary. This strategic move underscores Clark’s mission to offer innovative, high-quality material handling solutions throughout Europe through highly qualified partners and […]

JLG Industries has received a significant order for 3000 platforms from Boels Verhuur BV, one of Europe’s largest rental companies. The investment includes machines from the extensive JLG portfolio, such as electric and diesel scissor lifts, straight and articulated booms, compact crawler booms, vertical mast lifts and low-level access equipment. The arrival of the new […]

Palazzani Industrie has announced a new collaboration with Safety Lift GmbH for the exclusive distribution of its spider lift range in Germany. The dialogue between the two companies began during the Bauma trade fair in Munich in April 2025. Following several meetings and reciprocal visits to their respective headquarters, Palazzani and Safety Lift decided to […]

Pewag UK Group is placing a spotlight on practical innovation across its specialist lifting brands – Pewag UK, Modulift, Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) and Aberdeen Web (AWL). Through its Innovating Together initiative, the group is showcasing proven lifting and load monitoring solutions from its complete below-the-hook portfolio, helping end users improve safety, extend equipment longevity […]

David Cormack commenced his two-year tenure as the new chair of the board at LEEA on 1 January 2026, taking over the role from Oliver Auston. Serving as vice chair alongside Auston for the last two years, he has also been a member of LEEA’s Technical Committee. On taking up the new position, Cormack said, […]