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Some of South Africa’s leading materials-handling, transport, safety, training and industrial-equipment companies have joined forces to support the 2026 Forklift Driver Competition, taking place at Electra Mining Africa from 7–11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. Organised by Lifting Africa, the competition will put licensed forklift operators from across South Africa through a […]

Platform Parts UK is expanding into bigger premises as it completes its rebrand from Cherrypicker Shop. Cherrypicker Shop joined the Platform Parts group last year, following investment from parent company Vertimac. The access machine parts specialist has made the move into a new headquarters in Durham, which is five times larger than its previous premises. […]

Being let down by incomplete, ambiguous or inadequate documentation is among the key findings of LEEA’s Procurement Survey published during Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026. Most buyers have been let down by documentation, according to an initial LEEA survey of procurement and buying professionals, conducted across seven countries (UK, US, Singapore, Taiwan, New Zealand, […]

Davis Crane Group has been serving the hoisting needs of Texas contractors and businesses for over 60 years. It has divisions all over the Lone Star State, and the Goins Crane Service office in Abilene will be the first home for a new Tadano AC 7.450-1. This 7-axle all-terrain crane boasts a 262.5ft main boom […]

Multisec has secured a significant repeat order from a leading construction company based in Kansas City, USA, further strengthening the brand’s presence in international markets. The latest contract will see Multisec design and manufacture ten bespoke 34t Multi-Point Spreader Beams, following the successful delivery of four identical beams previously supplied to the customer. The repeat […]

JLG Industries has released a new industry whitepaper, Five Trends Reshaping Work at Height, that examines five trends influencing access equipment selection on modern job sites. Labor shortages, increasingly specialized applications and advances in technology are reshaping construction job sites, influencing how contractors, rental companies and equipment owners approach work at height, evaluate equipment and […]

Manitou’s half year results report positive sales momentum and improved operating profitability. Sylvain Blaise, president & CEO of Manitou stated, “Our business activity in the first half of 2026 demonstrates remarkable momentum, with revenue up 12.0%. This acceleration was confirmed in the second quarter with robust growth of 15.6%. In a complex global environment, Europe […]

IPA India, a precision load cell, sensor, and weighing systems manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JSS Academy of Technical Education (JSSATE), Bengaluru, formalising a new partnership aimed at building and developing the next generation of engineers. The agreement was signed by Kurian Abraham on behalf of IPA, marking a significant step […]

XCMG Machinery Co has delivered four additional all-terrain cranes to Sarens Group, one of the world’s leading providers of heavy lifting, engineered transport, and crane rental services. The new delivery includes three units of the XCA250G7-1E 250t all-terrain crane and one unit of the XCA130_E 130t all-terrain crane, all of which will be deployed across […]

Engineered Material Handling, (EMH Crane) has promoted Hannah Postolka to the position of inside sales manager. Previously inside sales associate and then senior inside sales, Hannah will now oversee the EMH inside sales team in order entry, parts quoting, and customer service. She will also play a larger role in EMH Crane’s marketing department. Trade […]