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Skyjack’s new LanyardGo safety device has won the 2026 Best New Product Award in the Access Equipment Category at the Hire Industry Excellence Awards at HIRE26 in Sydney, Australia. LanyardGo is one of the latest products in Skyjack’s Accessoryzers line and is compatible with Skyjack’s articulating and telescopic boom lifts. LanyardGo is available as a […]

RiConnect’s overhaul puts the company’s digital compliance infrastructure squarely within the context of industry’s conformity with the US’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Industrial environments present critical compliance challenges where equipment failures can result in catastrophic incidents, environmental disasters, or fatalities. From offshore platforms to chemical […]

JLG Industries has deployed a new aftersales service model in France, effective 1 June 2026, as part of its transformation strategy and continued focus on customer experience. This new organization is based on a nationwide network of 14 service partners covering the entire French territory, combined with a centralized back-office directly managed by JLG. The […]

Jumbo has signed of a contract with Dajin Heavy Industry for the construction of two new heavy lift transportation vessels. The vessels will form Jumbo’s new L-Class fleet, designed to support a broad range of heavy lift transport operations. Jumbo has developed the energy efficient and methanol ready 25,000DWT L-Class vessels in-house. This is Jumbo’s […]

Haulotte has formed an innovation partnership with Builder Assist, a deep-tech startup specializing in construction robotics. Together, the two partners are developing the integration of Surface Assist, a robotic arm designed to perform several complex applications in the construction sector, on mobile elevating work platforms. With Surface Assist, Haulotte and Builder Assist aim to address key challenges in […]

In the competitive world of aerial platform rental, fleet decisions are never accidental. Reliability, utilization rates, ease of operation, and long-term return on investment all play a critical role in determining which machines earn a permanent place in a rental fleet. For Dutch aerial platform specialist Jekuntmijhuren.nl, the decision to expand heavily into Leguan spider […]

Konecranes has received its seventh portal jib order from the US Navy, completing an agreement initially announced in December 2019. This latest process crane order, worth $51.2 million, was booked in May 2026 and the jib will be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The 175-USt heavy-lift portal crane will be built in […]

Palazzani Industrie has joined the Multitel Pagliero Group, following the acquisition of a majority stake by the Piedmont-based company, which specializes in the design and production of truck-mounted aerial platforms. It is a strategic transaction that enables Palazzani Industrie to further strengthen its international presence and become part of an even more solid and competitive […]

During Hire26, which will be held 20-21 May in Sydney, Australia, Genie will celebrate 60 years of innovation. Since entering the Australian and New Zealand markets in 1997, Genie has grown into a trusted partner to hire companies across the region, known for strong regional support, an understanding of the region’s operating conditions, and a […]

IPAF’s membership now spans 83 countries, bringing together manufacturers, rental companies, contractors, and training providers. The growth underscores increasing industry recognition of the importance of safety standards, operator training, and best practices in powered access. Peter Douglas, CEO & Managing Director of IPAF, said, “Reaching 2000 members is a proud moment for IPAF. Over recent […]