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LiftEx 2024, the flagship event of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), will take place on 16-17 October 2024 at the new West Hall at Olympia in London. The free-to-attend show is an essential visit for lifting safety professionals and anyone involved in using or procuring lifting equipment in industries including manufacturing, engineering, construction, oil […]

At the end of May, Italian crane manufacturer, JMG Cranes hosted the Grand Opening its new manufacturing facility. The new production facility is an industrial complex dedicated to innovation in lifting, which has been christened the, “Crane Citadel.” On 25 May JMG unveiled a space entirely dedicated to pick-and-carry crane innovation, where the company is […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has revealed more plans for Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on 18 July. A multidimensional campaign has been running since the turn of the year, with LEEA members, manufacturers, and suppliers leading those sharing material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting across the world. Social media posts, […]

The Board of Directors of Cargotec Corporation (is carrying out a partial demerger of Cargotec according to which all assets, debts and liabilities of Cargotec relating to the Kalmar business area or mainly serving the Kalmar business area shall be transferred without a liquidation procedure to a new Kalmar Corporation. Upon the completion of the […]

A webinar has been published to mark the launch of the IPAF Rental Market Reports 2024, compiled exclusively for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) by global business research company Ducker Carlisle. The webinar is available to watch now on IPAF’s official YouTube channel and features an introduction from Peter Douglas, IPAF CEO and managing […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed Ian Cooke as director of Academy. Covering LEEA training, such as the Foundation and Diploma courses, the Licensed Training Scheme (LTS) and the Accredited Training Scheme (ATS), this is one of several key new senior manager roles playing a strategic part in developing the Association. The new […]

Dica displayed nearly 100 outrigger pads and crane pads from their SafetyTech, FiberTech, and FiberMax product lines at Manitowoc Crane Days held earlier this month in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, USA. The pads were used under a variety of cranes – from boom trucks to ATs to self-erecting tower cranes – all of which were part […]

More than 700 customers, dealers, suppliers and journalists from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are heading to Doosan Bobcat EMEA’s campus in Dobříš, Czechia for Bobcat Demo Days 2024. From 21 May to 5 June, attendees will receive unprecedented access to the organisation’s comprehensive equipment lineup over a series of 10 intense […]

Jekko has added Correct Maskin AS to its sales network as the official dealer for Norway. This partnership marks a significant milestone in expanding Jekko’s presence in Scandinavia and reaffirms its commitment to providing innovative lifting solutions to customers worldwide. Correct Maskin AS, has been the Norwegian importer and official dealer of Magni telescopic handlers […]

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) is delivering lifting equipment and services to BAM Nuttall for the Cross Tay Link Road infrastructure project in Perth, Scotland. RSS, which has a depot at nearby Grangemouth, celebrated its involvement, and met local residents that will benefit from the new three-span bridge over the River Tay, at a […]