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Haulotte GmbH becomes an official partner of Stapler Plus eG
Haulotte Hubarbeitsbühnen GmbH has made a new partnership with Stapler Plus eG. As of 10 October 2025, the cooperative expands its product portfolio with Haulotte’s aerial work platforms. The official launch of the partnership took place during the Stapler Plus Tage event in Hohenroda, held from 9 to 11 October 2025. The cooperation was presented […]
Carlos Hernandez to step down from Haulotte Group
After two decades of dedicated service, Carlos Hernandez will step down from his role as executive vice president at Haulotte Group. Reporting directly to CEO Alexandre Saubot, Hernandez has been a driving force behind the company’s international expansion and commercial success. Hernandez joined Haulotte in 2005 as commercial director for Spain and Portugal, quickly advancing […]
Franna introduces its largest crane to North America
Franna, the Australian manufacturer of pick-and-carry cranes, has launched the AT44 US, its latest and most powerful model for the North America market. Featuring patented safety technologies that transform operator interaction with the crane, the AT44 US enhances awareness and control while providing excellent power and mobility. The AT44 US is the largest pick-and-carry crane […]
Upcoming official opening of Oz Lifting’s new facility
Oz Lifting Products LLC will host a grand opening of its new facility in Winona, Minnesota, USA on Tuesday 7 October , including an official ribbon-cutting, led by the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce and its Ambassadors. Oz Lifting, a manufacturer of davit cranes and industrial lifting equipment, was inaugurated in December, 2004 with two […]
Unirope sponsors curling squad
Canada-based Unirope Limited is sponsoring the Team Inglis curling squad, as they continue to work towards qualification for the Olympic Trials. Unirope’s package includes logo placement on team uniforms, a corporate event appearance, and various digital marketing activities. It is the business’s first foray into sports marketing, having sought a national-level team that shares its […]
Dica expands manufacturing and office facilities
Dica has expanded its Urbandale, Iowa, US, headquarters by building out additional manufacturing and office space within its existing facility. Over the coming months, the newly developed area will be outfitted to increase production capacity, streamline operations, and provide room for staff growth. “We currently are using only half of the total 60,000sqft under roof […]
All promotes Joe Kiskunas to branch manager of Dawes-Kaukauna
Joe Kiskunas marked his approaching 10-year anniversary with the All family of companies with a promotion to branch manager of the Kaukauna, Wisconsin, US, branch of Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental. He replaces Scott Jerome, who retired after more than four-decades with All. Joe most recently served as the branch’s operations manager after spending his […]
Multisec and Durham Lifting deliver huge C-Hook
MultiSec, working in partnership with Durham Lifting, has successfully designed and manufactured one of the largest C-Hooks ever produced. Developed for SeAH Wind, the bespoke solution is engineered to handle some of the most demanding offshore wind monopile sections being fabricated worldwide. The C-Hook has a lifting capacity of 125t and is capable of handling […]
Misuse of transport platforms outside EN standards
It has come to the attention of IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) that certain construction hoist manufacturers are marketing equipment, described as ‘transport systems’ or other similar terminology, that look like transport platforms, but with operating speeds and passenger capacities that exceed the limits set for a transport platform in the European standard EN 16719. […]
Kito Crosby launches 2025 Lifting for the Troops Campaign
Kito Crosby, a leading manufacturer of lifting and securement solutions, has announced its Lifting for the Troops campaign in America for 2025, supporting the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. Fallen Patriots provides college scholarships and educational counselling to military children in the USA who have lost a parent in the line of duty. After government […]




















