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The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is inviting completed surveys from stakeholders involved in procurement decision-making, as a new white paper takes shape ahead of publication on Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on Thursday 2 July 2026. The campaign website has also been updated: https://globalliftingawarenessday.com The theme for GLAD is, ‘Not all lifting equipment is […]

The board of directors of Manitou BF met on 22 June to determine the group’s corporate governance: Marcel-Claude Braud was appointed as chairman of the board; Hervé Rochet was appointed interim president & CEO and Pierre-Henri Ricaud an independent director, resigned his post. Marcel-Claude Braud will serve as chairman for the remainder of his current […]

Nationwide Platforms Mobile Service Engineer April Ludkins began her career as the only woman on a 700-person engineering course. Now, after 17 years in powered access, the Scunthorpe, UK, engineer is using International Women in Engineering Day to encourage more females into hands-on technical careers. International Women in Engineering Day, held annually on 23rd June, […]

Columbus McKinnon has announced its its participation in Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026 – marking the company’s first year supporting the global initiative following its combination with Kito Crosby, a long-standing advocate of the program. This year’s GLAD theme, “Not all lifting equipment is created equal,” underscores the critical importance of quality, reliability, and […]

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) will join Sheffield Forgemasters to host a special event on 8 July that will bring together invited lifting professionals to explore the latest developments in compliance and asset management. RSS provides a comprehensive range of lifting and rigging equipment and services to joint ventures, consortiums, major infrastructure projects, and […]

Haulotte, a global player in mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), has entered into an industrial partnership with Ukrainian Unmanned Technologies (UUT) , a designer of robotic ground logistics platforms already deployed in real operational conditions. The agreement was officially signed at Eurosatory 2026, a leading international exhibition for defence and security professionals. This partnership supports […]

MEC Aerial Work Platforms has appointed Lindsay Stalfort as regional sales manager to strengthen dealer and customer support across the Southwest and Rocky Mountain region. Lindsay will help accelerate feedback from the field into product decisions and provide day-to-day responsiveness for rental fleets. “As we grow across North America, we’re investing in the people who […]

The Caldwell Group Inc based in Rockwell, Ilinois, USA, has taken part in its first Junkyard Wars-inspired welding competition at Blackhawk Technical College in Rock County, Wisconsin. Caldwell provided safety glasses, hats and competition judges as Blackhawk welcomed students from across the area to its Innovative Manufacturing Education Center (IMEC) on the college’s Beloit-Janesville campus. […]

Kalmar has partnered with Syncron to implement its parts planning solution. The agreement was signed in March 2026, and the collaboration will officially begin in October 2026 when Kalmar goes live with Syncron’s system. This collaboration supports Kalmar’s strategic pillar of growing services by improving parts availability, aftermarket performance and increasing dealer network effectiveness globally. […]

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 […]