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IPAF has unveiled the first wave of speakers for its Working at Height Conference & Awards 2026, which will take place on 28-29 October at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, Florida, USA. An important event for senior decision-makers across the powered access industry, the confirmed speaker line-up will provide thought-provoking content to engage, entertain […]

Justin Byma, vice president of Global Product Management and Strategy  at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HYMH), has been named a 2026 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Justin earned this recognition in the Leaders in Excellence category, which honours seasoned professionals with at least 10 years of documented industry experience who have made […]

Over the past few weeks, Haulotte has stepped up its initiatives in China to strengthen its local presence and develop collaborations with both institutional stakeholders and industry professionals. In Shanghai, Damien Gautier, managing director APAC & Middle East, and Roy Ba, general manager Haulotte Shanghai, accompanied by Li Zhang  of the YEG Group, met with […]

“Targeted support to impacted industries, concessional loans and fuel reductions should help alleviate some of the acute supply chain pressures caused through the Middle East crisis,” said Innes Willox, chief executive of the national employer association, Australian Industry Group. “A nationally coordinated approach, with support from the states to manage the consequences of disruption in […]

Kalmar has signed an agreement to supply 14 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp in Belgium. The significant order was booked in Kalmar’s Q1 2026 order intake, with delivery scheduled for Q4 2026. Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers combine a diesel engine with a battery system that recovers and reuses energy, reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ […]

Following consistent growth, GIS – Europe’s leading dedicated exhibition for the lifting, access, and heavy transport sectors – will relocate to Fiere di Parma, Italy, for its 11th edition from 7-9th October 2027, offering significantly more space for exhibitors to increase the size and profile of their stands. Located just 56 km south of Piacenza […]

To mark the production of its 100,000th forklift, Combilift launched its largest-ever worldwide competition, offering the exclusive 100,000th ‘Golden Prize’ multidirectional Combi-CBE. All proceeds raised were donated to UNICEF Ireland’s Children’s Emergency Fund. The Golden Forklift was on show at LogiMat, Stuttgart, alongside a wide selection of the company’s products on a packed and busy […]

LogiMat opened its doors today (24 March) onto glorious sunshine in Stuttgart, Germany and soon the day aisles were filled with visitors enjoying the buzz we have come to associate with this show. The opening day also sees the presentation of the LogiMat Best Product awards to three innovative, future-oriented new products that promise greater […]

Yale Lift Truck Technologies will present an interactive booth experience at Modex 2026 in Atlanta, April 13-16. Show attendees will be able to experience lift truck solutions engineered around their everyday labour, safety and productivity challenges, including warehouse trucks with exceptional ergonomics, a purpose-built direct-store delivery solution and advanced automation technologies that help warehouses address […]

The Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd (DLM) logo was splashed on the Southampton Football Club-coloured shorts of British and Commonwealth super-featherweight champion boxer, Ryan Garner, when he stepped into the ring in Ireland on 14 March. Garner, an avid Saints fan, has a potential world title fight lined up at Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium in […]