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This World Alzheimer’s Month, Nationwide Platforms is celebrating employee Ann-Marie Pease, who will be climbing Africa’s highest peak in January 2026 as part of a bold fundraising challenge for Alzheimer’s Society, a national charity that funds vital research and support for those affected by dementia. World Alzheimer’s Month is a global campaign held every September […]

On 29 August the Southern African lifting industry enjoyed the first-ever Lifting Awards, hosted by Lifting Africa. Theytook place at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg, Johannesburg and were sponsored by Yoke Industrial Corp, RiConnect, Electra Mining, Haggie Distribution and RGM Cranes . “The Lifting Awards shine a spotlight on the visionaries, trailblazers and unsung […]

MHI has announced the dates for ProMat 2027. ProMat 2027 will be held  19-21April  2027 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. ProMat is the largest international manufacturing and supply chain show and conference held in the United States. ProMat brings together solution providers who demonstrate their equipment, systems and services to over 50,000 manufacturing and supply chain […]

The countdown has begun for what promises to be one of the best Vertikal Days yet. Mark your calendars for 10 and 11 September, when the lifting and work at height industries converge at Newark Showground for two days of networking, and most importantly, to see the latest ideas and developments that manufacturers and service […]

Jekko has confirmed its collaboration with the Center Construction Robotics (CCR), a leading research hub within the Construction Cluster at RWTH Aachen Campus. Starting with the joint MAXX project, this renewed commitment highlights Jekko’s dedication to innovation and its ongoing contribution to advancing digitalization and automation in the construction industry. At the Open-Campus-Week event held […]

JLG has expanded access to its e-commerce platform. JLG equipment owners across Europe can now easily find and purchase parts for their machines through new capabilities on Online Express. For the first time, any VAT-registered customer can register quickly and pay by credit card to order parts directly from JLG. This enhanced access gives users […]

Oz Lifting Products LLC will demonstrate its first stainless steel davit crane at the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition & Conference (WEFTEC), which takes place 27 September to 1 October at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The exhibition runs on the final three days of the event. At the centre of Oz Lifting’s exhibit will be a […]

From 1 September,  Mobas AG became the exclusive dealer for the Jekko brand in Switzerland. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Wil (SG), Mobas AG is a leading provider of lifting solutions and vehicle construction. With branches in Wil, Root, Härkingen, Grosswangen, and Echandens, the company combines sales with a strong nationwide service network, offering […]

SGS Taiwan is accelerating its digital transformation strategy through a strategic partnership with RiConnect Inc, formalised at a signing ceremony on 2 July 2025. SGS Taiwan – a leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services – is already a pioneer in systemisation for management of inspection and calibration workflows. Now, through the BlueSupra and […]

IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2025 reveals a notable decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents. The findings are based on comprehensive analysis of incidents submitted through its global Accident Reporting Portal. Launched during a live webinar on 22 July 2025, the IPAF Global Safety Report 2025 […]