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The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has appointed Randy Marzicola as VP – North America. With an extensive background in business development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion, Randy brings a wealth of experience to IPAF and will play a key role in enhancing IPAF’s services and member recruitment across North America. Marzicola joins IPAF with […]

Clark Europe has gained a new contractual partner for Morocco in Techniplus. The market leader for the maintenance and repair of vehicles in port handling in Morocco will take over all sales activities for Clark Europe in Morocco in future. With this strategic step, Clark aims to further expand its sales activities on the North […]

Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co has purchased Mountain States Crane of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The acquisition includes Mountain States’ operated crane rental service, all associated personnel and equipment. The purchase marks Barnhart’s fifth acquisition this year and its first in New Mexico. “Over a period of more than 25 years, Mountain States Crane has earned […]

Linde Material Handling UK, an international leader in materials handling equipment, has opened a new depot in Swanley, Kent, UK,  to strengthen its local network and better serve its customers in the region. It follows a significant increase in demand in the short-term rental market for such vehicles. Strategically located near to the M25, Linde […]

Bobcat has announced the appointment of Inverness, Scotland-based MacGregor Industrial Supplies as the company’s new authorised dealer for the Highlands and Islands, Aberdeenshire and Perthshire regions of Scotland. MacGregor Industrial Supplies is a leading provider of industrial supplies and equipment in the North of Scotland, offering a wide range of products and services across the […]

With the core aims of driving better customer service, facilitating expansion plans and increasing investment in equipment over the coming years, sister companies LGH and Rotrex have joined forces to open a brand new warehouse in Erith, South East London, UK. The new site, which includes a large one-acre yard and workshop facilities, follows the […]

Chen Li has joined Jekko’s as export area manager for the Asia-Pacific region. With a bachelor’s degree in mechanical design, manufacturing and automation at Shanghai Ocean University, Li brings a solid 20 years’ experience in sales in electronics, construction equipment, off-road machinery sales and rental companies. Li will be responsible for the business development of […]

The two-day 2024 IPAF Asia Conference started today, 1 August, at the Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Center Hotel. This important event in the MEWP industry calendar focuses on key topics such as industry safety, technological innovation and regulatory development. As a manufacturer committed to the provision of high-quality MEWP products, Sinoboom is fully supporting and participating […]

Kito Crosby has completed of a major investment at its flagship manufacturing site of Peerless branded products in Winona, Minnesota, USA. The multi-year, multi-million-dollar, project involved the design, installation, and startup of an advanced continuous plating system used in chain production. Kito Crosby says that this state-of-the-art system adds a unique and proprietary coating to […]

In the first half of 2024, Palfinger AG recorded revenue of €1,175.4 million euros, an operating result (EBIT) of €112.2 million  and consolidated net income of €68.3 million. Palfinger AG thus generated a strong result despite geopolitical uncertainty and a challenging market environment in the European core markets. Palfinger recorded strong demand for service cranes […]