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Lawrence Latham, managing director of Latham’s Plant Hire, Repairs and Sales Ltd in the West Midlands, UK, has become one of the world’s youngest fully qualified IPAF MEWP Instructors after achieving the qualification at just 19 years old. The achievement follows Lawrence’s successful completion of a Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician […]

Vertikal Days is fast approaching, and the organisers say that this year’s event looks set to be one of the best yet. Taking place on 9 and 10 September, the lifting and working at height industries will converge at Newark Showground,UK  for two days of networking and a close look at the latest ideas and […]

CeiliX has received the Innovation Award in the Automation Systems category at the Automate Show 2026 while also being named one of the Top 10 finalists in the prestigious Startup Challenge 2026. With more than 1000 exhibitors, the Automate Show is North America’s largest event for robotics, artificial intelligence, and industrial automation, bringing together the […]

Leading global terminal operator Yilport Holding has ordered 53 E-Hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes from Konecranes to reinforce its long-term growth strategy and plans to reduce emissions. This major order was placed in Q2 2026, with deliveries to take place in batches over the next two years. The order covers RTG deployments across four Yilport-operated […]

EMH, Engineered Material Handling, recently broke ground on a new 24,000sqft manufacturing expansion at their headquarters in Valley City, Ohio, USA. The additional space and facility will increase the company’s manufacturing capacity and production speed, while enhancing manufacturing quality and efficiency. According to David Comiono, VP and co-owner, “This fourth and newest addition to our […]

Faresin Industries, an Italian leader in telehandlers production has signed a strategic distribution agreement for telehandlers with Zeppelin Danmark. The agreement states that Zeppelin Danmark A/S B will distribute a selection of Faresin’s rigid-frame telehandlers, designed for the construction, agricultural, industrial and rental sectors, in the Danish market. The range goes from the smallest model […]

Today is the seventh staging of GLAD (Global Lifting Awareness Day). The event, powered by LEEA, its members and supporting industry stakeholders, will culminate in publication of a guidance document that procurement professionals can use to source lifting equipment. Whether you are a manufacturer, supplier or end user of lifting equipment, you are encouraged to […]

Inspeq will put its Remote Work Orders capability through a live global test on 8 July 8 at 14:00 BST, showing how expert inspections can be completed without the inspector setting foot on site. The inspector will check three machines – including a JLG boom on three continents. Inspeq is an advanced AI-powered equipment inspection […]

Kalmar has been selected by the Port of Helsingborg as the supplier of electric reachstackers under a six-year frame agreement covering the potential procurement of up to nine machines. The Port of Helsingborg, located in the south of Sweden on the Øresund coast, is Sweden’s second-largest container port and a vital hub for sea, road and […]

Chant Engineering has appointed John Organsky to its sales team as a technical sales representative. In his new role, John will work with customers to identify solutions that meet their testing, manufacturing, and operational requirements across a variety of industries. “I was drawn to the company’s long history, family-owned culture, and commitment to excellence,” said […]