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Yoke Industrial Corp. has been named Platinum Sponsor of the inaugural Lifting Africa Awards, which will be presented on 29 August at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, Boksburg, South Africa. The agreement also includes next year’s event. The awards recognise innovation, sustainability and leadership in the lifting industry. They are powered by […]

Franna, the Australian manufacturer of pick and carry cranes, has appointed Mobile Cranes Canada Ltd (MCC) as an official distributor of Franna cranes across Canada. Based in Nisku, Alberta, MCC will represent Franna in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. This marks a significant step forward for […]

Rotrex Winches, the UK’s leading winch specialists, has returned its name to LGH Winches across its businesses in the UK, Netherlands, and Belgium. The decision is a strategic move that aligns with the company’s growth across Europe and is set to enhance its market presence under one globally recognised brand. NIM Winches was founded in […]

Italian heavy lift specialist, Marraffa Srl has invested in an Enerpac JS-250 jack-up system for upcoming bridge launching projects. The company’s first Enerpac heavy lift system, the JS-250 will give Marraffa a compact alternative to cranes for lifting loads up to 1000t. Marraffa provides heavy lift, specialised transport and industrial handling services both nationally and […]

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched two new mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operator training solutions in North America, offering flexible and scalable alternatives to full IPAF Training Centre certification. These additions aim to meet growing market demand while maintaining compliance with industry standards. Designed to enhance access to critical safety training while […]

In line with Kalmar’s strategy of growing services, Kalmar will be relocating and outsourcing its Genuine Parts warehouse from Ottawa, Kansas to Greenwood, Indiana. The move will lead to improvements in delivery times, customer support as well as enable the further growth of Kalmar’s Genuine Parts and Service businesses. The new Greenwood distribution centre allows […]

Linda Häkkilä (MSc Econ CEFA) has been appointed as vice president, Investor Relations at Konecranes as of 16 June 2025. She joins Konecranes from Outokumpu Corporation, where she has been working as head of Investor Relations. She has previous work experience also from Stora Enso and OP Financial Group. “I wish Linda a warm welcome […]

Sinoboom Australia’s Mitch Ely has taken on the newly created role of director of global used equipment, overseeing the Sinoboom worldwide strategy for its used MEWPs. He will fulfil this role alongside his current duties as general manager for Australia and New Zealand. This announcement was made by Dawei He, executive assistant to the CEO, […]

The world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment was held from April 7 to 13 at the Munich exhibition centre. In a time characterized by global challenges, Bauma has demonstrated what the industry is capable of. It was not only a stage for pioneering innovations […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is inviting members and non-members to help build the future of the industry by taking a survey, ahead of Global Lifting Awareness Day’s (GLAD) return on Thursday 12 June 2025. The survey closes on 25 April 2025. This year, GLAD is upheld by the theme, Lifting Careers, Building Futures, […]