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Konecranes has reported an excellent Q2 with performance strong in all business segments. Order intake remained healthy, and sales grew year-on-year, profitability improved year-on-year, and the company posted an all-time high quarterly comparable EBITA margin of 14.3%. CEO Anders Svensson  said,”The demand environment remained healthy in Q2, although our order intake declined 11.6% year-on-year on […]

Welcome to #GLAD2024 – be sure that everything you post on social media today has the #GLAD2024 hashtag and let’s make this the best GLAD so far. A multidimensional campaign has been running since the turn of the year, with LEEA members, manufacturers, and suppliers leading those sharing material that promotes safe and high quality […]

Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd (DLM), of Southampton, UK, has revealed its plans for a, “Bigger and better,” Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on 18 July – as this year’s campaign transcends the industry. DLM is a specialist in the design, manufacture, repair, and calibration of load cells, load monitoring, and cable working equipment for […]

Despite your best intentions, your business might be using non-compliant lifting chains. Ben Burgess, director at William Hackett, highlights why. The internet has transformed how businesses operate in the B2C and B2B arenas, providing increased choice and more purchasing power for consumers. We can find multiple sellers with a couple of clicks, meaning vendors must […]

John Barker, a pioneering figure in the powered access industry and the first president of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF),  died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 7th, 2024, at the age of 88, after a battle with late-stage prostate cancer. John Barker’s remarkable career began in the Royal Air Force before he made […]

JLG Industries has released its new whitepaper 10 Tips for Creating a Safety-Focused Work Culture that can help contractors implement strategies and actions create a safety-first culture on their job sites. Topics addressed in the paper include storm safety, trip hazards, lone workers, hydration, hearing protection, ergonomics, mental health, heat, PPE and wearables. Despite being […]

Pelican Rope Works – US Rigging Supply (PRW-USR), a leader in safety product manufacturing and distribution, has  appointed Jacob Williams as executive vice president. With 28 years of experience in the distribution of rope, safety, and other industrial products, Jacob brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. Jacob’s most recent role was […]

Jekko continues to expand its global presence by signing a contract with a new international dealer. As of early June 2024, Kolex, sro is the latest exclusive Jekko dealer for Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Currently, Kolex offers complete sales, service, and technical consulting of products in the whole Jekko range, ranging from SPX minicranes […]

Nuclear Safety and Training AB (KSU) in Forsmark and Åkerströms Björbo have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at increasing safety and improving training for operators of overhead cranes and gantry cranes by integrating Åkerströms Access_CTRL and VR technology into KSU’s training programmes. KSU offers training in nuclear technology, operational management, and professional skills with a […]

Kalmar introduced its refreshed brand identity following its recent transition to a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq Helsinki. Kalmar’s vision is to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. “This vision drives our purpose and our brand promise: The logistics industry is transforming to meet the challenges of our world. At […]