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Rockford, Illinois, USA-based The Caldwell Group Inc has hired of Melissa Searle as a sales engineer. She brings a wealth of manufacturing and industry experience from Laclede Chain Manufacturing Company LLC. Melissa has spent a distinguished career in a variety of engineering, product management, and operations leadership roles. In her new position, she will work […]

TVH, the global leader in parts for off-road equipment, has announced it has doubled its standard warranty period from one to two years. “From 13 July 2026, we are offering a two-year warranty on our product range,” explains Kristof Bolle, chief commercial officer. “This includes all our house brands, as well as OEM [original equipment […]

Manitou Group and Hangcha Group, have inaugurated their joint-venture HM Battery Solutions, which specializes in the manufacture and distribution of lithium-ion batteries. The inauguration of the HM Battery Solutions facility took place  in the presence of numerous elected officials and journalists. Specializing in the design and assembly of high-performance lithium-ion battery modules and packs, the […]

Winona, Minnesota-based Oz Lifting Products LLC has expanded its K9 Guardian Program by committing to fund a second police dog every year, as Arcadia Police Department, Wisconsin became the latest beneficiary at a check presentation last week (July 1). The manufacturer of davit cranes and industrial lifting equipment had committed to funding training for a […]

The Caldwell Group Inc. has expanded its In-Stock range with additional Model 16 Adjustable Spreader/Lifting Beams and Model 20 Low-Headroom Multiple-Spread Lifting Beams. They join an already comprehensive suite of USA-made Caldwell below-the-hook lifters and Renfroe clamps, alongside RUD slings and lifting points. Caldwell’s In-Stock program features hundreds of items that are on the shelf, […]

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 […]