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Haulotte has strengthened its customer service network in Italy with the opening of a new workshop in Aprilia, near Rome, aimed at improving support for customers across Central and Southern Italy. Operational since January 2026, the facility represents a strategic investment designed to bring Haulotte closer to its customers by offering faster response times, improved […]

As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) is launching a new workforce initiative designed to invest in the future of the industry: the 40 Schools for 40 Years Workforce Challenge. The challenge calls on SC&RA member companies to partner with local schools by visiting schools and classrooms or hosting […]

Boom Logistics, an Australian company specialised in delivering lifting solutions and services across the country, recently visited Bronto Skylift headquarters together with Bronto’s long time Australian partner GFS/Bronto Skylift AUSNZ, to inspect the latest additions to its fleet, four 70m Bronto S70XR aerial work platforms. For Boom, these new units are a part of its […]

Palazzani Industrie has appointed of Andrea Filippini as sales manager Italy, further strengthening its commercial structure in the Italian market alongside Luigi De Matteo, sales director Italy. Filippini’s appointment is part of a broader consolidation and development strategy aimed at ensuring an even stronger and more effective presence across the country. With solid experience in […]

Kito Crosby has secured a significant offshore contract to design and supply Crosby Fairlead and Horizontal Block systems with a rated capacity of 600USt, forming a critical part of an 800USt riser pull-in package for a new Floating Production Unit (FPU) in the Gulf of America. The award, granted in Q4 2025, reinforces Kito Crosby’s […]

Marcel Braud, honorary chairman and founder of the Manitou forklift truck, died on Tuesday 3 February 2026, at the age of 93. The company paid tribute to a a man who was, “Driven by a passion for innovation, industry, dealers network and the group’s products and serving as Chairman until 2017, Marcel Braud transformed a […]

The business combination of Columbus McKinnon and Kito Crosby has been completed designed to create, “an even stronger partner to support [customers’] lifting and intelligent motion needs.” Following today’s announcement, the businesses are beginning the work of integrating the two companies. During this time the organisation has reiterated its commitment to  maintaining business continuity and […]

Pelikan, one of the leading family-owned rental companies in the Czech Republic, has taken delivery of its 400th Haulotte machine, marking a new milestone in the partnership. The company, founded in 1994, operates a fleet of more than 400 aerial work platforms across the country, with a strong majority of Haulotte equipment. For decades, Pelikan […]

Palazzani Industrie has announced a new partnership with Mamet Group sro, a company based in Ostrava, which has been appointed exclusive Palazzani dealer for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The agreement marks a further step in Palazzani’s expansion across Central Europe, providing customers with direct access to the full range of Palazzani spider lifts, from […]

The Caldwell Group Inc, based in Rockford, Illinois, USA, has expanded sales coverage in the Mideast/Midwest and Florida via two additions to their manufacturer’s representative pool. Mark Ganote, will work with Gimel Martinez and Tim Diehr at WH Humphrey, covering Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania for Caldwell. Tyler Schaney […]