Cargotec refines its vision and strategy:

Cargotec’s board of directors has confirmed the company’s refined strategy and vision. Breakthrough objectives are sustainability and profitable growth. With its business areas Kalmar, MacGregor and Hiab, Cargotec’s vision is to become the global leader in sustainable cargo flow. Cargotec’s CEO Mika Vehviläinen said, “Our previous vision – becoming the global leader in intelligent cargo […]

28/04/2021 - 14:18 pm

MPK06: all-rounder proves popular

The smallest in Jekko’s minipicker range, MPK06, has performed well in the first four months of 2021, with half of the planned units for the year already sold. “MPK06 drew the attention of both established and new customers right after the official launch, but  we  weren’t expecting such a big success in recent months,” said […]

27/04/2021 - 12:53 pm

ABB asset condition monitoring software commissioned at China’s Shanyang Coal Mine

Leading global technology company ABB has installed ABB Ability Asset Vista Condition Monitoring to streamline maintenance, minimise costs and optimise capacity at Shanyang Coal Mine in Heyang, near Weinan city in China’s Shaanxi province. The digital solution has been installed at 18 sites worldwide since launching in 2015 and the commission at Shanyang Coal Mine […]

20/04/2021 - 21:36 pm

Delta-Q Technologies and EnerSys celebrate seven-year partnership

Delta-Q Technologies (Delta-Q), a leader in battery charging solutions for electric drive vehicles and industrial equipment, and Enersys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, have sold more than 40,000 units of NexSys PURE battery and charger solutions in the last four years. This milestone falls on the heels of the groups’ […]

20/04/2021 - 15:41 pm

JLG steps away from Bauma 2022

JLG Industries has announced that it will not attend bauma 2022. Karel Huijser, JLG’s general manager and vice president for EMEAIR said, “The global pandemic inflicted a change in behaviour among our employees, our partners and our customers. Technology accelerated and improved virtual experiences. Online collaboration, engagement and sharing of information is allowing us to […]

19/04/2021 - 19:42 pm

Hi-Reach appointed as new Snorkel distributor for South Africa

Snorkel has appointed Hi-Reach Manlift (Pty) Limited as its official distributor for South Africa. Headquartered in Springs, South Africa in the Gauteng province, approximately 50km (31 miles) east of Johannesburg, Hi-Reach was previously the official distributor for Genie. Hi-Reach CEO, George Landsberg has been involved with mobile elevating work platforms for more than 23 years, […]

13/04/2021 - 13:01 pm

Unic goes Dutch with Metzo Machinery

Metzo Machinery, based in the Netherlands, has recently taken delivery of four UNIC mini spider cranes from Unic’s  European master dealer, Unic Cranes Europe. The company is also the latest to join the Unic cranes dealer network, providing Unic cranes for both sale and hire across the Netherlands. The purchase sees the delivery of a […]

07/04/2021 - 15:17 pm

Jekko expands in Denmark with Stiholt Hydraulic

Jekko has signed a new dealership agreement with the Danish company Stiholt Hydraulic. With 30 years experience, the Stiholt  Group, specialises in sales and service for Scania  and  from  1 February 2021 for Fassi cranes too. Kurt  Nielsen, sales agent at Stiholt said, “We are glad to become part of Jekko’s dealer network. We are […]

05/04/2021 - 20:26 pm

Konecranes lift trucks now support renewable, fossil-free diesel 

Konecranes has been testing the use of HVO100 fossil-free fuel in lift trucks at its Swedish factory. This is part of ongoing efforts to reduce its climate impact and meet customer demand for equipment using renewable fuels. Demand for fossil-free fuel is growing as lift truck owners seek to reduce emissions and, in certain environments, […]

05/04/2021 - 16:26 pm

Snorkel Europe achieves ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certification

At its manufacturing facility in the UK, Snorkel Europe Limited has achieved two new ISO certifications. The company, which has held ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management Systems for 16 years, achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management & ISO 50001 Energy Management in 2020. Designed as frameworks which drive continuous improvement, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 […]

30/03/2021 - 12:10 pm

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