Equipment Purchases

Nationwide Platforms has supported construction works at one of the world’s most remote research facilities, supplying specialist powered access equipment to BAM UK&I at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. The work forms part of the British Antarctic Survey’s long-term Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme, a rolling investment programme to futureproof the UK’s polar research capabilities. At […]

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 […]

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 […]

JLG Industries has received a significant order for 3000 platforms from Boels Verhuur BV, one of Europe’s largest rental companies. The investment includes machines from the extensive JLG portfolio, such as electric and diesel scissor lifts, straight and articulated booms, compact crawler booms, vertical mast lifts and low-level access equipment. The arrival of the new […]

L&N Platforms, an UK, powered access equipment provider offering a range of access services with a main focus on window cleaning, recently visited Bronto  to check up on its latest aerial investment, a new Bronto S46XDT aerial platform. This new Bronto is part of L&N’s ongoing fleet renewal process and owners Lee Roebuck and Nicky […]

Konecranes will supply an advanced Automated Horizontal Transport (AHT) System, supporting the Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) Euromax terminal’s transition to fully electric operations. In 2005, the parties signed a contract for the delivery of 96 diesel-electric Konecranes Gottwald AGVs. Having provided two decades of reliable performance, the AGVs laid the foundation for Hutchison Ports […]

From bunkers to outdoor areas – for over 30 years, Hubtex has been supplying tailor-made multidirectional sideloaders to armed forces worldwide. Under extreme conditions – from low ammunition bunkers to unpaved terrain – the vehicles ensure reliable material transport. With fully electric and hybrid drives, Hubtex fulfils the increasing requirements for efficiency and sustainability in […]

Kalmar has signed an agreement to supply two Kalmar empty container handlers to Depot Management Finland Oy. The ordered machines can efficiently handle two containers each at the same time in their depot operations. The order was booked in Kalmar’s Q2 2025 order intake, with delivery expected to be completed by the end of 2025. […]

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 […]

A modular spreader beam is proving a success for Britain’s foremost scientific research vessel. The Royal Research Ship (RRS) Sir David Attenborough is one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world. Operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), this multidisciplinary research platform is transforming how ship-borne science is conducted in the polar […]