Events

Nationwide Platforms Mobile Service Engineer April Ludkins began her career as the only woman on a 700-person engineering course. Now, after 17 years in powered access, the Scunthorpe, UK, engineer is using International Women in Engineering Day to encourage more females into hands-on technical careers. International Women in Engineering Day, held annually on 23rd June, […]

Columbus McKinnon has announced its its participation in Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026 – marking the company’s first year supporting the global initiative following its combination with Kito Crosby, a long-standing advocate of the program. This year’s GLAD theme, “Not all lifting equipment is created equal,” underscores the critical importance of quality, reliability, and […]

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) will join Sheffield Forgemasters to host a special event on 8 July that will bring together invited lifting professionals to explore the latest developments in compliance and asset management. RSS provides a comprehensive range of lifting and rigging equipment and services to joint ventures, consortiums, major infrastructure projects, and […]

During Hire26, which will be held 20-21 May in Sydney, Australia, Genie will celebrate 60 years of innovation. Since entering the Australian and New Zealand markets in 1997, Genie has grown into a trusted partner to hire companies across the region, known for strong regional support, an understanding of the region’s operating conditions, and a […]

IPAF has unveiled the first wave of speakers for its Working at Height Conference & Awards 2026, which will take place on 28-29 October at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, Florida, USA. An important event for senior decision-makers across the powered access industry, the confirmed speaker line-up will provide thought-provoking content to engage, entertain […]

Following consistent growth, GIS – Europe’s leading dedicated exhibition for the lifting, access, and heavy transport sectors – will relocate to Fiere di Parma, Italy, for its 11th edition from 7-9th October 2027, offering significantly more space for exhibitors to increase the size and profile of their stands. Located just 56 km south of Piacenza […]

To mark the production of its 100,000th forklift, Combilift launched its largest-ever worldwide competition, offering the exclusive 100,000th ‘Golden Prize’ multidirectional Combi-CBE. All proceeds raised were donated to UNICEF Ireland’s Children’s Emergency Fund. The Golden Forklift was on show at LogiMat, Stuttgart, alongside a wide selection of the company’s products on a packed and busy […]

LogiMat opened its doors today (24 March) onto glorious sunshine in Stuttgart, Germany and soon the day aisles were filled with visitors enjoying the buzz we have come to associate with this show. The opening day also sees the presentation of the LogiMat Best Product awards to three innovative, future-oriented new products that promise greater […]

Yale Lift Truck Technologies will present an interactive booth experience at Modex 2026 in Atlanta, April 13-16. Show attendees will be able to experience lift truck solutions engineered around their everyday labour, safety and productivity challenges, including warehouse trucks with exceptional ergonomics, a purpose-built direct-store delivery solution and advanced automation technologies that help warehouses address […]

JLG will deliver a dual-market showcase at the 2026 trade show season, bringing new equipment introductions, digital fleet advancements and purpose-built solutions to both rental and construction professionals at the industry’s most influential events. The company will exhibit at The ARA Show 2026 in Orlando, Florida, 2 – 5 March at the Orange County Convention […]