Standards & Legislation

RiConnect is urging lifting equipment OEMs to act now on forthcoming digital product passports (DPPs). Forthcoming EU legislation will mandate that all pieces of lifting equipment must have a DPP – a digital record that lasts throughout the product’s lifecycle. Tim Battersby, technical sales manager at RiConnect, told delegates at the LiftEx thought leadership conference […]

It has come to the attention of IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) that certain construction hoist manufacturers are marketing equipment, described as ‘transport systems’ or other similar terminology, that look like transport platforms, but with operating speeds and passenger capacities that exceed the limits set for a transport platform in the European standard EN 16719. […]

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialised electric multidirectional sideloaders, order picking solutions and equipment for handling bulky loads, Hubtex has opted to participate in the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Member Audit, and has become the first manufacturer to meet the compliance standard. “Customers demand higher standards than ever before,” said Tim […]