Technical Reports

From a proud history of chain manufacture to offering a full line of hoists, William Hackett is moving fast. Dan Jenkins visits a company that is implementing an accelerated growth plan as it targets new markets and grows its product range. William Hackett is a name synonymous with lifting slings and hoists in the UK. […]

The UK construction industry is moving decisively to protect scissor lift operators, with many Tier 1 contractors introducing secondary guarding requirements for all MEWPs on their projects, effective as of the 1 January 2026. The move to mandate is being led by some of the largest UK contractors including Mace, Balfour Beatty, Skanska and Laing […]

More electric boom lifts are making their way into the MEWP market. But what is the dominant battery technology – and is hybrid a safer bet than all-electric? “The customer is always right, in matters of taste” – a maxim by which the retail sector has lived for more than century. And when it comes […]

Niftylift marked its 40th anniversary by unveiling updated products – and a new colour scheme. Dan Jenkins joined the celebrations. From building trailer-mounted booms in a garden shed, Niftylift has grown to become a major producer and exporter of lightweight self-propelled booms. Today, about 70% of its total production is exported, with 40% going to […]

Linde Material Handling UK is undertaking a raft of measures to cut its carbon emissions. While there are some headline changes that will make big impacts, the company is also looking for incremental gains. Linde Material Handling UK is rolling out a major sustainability investment programme across 14 UK depots. The initiative aims to reduce […]

MEWP manufacturers continue to innovate in the scissor lift segment, bringing us product updates and range refreshes. Dan Jenkins finds out more. During the late 90s and well into the 2000s, it could be argued that scissor lift development had hit a plateau. When it came to electric ‘slab’ scissors, every manufacturer had a generic […]

Embracing environmental issues and modern technology, Richard Crake, chairman and managing director of Pacific Hoists talks to Maria Hadlow about what can be achieved when you turn challenges to your advantage. Few companies have the facility to invest during a crisis, even fewer have the nerve, but that is just what Pacific Hoists has done, […]

Rental companies looking to market quality service and safety to contractors in major construction, infrastructure, aviation and oil and gas across the Middle East introduced to the IPAF Rental+ scheme with a special presentation in Dubai. Equipment rental companies looking to market quality service, professionalism, and safety to contractors working in major construction, infrastructure, aviation, […]

After a global pandemic and supply chain volatility, what does 2023 hold for the MEWP industry? Dan Jenkins talks to manufacturers full of optimism for the coming months. Despite some strong headwinds, MEWP manufacturers still grew sales in 2022 and are gearing up for more growth this year. So, what is driving their predictions and […]

MEWPs have been an integral part of the Middle East construction boom for decades. But beyond the building site, how else are MEWPs being deployed in this region? Dan Jenkins finds out. Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) have helped shape new cityscapes across the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates […]