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A 26% decrease in powered access fatalities in 2024
IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2025 reveals a notable decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents. The findings are based on comprehensive analysis of incidents submitted through its global Accident Reporting Portal. Launched during a live webinar on 22 July 2025, the IPAF Global Safety Report 2025 […]
SGS Taiwan partners with RiConnect
SGS Taiwan is accelerating its digital transformation strategy through a strategic partnership with RiConnect Inc, formalised at a signing ceremony on 2 July 2025. SGS Taiwan – a leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services – is already a pioneer in systemisation for management of inspection and calibration workflows. Now, through the BlueSupra and […]
Boels Group becomes IPAF Sustaining Member
Boels Group has joined as a Sustaining Member of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), further strengthening its commitment to powered access safety and best practice across the industry. Following an updated group membership agreement, all powered access operations within the Boels Group – including Boels Rental, Riwal, Cramo, and Manlift – are now formally […]
Bronto Skylift opens a new service centre in Texas
Bronto Skylift is opening a new service centre in North America. The new service centre will be in Rhome, near Dallas, Texas, and reinforces the company’s commitment to provide exceptional service and support to customers throughout the equipment’s life cycle. This strategic move aims to enhance service capabilities and ensure that Bronto continues to meet […]
Zapi Group acquires Stercom Power Solutions
Zapi Group, a global leader in electrification has successfully acquired the majority of German company, Stercom Power Solutions, a pioneer in intelligent charging and energy storage systems based in Germany. The strategic acquisition enhances Zapi Group’s charging solutions portfolio and technical capabilities while also extending its market reach in key growth sectors such as high […]
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ILH July/August 2025
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Featured News
Hutchison Ports orders an automated horizontal transport system
Easy Lift joins the Almac Group
Yoke bolsters global stock of Eye Self-Locking Hooks
Opinion Pieces
Tele-Pros
If the lifting industry rejects technology, it impedes progress. Instead, look to transformative trends and innovative markets for inspiration, says Steve Napieralski, president at Oz Lifting. When we were in the throes of redesigning one of our davit cranes (the Tele-Pro), it reminded me how much more technological this process has become. It also became […]
Plan your lift correctly
Whether a lift is complex or simple, planning and supervision is critical for safe operation. Bernie Winter, from the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Technical Services, offers guidance A core aspect of safety of any lifting operation – whether it is routine or complex – is correctly planning and supervision. This means every employer needs […]
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