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JLG new whitepaper – Automating Job Sites with IoT
JLG Industries has releasd its newest industry whitepaper, Automating Job Sites with IoT: How JLG ClearSky Smart Fleet Simplifies Complex Operation. The new #DirectAccess report examines how automation, connectivity and digital workflows are reshaping fleet management for rental companies and contractors. As job sites grow more complex and the skilled labor gap widens, traditional telematics […]
Leguan Lifts expands to New Zealand with Avant Equipment NZ
Leguan Lifts, a Finnish manufacturer of spider lifts and part of the Avant Tecno Group, continues its expansion in Australasia, it has appointed Avant Equipment New Zealand as its new official distributor in New Zealand. With over 30 years of experience in designing and manufacturing spider lifts, Leguan Lifts has become one of the fastest-growing […]
Bronto Skylift strengthens service capabilities in USA
A new service centre near Dallas, Texas, marks a significant milestone in the Bronto Skylift’’s commitment to providing exceptional service and support in USA. “This strategic move significantly improves our service capabilities here in the US. The goal is to bring the factory level capabilities closer to the customer.” says Matias Takala, service manager US. […]
Jekko and Nordkran celebrate 10 years of partnership
In 2025 Jekko and NordKran celebrate 10 years of partnership, marking a decade of collaboration and commitment to bringing cutting-edge lifting solutions to the German market. As a tribute to this journey, NordKran welcomed a new special custom red anniversary SPX532.2. “The birth of NordKran GmbH is dated 2015, even if the start of the […]
William Hackett and Vulcan Hoist strike a strategic partnership deal
William Hackett, a trusted global supplier of safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, has signed a strategic partnership with Vulcan Hoist. The agreement brings together two highly respected hoist manufacturers from both sides of the Atlantic. Founded in 1892 in the UK, William Hackett is a global leader in the manufacture of bespoke chain solutions […]
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Opinion Pieces
What is a lifting appliance?
Ben Dobbs, Head of Global Standards and Legislation at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), looks at lifting appliances and explains why their selection should be carefully considered. Lifting appliances are mechanical devices designed to lift, move or position heavy loads with minimal manual effort. They are widely used in industries where heavy materials are […]
The maintenance blind spot
When buildings, factories, and production lines are designed, the emphasis is on aesthetics, form, and function — not maintenance. That’s where material handling equipment often comes to the rescue, says Steve Napieralski, president at Oz Lifting. I was talking to guests at the official opening of my company’s new facility here in Winona, Minnesota, earlier […]
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