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IPAF reaches major milestone with 2000 members worldwide

IPAF’s membership now spans 83 countries, bringing together manufacturers, rental companies, contractors, and training providers. The growth underscores increasing industry recognition of the importance of safety standards, operator training, and best practices in powered access. Peter Douglas, CEO & Managing Director of IPAF, said, “Reaching 2000 members is a proud moment for IPAF. Over recent […]

04/28/2026 - 4:16 PM

RiConnect Digital Product Passport-ready pack drives transition

RiConnect Inc’s Digital Product Passport (DPP)-ready pack is driving uptake of DPPs ahead of the European Union (EU) Battery Regulation making securely recorded information across a product’s lifecycle mandatory from February next year. It is the latest regulatory framework to accelerate change. The central benefit of a tool being equipped with a DPP is that […]

04/28/2026 - 4:08 PM

Lechman Terminais orders Kalmar electric empty container handlers

Kalmar has secured an order from long-term customer Lechman Terminais in Brazil for six Kalmar electric empty container handlers. The order was booked in Kalmar’s Q2 2026 order intake with delivery scheduled for Q1 of 2027. The new electric empty container handlers will operate in a container depot in the town of Guarujá, located in […]

04/28/2026 - 3:51 PM

Enerpac E-mover streamlines container spreader maintenance

Major global port and container terminal operator, APM Terminals, is using an Enerpac EMV-Series (E-mover) skate for container handling spreader maintenance at its terminal in Valencia, Spain. The wireless operated skate allows APM Terminals to streamline spreader maintenance as well as providing an improved work environment for asset maintenance technicians. Attached to a port crane, […]

04/28/2026 - 3:41 PM

Raymond introduces 4260 stand-up smart truck

The Raymond Corporation has introduced the Raymond 4260 Stand-up Counterbalanced Truck, designed to be operator-focused and with integrated intelligence to create a smart, scalable solution that evolves with business needs. With a 3000 to 5000lb capacity, the Raymond 4260 offers speed, acceleration and manoeuvrability with features that aim to enhance comfort, control and confidence. The […]

04/28/2026 - 3:26 PM

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New Issue

ILH April 2026

In this month's issue

Featured News

04/13/2026 - 4:54 PM

Opinion Pieces

Ergonomics in action

Humans are not weak links, but modern systems are too often built without them in mind. The lessons should have been learnt in the not-so-distant past, says Steve Napieralski, president at Oz Lifting Products. Those of us who have been working for long enough will remember a time when we first started to factor in […]

04/14/2026 - 5:07 PM

Middle East crisis: a note on price pressures

As continuing conflict in the Middle East sends prices upward, Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) and Oliver Auston, CEO of Safehold Ltd and past Chairman of LEEA comment on the impact of the Middle East conflict. While the immediate impact of war is the tragic loss of lives, the economic […]

03/24/2026 - 4:42 PM

 

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