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Skyjack’s mighty micros arrive in Europe
Skyjack’s micro scissor lifts are now available to rental companies and contractors across Europe. Skyjack’s simply electric micro scissor range – the SJ3213 micro and SJ3219 micro are ‘Simply Reliable’, combining zero emissions and high runtime with low cost of ownership and Skyjack product support. “Skyjack takes pride in providing machine features that combine durability, […]
Haulotte unveils the new 100% electric rough terrain scissor lift in the Pulseo range
In response to decarbonization challenges and the evolution of high-rise construction sites, Haulotte expands its Pulseo range with the HS21 E and HS21 E PRO, two 100% electric rough terrain scissor lifts that combine power, precision, and durability reaching up to 21m. With a working height of 21m, equivalent to six floors, a load capacity […]
Misuse of transport platforms outside EN standards
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. […]
Kito Crosby launches 2025 Lifting for the Troops Campaign
Kito Crosby, a leading manufacturer of lifting and securement solutions, has announced its Lifting for the Troops campaign in America for 2025, supporting the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. Fallen Patriots provides college scholarships and educational counselling to military children in the USA who have lost a parent in the line of duty. After government […]
Nationwide Platforms employee scales new heights for Alzheimer’s awareness
This World Alzheimer’s Month, Nationwide Platforms is celebrating employee Ann-Marie Pease, who will be climbing Africa’s highest peak in January 2026 as part of a bold fundraising challenge for Alzheimer’s Society, a national charity that funds vital research and support for those affected by dementia. World Alzheimer’s Month is a global campaign held every September […]
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Opinion Pieces
Revealing the state of the lifting industry
Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association), highlights the findings contained in the important new State of the Lifting Industry Report, launched during GLAD2025. Ours is a dangerous industry, if not the most dangerous. As the global association for the lifting industry, LEEA aspires to make it safe. We aim to fight […]
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 […]