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Britlift provides modular spreader for Royal Research Ship
A modular spreader beam is proving a success for Britain’s foremost scientific research vessel. The Royal Research Ship (RRS) Sir David Attenborough is one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world. Operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), this multidisciplinary research platform is transforming how ship-borne science is conducted in the polar […]
JLG unveils the EC450AJ Compact articulated electric boom lift
JLG Industries will unveil a new articulated electric boom lift, the EC450AJ Compact, at Bauma. Designed for congested job sites, it offers a robust performance in confined spaces, and has a lightweight and compact design that makes it easy to transport and manoeuvre. The lithium-ion battery-powered machine delivers zero emissions and low noise levels while […]
Kalmar signs a large order with Vestas Manufacturing Spain
Kalmar has signed an agreement with Vestas Manufacturing Spain SL to supply a range of electric forklift trucks and electric reachstackers. The machines will be deployed at Vestas’ blade factory in Daimiel, Spain. The large order comprises one Kalmar light electric forklift truck, three Kalmar medium electric forklift trucks, two Kalmar heavy electric forklift trucks […]
LEEA working with industry in South East Asia
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) held a Southeast Asia Regional Event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27 Feb 2025, which attracted 70 attendees from around 35 companies, comprising members and non-members. LEEA’s Southeast Asia regional manager, William Ng, opened with an update on current and future activities within the region and welcomed guests of honour […]
Saguenay Port Authority brings electric mobile harbour crane to Canada
The Saguenay Port Authority in Quebec has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6B Mobile Harbor Crane for a new cargo handling system currently under development. The order was booked in Q1 2025, with handover scheduled for Q3 2025. Situated on North America’s only navigable fjord, Port Saguenay provides cargo ships with year-round access to north-central Quebec. […]
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ILH April 2025
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Opinion Pieces
Digital product passport – a response to ESPR
RiConnect Inc’s cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) offering includes Digital Product Passports (DPP), as industry adapts to the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). RiConnect is dedicated to simplifying and digitalising the processes around compliance and traceability for equipment management. Having pioneered utilisation of radio frequency identification (RFID) chips, allowing end users […]
The correct document
Alex Beltrao, Director of Compliance at The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), looks at the who, what, when, where, why and how for correct lifting equipment documentation requirements. Operators across the globe place their trust in lifting equipment, so need assurance that the equipment supplied meets the standards and legislation. All lifting equipment should be […]
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