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Toyota Material Handling introduces redesigned Stand-Up Rider forklift
Toyota Material Handling has launched a new model of the Toyota Stand-Up Rider Forklift. The brand’s latest counter-balanced forklift is optimized for performance, efficiency, and operator comfort. Among its new features are electric power steering, ergonomic design integration, and multiple added comfort features. The Toyota Stand-Up Rider offers performance, efficiency, and operator comfort. Engineered for […]
Unirope adds Python DynamiQ wire rope for demanding crane applications
Unirope Limited has expanded its range with the Python DynamiQ, a next-generation, non-rotating wire rope designed for demanding crane applications, such as those found in infrastructure, energy, and heavy construction Python DynamiQ was developed to address a clear market gap, particularly for construction cranes operating under extreme loads and lifting heights, where traditional rotation-resistant ropes […]
Genie marks 60 years at Hire26
During Hire26, which will be held 20-21 May in Sydney, Australia, Genie will celebrate 60 years of innovation. Since entering the Australian and New Zealand markets in 1997, Genie has grown into a trusted partner to hire companies across the region, known for strong regional support, an understanding of the region’s operating conditions, and a […]
Millimetre precision for a Ferris wheel assembly
When space is tight and precision leaves no room for error, choosing the right machine makes all the difference. That is what Top Noleggio demonstrated in a recent job, where two knuckle boom cranes from the Tadano PM made it possible to assemble a Ferris wheel under particularly challenging logistical conditions. Italian rental company, Top […]
Haulotte launches its new Options catalogue
Haulotte has released its new Options catalogue, a comprehensive and centralized resource designed to help customers unlock the full potential of their machines. Haulotte recognises that users of its machines are carpenters, electricians, technicians, landscapers and believes that it has a duty to provide solutions tailored to their specific needs. Beyond the base machine, options […]
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Opinion Pieces
Balanced automation
As technology advances, human judgement, presence, and talent become ever more critical, says Joel Cox. The pace of technological advancement across the global industrial lifting community is undeniable. Intelligent cranes, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and increasingly integrated digital systems are transforming how lifting operations are planned, executed, and monitored. Tasks that once relied heavily on […]
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 […]





















