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Buying lifting equipment without the guesswork  

Being let down by incomplete, ambiguous or inadequate documentation is among the key findings of LEEA’s Procurement Survey published during Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026. Most buyers have been let down by documentation, according to an initial LEEA survey of procurement and buying professionals, conducted across seven countries (UK, US, Singapore, Taiwan, New Zealand, […]

08/17/2026 - 9:53 AM
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Industry leaders unite behind the 2026 Forklift Driver Competition at Electra Mining Africa

Some of South Africa’s leading materials-handling, transport, safety, training and industrial-equipment companies have joined forces to support the 2026 Forklift Driver Competition, taking place at Electra Mining Africa from 7–11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. Organised by Lifting Africa, the competition will put licensed forklift operators from across South Africa through a […]

08/17/2026 - 10:50 AM

Platform Parts UK expands into new premises and completes rebranding

Platform Parts UK is expanding into bigger premises as it completes its rebrand from Cherrypicker Shop. Cherrypicker Shop joined the Platform Parts group last year, following investment from parent company Vertimac. The access machine parts specialist has made the move into a new headquarters in Durham, which is five times larger than its previous premises. […]

08/17/2026 - 10:07 AM

Davis Crane Group buys its first Tadano AC 7.450-1

Davis Crane Group has been serving the hoisting needs of Texas contractors and businesses for over 60 years. It has divisions all over the Lone Star State, and the Goins Crane Service office in Abilene will be the first home for a new Tadano AC 7.450-1. This 7-axle all-terrain crane boasts a 262.5ft main boom […]

08/14/2026 - 10:08 AM

ITW España boosts space efficiency and safety with Aisle Master

ITW España, a key member of the global ITW Automotive Group, is a leading manufacturer of precision plastic and fastening components for the automotive industry. With a strong reputation for innovation and quality, the company continually seeks smarter, more efficient ways to optimise its production and logistics operations. At its facilities near Barcelona, ITW faced […]

08/13/2026 - 1:32 PM

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ILH August 2026

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Opinion Pieces

The LEEA logo – looking after the badge of excellence

The LEEA logo is a mark of best practice and internationally recognised standing. It is vital that its use conforms to the Association’s terms and conditions, as Matt Barber, Director of Membership at LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association), explains. The LEEA logo represents assurance of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association gold standard – a standard […]

07/6/2026 - 12:20 PM

Manufacturing goals

The sports sector has long understood something industry is only recently leaning into, in that recruitment is not just a process, it is a public-facing brand moment. That’s not the only thing we can learn from the world of sport, says Doug Stitt, president and CEO at The Caldwell Group Inc. We should pay more […]

06/9/2026 - 1:28 PM

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