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Demag’s belt hoist for clean and demanding environments
Among the products on Demag’s stand at LogiMat was the new Demag DBH belt hoist The extremely tear-resistant and lightweight Dyneema material used in the Demag DBH hoist ensures reliable and clean lifting even in demanding environmental conditions. The highlight of the DBH is its pure lifting technology: no escaping substances, liquids or sparks thanks […]
GIS 2027 moves to Parma
Following consistent growth, GIS – Europe’s leading dedicated exhibition for the lifting, access, and heavy transport sectors – will relocate to Fiere di Parma, Italy, for its 11th edition from 7-9th October 2027, offering significantly more space for exhibitors to increase the size and profile of their stands. Located just 56 km south of Piacenza […]
Golden Forklift highlights Combilift’s social responsibility
To mark the production of its 100,000th forklift, Combilift launched its largest-ever worldwide competition, offering the exclusive 100,000th ‘Golden Prize’ multidirectional Combi-CBE. All proceeds raised were donated to UNICEF Ireland’s Children’s Emergency Fund. The Golden Forklift was on show at LogiMat, Stuttgart, alongside a wide selection of the company’s products on a packed and busy […]
LogiMat 2026 opens and Best Product awards presented
LogiMat opened its doors today (24 March) onto glorious sunshine in Stuttgart, Germany and soon the day aisles were filled with visitors enjoying the buzz we have come to associate with this show. The opening day also sees the presentation of the LogiMat Best Product awards to three innovative, future-oriented new products that promise greater […]
Kennedy Wire Rope supplies Caldwell vacuum lifter
A 7000lb capacity powered vacuum lifter has been provided by Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling for use below-the-hook of a 30t capacity overhead crane to handle laser cut plate steel. The end user presented a requirement for damage-free lifting of various skeletons, which were precision laser cut items. The Model F lifter was manufactured by […]
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Opinion Pieces
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 […]
Welding pipelines
It’s one thing to recognise a problem like a shortage of welders, but quite another to drive meaningful change, says Doug Stitt, president and CEO at The Caldwell Group Inc. The trouble with problems is that they can be easy to identify but harder to fix. Further, the more we talk about them – economic […]





















