International Lift & Hoist Launch Issue

Inside this Issue

Leadership issue, including contributions from eminent members of the lifting industry on AI, Automation and Connectivity.

Cover Story: An EMH overhead crane has made a real contribution to elephant welfare and quality of life at the Zambezi Elephant Center at Zoo Atlanta.

Karel Huijser, general manager and vice president of JLG EMEAI and president of IPAF talks about the value of data communication for effective equipment management and business productivity.

Combilift’s development of  its own telematics system from the ground up.

Malcolm Early, vice president of Marketing at Skyjack talks about how the intelligent use of telematics can optimize operations for rental.

Shinichiro Nakamura, president of Daiwa Steel Tube Industries describes how AI can help reduce accidents in the manufacturing industry.

Ben Dobbs at LEEA gives an update on the gap analysis currently being carried out to ensure standards align with the Machinery Regulation.

Modulift’s managing director, Sarah Spivey, explains how balancing automation and human expertise ensures safety below-the-hook.

The latest generation of Demag’s rope hoist is equipped with innovative control and safety technology, which can be monitored remotely.

Dan Jenkins talks to CEO Susan Xu and Tim Whiteman, global branding director about the benefits of shipping its boom and scissor lifts to Europe via train.

Garry Crook and Pat Witte of MEC talk about targeting growth in Europe and how Covid has driven a demand for MEWPs in data and distribution centres, which continues apace today.

The best leaders have a clear strategy that people can follow — but, yes, they’re a rare breed, says The Insider, Doug Stitt, president and CEO at The Caldwell Group Inc.

Review of the Intermat show in Paris.