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Ross Moloney and Andrew Wright, CEO and Deputy CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), visited City of Bristol College’s Advanced Engineering Centre to view its facilities and discuss delivery of the Lifting Equipment Technician apprenticeship. The Level 3 Lifting Equipment Technician apprenticeship standard is now officially live. City of Bristol College is working […]

Kat Moss succeeds Richard Money as chairman of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) in January 2022, with Oliver Auston taking on her previous role of vice chairman. Moss, who has been a member of the board for almost six years, paid tribute to Richard Money, who ends a tenure as LEEA chairman that has […]

The LEEA Awards 2021 finalists have been announced, following the judges working through an impressive number of outstanding entries. The winners will be announced during the ‘party of the year’ at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London on the evening of 5 November 2021. Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA, said, “It is inspiring to see […]

Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), explains how investment in new training channels, technologies and culture will help the lifting industry to continue to defy gravity in safety. Why does LEEA exist? Sometimes it’s the simplest questions that can require the most thought. Having pondered on this one recently, I believe […]

Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) was GLAD to see people from around the world telling their stories of what attracts them to the lifting industry, how they got here and what makes them proud about it. On Thursday 8 July 2021, social media channels such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok […]

It was with immense sadness that LEEA (the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) announced the loss of its “dear colleague and friend,” Craig Morelli who died on Sunday 11 July after a short illness. Craig Morelli joined LEEA on the 19 September 2011 as a training officer, directly from a successful career in the British Army in which […]

Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) on raising awareness of lifting responsibilities in wet logistics operations.   Lifting equipment plays a vital role throughout the world of what might be termed ‘wet logistics’. Across maritime and port operations, where smooth operation depends on being able to lift, reliability leading to minimised […]

One of the biggest challenges in our sector remains bringing in new blood – how do we successfully attract, recruit, and retain the skilled people who will be the future of our industry? Dan Jenkins reports on how the LEEA is rising to this challenge. ACROSS the world, almost all directors and managers of lifting […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), and EKH (Erkende Keurbedrijven Hijs & Hefmiddelen), are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement to ensure that the two organisations will work together more closely in the future, combining their high standards and extensive expertise to support each other’s membership. LEEA is the global trade association […]

On Global Lifting Awareness Day – GLAD2021- (8 July) the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) announced the establishment of a newly formed Regional Council for New Zealand and Australia. It is heralded as an exciting opportunity for the region, as it now has a level of autonomy and direction driven by the Council for the […]