Issues

Inside this issue GLAD2022 we look forward to the  third Global Lifting Awareness Day, which takes place on 7 July. The Insider Joel Cox says, Manufacturers of ancillary equipment have a big role to play at Global Lifting Awareness Day. Show reviews – LHI is on the spot to report from Vertikal Days and from […]

In this month’s issue   Robert Desel, CEO of The Crosby Group, talks about the company’s involvement with the Bridges to Prosperity charity. Gebuwin is celebrating its 75th year, commercial director Alan Siertsema talked to Maria Hadlow about how he and his brother are building on the company’s traditions with modern connectivity. Serious Labs’ CEO, […]

In this month’s issue People must tear up the script and rethink the plot more often than ever before— says The Insider, Doug Stitt, of The Caldwell Group Inc. MODEX review The experiences of Lewis Behai, LEEA Apprentice of the Year 2021. Simulation-based training and the great supply chain disruption. Telematics provides a wealth of […]

Face Time: The Crosby Group’s Cor de Kruijf changed the way lifting clamps are used forever – but it was a team effort, he insists. The new apprenticeship scheme for lifting equipment engineers, now ‘live’ in England, is based firmly around the needs and expectations of the industry and those going into it says, Ross […]

In this month’s issue Dan Jenkins looks at how IPAF is driving data gathering of accidents and near-misses involving MEWPs to further reduce risk. The Insider, Steve Napieralski, president at Oz Lifting reflects on the unique dichotomy of the current period. One of the specialities of Turkish manufacturer, BVS Cranes, is in the developing port […]

In the 10 year anniversary issue A snapshot of time. To mark LHI’s tenth birthday we asked some eminent members of the industry to look back over the last ten years and make some predictions about the next five and beyond. A review of the LEEA Awards 2021 and their winners. Now and then. As […]

In this month’s issue. Face Time: Matthew Elvin,  CEO of Snorkel and Xtreme, talks to Dan Jenkins about rebuilding a global brand in the aerial lift industry. Torquer, has developed an elegant solution for orientating suspended loads of all shapes and sizes remotely. It is suitable for use on and offshore, in construction and numerous […]

In this month’s issue The Crosby Group has announced that all global team members will now participate in the equity growth of the business. CEO, Robert Desel talked more about the scheme with Maria Hadlow. Faresin has launched an electric version of its most compact telehandler – the 6.26 model. Powered access platforms play a […]

Inside this issue Ben Dobbs, technical manager at LEEA explains that to ensure safe practice it is crucial that users are fully aware of issues surrounding Design Working Period and maintenance responsibilities. Remote control manufacturers have risen above supply chain difficulties to bring new products to market, which will make crane operation safer and more […]

Reasons to be GLAD – In the build up to the Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD2021) on 8 July, LHI has talked to industry veterans about their experiences of working in the lifting industry and to a colleague in the same company who is new to the industry. They each share some of their experiences […]