Issues

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 […]

In this month’s issue The annual Leadership Issue brings together the experience of eminent lifting industry thought leaders. Here are just a few of the great articles inside this issue. Leadership and learning: Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), on taking legislative and best practice knowhow in lifting industry sector to […]

In this Issue   Manual hoists and winches still have an important part to play in the wide range of lifting applications across industry. Having been carried over from last year the IPAF Summit and Awards took place at an online event. IPAF also launched the ePAL app. Face Time: Joel Cox, president of Pintsch […]

In this month’s issue: Face Time:David Wilson, the CEO of Columbus McKinnon, talks about building a progressive company by putting customers at the core of the business Ross Moloney, CEO of The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) encourages the lifting industry to shout out from the laptops about our vital sector. The Insider: Joel Cox, […]

In this month’s issue Face Time: Jim Colvin, CEO of Serious Labs, talks to Maria Hadlow about, the power and importance of VR simulation training in developing a culture of safety, competence and inclusivity. The Insider: A new Insider Chris Machut, CEO at crane camera company Netarus LLC, discusses why operating in the blind is […]

Inside this issue A year like no other: As we come to the end of a year that has offered-up unprecedented challenges, LHI asked some of the industry’s eminent leaders to tell us about their year by answering three questions. Their reflections are enlightening, powerful and mostly positive about 2021. The Insider: Class of 2020 […]

In this month’s issue: Enerpac’s SyncHoist ensures millimetre lifting accuracy when manoeuvring 500t International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor vacuum vessel sectors into place. Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA, describes how the organisation tackled the adversity posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. With enhanced performance, more compact footprints, and the first fully electric machines appearing, there is plenty […]

Ben Burgess, director of William Hackett explains the importance of considering  Hydrogen Embrittlement when specifying parts for offshore applications. Face Time: With retirement on the horizon for Denis Hogan of LEEA,  we look back on a remarkable career and the legacy Denis leaves the industry. Dan Jenkins looks at the latest developments in electric and […]

In this month’s issue We catch up on the adoption of VR simulation training and find out what the future holds. Joel Cox, THE INSIDER, emphasises how imprtant it is to keep testing equipment. We celebrate Forklift Truck Safety Day by taking a look back at what some organisations and manufacturers did to promote safety […]

In this issue Add your voice to the sound of the crowd and celebrate your industry on 9 July with #GLAD20. Look to the Future: Technology is developing more rapidly today than perhaps any other period in our history. How might it shape the machines and business models of the future? Dan Jenkins finds out. […]