News

Wigan, UK-based Ainscough Industrial Services (AIS) has acquired Aylesbury business FFM Engineering Services, professionally known as Flegg Projects, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, reported to be the largest in AIS’s history, will give the global engineering solutions business a strong foothold in the medical equipment logistics market as well as boosting its client base […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has  announced the return of Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2025 on Thursday 12 June 2025, with the theme ‘Lifting Careers, Building Futures.’ This year, GLAD is dedicated to tackling the growing skills shortages across the lifting industry, promoting practical tools to attract new talent, and using the day […]

TVH Americas, a leading provider of quality replacement parts and accessories for the material handling, industrial and construction equipment industries, has been awarded the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2024 by its industry trade association, Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). This achievement marks the tenth consecutive year that […]

Tele Radio is enhancing its range of controls for the USA and Canada. Already a leading provider of wireless and radio remote controls, Tele Radio America LLC is adding wired controls to its portfolio. This offers its North American customers even greater choice. The move follows the acquisition of Sistematica by Tele Radio’s parent company, […]

Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, has announced a definitive agreement under which Columbus McKinnon will acquire Kito Crosby Ltd. CMCO expects the deal to close later this year, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions. David Wilson, president and CEO […]

Clark Europe has found another sales partner for Spain with Areca Manutención SL. The experienced industrial truck specialist based in San Fernando de Henares, Madrid, will take over the sales and service of Clark industrial trucks in the greater Madrid area. With this strategic step, Clark can not only further expand its presence in Europe, […]

Cherrypicker Shop Ltd, the County Durham, UK-based specialist supplier of access equipment parts, have rebranded to better reflect the company’s focus on parts and increased sales to platform hire companies as well as end users and engineers. The business will trade in future under the CPS Access Platform Parts identity, although the retail online web […]

Linde Material Handling UK, a leading provider of materials handling equipment, is rolling out a major sustainability investment programme across 14 UK depots to reduce its carbon footprint, while at the same time supporting its customers’ net zero plans. The company has already begun with the integration of solar panels at its Bridgend premises in […]

Noblelift has appointed Tim Whiteman as the CEO of its newly created access division. He is responsible for developing the full potential of the current production lines in China and Malaysia and will focus on bringing the product to rental companies across the world. “I’m delighted to have been entrusted with this role and believe […]

The Caldwell Group Inc. has purchased a new building in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA, which is already serving as the company’s offices and training centre. The 53,000-square-foot building becomes the material handling and lifting equipment manufacturer’s third facility, with two existing sites in nearby Rockford, Illinois. The site, on State Street, includes a three-story property on […]