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The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has scheduled the latest Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) for Thursday 2 July 2026. This year’s theme is: ‘Not all lifting equipment is created equal.’ The seventh staging of the event, powered by LEEA, its members and supporting industry stakeholders, will culminate in publication of a guidance document that […]

Yoke Industrial Corp. is supporting industry’s conformity with regulatory frameworks by delivering rigging products equipped with SupraNano chips and Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Yoke is committed to transforming compliance demands into business value, helping companies remain competitive in an ever-changing world. It is a manufacturer of Grade 80 and Grade 100 lifting chain fittings; swivel […]

Unirope Limited’s Edmonton, Alberta facility has passed the 20-year milestone, making it the Mississauga, Ontario-headquartered company’s second oldest location. Unirope is a specialist in the manufacture, distribution, testing, certification, and inspection of high-performance wire rope and rigging products. It has three facilities — the third is in Montreal, Québec — which combine to deliver a […]

Jekko strengthens its international sales organization with the appointment of Kees Hoogendoorn as export manager, further reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on key global markets and business segments. With a solid background in business development and international sales across multiple industries, Kees Hoogendoorn brings extensive experience in identifying market opportunities, building strategic partnerships and driving […]

The Manitou Group was sad to announce the death of Madame Jacqueline Himsworth, chairman of its board of directors. Jacqueline Himsworth’s story is one of an extraordinary family destiny. She was only thirteen months old when her father died in 1944. It was through the example of her mother, Andrée Braud, who decided to single-handedly […]

Kalmar has secured a large order from long-term customer the Port of Tauranga in New Zealand for six Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers and one Kalmar electric straddle carrier. The order was booked in Kalmar’s Q1 2026 order intake with delivery scheduled for Q4 of 2026. The Port of Tauranga on New Zealand’s North Island is […]

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to welcome Fiontar Group as a new member in Ireland, marking the first international health and safety consultancy to join the Federation. Fiontar Group is an international health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) consultancy supporting contractors and clients across Ireland, the UK and multiple international markets with […]

IPAF has unveiled the first wave of speakers for its Working at Height Conference & Awards 2026, which will take place on 28-29 October at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, Florida, USA. An important event for senior decision-makers across the powered access industry, the confirmed speaker line-up will provide thought-provoking content to engage, entertain […]

Justin Byma, vice president of Global Product Management and Strategy  at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HYMH), has been named a 2026 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Justin earned this recognition in the Leaders in Excellence category, which honours seasoned professionals with at least 10 years of documented industry experience who have made […]

Over the past few weeks, Haulotte has stepped up its initiatives in China to strengthen its local presence and develop collaborations with both institutional stakeholders and industry professionals. In Shanghai, Damien Gautier, managing director APAC & Middle East, and Roy Ba, general manager Haulotte Shanghai, accompanied by Li Zhang  of the YEG Group, met with […]