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The aerospace industry is filled with applications moving very valuable, complex castings and blocks of special alloys, in and out of machining centres. These applications require precision and finesse that can only be achieved by a precision lifting device such as Gorbel’s Servo powered G-Force Intelligent Lifting Device. There is also a requirement for some […]

Effer has launched two new truck mounted crane models: the 80.2 and 125. Both models are equipped with the advanced electronic management system Progress 2.0, They have been designed for users who need a light, safe machine with a broad range of functionality. The 80.2 has a maximum outreach of 10.93m and is suitable for […]

Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology, announces a new Low-Height Skidding System, expanding the jack and slide options for heavy lift and rigging contractors and machinery movers. The LH-Series Low-Height skid beams can fit in tight spaces, as small as 92mm, while still offering up to 400USt skidding capacity with two push-pull units Part of the Enerpac […]

Snorkel has further strengthened product support for customers in Finland and Estonia, with the appointment of Simeri Oy as an official service partner. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Simeri Oy provides technical service and spare parts from seven locations in Finland, plus two locations in Estonia. Simeri Oy was founded in 1995 and has today around […]

ABB has unveiled its Virtual Commissioning software solution that save time, reduce risk and increase engineering productivity in the development and operation of industrial automation systems at SPS IPC Drives. The virtual engineering and commissioning technology helps machine builders and system integrators develop and simulate industrial processing lines and machines that include automation system and […]

New South Wales-headquartered Ranger Lifting will open a new facility in Melbourne, Victoria this month (January) to meet on-going demand for its products and services. The lifting and rigging equipment supplier will open the new site on the 18th of the month in Kensington, strategically located a few miles northwest of the central business district. […]

Straightpoint (SP) has appointed Phil Roch as marketing executive, as the load cell manufacturer looks to leverage his extensive expertise in technical content, videography and events. Roch, who has an entertainment technology degree, brings a wealth of experience to the company, most recently as marketing and technical content producer in the security technology sector. He […]

Skyjack continues to gain traction with UK rental company, Ashbrook, which is quickly expanding its fleet of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). The Canadian manufacturer’s range of simply reliable machines form the majority of Ashbrook’s fleet, as the UK company celebrates its rapid rise in the rental sector. Ashbrook has now added more than 120 […]

Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) – the UK body responsible for developing and administering the materials handling industry’s national accreditation scheme for Thorough Examination – has appointed David Callis, Ecobat’s special project manager, to its board. Chairman of CFTS, Geoff Martin, said, “We are all extremely pleased to have David joining us on the board. […]

Halterm Container Terminal Limited in Halifax, Canada, has purchased three Konecranes Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes as part of an investment programme in its container and reefer handling capabilities. Halterm is located just one hour off the Great Circle route, making it the closest North American east coast container terminal to Europe. Situated at the […]