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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 […]

Skyjack has filled an order with growing UAE rental company Safelift LLC. The Abu Dhabi based rental company just added a number of Skyjack products to its lineup, making Skyjack one of its key suppliers. "We selected Skyjack because they produce a range of strong and robust products, which are ideal for the region," said […]

Access rental company Lincs Lifts Ltd is marking its first anniversary by expanding into bigger premises. Starting with less than 30 platforms in October 2016, Lincs Lifts now has more than 130 in its fleet – and has already placed orders totalling £700,000 for new machines in 2018. Founder Wayne Grainger said: “I felt there […]

JLG Industries has partnered with Continental to provide JLG customers with a solid, flat-proof tyre to meet the specific demands of telehandlers. “Telehandlers are used in a variety of job site environments,” said John Boehme, JLG Industries’ senior product manager of telehandlers. “This, coupled with the fact that they work in various demanding applications, means […]

Grayhill Inc. offers an extensive line of Hall Effect joystick and rotary switches, which offer precise cursor control, redundancy options, and very low power consumption. The Hall Effect switches are suitable for a variety of fine position applications, including speed control, gain adjustment, screen navigation, and hydraulic valve/flow control, as well as motion control and […]