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Sinoboom accelerates European investment and growth strategy
Sinoboom’s rapidly growing sales, product support and production operations across Europe will be brought together under the leadership of a newly appointed CEO Europe, who will join the Sinoboom Group in April. Richard Butler, CEO Europe, has been appointed to lead the integration of the Sinoboom subsidiaries in the Netherlands (Sales & Product Support) and […]
Tele Radio to show crane and construction controls at Intermat
Tele Radio will show a full range of radio remote controls for cranes and construction equipment at Intermat, which takes place 24-27 April, 2024 at Paris-Nord Villepinte, France. Tele Radio will share a 40sqm stand with sister company Åkerströms in Hall 5B. The location was specifically chosen because of its proximity to the area of […]
Diversified Fall Protection names Travis Nelson as new CEO
Diversified Fall Protection (DFP), a large US turnkey fall protection integrator for regulatory-driven systems and services, has appointed Travis Nelson, PE, CSP as the company’s new CEO. Nelson is a distinguished leader and influencer in the fall protection industry and brings over 20 years of industry experience to the position. “We are truly honoured to […]
Haulotte and Farissia host event for Algerian customers
Haulotte, a European leader in the manufacturing of aerial work platforms, and Farissia BTP, a specialist in the rental and sale of the equipment, jointly organised an exclusive event in Oran, the second largest city in Algeria, on 8 February. This event brought together over 30 customers, including representatives from major national companies operating in […]
HSS adds more electric Sinobooms
One of the UK and Ireland’s leading equipment hire companies, HSS Hire, has placed a substantial order for over 130 electric Sinoboom scissor lifts and vertical mast lifts, which will be fulfilled by authorised GB distributor Pinnacle Platforms. HSS Hire has previously invested in Sinoboom equipment; a first order for 30 of the 1932ME scissor […]
Mark #GLAD2024 on your calendar
Powered by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and supporting organisations, Global Lifting Awareness Day (#GLAD) is now a widely celebrated day where manufacturers, suppliers, and end users are among those that share material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting. Social media posts, videos, articles, and in-person activity will again be bound together […]
Bobcat shows fully rebranded portfolio for the first time – at LogiMAT
LogiMAT 2024 will see the first showcasing of an extensive lineup of material handling products from Bobcat. The global rebranding and integration of Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) under the Bobcat brand with its range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, will provide even more solutions for Bobcat customers. From 1 January 2024, all the company’s […]
Three Kalmar straddle carriers for SOMACOM
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and DMP SAS, Kalmar’s regional dealer, have concluded an agreement with Société De Manutention Et De Consignation Maritime (SOMACOM) to deliver three diesel-electric straddle carriers for use at the Ile de la Réunion Terminal. The large order was booked in Cargotec’s 2023 Q4 order intake with delivery scheduled to be completed […]
CMC acquires All Access Equipment
CMC, a specialist in the construction of tracked aerial platforms, has completed the acquisition of 100% of All Access Equipment Inc (AAE), its US dealer. This strategic move was spearheaded by private equity fund Metrika, which acquired a 70% stake in CMC in October 2023. The deal’s goal was further to consolidate CMC’s presence in […]
Genie GTH-5519 telehandler giveaway at 2024 ARA Show
Attendees at the 2024 ARA Show in New Orleans will have a chance to put their physical and mental toughness to the test — and the individual who can outlast their competitors will take home a Genie GTH-5519. Genie’s GTH Grand Giveaway Endurance Contest will kick off at 12:30pm (local time) on Monday 19 February […]