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50 years of Stabau
On 21 September, Stabau will look back on five decades of developing, manufacturing and selling attachments, stationary installations and telescopic forks for intralogistics. In the future, the company would like to work more closely with its partner and parent company Hubtex and also market its products internationally. From small beginnings in the 1970s, Stabau is […]
Ausa acquisition complete – now part of JLG
JLG Industries, Inc has completed the acquisition of Ausacorp S.L. (Ausa), adding the market-leading brand’s compact all-terrain machines for the transportation and material handling to the company’s Access segment. Following the acquisition of Hinowa in 2023, the Ausa acquisition further supports the Oshkosh accelerated growth strategy and strengthens the JLG equipment portfolio. Established in 1956, […]
Kat Gillis takes over as Record360’s general manager
Point of Rental has tabbed Kat Gillis to lead Record360 as the organization’s general manager. As Record360’s chief operating officer, Kat has played a vital role in the company’s operations and success. In her new position, she’ll oversee the continued growth of the product and organization within Point of Rental. Record360, the world’s leading mobile […]
Spartan Forklifts join Toyota’s national dealer network
Toyota Material Handling UK (TMHUK) appointed Bradford-based Spartan Forklifts as an official Toyota dealer on 1 September following a signing ceremony held at the company’s West Yorkshire premises. Established in 2009, Spartan is known for excellent aftersales support service and commitment to delivering consistently high levels of customer care. The company supplies new and refurbished […]
Kalmar and Volvo Penta make service agreement for engines
Kalmar has signed a framework service agreement with global integrated power solutions provider Volvo Penta to become an authorised service provider for Volvo Penta engines installed in Kalmar and Toijala Works machines. The agreement will combine the strengths of both companies’ service networks and improve service capabilities towards the customers. The agreement was signed in […]
Ainscough Crane Hire achieves gold Armed Forces Covenant award
Ainscough Crane Hire, a UK leader for lifting solutions, has achieved the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award as part of the UK’s Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, having achieved the silver award in 2022. The award reflects Ainscough’s long history of commitment to supporting defence and the wider armed forces community. This includes employing […]
Pelican Rope Works and US Rigging Supply celebrates 50th anniversary.
For half a century, Pelican Rope and US Rigging Supply has been dedicated to delivering products that enhance safety and performance. Terry Walker, CEO, reflects on this significant milestone, “Our 50-year journey has been driven by the shared mission of our two companies: Making Difficult and Dangerous Work Easier and Safer. This anniversary is a […]
Brooke Ryan named Point of Rental’s VP of Global Support Services
Brooke Ryan has been named Point of Rental’s VP of Global Support Services after spearheading several initiatives designed to improve users’ experience with the software company. “Brooke has initiated a number of changes internally and externally that have allowed our team to connect faster and more efficiently with our customers,” said Point of Rental CEO […]
RiConnect brings digital focus to LiftEx 2024
RiConnect, a provider of cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS), is the Headline Sponsor at this year’s LiftEx, which takes place on 16 17 October at London’s Olympia in the UK. Having exhibited for the first-time last year in Liverpool, and never before participating in any capacity. RiConnect will share a stand with Yoke Industrial […]
Techlift-Nifty4sale relocates to new facility in Poland
Techlift-Nifty4sale has officially moved into its new workshop located in Czechowice-Dziedzice, in southern Poland. This state-of-the-art facility spans 3300sqm and includes 420sqm of office space and social rooms, along with a 5000sqm yard. “This is the workshop I always dreamed of,” says managing director, Mark van Oosten. “It reflects the high-quality work we deliver and […]