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Jekko srl brought its dealers together to show new machines, new factory space  and develop relationships for the future. Jekko international dealer meeting took place in mid-May in Jesolo, Italy and brought together 60 people representing 30 dealerships from around the world. Jekko was established in 2016 from a spin-off of the company Ormet srl […]

J D Neuhaus (JDN) is implementing a new Hydro Coating on its industry-leading hoist range. The coating not only enhances quality and appearance, but is far more environmentally friendly. JDN takes its corporate and social responsibilities extremely seriously, and moving from a standard hammer finish to the Hydro Coating will contribute to sustainable protection of […]

The first shipment of Maeda’s latest CC series, the CC985S-1, has been sent out to Europe. The CC985 model’s notable features are 4.9t lifting capacity, 16.5m boom, rear view camera and 7in multi monitor as standard. No outriggers mean an extremely slim working footprint. In addition this environmentally friendly machine is equipped with an EU […]

Outriggerpads is launching a new heavy duty ground protection mat aimed at the plant hire, events and construction industries. Ground mats protect concrete, turf and paved areas from the damage caused by access platforms, construction equipment and other heavy vehicles. They also help prevent machines from losing traction or getting bogged down. Applications include construction, […]

The Raymond Corporation and its authorised network of Sales & Service Centers are donating 11 lift trucks to support the needs of ten American Red Cross warehouses across the United States. New and renewed designs of Raymond® Model 8210 walkie pallet trucks will help streamline operations, so each facility can continue serving their communities. The […]

Sparrows Group has been awarded a contract to fully refurbish two offshore cranes for Centrica in the East Irish Sea. The 27-year-old cranes are sited on the Morecambe field’s DP6 and DP8 platforms off the coast of Lancashire and Cumbria, UK. Centrica is set to invest up to £60million to completely refurbish both platforms and […]

The Port Authority of the Cayman Islands signed a contract with Konecranes for the delivery of two Konecranes Boxhunter rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes. The cranes will be delivered to the Port of George Town in mid-2018. The parties involved have agreed not to disclose the value of the deal. This will be the first […]

The Green Pin Power Sling Shackle developed by Netherlands Company Van Beest Company has been designed so that users can lift the same load with a lighter wire. The smaller shackle lifts up to 125t biggest 1250t. The shackle is said to have the widest crown (+10%) in the industry and optimised D/d ratio. This […]

Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimise the supply chain, has released updates to the latest release of its Warehouse Execution System software platform, Dematic iQ 2.4. Dave Adams, director of Dematic Global Software Strategy says, "This is another important step in our vision to match software capabilities […]

The Ethisphere Institute – a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical businesses has recognised JLG’s parent company Oshkosh Corporation as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company. This is the second consecutive year that Oshkosh Corporation a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, has been listed as a World’s Most […]