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Through a series of innovations Mitsubishi design engineers have created the VELiA low level order picker designed to boost throughput by 20% in a typical warehouse. It starts with a walk-through cabin that enables the machine to stop at the optimum position between pick points. Rather than walking around the machine, the operator simply uses […]

Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division has launched the JC4000, a joystick designed specifically for use in the diverse environments of the aerial work platform (AWP) market. The robust joystick base and accompanying range of grips – from the Industrial division’s Penny & Giles brand family – provide options for single- or dual-axis operation making the product suitable for both scissor […]

The ALL Family of Companies is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard “Dick” McDermott to national service manager. McDermott is based in Chicago, USA, where ALL operates as Central Contractors Service. He started with Central in 1991 as a crane mechanic and erector, traveling the country to service and assemble/disassemble equipment on the road. […]

Selected models from the J D Neuhaus range of air operated hoists and trolleys are now available for clean room operations and other specialist applications that also require hygienic working conditions. These include chemical and pharmaceutical production establishments, together with the food and drink industries covering all aspects of both handling and manufacture. With a […]

The CrosbyIP mini-course provides instruction on the features and applications of CrosbyIP vertical lifting clamps. The five minute mini-course discusses clamps used for single-point picks or for lifts with multiple vertical drop lines, clamps used for multiple-leg slings and clamps used in vertical applications where the material must not be scratched or marred. Additionally, instruction […]

If you are involved in cable laying or winch operations then Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK)’s (DLM) new 60t running line monitors (RLM) are in stock and available to buy. DLM can assist if you have a project in progress and need fast lead times. The running line monitors are designed specifically for harsh marine type […]

Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) (DLM) – specialists in the design, manufacture, repair and calibration of load cells and load monitoring equipment – has recently appointed Pan India as its sole distributor in India. With an office based in Gurgaon, North India. Pan India will be able to offer local support and technical advice, as well […]

UK rental company Nationwide Platforms commissioned PSR to refurbish a number of its high capacity JLG Liftlux  scissor lifts, to ‘good as new’ standard. The complete strip down and rebuild included shot blasting and re-painting in Nationwide Platforms’ famous blue livery, as well as installing new engines, generators and control boxes. Tony Lock, Service Director […]

Motion Software, the Scottish software innovation company, has become one of the first in the world and the only company in the UK and Europe to launch a ‘create-your-own’ app for the inspection and compliance sector. The technology is part of the company’s new Kinetic software, launched to help move paper-based inspection companies to a […]

Independent tool and plant hire company Fast Plant is expanding its fleet of Lithium-powered tracked booms. The Swindon-based company has invested in two Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 and one Lightlift 20.10 Lithium machine from APS, the UK distributor for Italian manufacturer Hinowa. These units join its existing 20m and 26m Hinowa booms with Lithium-Ion battery backs. […]