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Bridger Howes joins AWRF
Public relations consultancy Bridger Howes Limited (BH) has joined Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF), a US-based trade association. AWRF serves the lifting, rigging, and load securement industry, which aligns with the client base of BH and the target audience for much of the company’s content campaigns. BH is based in London, UK, but approx. 60% […]
Sinoboom signs exclusive Thailand distribution agreement
Sinoboom has signed an agreement with Bangkok-based MEWP rental specialists, Faster Enterprise, for exclusive distribution of Sinoboom equipment across Thailand. The agreement was signed on behalf of Sinoboom by Dawei He, overseas sales and marketing director, and by Worapat Luewittayanunt, general manager, on behalf of Faster Enterprise. Sinoboom and Faster Enterprise formally commenced cooperation in […]
TVH makes changes to US team
TVH Americas, a leading provider of quality parts and accessories for the material handling, industrial and light construction equipment industries is making changes to the customer service and sales teams in the USA Cathy Diaz, director USA sales, began her career with System Material Handling Inc (SMH) in 1984. Her wealth of experience and knowledge […]
Mike Conroy new director services, North America at Kalmar
Mike Conroy has been appointed as the new director services, North America at Kalmar. With this promotion, he will take on the responsibility of driving and developing the services business in North America, overseeing both service sales and service operations. Conroy’s extensive experience and remarkable track record within the company make him an ideal candidate […]
Dica receives first patent for ProStack Slot Lock Cribbing Blocks
Dica, has received a patent for its ProStack Slot Lock Interlocking Cribbing Blocks. Issued in late 2022, the patent (US Patent 11,479,939), is for the slot and flange interlocking system. Each block has a flat lower surface with downward extending lips positioned at opposing ends of the lower surface. When the blocks are stacked and […]
BVS appoints French distributor
BVS Cranes has appointed EX’M Levage et Manutention Company as its official distributor in France. Önder Bülbüloğlu, chairman of the board of BVS Cranes, and Enver Bostan, president of EX’M Company, said at the signing ceremony that they believe this cooperation will lead to very successful results with excellent products and fast, high quality service […]
Marcelo Yamane – Sinoboom’s business development director for Brazil
Marcelo Yamane, an expert with more than 30 years’ sales and operations experience in the access and construction equipment sector, has been appointed by Sinoboom as business development director for Sinoboom Brazil. In this newly created role, Yamane has responsibility for regional team building, the formulation and implementation of regional strategies and sales targets, key […]
Kito Crosby announces memorial scholarship
Kito Crosby, a leading manufacturer of lifting and securement solutions, has launched the Oliver Crosby & Edwin Harrington Memorial Scholarship through the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF) association scholarship program. The new scholarship is named in honour of the founders of Crosby and Harrington Hoists and furthers Kito Crosby’s commitment to supporting education and professional […]
Modulift appoints Yeong Shin as official distributor in Taiwan
Below-the-hook lifting equipment manufacturer Modulift is responding to continued growth in the Asian market with the recent appointment of Yeong Shin as their stock-holding partner in Taiwan. The strategic alliance between Modulift and Yeong Shin marks a significant milestone for both companies as they meet the growing demand for readily available DNV Type Approved Spreader […]
Hyster receives green award
Hyster Company has been selected as a 2023 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics magazine. The award honours Hyster for innovating clean power solutions that help operations in intensive industries like ports and manufacturing mitigate environmental impact and meet growing sustainability regulations and goals. In keeping with its commitment to develop industry-first solutions, Hyster […]