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CTE  has named Davide Pulito area manager in its export department. After several years of experience in the aerial lift area, Pulito will now foster both existing and new partnerships and markets. ‘‘I’m very proud to be part of CTE’’ said Pulito. ‘‘The company is investing a lot, both in terms of know-how and of […]

Belgium Metal moved to a new facility in 2011 on the Plenesses Industrial Zone at Thimisther-Clermont in Liege province, Eastern Belgium and now has started operations in Northern France, Luxemburg, and Flanders. Verlinde overhead cranes are now working in the new Belgium Metal workshops. Belgium Metal’s founder, Jean Luc Boulanger, says: “Ironworker by trade, I […]

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) will have “show and tell” demonstrations at the BICES exhibition in Beijing, China Oct. 15-18. The demonstrations are meant to show attendees how mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) make work at height safe and productive and will last 20 to 30 minutes. Show times will be listed at www.ipaf.org/events […]

The Conductix-Wampfler Group has acquired LASSTEC S.a.r.l., headquartered in Sciez, France. The acquisition contract was signed on September 23, with a mutual agreement to keep the purchase price confidential. Lasstec, with its twistlock load sensing and accident prevention system, has a patented technology for the reliable weighing of containers. It is based on sensors attached […]

Verlinde displayed its entire range of lifting equipment and products at the Cranes Fair in Moscow in June 2013, a decision that resulted in the Verlinde set-up receiving the award for best stand design and best sales promotion by sales representatives and its media system. Equipment Verlinde showed included: Eurochain VR, the new generation of […]

UniCarriers Americas Corp. has named the winners of its Service Excellence Program (SEP) awards that acknowledge the achievements of those dealers with the highest of standards in aftermarket service. The below winners are for the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2013. “Congratulations to our Service Excellence Award winners,” said Dan Domberg, director, customer quality […]

  Peter Hird & Sons Ltd, the UK distributor for Winlet vacuum robots, has confirmed that it will exhibit at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s (LEEA) annual LiftEx trade show, which takes place at the UK’s USN Bolton Arena, 14-15 November, 2013. LHI is the event’s Official Publication. The Winlet vacuum robot range is specifically […]

  Crosby Europe has launched a new range of shackles—the G2170 shackle for grommets. The Crosby G2170 Grommet shackles are specially designed for use with single or double large diameter grommets. The large sling contact area enhances the efficiency of the grommet sling, while the bearing surface is at least five times the bearing surface […]

In industry news, NMHG Financial Services Inc.'s Retail Lease Program for UTILEV UT25P lift trucks presents lift truck customers with the option of a new lift truck versus purchasing used equipment. “Utilev lift trucks are designed to meet the requirements of our standard-duty customers by providing an affordable alternative to used lift truck equipment,” said […]

Moorgate Forklifts Ltd  new partnership with Nexen UK means Moorgate’s new fleet of pallet trucks and forklifts will be supplied exclusively by its Lowestoft facility. The British manufacturer has recently launched its new X-Range which Moorgate will be supplying to the region. Managing Director, Neil Brook sees the partnership as a massive step up for […]