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The next CeMAT will take place in Hannover, Germany from May 19 to 23, 2014, with the slogan Smart – Integrated – Efficient. “Intralogistics is an enabler of efficient logistics processes and in this role has increasingly put the focus on state-of-the-art information and communication technologies,” reports Dr. Andreas Gruchow, member of the managing board […]

The UK Contractors Group (UKCG) has mandated PAL+ advanced operator training compulsory for net riggers and steel erectors working on UKCG sites beginning Oct. 31, 2013. The training mandate is part of the UKCG’s policy to address the risk of entrapment when mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are used. The UKCG statement issued at the […]

  The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has completed its first on-site audits of prospective member companies based in China. H-Lift Industries Co. Ltd (Shanghai), General Lifting Engineering Co. Ltd (SKIP Lifting) (Zhangjaikou), Shanghai ABS Technical Inspection Co. Ltd and Mak Kee International H.K. Ltd (Hong Kong) all successfully completed the rigorous assessments, which were […]

Baldwin Filters was named the Exporter of the Year by the Midwest International Trade Association at its 2013 World Trade Conference in La Vista, Neb. The MITA Exporter of the Year award is presented to the companies that demonstrate both individual company accomplishments, and the importance and benefits of trade to the wider community, through […]

Charlesbank Capital Partners announced today that it has made an investment in Trojan Battery Company. Headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Trojan has been owned by the Godber family since its founding in 1925. The transaction, which was funded with both equity and debt, introduces the first outside equity for the company, with the management […]

Columbus McKinnon, Amherst, N.Y., has enhanced the CM AirStar chain hoist. The hoist now boasts a longer service life and superior air leak protection due to new upgrades to the control manifold and air seals. Available in 1/4- to 1-ton capacities, the CM AirStar offers fast lifting speeds and low operating costs. The company also […]

The aerial work platform operator course managed in the United States and Canada by IPAF’s North American subsidiary, American Work Platform Training (AWPT), is now available in Spanish, as part of IPAF’s continuing commitment to provide training and safety material in other languages. AWPT-approved training centers that will be offering the operator course in Spanish […]

EnerSys has increased the amp-hour (AH) rating of its 23 in. Ironclad Workhog and Deserthog batteries from 85-AH to 90-AH. The Workhog and Deserthog batteries are the only 90-AH batteries in the 23 in. size with standard, rather than high gravity electrolyte for maximum battery life.  In order to maintain the lift truck’s constant drive […]

In May 2013, Konecranes received an order worth USD $56 million (EUR 43 million) from the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) in the U.S.. The order includes four Super Post Panamax Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes and three Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes. These will be the biggest Konecranes STS cranes ever built.  The STS cranes will […]

Target delivery drivers for training and safety initiatives on the safe and effective use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). Watch out for slips/trips/falls at the same level and pay attention to manual handling when working at height. These were some of the initial findings following the commitment by IPAF rental company members in the […]