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Jungheinrich has started production at its new plant in Chomutov, Czechia. Following a construction period of around ten months, an ETV 216i reach truck became the first unit to roll off the production line on 6 June. Thanks to the new site, which has an area of around 37,000sqm, more than 350 new jobs will […]

Equipment Safety Systems (EQSS) is celebrating the delivery of its 10,000th OverWatch, the secondary guarding solution for scissor lifts. OverWatch is a device that monitors the operator’s position and stops the machine if the operator becomes at risk of being crushed against the scissor lift controls. To recognize the support of the industry in reaching […]

Kalmarhas concluded an agreement to supply French multimodal terminal operator BTM with two Kalmar electric reachstackers. The machines will be operated at Terminal Ouest Provence (TOP), a new multimodal development due to be completed in Q2 2024. The order was booked in Cargotec’s Q2 2023 order intake and the machines are scheduled to be delivered […]

As National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) approaches, The Raymond Corporation, designer and manufacturer of intelligent intralogistics solutions and advanced material handling products, extends its thanks to and celebrates the thousands of forklift operators who work at every point along the global supply chain. “For more than 100 years, we’ve developed innovative tools and technologies that […]

Mazzella Companies has acquired John Sakach Company of St Louis, USA. This acquisition further strengthens Mazzella’s footprint in the Midwest and Central regions of the US. It also reinforces Mazzella’s commitment to be a one-stop provider for rigging equipment and sling assemblies, engineered lifting solutions, training, and the inspection and repair of cranes, hoists, and […]

Kalmar has secured a large order from long-term customer the Port of Tauranga in New Zealand for four Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers. The order was booked in Cargotec’s Q2 2023 order intake, with delivery scheduled for Q4 of 2023. The Port of Tauranga, located on New Zealand’s North Island, is the country’s largest container terminal […]

CMC returns to Apex 2023 for the latest edition of specialist show for access platforms. APEX 2023 starts today – Tuesday 6 June and goes on for three days until Thursday 8 June. It is the 10th edition of the show held at MECC Convention Centre in Maastricht, The Netherlands. CMC is taking part in […]

Skyjack has announced the retirement of Skyjack president Ken McDougall, and subsequent appointment of Charlie Patterson as president, effective 1 January 2024. The two will be working together over the next several months to ensure a seamless transition for the organisation. McDougall started his career at Skyjack parent company Linamar in 1987 as a tool […]

Tracked Carriers has launched its largest machine to date – and already taken the first orders. The 4000 Pro is a compact all-electric crawler carrier with a 4t load capacity. Weighing less than 1t, standard features include a powered rotating deck which can extend to 2m x 3m to accommodate larger loads. It almost doubles […]

From 10-11 May 2023, Sinoboom staged a series of vibrant events in their home city of Changsha, China, to mark the milestone of its 15th Anniversary. Over the two days, over 1000 Sinoboom staff and partners joined in the diverse activities. On May 10, a Global Partners Summit was held under the theme ‘Prepared to […]