BSI receives one of the first Genie S-80 J TraX booms in Germany

In August, authorised dealer BSI GmbH (BSI), specialist for lifting and height access technology from Dortmund, received one of the first Genie S-80 J TraX boom lifts in Germany. The Genie S-80 J TraX – the first and only tracked boom in its height class – provides exceptional terrainability and lower contact pressure for reduced […]

20/10/2022 - 18:49 pm

UKMHA presents the Archies 2022

For its inaugural Archies event UKMHA chose the theme of Hollywood Glamour and from the moment the capacity audience entered the VIP Lounge there was a real sense of  dinner and the awards ceremony hosted by Mark Durden-Smith. “It was a fantastic night and we’d like to extend huge congratulations to all the winners” said […]

20/10/2022 - 18:12 pm

EnerSys strengthens partnership with Industrial Battery & Charger

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has strengthened its Manufacturer Representative Agreement with Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc (IBCI) by granting exclusive sales and service rights for all EnerSys motive power products in the Middle Tennessee Territory, with local offices in Nashville. Effective immediately, the exclusivity agreement includes the complete […]

20/10/2022 - 17:56 pm
News  >  Events

Reflecting on LiftEx 2022

LiftEx, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) event, was held over two days (5-6 October 2022) at P&J Live in the major Oil and Gas centre of Aberdeen, celebrating the successes and triumphs of the lifting industry. The event provided a one-stop shop to find services, products as well as to gain the latest lifting […]

20/10/2022 - 10:14 am

IPAF guidance helps keep festive decorations work safe

Workers and managers using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) to install and remove seasonal decorations and lights are being urged to download a comprehensive new technical guidance booklet that can help to avoid safety issues and to mitigate risks involved in work at height in public areas and alongside roads. The Safe Use of MEWPs […]

18/10/2022 - 17:22 pm
News  >  Awards

The Crosby Group GLAD to win LEEA Award

The Crosby Group, a leading manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and material handling hardware, was given the Best Contribution to GLAD (Global Lifting Awareness Day) Award by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) in Aberdeen last week. The award was presented at a gala night during LEEA’s annual LiftEx trade show. GLAD – celebrated on social […]

11/10/2022 - 17:56 pm

Turnkey support for crane applications

Automation and power quality specialist CP Automation has launched a dedicated crane and power transmission department to complement its growing range of product and engineered solutions. Headed by business development manager Andy Swann, the department’s team can meet the needs of a unique and varied crane market by supporting with projects such as overhauls and […]

11/10/2022 - 17:33 pm

Bishop Lifting Products acquires Westech Rigging Supply

Bishop Lifting Products, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, based in Houston Texas, has completed the acquisition of Westech Rigging Supply, with locations in Eugene and Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1956, Westech has been family owned and operated by the Anderson family, serving customers throughout Oregon with an online presence that serves customers across […]

11/10/2022 - 17:16 pm

CSP Spain orders 11 Konecranes hybrid RTGs

The terminal operator COSCO Shipping Ports (Spain) Terminals, (CSP) has ordered 11 eco-efficient hybrid RTGs, with six machines for their terminal in Bilbao and five for its terminal in Valencia. The order was booked in Q3 2022. The value of the order is approximately 20 million euro. The order supports CSP Spain’s sustainability efforts and […]

11/10/2022 - 14:10 pm

Alpine Power Systems acquires Evergreen Industrial Batteries

Alpine Power Systems, a nationwide leader in premier motive power, telecom, and critical power solutions, has  acquired the assets of Evergreen Industrial Batteries. The acquisition was made to further strengthen Alpine’s certified pre-owned and rental forklift battery and charger programme. This is Alpine’s 24th acquisition under its current ownership Alpine will be bringing the entire […]

11/10/2022 - 13:59 pm

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