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A new presidential team has been confirmed for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), with Karin Nars of Dinolift officially invested as the federation’s first woman President during its 2022 AGM, held for the first time in three years as a physical meeting following the restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to Nars being […]

Haulotte Scandinavia and Jungheinrich have joined forces in a new partnership for sales and service. Robert Magnusson, general manager of Haulotte Scandinavia, said, “Jungheinrich and Haulotte have a similar business model, where safety and quality take precedence over everything else. Both companies are moving towards fully electric solutions in an environmentally friendly way. Jungheinrich has […]

Some 450 industry professionals gathered at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington, London, UK on 10 March 2022, to honour the winners of the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs). Jointly organised by IPAF and Access International, the IAPAs celebrate best practice and excellence in the powered access industry and this was the first time the […]

When MODEX returns to Atlanta on 28 March, it will include more than 850 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of over 150 sessions focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations. Exhibits at MODEX 2022 will represent all segments of the material handling, logistics and transportation industry, from […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is joining the lifting industry in looking forward to the return of the LiftEx Exhibition in the UK, which will be held on 5 and 6 October 2022 at P&J Live in Aberdeen. LiftEx 2022 provides the first major opportunity in three years to meet face-to-face with lifting equipment […]

Bob Begley has been appointed as JLG’s as director of product management for scissor, vertical and low-level access lifts. In this role, Begley is responsible for the company’s multi-generational product plan, as well as driving the direction and implementation of its go-to-market strategies. “Within the last few years, JLG has taken big leaps in the […]

As a partner and master distributor of Verton products for the Americas, The Crosby Group has invested in additional units for deployment in the United States and Canada, as well as key team members to support the growing business. Verton’s innovative load orientation solutions include Everest 6, SpinPodTM 7.5 and SpinPodTM 30, a modular load […]

Manitex Valla has made some important changes affecting its sales organisation. Fulvio Frunzio, currently the sales director, Italy for the Oil & Steel brand of PM – Oil & Steel SpA – has been given a coordinator role for the sales area of Italy, Croatia, Malta and Slovenia. The aim is to consolidate and develop […]

Haulotte’s headquarters has just achieved triple certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. The Group is accelerating its operational excellence strategy to improve customer satisfaction, ensure the health and safety of its employees and reduce its environmental impact. The independent certification organisation BSI has just delivered Haulotte a single certificate that combines ISO 9001:2015, […]

Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CPA) has named employees Richard Phillips and Andrew Hanek minority Associate Principals. Phillips and Hanek remain mechanical engineer and civil engineer respectively at CPA but are now taking on leadership roles. CPA offers a wide variety of services, including procurement, specification, design, manufacturing review, modification, and accident investigation. The three […]