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Toyota Material Handling UK (TMHUK) appointed Bradford-based Spartan Forklifts as an official Toyota dealer on 1 September following a signing ceremony held at the company’s West Yorkshire premises. Established in 2009, Spartan is known for excellent aftersales support service and commitment to delivering consistently high levels of customer care. The company supplies new and refurbished […]

Kalmar has signed a framework service agreement with global integrated power solutions provider Volvo Penta to become an authorised service provider for Volvo Penta engines installed in Kalmar and Toijala Works machines. The agreement will combine the strengths of both companies’ service networks and improve service capabilities towards the customers. The agreement was signed in […]

Ainscough Crane Hire, a UK leader for lifting solutions, has achieved the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award as part of the UK’s Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, having achieved the silver award in 2022. The award reflects Ainscough’s long history of commitment to supporting defence and the wider armed forces community. This includes employing […]

For half a century, Pelican Rope and US Rigging Supply has been dedicated to delivering products that enhance safety and performance. Terry Walker, CEO, reflects on this significant milestone, “Our 50-year journey has been driven by the shared mission of our two companies: Making Difficult and Dangerous Work Easier and Safer. This anniversary is a […]

Brooke Ryan has been named Point of Rental’s VP of Global Support Services after spearheading several initiatives designed to improve users’ experience with the software company. “Brooke has initiated a number of changes internally and externally that have allowed our team to connect faster and more efficiently with our customers,” said Point of Rental CEO […]

RiConnect, a provider of cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS), is the Headline Sponsor at this year’s LiftEx, which takes place on 16 17 October at London’s Olympia in the UK. Having exhibited for the first-time last year in Liverpool, and never before participating in any capacity. RiConnect will share a stand with Yoke Industrial […]

Techlift-Nifty4sale has officially moved into its new workshop located in Czechowice-Dziedzice, in southern Poland. This state-of-the-art facility spans 3300sqm and includes 420sqm of office space and social rooms, along with a 5000sqm yard. “This is the workshop I always dreamed of,” says managing director, Mark van Oosten. “It reflects the high-quality work we deliver and […]

Spanguard Corporation has purchased a compact, highly versatile conductor system from Starline, a LeGrand Corporation brand. Spanguard has acquired Tri-Bar/Four-Bar system, which offers ratings ranging from 30 to 125A. The product is commonly used in various types of assembly line manufacturing, aircraft hangar doors, amusement park rides, workstations and monorails. Having a total cross section […]

Kalmar Corporation, a forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, and CES Srl, an Italian manufacturer of super-sized heavy-duty material handling equipment have announced a partnership to distribute and service CES reachstackers over 125t  globally. As part of the agreement, Kalmar will also provide training and support to its customers on CES products. Kalmar’s […]

LiftEx 2024, the flagship event of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), will take place on 16-17 October 2024 at the new West Hall at Olympia in London. The free-to-attend show is an essential visit for lifting safety professionals and anyone involved in using or procuring lifting equipment or vital supporting services such as inspection, […]