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On Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD), which takes place on 8 July 2021, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) will be hosting a ‘Calendar of Content’ to ensure that the whole day, right across the globe, will be full of messages promoting Lifting on social media. The Association is encouraging companies, organisations and individuals that […]

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply American cargo and logistics operator Tropical Shipping with two Kalmar Gloria reachstackers and three Kalmar diesel-electric straddle carriers. The order is scheduled to be delivered in Q4 2021. Part of the Saltchuk family of companies, Tropical Shipping is a leader in quality, on-time transportation solutions. From Canada to South […]

Jungheinrich’s new electric pallet truck ERD 220i has won the Red Dot Design Award. The truck, which is about 25% shorter than its predecessor due to its new lithium-ion battery concept, won over the jury with its innovative and groundbreaking design. Its compact design paired with advanced technology and high functionality makes it an exemplary […]

Flux Power has joined Delta-Q Technologies (Delta-Q)’s new partner programme, ‘Charged by Delta-Q.’ The programme provides Flux Power with the tools to pursue new opportunities with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). As part of Charged by Delta-Q, Flux Power can showcase its integration with Delta-Q in a curated network of tested and compatible battery and charging […]

Jekko’s JF545 articulated crane is the newest member of the Goitese Trasporti fleet, a Mantuan, Italian company with more than 40 years experience in the transport and lifting industry. Its new JF545, is painted in the Goitese livery and is a full-feature model. Its options include an aerial work platform, vacuum lifters for glass panes […]

A custom-made 50 WLL lifting frame designed by Modulift was key in ensuring that Mocean Energy’s new Blue X wave energy prototype could take its first ever dip into the cold waters of the North Sea. Mocean Energy, a key player in the wave energy industry, which has been operating since 2015; has been working […]

JLG Industries, part of Oshkosh, has appointed Technotrade as its distributor for Russia and Belarus. Ian Hume, JLG EMEAIR’s sales director for the Middle-East, Africa, India and Russia said, “We are very pleased Technotrade will assume the right to distribute JLG’s product and offer service for our product in the region. Through their presence and […]

Duncan Barrier has joined the LEEA Technical Team (LTT).  Formerly technical manager at Checkmate Lifting & Safety Ltd, Barrier has a strong mechanical engineering background with 15 years’ experience in the lifting equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) industries. In the early days of his career, Barrier won the Queens Award for Innovation and progressed […]

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal to supply Brazilian integrated logistics operator Bandeirantes Deicmar Logística Integrada S.A. (Bandeirantes Deicmar) with five Kalmar Gloria reachstackers. The equipment is scheduled for delivery during Q3 2021. Bandeirantes and Deicmar, two well established companies in the Port of Santos, joined forces in 2018 to consolidate their strengths […]

JLG Industries has named David Bammel as vice president of Digital Technology for Oshkosh Corporation’s Access segment, which includes JLG aerial lifts and material handling equipment and Jerr-Dan towing and recovery equipment. In this role, Bammel will be responsible for the development and execution of a digital vision and strategy for each brand. Bammel will […]