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Global lifting supplier Modulift has formed a new strategic alliance with Austrian pewag group, one of the oldest chain manufacturers in the world and a brand leader in integrated safety solutions. The partnership will leverage each company’s strengths and assets to expand customer reach and deliver a high level of service.  Stefan Duller, segment manager […]

This year’s Summit of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), which will be hosted for the first time ever as a virtual event along with a digital prize-giving for the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) on 18 March 2021, from 3pm GMT, will focus on sustainability, digitisation and the challenges and opportunities the industry […]

Flux Power Holdings, a developer of advanced lithium-ion industrial batteries for commercial and industrial equipment, has initiated delivery of lithium-ion battery packs for two new customers. Working in partnership with a Top-5 global forklift manufacturer, Flux Power initiated deliveries of its LiFT Pack X48 to a leading manufacturer and distributor of paper products and related […]

Konecranes has won a multi-year service contract with international mining and minerals group LKAB for the maintenance of some 1600 assets across four sites in northern Sweden and the Arctic Circle. Konecranes won the deal thanks to its proven technology and ability to enhance customer safety and productivity, even under the most challenging of conditions. […]

As part of a considerable investment to continually refresh their hire fleet, Banner Plant has taken delivery of three more Snorkel S2755RT narrow rough terrain scissor lifts. This most recent delivery increases their total fleet of Snorkel S2755RT scissor lifts to ten. The machines, which were assembled in Snorkel’s UK manufacturing facility, were delivered to […]

Steve Hutin celebrates 15 years of ownership at Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd (RSS) in March. Hutin, managing director, bought the lifting and rigging company in 2006, when a single depot in South Wales employed six staff. The then 30 year old had already been in the lifting sector for 12 years at the time; […]

The LEEA Awards 2021 portal is now open for entries at https://awards.leeaint.com/. Winners will be revealed and presentations will take place during the LEEA Awards dinner on 5 November 2021 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) members who have done the most to raise standards have the […]

On the eve of its 70th anniversary, the family company Huchez, a French leader in the   design and manufacture of winches, is investing in a new building, modernising its production equipment and improving the working conditions of its employees. At its new facility,  Huchez  manufactures  very  large  capacity  winches ready to reach new national and […]

Oil&Steel Aerial Platforms, Italy, has appointed Fabio Quattrosoldi as project leader for truck-mounted aerial platforms and Antonio Pirretti as logistics manager. General manager Fabrizio Girotti said, “These important new appointments are part of Oil&Steel’s development strategy, aiming at strengthening every single business area. Thanks to their relevant professional background, Fabio and Antonio will be key […]

One of Europe’s leading suppliers of lifting equipment, family owned GGR Group Ltd has announced the appointment of Sat Dhaiwal as company chairman.  Dhaiwal has extensive experience and accomplishments in the rental industry following his 25 years with A-Plant of which 16 years were as chief executive officer. He was also director of its parent […]