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The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), the leading trade organisation for the global lifting sector, is calling on training providers in England to submit a funding proposal for the new Level 3 standard, Lifting Equipment Technician Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship has completed all its stages: the standard is written and LEEA has been appointed as an […]

Chris Thomas has been appointed finance director of Loxam Powered Access Division with effect from 1 January 2021.  Thomas joined Nationwide Platforms in February 2019 and is a key strategic contributor and leader of the business. In his new capacity, Thomas will focus on maintaining business performance across the Loxam Powered Access Division and Nationwide […]

Skyjack division has delivered the latest of a series electric scissor and articulating boom orders to Hainan Airlines, China. The airline chose Skyjack products due to their reputation for manoeuvrability and precise positioning capabilities which is required within the aviation industry. Today, there are more than 30 Skyjack machines in use by Hainan Airlines in […]

Hydraulic skidding equipment manufacturer Hydra-Slide Ltd has unveiled a new brand image and website. The concept was developed in collaboration with Chicago-based branding and design firm, Thrive Creative. A vibrant new logo represents a fresh and modern reimagining of the company’s founding identity. The logomark itself is composed of elements that reflect Hydra-Slide’s corporate identity […]

Kalmar, will supply a further eight fully electric light forklift trucks to leading Brazilian logistics operator Sagres as part of an agreement concluded in January 2020, which includes an option for the purchase of a total of 16 electric forklifts during 2020 and 2021. Delivery is scheduled to take place during Q4 of 2020 and […]

Martin Halford has joined the Board of The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). Martin is managing director and owner of Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd, which specialises in the design and manufacture of load cells and load monitoring equipment. He is also director at Vulcan Offshore Ltd, an engineering services specialist for the offshore industry. […]

Liftket has appointed John Jones as the agent for the UK and Ireland. Jones has extensive experience in the hoist industry, and has held various senior roles during his career and worked with several world class hoist manufacturers including being the managing director of Pfaff and Lift Turn Move Ltd. Liftket Hoffmann GmbH manufactures electric […]

Jungheinrich is paying its employees worldwide a Covid bonus this year. With this special payment, Jungheinrich thanks its employees for their outstanding performance during the coronavirus crisis and acknowledges the additional burden placed on the workforce by the pandemic. Dr Lars Brzoska, chairman of the board of management of Jungheinrich AG said, “The coronavirus pandemic […]

Beyer-Mietservice KG, headquartered in the Westerwald region and with service centres all over Germany, has increased its fleet of rotating telescopic handlers and accessories. The rental company, which operates throughout Europe, opted for Magni machines because of their focus on technology and environmentally conscious innovation. Earlier in the year Riccardo Magni, managing director of Magni, […]

Following a slump in the global economy during the first half of 2020, recovery in the third quarter had a positive effect on Palfinger AG’s revenue and earnings development. Especially in Europe, Russia, China and Latin America, in the third quarter, markets stabilised and contributed to solid profitability. Order levels are currently at nearly at […]