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Chen Li has joined Jekko’s as export area manager for the Asia-Pacific region. With a bachelor’s degree in mechanical design, manufacturing and automation at Shanghai Ocean University, Li brings a solid 20 years’ experience in sales in electronics, construction equipment, off-road machinery sales and rental companies. Li will be responsible for the business development of […]

The two-day 2024 IPAF Asia Conference started today, 1 August, at the Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Center Hotel. This important event in the MEWP industry calendar focuses on key topics such as industry safety, technological innovation and regulatory development. As a manufacturer committed to the provision of high-quality MEWP products, Sinoboom is fully supporting and participating […]

Kito Crosby has completed of a major investment at its flagship manufacturing site of Peerless branded products in Winona, Minnesota, USA. The multi-year, multi-million-dollar, project involved the design, installation, and startup of an advanced continuous plating system used in chain production. Kito Crosby says that this state-of-the-art system adds a unique and proprietary coating to […]

In the first half of 2024, Palfinger AG recorded revenue of €1,175.4 million euros, an operating result (EBIT) of €112.2 million  and consolidated net income of €68.3 million. Palfinger AG thus generated a strong result despite geopolitical uncertainty and a challenging market environment in the European core markets. Palfinger recorded strong demand for service cranes […]

Konecranes has reported an excellent Q2 with performance strong in all business segments. Order intake remained healthy, and sales grew year-on-year, profitability improved year-on-year, and the company posted an all-time high quarterly comparable EBITA margin of 14.3%. CEO Anders Svensson  said,”The demand environment remained healthy in Q2, although our order intake declined 11.6% year-on-year on […]

Welcome to #GLAD2024 – be sure that everything you post on social media today has the #GLAD2024 hashtag and let’s make this the best GLAD so far. A multidimensional campaign has been running since the turn of the year, with LEEA members, manufacturers, and suppliers leading those sharing material that promotes safe and high quality […]

Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd (DLM), of Southampton, UK, has revealed its plans for a, “Bigger and better,” Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on 18 July – as this year’s campaign transcends the industry. DLM is a specialist in the design, manufacture, repair, and calibration of load cells, load monitoring, and cable working equipment for […]

Despite your best intentions, your business might be using non-compliant lifting chains. Ben Burgess, director at William Hackett, highlights why. The internet has transformed how businesses operate in the B2C and B2B arenas, providing increased choice and more purchasing power for consumers. We can find multiple sellers with a couple of clicks, meaning vendors must […]

John Barker, a pioneering figure in the powered access industry and the first president of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF),  died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 7th, 2024, at the age of 88, after a battle with late-stage prostate cancer. John Barker’s remarkable career began in the Royal Air Force before he made […]

JLG Industries has released its new whitepaper 10 Tips for Creating a Safety-Focused Work Culture that can help contractors implement strategies and actions create a safety-first culture on their job sites. Topics addressed in the paper include storm safety, trip hazards, lone workers, hydration, hearing protection, ergonomics, mental health, heat, PPE and wearables. Despite being […]