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Platform Basket’s Spider 20.95 proving popular with UK arborists
Since its UK launch in 2020, Platform Basket’s Spider 20.95 tracked platform is proving a huge success with UK tree surgeons who are benefiting from its work envelope, unrestricted platform capacity and range of features suited to the arboricultural sector. Shaun Day, managing director of UK distributor Promax Access, said, “Although we only took delivery […]
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation announces scholarship from GKS Lifting and Moving Solutions
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) in the US has announced a new corporate named scholarship sponsored by SC&RA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association) member company GKS Lifting and Moving Solutions LLC – based out of Springfield, Ohio. GKS committed to an amount of $1000 per year, for three years. Each year, a recipient […]
First Sinoboom BV delivery to Spain
A selection of Sinoboom electric-powered scissor lifts have just been delivered to Malcop, a new customer for Sinoboom. This is the first sale to a customer in Spain for Sinoboom BV. Malcop is one of Spain’s key names in the construction equipment rental industry, with branches across the country in Alicante, Madrid, Valencia, Murcia, Albacete, […]
Pintsch Bubenzer completes $6million US stock investment
Pintsch Bubenzer USA has invested $6million in brake stock at its New Jersey headquarters, $750k of which is dedicated to an electric motor and gearbox mounted quick-ship program. The investment in product at the company’s US headquarters in Flemington is specifically focused on electric motor and gearbox manufacturers in key target markets such as steel, […]
New lifting engineering apprenticeship opportunity for training providers
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 appointed finance director of Loxam Powered Access Division
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 Access Equipment for Hainan Airlines
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 […]
Hydra-Slide focuses on growth with rebrand and new website
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 […]
Sagres buys Kalmar electric forklifts for Brazilian pulp and paper plant
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 joins LEEA board
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. […]