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TVH in the Americas (TVH), a leading provider of quality replacement parts and accessories for the material handling and industrial equipment industries has promoted Loren Hochhalter to senior business development manager, Industrial Parts, for the Americas. In his new position, Hochhalter will continue working to promote the growth and success of the Industrial Parts Sales […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has launched the Think Lifting School Lesson. The ready to use ‘lesson in a bag’ includes films, content, experiments and leave behind hand-outs that will allow LEEA member companies to engage remotely with their local schools in order to help raise awareness of the Lifting Industry. The company sends […]

UK-based space saving intralogistics solutions specialist, Flexi Narrow Aisle, has hit the bulls-eye by sponsoring rising star of the darts world, Jamie Hughes. Narrow Aisle, manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated warehouse trucks, will support Hughes as he aims for glory over the coming year. The partnership was launched at Narrow Aisle’s UK head […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) held its AGM on the Zoom platform for the first time ever on Tuesday 22 September. It was joined by 80 members and received proxy votes or apologies from a further 170. The LEEA AGM retains its vital role of conducting the formal business that is essential to a […]

Bronto Skylift has appointed Jarmo Kokkola (pictured) and Juha Särkijärvi as project managers to oversee and develop the total order-to-delivery process. Jarmo Kokkola is a long-time Brontonian with 12 years of experience from engineering, product management and sales within the company. Juha Särkijärvi on the other hand is a new member of the Bronto Family […]

Jungheinrich is building a new logistics centre for Wegmann automotive in Veitshöchheim, Lower Franconia, Germany. This major project at the company’s headquarters is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021. Wegmann Automotive is the global market leader for balance weights and battery bushings for automotive production. The company is the exclusive supplier to […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) will launch the Think Lifting School Lesson, in association with Lift and Hoist International (LHI) magazine, during a special announcement from CEO Ross Moloney on Zoom at 10am GMT on Tuesday 29 September 2020.  This ‘ready to use’ lesson includes films, content, experiments and hand-outs, designed as a toolkit […]

UK market leader Lifting Equipment Store, has announced its international expansion into the United States.  In response to the changing demands created by the realities of COVID-19 the core focus of the new US base will be on newly automated service provision, supported by outstanding customer service. Part of the Kingsway Corporation Group, Lifting Equipment […]

Narrow Aisle Ltd – manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated VNA forklifts – reports that nearly a quarter of all enquiries about new trucks during the second quarter of 2020, named lithium-ion as their preferred forklift power choice. The company believes this is because customers are looking to maximise truck up-time, drive down running […]

Paul Rankin has been appointed UK managing director of Nationwide Platforms with effect from 1 October 2020. He takes on the role from Don Kenny, who as Loxam Powered Access Division CEO has held the interim UK MD role of Nationwide Platforms since March. Rankin has been MD of Nationwide Platforms’ sister operation in the […]