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Almac, the Italian manufacturer of mini tracked aerial platforms and crawler scissor lifts has opened a new branch in Australia as well as creating a partnership with United Forklift and Access Solutions Almac reinforced its position in the Australian market with the creation of a new company – Almac Pacific Pty Ltd. The new company […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics company Geek+ announced today that it has completed a Series B financing of $150 million, the world’s largest financing in AI-enabled logistics robotics. As of the closing of this round of financing, Warburg Pincus has committed a total of approximately $100 million in Geek+ through a series of investments since […]

A delegation from Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd (RSS) have completed a course on the design, installation, and inspection of a popular fall arrest system, delivered by 3M, industry leaders in personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall protection. The goal of 3M Safety Training is to provide the very best training to ensure all your […]

For more than 18 years, True Value Rental, one of the world's leading hardlines wholesalers has honoured outstanding rental suppliers in the categories of Construction, Party & Event and Service Vendor.  At the company’s Spring Reunion buying show in Dallas, TX, True Value’s rental division recently recognised Genie, a Terex brand, as its 2018 Construction […]

As part of their 5 year development plan, Jekko have announced that from March 2019, Fassi Schweiz will be the sole official dealer of its entire product range for Switzerland.  CEO Thomas Notter stated that  “Thanks to its organised and competent sales and after-sales structure, Fassi Schweiz has proven to be a valid and reliable […]

The new ANSI A92.22 standards for Safe Use and ANSI A92.24 standards for Training carry with them some major changes and substantial additional requirements for training, with new requirements for supervisor training. To help jobsites be in compliance when the new standards go into effect in December 2019, the Genie Lift Pro Online MEWP Supervisor […]

JLG has launched a new reversing camera for all SkyTrak brand telehandlers and the JLG G5-18A. Suitable for both day and night work, the system features a built-in microphone and speakers, allowing the operator to hear jobsite activity happening outside the cab. “Worksite safety means having clear visibility to all areas of the jobsite,” said […]

Hoisting Equipment Specialists (HES), the Australia based lifting and rigging specialists is changing its name to Elevate Lifting and Rigging Pty Ltd. Founder and chief executive officer, Dean Nelson, says, “From the start we have strived to provide more for our customers. We have made a name for ourselves and built a reputation in the […]

MHE-Demag, a joint venture between Jebsen & Jessen (SEA) Pte Ltd and Demag Cranes and Components GmbH, has introduced a new maintenance concept under the name Engineered Service. At a reception, held during MHE-Demag Australia’s annual Service Conference, division manager of service Mark Beckwith introduced Engineered Service to all attendees by saying: “Engineered Service avoids […]

Skyjack brought its newest rough terrain scissor lift to The ARA Show in Anaheim, USA. The SJ9253 RT is Skyjack’s largest scissor lift to date with a working height of 17.98m  (59ft) and is the first model in the company's new full size rough terrain range. This new range replaces Skyjack’s existing 88 and 92 […]