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Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd (RSS) has welcomed two UK Members of Parliament (MPs) to different facilities recently. First, the lifting and rigging equipment and services provider hosted Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield, at its Minworth, West Midlands depot, before Pyle, South Wales headquarters opened its doors to Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East. […]

Public relations consultancy Bridger Howes Limited (BH) has joined Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF), a US-based trade association. AWRF serves the lifting, rigging, and load securement industry, which aligns with the client base of BH and the target audience for much of the company’s content campaigns. BH is based in London, UK, but approx. 60% […]

Sinoboom has signed an agreement with Bangkok-based MEWP rental specialists, Faster Enterprise, for exclusive distribution of Sinoboom equipment across Thailand. The agreement was signed on behalf of Sinoboom by Dawei He, overseas sales and marketing director, and by Worapat Luewittayanunt, general manager, on behalf of Faster Enterprise. Sinoboom and Faster Enterprise formally commenced cooperation in […]

Dica, has received a patent for its ProStack Slot Lock Interlocking Cribbing Blocks. Issued in late 2022, the patent (US Patent 11,479,939), is for the slot and flange interlocking system. Each block has a flat lower surface with downward extending lips positioned at opposing ends of the lower surface. When the blocks are stacked and […]

BVS Cranes has appointed EX’M Levage et Manutention Company as its official distributor in France. Önder Bülbüloğlu, chairman of the board of BVS Cranes, and Enver Bostan, president of EX’M Company, said at the signing ceremony that they believe this cooperation will lead to very successful results with excellent products and fast, high quality service […]

Below-the-hook lifting equipment manufacturer Modulift is responding to continued growth in the Asian market with the recent appointment of Yeong Shin as their stock-holding partner in Taiwan. The strategic alliance between Modulift and Yeong Shin marks a significant milestone for both companies as they meet the growing demand for readily available DNV Type Approved Spreader […]

Sinoboom BV, the European subsidiary of the Changsha, China-based MEWP manufacturing specialist, has successfully completed a sustainability assessment audit by EcoVadis, the global specialist in providing business sustainability ratings. The audit process involves an extensive review of the company’s performance in four areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The overall score […]

Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a leading supplier of quality material handling equipment, has announced the successful transfer of its Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) from Sint-Niklaas, Belgium to Halle, Germany. This strategic move comes as a result of the integration of DIV within Doosan Bobcat, a leader in the compact equipment industry. The new location in […]

Councillor Rosy Raines cut the ribbon as Crosby, a global leader in lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware, welcomed over 50 channel partners and additional guests from around the world to its 16,500 square-foot site in Waterlooville, Hampshire, UK. The facility manufactures Crosby’s Straightpoint and BlokCam brands, which are leaders in load monitoring and crane […]

In the last months, Riwal, the international aerial work platform rental and sales specialist, has extended its Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) by another two years. The interest rate on the RCF will, amongst others, depend on the company’s year-on-year sustainability performance improvement. The RCF’s interest rate is 100% linked to sustainability indicators, measuring Riwal’s performance […]