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Kalmar to equip Perlis Inland Port in Malaysia
Kalmar, in collaboration with Mutiara Perlis Sdn Bhd (MPSB) and Mach 1 Group, Kalmar’s authorised dealer, is supporting the development of Perlis Inland Port (PIP) into a future ready logistics hub for Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asian region. The supplied fleet of container handling equipment includes six Kalmar reachstackers, three empty container handlers, and […]
JLG innovates low-level access
JLG Industries has introduced the all-new JLG 1230P push-around lift. Designed to provide greater reach, support safety and increase efficiency, the 1230P is the latest innovation in JLG’s growing line of low-level access products. Alongside the introduction of the 1230P, JLG has made significant updates across its entire low-level access line, including to its 830P […]
New president and CEO of Konecranes
Konecranes has appointed Marko Tulokas (as its new president and CEO as of 1 June 2025. He succeeds Konecranes’ current president and CEO, Anders Svensson who will leave the company on 19 July, as announced earlier. From the beginning of June until his departure, Anders Svensson will act as an advisor to ensure a smooth […]
High-Performance steel rope for telescopic, crawler and tower cranes
WireCo Casar, a leading brand in specialized steel ropes, has launched Boomfit, a steel rope designed specifically for use as an adjustment rope in telescopic cranes, crawler cranes, and large tower cranes. Boomfit is designed to offer outstanding compressive strength for multi-layer spooling, excellent spooling behaviour and exceptional durability. As the crane industry continues to […]
Franna appoints Mobile Cranes Canada Ltd as distributor in Canada
Franna, the Australian manufacturer of pick and carry cranes, has appointed Mobile Cranes Canada Ltd (MCC) as an official distributor of Franna cranes across Canada. Based in Nisku, Alberta, MCC will represent Franna in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. This marks a significant step forward for […]
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Opinion Pieces
Getting the alphas and the Zs into lifting
Ali Moore is a relationship therapist at BeMoore, she talked to Maria Hadlow about the very real challenges of attracting the next generations – Generation Z and Generation Alpha – into the lifting industry. Ali Moore is a psychotherapist who works as a relationship therapist specialising in the science of relationships. That doesn’t just mean couples, […]
Understanding AGV’s: Meeting the growing demand for logistics applications
Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) refer to a range of driverless transportation robots – for example, computer-controlled materials handling vehicles. These vehicles are programmed to transport materials through designated pickup and delivery routines within a facility. The AGV sector is constantly expanding, and these machines are commonly used in fields such as logistics and intralogistics. Martin […]