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Kalmar launches five-year Move2Green program
Kalmar launched a five-year Move2Green R&D program and has been granted €20 million funding from Business Finland Leading Company Competition. The goal of the Move2Green program led by Kalmar is to advance carbon neutrality in heavy material handling by developing the electric equipment portfolio and data-driven services. The vision of the program is to enable […]
US tariff decision is disappointing but not unexpected
“The news Australia has not secured a US tariff exemption is disappointing but not unexpected,” Innes Willox, chief executive of national employer association the Australian Industry Group, said today. “The decision does send an unfortunate signal about the broader state of the economic relationship between our two countries and sets the scene for more uncertainty […]
Kalmar renews its service agreement with PSA Singapore
Kalmar has signed a service contract with PSA Singapore in Q4 2024, covering maintenance and repair work on PSA’s cargo-handling fleet. PSA Singapore is the world’s largest container transshipment hub, handling 40.9 million TEUs in 2024. It is one of the flagship terminals of PSA International, a leading port group with a global network spanning […]
CMCO and Kito Crosby to combine
Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, has announced a definitive agreement under which Columbus McKinnon will acquire Kito Crosby Ltd. CMCO expects the deal to close later this year, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions. David Wilson, president and CEO […]
Skyjack’s E-Drive scissors now available in Australia and New Zealand
Following the successful launch of AC brushless electric drive scissors in the North American market in 2023, Skyjack has brought the E-Drive line to Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The new models feature a designation carrying ‘E’ to signify E-Drive, for example SJ3219 E. Skyjack says that the simply electric range is designed to give […]
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ALH Summer 2024
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Featured News
Good results in the first three quarters for Palfinger
Sinoboom Australia expands its service offering
Kalmar supplies ContainerCo with more empty container handlers
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 […]
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