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At a successful customer event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, Haulotte’s Chinese subsidiary was able to demonstrate a range of Haulotte equipment to a dozen local rental customers attended and allow them to become familiar with the machines. The Haulotte Chinese subsidiary showcased its Star range of products – Optimum 8 and HS18 E scissor lifts, […]

It is time to start preparing your entry for the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Awards. The event is a great opportunity to give your company and colleagues the recognition they deserve. Winners will be announced during the ‘party of the year’ at the LEEA Awards Ceremony, which will be held at P&J Live in […]

The UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked the merger between Cargotec and Konecranes. According to the CMA’s final report issued today, the remedies – which would have removed all overlapping businesses of the two companies and were accepted by the European Commission (EC) – would not be effective in addressing the CMA’s concerns […]

Snorkel has appointed Jonathan ‘Jonno’ Tulitt as the new managing director of its New Zealand manufacturing facility. Jonathan brings more than 20 years’ experience to the role in prior operational and engineering capacities across multiple industries, including passenger rail operations and rail rolling stock manufacturing and engineering. In his 22-year career, Jonathan has worked for […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s LiftEx Exhibition, which takes place in the UK and attracts international exhibitors and visitors will be held on 5 and 6 October 2022 at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland. LiftEx 2022 provides the first major opportunity in three years to meet face-to-face with lifting equipment providers. Taking part will be […]

JLG has appointed Bob Begley as director of product management for scissor, vertical and low-level access lifts. In this role, Begley is responsible for the company’s multi-generational product plan, as well as driving the direction and implementation of its go-to-market strategies. “Within the last few years, JLG has taken big leaps in the evolution of […]

JLG Industries has entered a developmental partnership with RE2 Robotics, a leading developer of intelligent robotic mobile manipulation systems. The collaboration of these two market leading companies is intended to advance the integration of robotics with access equipment to deliver improved operator safety and enhanced productivity on job sites. “Robotic technologies have long been used […]

One container of Wienold MFC 750 mini floor cranes has been dispatched from Germany heading to Sydney Glass Lifters in New South Wales, Australia. Sydney Glass Lifters has been a dealer of Wienold Lifte since 2012, providing glass lifting solutions for the construction Industry. The MFC is a telescopic manual crane, developed and manufactured in […]

Australian manufacturing will be the star of a comprehensive new industry showcase. With the theme ‘Where Technology Meets Innovation,’ the inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) will take place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney from 7 to 10 June 2022. Hosted by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), AMW is more than […]

Australian company, Verton has announced that SpanSet Axzion GmbH will be its distributor in Germany. SpanSet Axzion GmbH is part of the international SpanSet Group, supplying individual custom-made products and unique solutions for the complex requirements of transporting and assembling wind turbines and other significant components since 1999.  Its commitment to quality and responsibility towards […]