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Taiwan-based, RiConnect, a SaaS (software as a service) company specialising in critical asset management for the lifting industry, has appointed Marelize du Toit, as its new senior business development manager in Europe. Du Toit has more than 13 years lifting industry experience. She gained most of her knowledge working for a steel wire rope and […]

All Lift, an Australian distributor of brands including Magni, CVS Ferrari, Bomaq and Liugong forklifts, has opened a branch in Adelaide to complement its other facilities. The company said, “We have been loyally servicing Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle for forklift, telehandlers, access equipment and accessories buying and hiring for many years now, solidifying our […]

PT ULTI brings Yale quality products and aftermarket service to support hardworking local industries Indonesian materials handling and heavy equipment specialists, PT. Universal Traktor Indonesia (shortened as PT ULTI), is the latest company to join the Yale authorised dealer network, to bring new levels of service and quality to the region. PT ULTI is an […]

Australian company Equipment Safety Services (EQSS) has taken its OverWatch secondry guarding system to the UK. Designed to prevent deaths from crushing and trapping incidents on scissor lifts it has a proven track record in real-world applications, fitted on more than 6000 Australian and New Zealand scissor lifts. EQSS claims that OverWatch is the only […]

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased a further 2.5 points to 55.7 in March – the highest monthly result since July 2021 (readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster rate of expansion. Innes Willox, chief executive of Ai Group the national employer […]

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 […]