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Height 4 Hire is celebrating the delivery of its 1000th Machine: an Optimum 8 Scissor lift from Haulotte, with both companies marking the event with a handover at Height 4 Hire’s facility in Richlands. Height 4 Hire is based in Queensland in the north-east of Australia. Establshed in 2010 Height for Hire is now Queensland’s […]

Tele Radio will show a full range of radio remote controls for cranes and construction equipment at Intermat, which takes place 24-27 April, 2024 at Paris-Nord Villepinte, France. The company will also be present at CeMAT South East Asia, taking place May 15-17 in Singapore. Tele Radio’s wide range of industrial remote controls will be […]

Diversified industrial conglomerate Jebsen & Jessen Group and Safetech, Australia’s premier dock products and lifting solutions company has signed a strategic partnership that will see Jebsen & Jessen acquire a majority stake in Safetech. As two family businesses with enduring legacies, shared values and a commitment to excellence, Jebsen & Jessen Group and Safetech will […]

Powered by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and supporting organisations, Global Lifting Awareness Day (#GLAD) is now a widely celebrated day where manufacturers, suppliers, and end users are among those that share material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting. Social media posts, videos, articles, and in-person activity will again be bound together […]

The national employer association Ai Group, has welcomed the announcement of Professor Barney Glover AO as the inaugural commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). Ai Group chief executive, Innes Willox, said, “JSA has an enormous task ahead in building a strong evidence base to help identify, develop and grow the workforce that Australia will […]

Following an extensive and in-depth audit and review of trainers and training materials, Steven Hong, chairman, announced that the Yoke Training Department had achieved LEEA accredited training status for its “Safe Use and Application Training” of lifting components. “We are delighted to receive this honour from LEEA and it reflects on the great teamwork of […]

UK equipment rental giant Charles Wilson has increased its global footprint, with the self-funded acquisition of Australian Boom & Scissor Lift (ABS) in Sydney, New South Wales. The family-owned company, which purchased West Yorkshire-based MTS Plant Hire earlier this year and M&J Hire in 2022, continues to expand geographically and in the range of equipment […]

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc has reported that third-quarter 2023 lift truck revenues increased 19% to $1001.2 million over 2022 the same period in 2022 while consolidated unit shipments increased 5% to 25,700. Revenue growth was led by a significant increase in Americas unit and parts volumes combined with the favourable effect of previously implemented price […]

The strategic business combination of Kito Corporation and The Crosby Group, announced in January this year, has combined the expertise and heritage of two industry leaders, creating a stronger organisation equipped to further drive innovation and elevate industry standards. The Kito Crosby brand unites the best of both companies, amplifying their shared commitment to safety, […]

IPAF recently exhibited at the K-Con Safety Expo 2023 on 13-15 September. Roberto Kim, IPAF’s Korean representative and Raymond Wat, South East Asia regional manager were on hand to talk to attendees about the new eLearning courses available in South East Asia. The MEWP Operator course eLearning is now available in Korean and Chinese as […]