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By the beginning of October Terex Aerial Work Platform’s (AWP) Chinese plant in Changzhou will produce its 1000th Genie GS-1330 scissor lift. The machine was introduced globally in early 2019 and demonstrates the success of the Changzhou plant and its ability to ramp up to meet the global demand for this product. The Genie GS-1330 […]

GH Cranes & Components has launched an international initiative to attract talent and projects. As one of the world’s leading lift sector companies, GH Cranes & Components has launched “Olea Premio (Prize) GH Cranes” to recognise initiatives from college students around the world presenting development ideas that involve GH-manufactured products such as bridges, cranes, and […]

On 23 July Haulotte Changzhou celebrated its 10th anniversary. The factory is located in Jiangsu Province, China and was intended to serve the Chinese domestic market. Today the plant manufactures and exports electric scissor lifts, vertical masts and articulating booms to Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States. The factory has witnessed and supported China’s […]

Terex Corporation has announced second quarter 2019 net sales of $1.3 billion, up 4% versus the second quarter of 2018. On an FX-neutral basis, global sales increased 8% compared to the second quarter of 2018. The Terex AWP business segment reported net sales of $870 million, up 2% compared to Q2 2018, or up 5% […]

Nobles has commenced a long-term agreement with UK-hoist equipment makers William Hackett to distribute their high-performance manual chain blocks, lever hoists and related accessories across Australia. The agreement began in June. As well as distributing the standard range, this new partnership will provide Nobles’ customers with access to William Hackett’s range of specialty sub-sea, corrosion […]

Haulotte Australia will be moving into new premises on the Nexus Industrial Estate on Portlink Drive in Dandenong South. Property developer, Salta Properties has designed a new distribution centre specifically for Haulotte Australia Pty Ltd, featuring 550sqm of office space; 3000sqm of warehousing; and 5300sqm of container hardstand. CEO of Haulotte, Alexandre Saubot travelled from […]

The Ashdod Port Company has taken delivery of what is believed to be the largest crane in use in any Israeli port. The crane cost about €9.5 million and Ashdod has the option to purchase a further nine similar cranes. ​ The new crane made by ZPMC was manufactured in Shanghai and is arriving on a […]

Haulotte attended the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Asia conference held on 17 July  in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. On this occasion, the Chinese subsidiary showcased Haulotte’s innovations regarding operators’ safety. Last year, Haulotte was the first manufacturer to become an “IPAF sustaining member.” This worldwide partnership highlights the group’s commitment to promote the safe and effective […]

A custom-built 500sqm facility has been opened to house the Osaka branch of Ahern Japan, part of the Ahern International division owned by Don Ahern. More than double the size of their original Osaka branch, that was located a few minutes’ drive away. The new facility will support the business as it grows its presence […]

Well known for its specialist lifting equipment and modular spreader beams, the UK-based engineering company, Modulift has just moved into a new purpose-built factory as a response to global demand for its products, including the well-established Australian market. Founded by technical director, Sue Spencer in 2002 and co-owned with managing director, Sarah Spivey, the company […]