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CeMAT Australia will return to Sydney on 25-27 July 2023 at The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park, backing up the success of CeMAT 2022 in Melbourne. The CeMAT exhibition will be a one-stop-shop of the leading technology and service providers in intralogistics, robotics and automation, warehousing, supply chain management and materials handling. CeMAT will showcase innovation […]

Below-the-hook lifting manufacturer Modulift is joining the #GLAD2023 movement with a safety-focused photo competition on social media, along with advice and tips for the safe assembly of spreader beams. The company is committed to promoting the importance of lifting safety and is inviting its customers and followers to join in the effort. The #GLAD2023 movement […]

Magni’s dealer for Western Australia and Northern Territory celebrated the opening of its new office in Henderson and Magni was there, in support of its key partner. The partnership between Magni and MCT Equipment was established two years ago, and has been highly successful due to the many similarities between the two brands. With more […]

Returning for the first time in three years, the National Skills Competition allows Toyota technicians and apprentices to test their abilities and product knowledge in a range of written and practical challenges across Toyota Material Handling Australia’s (TMHA) range of Toyota forklifts, Huski Construction Equipment and allied equipment. Following two rounds of online written tests, […]

Yoke has appointed a new distributor in Australia. In a letter to its customers, the company said, “After careful consideration and evaluation of our business goals and market dynamics, we have decided to terminate our current distributor agreement with Kito PWB and appoint a new distributor Austlift for our products.  We want to express our […]

Equipment Safety Systems (EQSS) is celebrating the delivery of its 10,000th OverWatch, the secondary guarding solution for scissor lifts. OverWatch is a device that monitors the operator’s position and stops the machine if the operator becomes at risk of being crushed against the scissor lift controls. To recognize the support of the industry in reaching […]

The Ai Group Australian Industry Index was in contraction in May 2023 but to a lesser extent than April, as the decline eased 9.3 points to -10.9 points (seasonally adjusted). This indicates deteriorating conditions. The index has been in contraction for the last 13 months.   Key findings for May 2023: Industry continued to report […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) will be holding its first ever LiftEx Regional, Australia and New Zealand, at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, from May 24-25. To mark the occasion, Justin Boehm, regional manager for Australia and New Zealand, LEEA Regional Council is making a big announcement at the show as part […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association will be holding its first ever LiftEx in the Australia and New Zealand region. LiftEx Regional takes place at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney over two days on 24 and 25 May 2023. This event will feature the latest thinking, exhibits and expert speakers from the industry and […]

The Workplace Health & Safety Show 2023 will bring Australia’s industry leaders and innovators together in Brisbane, for the first time, to present a series of live, interactive seminars covering the latest in regulatory amendments, technology developments and safety trends. Taking place from 31 May to 1 June 2023 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition […]