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OverWatch celebrates 10,000 safety systems
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 […]
Industrial employment falls into contraction
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 […]
‘Sustainability in Action’ announcement at LiftEx Regional in Sydney
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 […]
LiftEx Australia 2023
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 […]
Work Health & Safety Show, Brisbane, announces line-up of speakers
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 […]
JLG sends all-female delegation to IPAF Summit and IAPA
JLG Industries Inc is sending an all-female delegation to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Summit and IAPA on 19-20 April to highlight its support of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B) in the workplace. Led by Tjitske Van Hellemond (managing director commercial EMEAI, the Netherlands), the eight-strong multinational delegation includes a keynote speaker for […]
Konecranes supports Cambodian port modernisation
In Q1 2023, Konecranes won an order for two Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes from Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), its first-ever mobile harbour crane order in Cambodia. The cranes will be delivered in Q4 2023. PAS is owned and run by the Cambodian government and plays a critical role in the national economy […]
Doosan and Kollmorgan collaborate over AGVs
Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a global South Korean forklift manufacturer, is partnering with German industrial automation specialist, Kollmorgen to secure a leading position in the material handling industry. The objective is to innovate and build efficient, sustainable, and reliable custom made automatically guided vehicles (AGVs) that exceed its customers’ future requirements. Present in over 90 […]
Stay ahead of the curve at LiftEx Regional in Sydney
LiftEx Regional takes place over two days on 24 – 25 May 2023, at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. The first ever event for LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) in the Australia and New Zealand region will provide a unique opportunity for professionals and enthusiasts to network, learn and discover new opportunities in […]
IPAF guidance on avoiding power lines
Comprehensive new guidance outlining key principles and ways to reduce risks when using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in the vicinity of power lines, with the aim of helping to reduce electrocution and electric shock incidents, was launched by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), as part of its High Voltage! targeted global safety campaign, […]