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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

At an event attended by Sinoboom’s general manager Susan Xu and a team from the Sinoboom Chinese headquarters, Sinoboom marked the opening of Sinoboom France at the end of June. Sinoboom France is headed by Daniel Duclos, an well known figure in the access industry with more than 30 years’ experience. The facility in Tonneins […]

China Mobile and Ericsson has demonstrated an automated guided vehicle (AGV) prototype on an end-to-end, stand-alone 5G network at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2019 held on 26 – 28 June. With the growing adoption of industry digitalisation and improvements in industrial automation and intelligence, AGV is becoming increasingly prevalent in manufacturing, ports, and other […]

The ongoing growth of Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA)’s Adelaide branch was a primary reason for it to recently move from its former site to a brand-new 12,000sqm facility in Gepps Cross, South Australia. The state-of-the art facility was opened in May and VIPs in attendance included South Australian Government treasurer, the Hon Rob Lucas […]

At the end of May Heli officially opened Heli Southeast Asia in Bangkok Thailand. More than 100 people attended the opening ceremony including representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, Thai business people, representatives of various chambers of commerce and Heli dealers from the region including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea […]