newsConsultation commences on LEEA Apprenticeships
The association and the Institute for Apprenticeships are developing an apprenticeship standard for the lifting equipment industry.
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Konecranes has introduced the new advice tool Crane Advisor in English in the United Kingdom – and launched its Konecranes STORE in additional countries.
productMove heavy loads in any direction
Conventional machinery moving roller skates are tried and tested material handling products using wheels or tracks, but they often create unacceptable point loads, are notoriously difficult to move sideways, and considerable force is often needed to get them moving.
productCeramics firm deploys bespoke tug for unusual load
Nu-Star has designed and manufactured a bespoke kiln car attachment for its electric-powered tug to solve Shaws’ moving needs.
productShip-to-shore crane
The Port of Grangemouth is installing a multimillion pound container crane which is set to increase the number of ship to shore cranes at the port by 50%.
articleGlobal lifting industry event set for Milton Keynes in November
LiftEx 2018, the free-to-attend flagship event of LEEA (The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association), is the unmissable global gathering for the lifting industry. It takes place at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes on 14-15 November.
articleTCM re-tools heavy forklifts to guzzle less gas
TCM is staking a claim on the heavy-duty forklift market with the re-entry of its FD60-100 range which offers both energy efficient and environmentally-compliant power units, in a series of model options.
productLEEA Awards 2018 finalists announced – Matt Dawson to speak
The inaugural LEEA Awards 2018 is already proving to be a resounding success based on member entries, according to Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA (The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association).
articleNot for badge collectors
LEEA (The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) is taking a quality over quantity approach, driving higher standards for members, as CEO Ross Moloney explains to HSS editor Simon Duddy.
articleNew capacity ranges for leading sideloader
Baumann has introduced three, four and five tonnes capacity diesel-powered additions to its award-winning range of sideloaders.
articleRaising logistics issues
Ross Moloney, CEO of The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), reviews key developments in the lifting industry as the association aspires to not only play a leading role in the sector’s sustainability but also to increase its influence in terms of statutory regulations.
productWorker pushing trolley killed by sideloader
Leeds-based garden shed manufacturing company, Woodlands Homecare, was sentenced for safety breaches after a worker was killed.
productElectric multidirectional sideloader business Hubtex strengthens UK business
Hubtex is intent on expansion in the UK market, and is banking on a consultative approach that is focused on optimising end-to-end processes for end users.
productABP Hams Hall opts for Chinese built Sany reachstackers
Cooper Specialised Handling has received a supply order from ABP for an order of two Sany SRSC 4540 intermodal reachstackers for its Hams Hall Rail Freight Terminal, Sutton Coldfield.
articlePreventing port crane failure through rope monitoring
Greater awareness of condition monitoring of wire ropes using magnetic head technology is required to avoid the risk of catastrophic port crane failure, says LEEA.
articleMulti-year packages on heavy Hyundai forklifts
RAM Tubulars, a provider of multi-recycling services to the oil, gas and construction industries, has recently taken delivery of its first Hyundai forklift from Bear Handling – the 130D-9 model, is a 13,000kg load capacity diesel machine.
articleNew powered pedestrian pallet truck
The Combi-PPT is a powered pallet truck with standard lift capacities of 3,000kg and 6,000kg, with higher capacity models from 7,000kg to 16,000kg available on request.
productThe trolley is critical for safe load movement in hoists
When specifying a hoist for use in industrial applications that demand beam-traversing motion, attention should also be paid to the trolley on to which the hoist hooks.
productTransport firm for heavy equipment makes major investment
Joseph Merritt Group has announced plans to invest £1.4 million in machinery lifting and transportation equipment as part of an ongoing strategy to expand services across the UK.
productPramac has updated its CX electric pallet truck range
The CX12 and CX14 pallet trucks have been redesigned to support industries from rail to retail. Both products are available in Basic and Evo ranges and cover different types of use and weight.
