articleTo the next 75 years
Ross Moloney, CEO of The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), reviews a year in which the association celebrated its past by creating initiatives to sustain the lifting industry’s future.
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productKonecranes Demag UK signs the Armed Forces Covenant
Lifting equipment manufacturer and service provider, Konecranes Demag UK, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
productHeavy duty scissor lift innovation unveiled by Edmolift
The world’s first standardised Cat 5 scissor lift is released for intensive applications.
articleStrong engineering services on national scale
Briggs Equipment used IMHX 2019 to showcase its broad range of products supported and highlight its service capability.
articleStart-up promises in-process MHE charging
Wiferion will present its inductive rapid charging system etaLINK 12000 at LogiMAT.
newsLiftEx 2020 will be in Liverpool
The 16th annual LiftEx and the 3rd LEEA Awards will take place on 13-14 October 2020, at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre, UK.
productLithium powered pallet truck released
The fully powered pallet truck is said to focus on high performance and efficiency, with features such as smart and robust design and focus on safety and ergonomics of the user.
productA tow tractor for tight spots
Jungheinrich has released the latest version of its slender electric tow tractor, the EZS 130.
productSwivel castors have integrated lifting feet
New from Aldershot-based machine element experts FATH Components is a range of precision engineered swivel castors with integrated lifting feet that are stated to provide effortless movement together with safe, positive positioning once in place.
productParts agreement
Kalmar has signed a parts agreement with Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Australia.
articleHumble but powerful kit
The humble hand pallet truck is often overlooked even though many organisations need to reduce the strain of manual handling and increase productivity.
newsLEEA Awards 2020 signs Kevin Keegan as host
Legendary former football player and manager, Kevin Keegan will host this year’s LEEA Awards.
productWarehouse robotics division launches
The solution will integrate Renovotec warehouse process middleware with selected, best-in-class robotics hardware.
productExclusive dealer announced
L&M Imaging Systems has been announced as the exclusive UK dealer for Roosen BPL materials handling solutions.
productSafe use of auto brake trolleys
Metal and Modular has achieved BS EN 1757-3:2002 for three of its trolleys: the Auto Brake Panel Trolley, the Auto Brake Load Trolley and the Auto Brake Ductwork Rack.
articleGetting the chemistry right
A double girder overhead traveling crane is deployed to a demanding industrial application.
productKonecranes wins order for S-series cranes
The crane manufacturer won an order for its innovative S-series overhead models from a new customer, häuselmann metall.
productHigh-end lifting unit for AGV
Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products is now supplying Pfaff-silberblau HEK10.1 lifting units as standard equipment to KUKA for integration into the KMP 1500 Mobile Platform.
productRoyal Marines get a lift
Stertil Koni has supplied a heavy duty vehicle lift to support a wide range of workshop operations at the Royal Marines’ Stonehouse barracks in Plymouth.
