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Parts specialist TVH has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal in recognition of its sustainability efforts in 2022. It is the first time that TVH has been honoured by EcoVadis, one of the most important rating organisations for sustainability worldwide. TVH was presented with the Bronze Medal because it ranks in the top 20% of […]

The shortlist for the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPA) 2023 has been announced, following a meeting of the judging panel. The IAPAs will be hosted alongside this year’s IPAF Summit, at the H4 Hotel Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany, on 20 April 2023. The IAPAs are prestigious awards in the powered access industry. Winners will be […]

Palfinger is building a new location in Poing near Munich, Germany on a site of almost 12,000sqm. Here, the company will combine product presentation, service and the future-way-of-work in a holistic architectural concept. Palfinger is growing worldwide and at the same time is expanding its footprint in existing core markets, such as Germany. In Munich, […]

OneCharge Inc and Bluewater Battery Logistics have entered into a strategic partnership to recycle and repurpose advanced lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries at the end of useful life. Lithium forklift batteries provide an efficient and economically viable alternative to older lead-acid batteries. Lithium technology also enables the switch to electric power from propane and diesel engines in […]

The Crosby Group will relocate to a larger, state-of-the-art facility for the production of its Crosby Straightpoint and Crosby BlokCam products in Hampshire, UK effective February 22, 2023. This production facility which manufactures load monitoring equipment and crane camera systems will make a short trip inland to Waterlooville from the current location in Havant on […]

JLG Industries, a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, has completed its acquisition of Hinowa SpA, adding the market-leading brand to the company’s Access segment. This expansion of the JLG product portfolio enables the company to strengthen its specialty applications offerings and increase its presence in niche industries, including agricultural, […]

Logisnext UK Ltd has announced that the brand UniCarriers is now replaced in the UK by Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks.  This change is part of the European strategy of the company’s owner, Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe (MLE). Since the acquisition of UniCarriers Corporation in 2017, Mitsubishi Logisnext Group has applied the strategy of ensuring that all wholly […]

The Crosby Group, a leading supplier of lifting and rigging solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Travis Buck as the new Commercial Director for its EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region. Travis brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously held senior commercial positions at leading companies in the construction […]

Salerno Container Terminal (SCT) is a maritime gateway connecting worldwide container shipping networks to South and Central Italy’s import and export markets. It operated the first container vessel at the port of Salerno in 1977 and today ranks among the top Italian port facilities, supplying more than 40% of the country’s consumer population. SCT already […]

Powered by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and supporting organisations, it is now a widely celebrated day where manufacturers, suppliers, and end users are among those sharing material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting. Social media posts, videos, articles, and in-person activity will again be bound together by the hashtag, #GLAD2023. Industry […]