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The board of directors of the Merlo Group has reappointed Paolo Merlo as chairman, marking a sign of continuity to the path undertaken at the beginning of the year. The Group, has confirmed its industrial plan that is based on a clear vision and financial solidity. Merlo is aiming to strengthen its technological leadership in […]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association is pleased to announce that four new members have joined the LEEA Technical Committee. They are Rob Messenger, sales manager Lifting and lashing systems at RUD Chains Ltd; Wan Djawad, technical director at Durham Lifting Ltd; Richard Oldknow, consultant at Yoke Industrial Corp; and Craig Jenkins of Brandon Hire Station. […]

The ProLift Rigging Company, a leading supplier of solutions-based industrial construction services has promoted its vice president of operations, Jesse Taylor, to the role of president and chief executive officer. Taylor joined ProLift in 2020 as part of the company’s acquisition of a number of competitor ENTREC’s United States assets. At ProLift, Taylor has served […]

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd (RSS) has welcomed two UK Members of Parliament (MPs) to different facilities recently. First, the lifting and rigging equipment and services provider hosted Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield, at its Minworth, West Midlands depot, before Pyle, South Wales headquarters opened its doors to Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East. […]

Public relations consultancy Bridger Howes Limited (BH) has joined Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF), a US-based trade association. AWRF serves the lifting, rigging, and load securement industry, which aligns with the client base of BH and the target audience for much of the company’s content campaigns. BH is based in London, UK, but approx. 60% […]

Sinoboom has signed an agreement with Bangkok-based MEWP rental specialists, Faster Enterprise, for exclusive distribution of Sinoboom equipment across Thailand. The agreement was signed on behalf of Sinoboom by Dawei He, overseas sales and marketing director, and by Worapat Luewittayanunt, general manager, on behalf of Faster Enterprise. Sinoboom and Faster Enterprise formally commenced cooperation in […]

TVH Americas, a leading provider of quality parts and accessories for the material handling, industrial and light construction equipment industries is making changes to the customer service and sales teams in the USA Cathy Diaz, director USA sales, began her career with System Material Handling Inc (SMH) in 1984. Her wealth of experience and knowledge […]

Mike Conroy has been appointed as the new director services, North America at Kalmar. With this promotion, he will take on the responsibility of driving and developing the services business in North America, overseeing both service sales and service operations. Conroy’s extensive experience and remarkable track record within the company make him an ideal candidate […]

Dica, has received a patent for its ProStack Slot Lock Interlocking Cribbing Blocks. Issued in late 2022, the patent (US Patent 11,479,939), is for the slot and flange interlocking system. Each block has a flat lower surface with downward extending lips positioned at opposing ends of the lower surface. When the blocks are stacked and […]

BVS Cranes has appointed EX’M Levage et Manutention Company as its official distributor in France. Önder Bülbüloğlu, chairman of the board of BVS Cranes, and Enver Bostan, president of EX’M Company, said at the signing ceremony that they believe this cooperation will lead to very successful results with excellent products and fast, high quality service […]