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In the second quarter of 2020, Piattaforma Logistica Trieste SrL (PLT) ordered an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane for a new terminal in the Port of Trieste in north eastern Italy. After delivery in September and commissioning in October, the crane will handle containers, general cargo and heavy project cargo. PLT is a partnership […]

Kito Corporation has completed the additional acquisition of shares in Van Leusden of the Netherlands via Kito Europe GmbH, making Van Leusden a wholly owned subsidiary of Kito. Van Leusden operates mainly in Europe, specialising in customisation technology, particularly anti-corrosion treatment of mainly manually operated hoists, trolleys, cranes and crane components for maritime and other […]

Modulift has made a new strategic alliance with pewag group – one of the oldest chain manufacturers in the world and today carrying a multitude of worldwide leading brands for integrated safety solutions for man and machine. This partnership will leverage each company’s strengths and assets to expand customer reach, as well as promoting service […]

Crane Industry Services, LLC (CIS) in partnership with CM Labs Simulations has expanded simulation training for cranes, earthmoving equipment, and maritime and port equipment. CIS has designed a new simulation training and demo room, located at the CIS Centered on Safety Training Center in the Atlanta, Georgia area of the US. The showroom features a […]

ZPMC’s South Africa Subsidiary has won a contract to supply 22 port straddle carriers to the South Africa Transnet TPT Terminal, increasing ZPMC’s market share the country. This is the second South African port to place an order with ZPMC during the COVID-19 pandemic. ZPMC describes its straddle carriers as of light structure, they are […]

Spimerica Access Solutions, the US Palazzani distributor based in Miami Florida has been working hard at connecting with new customers, dealers, and rental companies. Through the difficult times caused by the the COVID-19 pandemic Spimerica persevered and continued to reach out to customers who were looking for a safer more productive way of keeping their […]

Columbus McKinnon’s new CEO and president, David J Wilson has been appointed after an extensive search. Wilson was selected based on his proven success with operational excellence and customer-centric commercial growth. His superior international and business development skills and a demonstrated track record for delivering results closely align with our Blueprint for Growth Strategy, with […]

Snorkel UK is helping the UK market to get back to work with its new ‘Kickstart’ program. The special financing program, which is available now until 31st August 2020, enables customers to benefit from no deposit and no payments for 6 months on any new Snorkel or Ruthmann Bluelift products, plus get immediate delivery on […]

With the gradual resumption of business in Europe, orders for people and material lifting equipment are multiplying. According to Patrick Murris, managing director of the Europe and Africa Zone at Haulotte, this increase signifies that the building and construction industry is back on track. Since May, Haulotte’s European subsidiaries have been gradually reopening with the […]

With Marek Cybula making a vertical move to become the senior technical sales representative at Handling Specialty, Rob Hicks has continued to move up the ladder taking Cybula’s place as supervisor of the Professional Services Group. Hicks said, “I’m very honoured and excited to tackle this new challenge head-on. My predecessor left some big shoes […]