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The UK Warehousing Association’s CEO, Peter Ward has said that significantly increased customs checks at UK ports are likely to impact on supply chains and drive up demand for more warehousing in a market that’s already close to full capacity. However, with the restrictions of EU legislation lifted, there’s a new opportunity to bring forward […]

The Jungheinrich ERC 216zi high-lift truck will receive the world-renowned iF Design Award this year, in the category automobiles/vehicles. Thanks to its integrated lithium-ion battery, the vehicle is the most compact forklift in its class.  Jungheinrich has significantly shortened the vehicle by eliminating the battery trough that used to be the norm between industrial trucks and […]

ITI UK will be hosting a Lift Planning Workshop at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry on 20 April.  Industry thought leader, J. Keith Anderson, chief rigging engineer for Bechtel Equipment Operations and author of the books, Rigging Engineering Basics and Rigging Engineering Calculations will be the speaker for the event. ITI Workshops are designed to provide interactive training and world class speakers to “lifting leaders” in […]

The GGR Group, one of Europe’s leading lifting solutions specialists, has announced the appointment of Sat Dhaiwal as its new Independent Board Advisor. The company supplies vacuum handling equipment, compact pick and carry cranes, UNIC mini spider cranes and restricted access lifting machinery and Sat has been appointed to help accelerate the company’s vision for […]

Snorkel UK, the official distributor for Snorkel aerial work platforms and Ruthmann Blueluft tracked spider lifts in the UK, is showcasing five products at the annual Executive Hire Show, which opens today – 5 February. On its 50sqm booth space at the front of Hall 1 in the Ricoh Arena, Snorkel UK is highlighting a […]

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) is stocking JD Neuhaus’s (JDN) new range of food grade Mini air hoists. RSS, a supplier of lifting and rigging equipment, secured a partnership with JDN UK in mid-2019 and has since offered its pneumatic and hydraulic hoists, crane systems, and components, manufactured at headquarters in Germany, principally for […]

Snorkel is honing-in on its rough terrain models at World of Concrete 2020. Designed to be robust and heavy duty, Snorkel’s rough terrain lifts have a durable all-steel construction and are intended to be remanufactured. This is advantageous for contractors who purchase their lifts, rather than rent, as they can benefit from an extended working […]

Unique Group, one of the world’s leading integrated subsea and offshore solutions provider, has entered a new partnership with lifting and spreader beam designer and manufacturer, Britlift, in a move which will see Britlift spreader beams being offered for rental and purchase via Unique Group’s global network. With the agreement in place covering Unique Group’s […]

OZ Lifting Products LLC will show its new Tele-Pro davit cranes at MODEX show (Booth 7947) on March 9-12, 2020 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. The Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer is making its debut at the event, having exhibited at sponsor MHI’s other trade show, ProMat, which is staged in Chicago on alternate years. The […]

Leading aerial work platform manufacturer, Snorkel, returns to CRA Rental Rally this week to exhibit for the 5th consecutive year. Organised by the California Rental Association, CRA Rental Rally attracts attendees from the equipment and party rental industries.  Exhibiting at the largest booth on the show floor, Snorkel is showing 12 models from its range […]