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MHI Innovation and Startup Awards winners 15 March, 2024
MHI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 MHI Innovation and Startup Awards.
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IPAF Summit 2024 starts today
Thursday, March 14, 2024 The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Summit brings together senior representatives from the access community to discuss the latest developments from March 13-14 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Chant Engineering to hire young engineers to its growing team
Thursday, March 14, 2024 Chant Engineering is looking to hire a new addition of young and ambitious engineers to its growing team of 15 engineers, aimed at infusing fresh perspectives and dynamic energy into the industry.
Cab considerations for crane operators
Thursday, March 14, 2024 I read a blog earlier in the year from US firm Morgan Engineering, discussing the manufacturing of cabs for overhead cranes. It’s an insightful piece if you want to know more about the thinking that goes into keeping crane operators both safe and comfortable. In it, Morgan discusses the structure of the cab, the materials and the elements that make up the cab.
Change in Konecranes Leadership Team
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Konecranes has appointed Christine George as executive VP, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, and member of Konecranes Leadership Team, starting in April, 2024.
JDN welcomes Fernando Arantes as MD France 
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 JD Neuhaus has announced it has hired Fernando Arantes as the new managing director of its subsidiary in France.
Considerations For Crane Upgrades
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Andy Swann, business development manager for cranes and power transmission at cranes specialist CP Automation, explores the ins and outs of upgrades.
LEEA column: Can thorough examination intervals be prolonged?
Monday, February 19, 2024 Bernie Winter of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s Technical Services, answers a popular question: can the required interval between thorough examinations of lifting equipment be prolonged?
Editor’s Comment: Industry trends for 2024
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 It’s around this time of year that organisations discuss industry trends. Interface, which operates in the force measurement sector, is one company that has reflected on the past 12 months and compiled a list of key trends, based on the current demands of its products, requests for solution support, and incoming inquiries to its application experts.
The Rise Of Automation In The Press Shop
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 The evolution of automated cranes within vehicle production lines is seeing a surge in interest and adoption of these fully automated systems. Juergen Gieske – VP cranes sales, Konecranes region AME, sheds light on the significance, challenges, and benefits associated with this transformative shift.
Below the hook: Beam me up
Monday, January 29, 2024 Beam clamps are a safer alternative to synthetic slings when lifting I-beams or fabricated girders, but only if they are carefully selected based on the application, writes Dan Mongan, senior sales engineer at The Caldwell Group Inc.

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