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Efficiency you can trust
09 May, 2024
Germany’s economic policy is a stumbling block, especially in international competition. Companies in Germany are slowed down by high regulations and tough approval procedures but that’s not to say it’s all doom and gloom as we feature manufacturers that are thriving.

One extreme to the other
09 May, 2024
Even where standards reference temperature ranges, it is always important to make sure a product can operate in the environment required, especially where extremes exist.

On the same terms?
09 May, 2024
Bernie Winter, of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Technical Services, explains the term Working Load Limit and answers a frequently asked lifting capacity terminology question.

Digital Future-Proof
09 May, 2024
Hoist was excited to attend LogiMAT, a tradeshow for Intralogistics Solutions & Process Management, in Stuttgart, Germany, recently to see what new technologies have come onto the market.

Machinery Regulation 2027 rules apply now
09 May, 2024
The EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 replaces the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and comes into effect in January 2027. However, some rules apply now, such as requirements for notified bodies (January 20, 2024).

Siemens launches cybersecurity SaaS 
08 May, 2024
Production facilities are increasingly the targets of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential vulnerabilities in their systems. To address the need to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities on the shop floor as quickly as possible, Siemens has launched a new cybersecurity software-as-a-service.

DLM adds SaaS to Load Monitoring Range
08 May, 2024
Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) (DLM) is adding Software as a Service (SaaS) to its range of load cells and monitoring equipment.

MHI announces new VP of finance
08 May, 2024
After 36 years of dedicated service, MHI announces the retirement of Vice President of Finance, Mike Laurent.

Condra to manufacture 2nd crane for South African mill
08 May, 2024
Condra will manufacture a second maintenance crane for Sappi’s Saiccor Mill, at Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, South Africa.

Engineered Rigging debuts Holmatro Lightweight Skidding System
08 May, 2024
Engineered Rigging has expanded its fleet of skidding systems to include the Holmatro 200T lightweight model which is easy to transport, store and operate.

CraneWerks regional expansion 
07 May, 2024
CraneWerks has announced Bo Ambrose has joined the team as regional sales engineer, marking a pivotal moment for the company, as it expands across the East Coast of the United States.

Barnhart recognised in SC&RA Awards
07 May, 2024
Barnhart took top honors recently in this year’s Specialized Carriers Rigging Association(SC&RA) awards, winning three of the four Job of the Year awards for rigging. Its projects won in the categories of Less than $150,000, $750,000-$2 million, and Over $2 million.

US 'National Safety Stand-Down Week'
07 May, 2024
OSHA is partnering with key groups to launch National Safety Stand-Down Week (May 6-10, 2024), including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), OSHA approved State Plans, State consultation programs, the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the National Safety Council, the National Construction Safety Executives (NCSE), the U.S. Air Force, and the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers.

Nationwide Platforms launches HireTracker
03 May, 2024
Nationwide Platforms, a UK’s provider of powered access for working at height, has launched a tracking service called HireTracker.

Tele Radio Shows Port Remote Controls at TOC Europe
01 May, 2024
Tele Radio will show a variety of radio remote control solutions for port and cargo supply chain applications at TOC Europe, (June 11-13) at Rotterdam Ahoy Centre, the Netherlands.

OZ Lifting Launches Industry-First Stainless Steel Lever Hoist
01 May, 2024
Winona, Minnesota-based OZ Lifting Products has launched North America’s first stainless steel lever hoist, in 0.25- to 3-ton capacities.

ASME Foundation supports Next Generation of engineers
01 May, 2024
The ASME Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), convened more than 250 industry and community leaders and STEM advocates to celebrate the promise of a diverse engineering workforce at its “Optimism Engineered: Empowering Future Visionaries” GALA 2024, in New York recently.

Konecranes appoints Claes Erixon executive VP, Technologies
30 April, 2024
Konecranes has appointed Claes Erixon executive Vice President, Technologies, and member of the Konecranes Leadership Team. 

Mazzella recognised for LEEA #GLAD contribution
30 April, 2024
Mazzella Companies has been presented with an award for its contribution to last year’s Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD), by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA).

LGH Europe invests €650k in Air Chain Hoists from J.D. Neuhaus
30 April, 2024
LGH hoisting and lifting equipment has announced a significant investment in 22 high-capacity air chain hoists from J.D. Neuhaus, a long-standing supply partner. The company currently has the largest fleet of air chain hoists to rent in Europe.