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The Next Generation

In our last CEO diaries for 2025, we speak to Simge Beril Bülbüloğlu, vice president of BVS Cranes, to find out how, with a combination of family heritage and forward-looking innovation, she represents a new generation of industrial leadership.

Lifting ahead

The hoist and lifting industry closes the year on a strong note, marked by steady growth and significant technological advancement.

Best of both worlds

Mobile harbour cranes and ship-to-shore cranes are the backbone of dockside cargo handling operations. DLM explores why they are so important – and why demand remains strong for these workhorses.

RSS Rebrands Training Academy

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. has rebranded the RSS Training Academy to closer align course content and delivery with industry feedback and the findings of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s (LEEA) State of the Lifting Industry Report.

OZ Lifting Products to showcase upgraded Tele-Pro davit crane at ProMat

OZ Lifting Products will be showcasing its upgraded Tele-Pro davit crane, along with a range of other industrial lifting solutions, at ProMat, March 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Jason Bulan promoted to VP Business Development & Product Strategy, Kito Crosby

Kito Crosby has promoted Jason Bulan to Vice President of Business Development & Product Strategy for its hoists and cranes portfolio in the Americas.

LiftEx 2025 returns to Liverpool for Landmark 20th Anniversary

LiftEx will return to Liverpool for its 20th edition on November 18-19, 2025. The show will take place at the Exhibition Centre, situated along the city’s historic waterfront, which serves as the gateway to one of the world’s most renowned ports. The 2025 event will mark a significant milestone for LiftEx, the flagship exhibition of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), a leading international body representing the lifting industry.

Specht Industries Installs R&M Cranes and Hoists at ASC Process Systems, California

Specht Industries has installed a combination of overhead bridge cranes and hoists at ASC Process Systems, a manufacturer of custom autoclave systems located in Santa Clarita, California. The installation, which includes four bridge cranes and two hoists, will support the company’s growing manufacturing operations for aerospace, composites, nuclear, vulcanizing, and glass industries.

LEEA Top 10 YouTube videos 2024

As we say farewell to 2024 and welcome in a new chapter for 2025, we take a look at the most popular videos on LEEA’s YouTube Channel, as part of our ‘Be my Guest…’ series in 2024.

IN PICTURES: Spotlight on the winners LEEA Awards 2024

As we look back to the LEEA Awards at the famous Dorchester hotel in London on October 16, we find out what the judges had to say about each winner and why their entry in particular stood out.