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Staff Writer
Navigating Growth
Industrial construction across the Asia-Pacific region is surging. In South-East Asia, Indonesia is leading the charge with key investments targeting electric vehicle battery production. Foreign direct investment is also rising, with Indonesia and Vietnam reporting strong growth in Q1 2025. Meanwhile, in North-East Asia, driven by innovation in semiconductors and EVs, China accounts for 70% of the project pipeline, as it doubles down on tech self-reliance amid US trade tensions.
Tradition and Innovation
In the first feature for our CEO diaries, Hoist hears from Dr Oliver Kempkes, managing director at KULI Hebezeuge, as he discusses his role as an industry leader, his experience in the hoist sector and his expectations for the future.
Rebuilding clamps
End users should source lifting clamps from manufacturers that supply rebuild kits, while offering guidance on product replacement and best practice. Tammy Ford, senior strategic account manager and certified customer experience professional at The Caldwell Group investigates.
Caldwell Launches New Below-the-Hook Catalog
Rockford, Illinois-based The Caldwell Group Inc. has published the Big Book — a new catalog underscored by the tagline, ‘Below-the-hook. Above the rest’.
Choosing the right mobile support structure
Keith Tonge from LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) Technical Services looks at the types of mobile supporting structures available and where they should be used.
Smart About Lifting
WORLDHOISTS is a leading crane manufacturer in China integrating R&D, production, sales, installation and service with over 30 maintenance centres nationwide. Adhering to its vision of “Smart Lifting, Smart Living”, the company specialises in intelligent lifting equipment using cutting-edge technologies. WORLDHOISTS discusses the advantages of intelligent crane solutions for the brewing industry.
LEEA South-East Asia Regional Council holds first meeting
In May, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) South-East Asia Regional Council convened for its inaugural meeting, with Alex Lew of Franklin Offshore as chair.
YOKE Bolsters Global Stock of Eye Self-Locking Hooks
YOKE Industrial Corp. has combined with global channel partners to stock more Grade 100 Eye Self-Locking Hooks at the point of use than ever before.
Tiger Lifting partners with RiConnect to supply its complete SaaS suite
Tiger Lifting has partnered with RiConnect, a smart, cloud-based asset management platform. This gives Tiger access to SupraTag RFID technology, making it easier to track equipment, store documents digitally and meet safety and compliance standards. The partnership helps customers work more efficiently, reduce downtime and support their sustainability goals.
Technology drives forward
The hoist and lifting industry continues to evolve, driven by advances in new technology, focus on safety regulations and efforts to be sustainable. As we navigate the growing demands on this dynamic sector, this month’s edition of Hoist explores the key challenges and innovations shaping its future.