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BVS Cranes: The Container Crane Builder with Global Reach and Local Service
BVS Cranes, Turkey’s 40 years old, leading industrial crane manufacturer and the first listed on Borsa Istanbul, has taken a major step in its European growth strategy with a significant contract to deliver four container cranes for inland terminals in Central Europe.
Glad To Be Here
The lifting industry is essential to the construction, manufacturing and logistics sectors. However, many employers are struggling with recruitment and retaining skilled workers. This year, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) announced that the Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) will return on 12 June 2025 with the theme ‘Lifting Careers, Building Futures’. This years’ theme addresses the skills shortages facing the industry and will provide solutions to build a skilled workforce for the future. Hoist speaks to Ross Moloney, CEO at LEEA, to find out what to expect from GLAD 2025.
A Dam Fine Show
As spring gives way to summer, it can only mean one thing – time for TOC Europe. We bring together the best of the exhibitors in our show preview.
People Power
Chain hoists powered by electricity are ubiquitous, but hand-powered versions are very far from obsolete. Julian Champkin reports.
DLM’s Collins Uses #GLAD2025 Platform to Promote Lifting
Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd. (DLM), of Southampton, is among industry stakeholders sharing content in support of Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD), which will be powered by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) on 12 June. The annual event will be bound together across social media platforms at the hashtag, #GLAD2025.
BVS Cranes: The container crane builder with global reach and local service
BVS Cranes continues to win new clients across Europe, thanks to the company’s commitment to service and maintenance, as well as quality products.
Forging The Future
Once a giant in the industry, the present state of the British steel sector is now in a dire state. Over the past few months, the country looked on as the last remaining virgin steel plant faced closure and brought to light a number of challenges facing an already struggling industry. Although the British steel industry breathed a sigh of relief when the government stepped up to take control, Hoist examines the future of British steel amidst this climate of uncertainty.
William Hackett secures H-Mark certification on new range
William Hackett, a trusted global supplier of safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, has secured H-mark certification for its latest chain sling components.
Clamping force
An overlooked benefit of lifting clamp training is knowing when items removed from service can be rebuilt before replacement is necessary. Darrin Noe, director of sales and marketing at The Caldwell Group, investigates.
Deep Dive Into Europe
Dockside Lift & Move explores one of the most dynamic and diverse regions for shipping and cargo handling – Europe.