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Kalmar supplies hybrid straddle carriers to le havre
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement to supply Générale de Manutention Portuaire (GMP) in Le Havre, France, with a further four Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers.
Toyota material handling launches new electric models
Toyota Material Handling has launched two electric forklift models: a Side-Entry End Rider and a Center Rider Stacker. The new electric Side-Entry End Rider, available in both 6,000lbs and 8,000lbs models, is designed for cross-warehouse transportation and order picking, and features an automatic parking brake, standard power steering, a forwardfacing position with a clear line of sight when picking and placing loads, and a multifunction ergonomic control handle.
Condra Cranes delivers lifting equipment to South African metals mine
Condra has delivered electric hoists, overhead cranes and a number of chain blocks to Platreef Mine, part of the Platreef PGM project near Mokopane in Limpopo Province, South Africa.
The Interview: Molly Wood of Ace Industries
Molly Wood, engineering manager, has worked at Ace Industries for over 18 years, and is currently VP at the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), which is part of MHI, the US (Material Handling, Logistics and Supply Chain Association). Wood is also an active participant in the CMAA Engineering Committee, which meets biannually to write engineering specifications to promote best practices for the crane and hoist industry.
Mitsubishi Logisnext americas reveals telematics solution
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, a manufacturer and provider of material handling, automation and fleet solutions, has launched Lift Link, a telematics solution for material handling equipment.
LiftEx 2024 dates revealed
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, the representative body for all those involved in the lifting industry worldwide, has announced that its annual LiftEx exhibition will take place on 16-17 October 2024, at London Olympia West.
US organisations sign alliance to improve crane industry safety
The US National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) and the charitable organisation it set up to promote industry safety, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Foundation, have entered into a formal agreement with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) through the OSHA Alliance Program.
Sick launches next-generation DT80 distance sensor for cranes
Sensor intelligence firm Sick has launched its next-generation DT80 distance sensor.
ABB Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group collaborate to deliver integrated service offerings for mine hoists
Hoisting solutions provider ABB and Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group (BBRG), a manufacturer of advanced cords and ropes, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreement to jointly explore the evolution of service capabilities for mine hoist systems located in customer sites worldwide.