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Staff Writer
Private equity acquisition of I&I Slingmax brings promise of new products
More than 100 days have passed since Tennessee-based private equity firm River Associates Investments LP acquired I&I Sling and Slingmax with an eye to create an industry leader to provide custom synthetic rope and heavy lift sling solutions for the electric utility, offshore energy, construction, arborist and inland, and commercial marine industries.
Advanced tech improves port safety
Advanced technologies are improving port safety. Jenny Eagle reports on the latest developments.
Dockside report on port congestion: Open seas
Jenny Eagle takes a look at how organisations are easing congestion in port settings.
Dockside European regional report: Fully charged
From Kalmar’s Charge Family to a solar electricity project at Ports of Stockholm, we bring you the latest news from European-based businesses.
One month to go until LiftEx 2023
LiftEx 2023, the global showcase for the lifting industry, takes place at the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool on 21-22 November 2023.
Global lifting business unveils new corporate brand
Kito Crosby, a global lifting and securement business, has announced the launch of its new, unified corporate brand.
Whiting Corporation acquisition going ‘smoothly’, says Konecranes
Konecranes says its acquisition of Whiting Corporation’s industrial, nuclear crane operations has been going smoothly, writes Myra Pinkham.
Konecranes to deliver 21 Battery-Powered and hybrid straddle carriers to Barcelona
APM Terminals (APMT) Barcelona has ordered four battery Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers and 17 hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers.
Thern launches Rescue-Rated davit cranes
US crane and winch manufacturer Thern has launched a new Rescue-Rated Series of davit cranes designed for the personnel rescue arena.
Certex wins lifting inspection and maintenance contract on world’s largest offshore windfarm
Certex UK’s Engineering Services Division has won a major framework to supply statutory inspection and maintenance services on the Dogger Bank offshore windfarms.