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March 2024
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IPAF Summit 2024 starts today
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Summit brings together senior representatives from the access community to discuss the latest developments from March 13-14 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Chant Engineering to hire young engineers to its growing team
Chant Engineering is looking to hire a new addition of young and ambitious engineers to its growing team of 15 engineers, aimed at infusing fresh perspectives and dynamic energy into the industry.
Cab considerations for crane operators
I read a blog earlier in the year from US firm Morgan Engineering, discussing the manufacturing of cabs for overhead cranes. It’s an insightful piece if you want to know more about the thinking that goes into keeping crane operators both safe and comfortable. In it, Morgan discusses the structure of the cab, the materials and the elements that make up the cab.
Change in Konecranes Leadership Team
Konecranes has appointed Christine George as executive VP, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, and member of Konecranes Leadership Team, starting in April, 2024.
JDN welcomes Fernando Arantes as MD France
JD Neuhaus has announced it has hired Fernando Arantes as the new managing director of its subsidiary in France.
February 2024
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Considerations For Crane Upgrades
Andy Swann, business development manager for cranes and power transmission at cranes specialist CP Automation, explores the ins and outs of upgrades.
LEEA column: Can thorough examination intervals be prolonged?
Bernie Winter of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s Technical Services, answers a popular question: can the required interval between thorough examinations of lifting equipment be prolonged?
Editor’s Comment: Industry trends for 2024
It’s around this time of year that organisations discuss industry trends. Interface, which operates in the force measurement sector, is one company that has reflected on the past 12 months and compiled a list of key trends, based on the current demands of its products, requests for solution support, and incoming inquiries to its application experts.
January 2024
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The Rise Of Automation In The Press Shop
The evolution of automated cranes within vehicle production lines is seeing a surge in interest and adoption of these fully automated systems. Juergen Gieske – VP cranes sales, Konecranes region AME, sheds light on the significance, challenges, and benefits associated with this transformative shift.
Below the hook: Beam me up
Beam clamps are a safer alternative to synthetic slings when lifting I-beams or fabricated girders, but only if they are carefully selected based on the application, writes Dan Mongan, senior sales engineer at The Caldwell Group Inc.
LEEA column: Lifting enters the digital world
Ben Dobbs, head of technical services at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, discusses what new technologies can offer the lifting sector.
Keeping up with the port industry’s Evolving fire risks
Fredrik Rosén, business line manager material handling, Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection, discusses the rising fire risks associated with the industry’s technological development and explores how understanding these risks can help to reduce costs, protect lives and minimise downtime.
4 ways to secure comfort when using rugged computers in ports
Peter Lundgren, port segment manager EMEA, JLT Mobile Computers, lists the four secrets to securing comfort for users of rugged computers in ports.
Stacker Cranes: Regenerative Drives
Joon-Sung Lee, OEM sales manager, materials handling, ABB Drives, discusses how regenerative drives can unlock untapped energy savings for stacker cranes.
Vacuum lifters: Suck it up
Matthew Prestidge, general manager/director at Stratalign, makes the case for vacuum lifters.
Editor's comment: Two forklift accidents and one tragedy
Three stories that have appeared in the UK press this year highlight the dangers of forklift trucks and the need to follow safety practices. Firstly, a 50-year-old warehouse operative was found to have contributed to their death by not following safe systems. The inquest heard the individual was driving a forklift in a warehouse of flooring distributors in 2022 when they sustained head injuries. They had placed a row of flooring on a shelf – that meant extending the forklift mast, which hit a beam and tipped over.
December 2023
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Below the hook: C-hooks
Even when a requirement for a C-hook has been identified, there are many different options and types for consideration, writes Bill Gridley, application sales, The Caldwell Group Inc.
LEEA column: Full marks for CE extension
Ben Dobbs, head of global standards and legislation at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, welcomes the extension for the recognition of CE marking and offers tips for ensuring conformity.
Hire a crane consultant or a crane employee?
Richard Phillips, mechanical engineer at Casper, Phillips & Associates, argues for the benefits of hiring a consultant rather than a new member of staff.
How to pick a crane remote control
Brian Cook, senior product manager, Conductix-Wampfler USA, discusses how to pick the best crane remote for your business.
