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New Australian monthly economic activity index released
The national employer association Australian Industry (Ai) Group is pleased to announce the launch next week of a new monthly indicator of business performance covering a cross section of industry sectors to be known as the Ai Group Australian Industry Index. The first release of the Ai Group Australian Industry Index will be on Tuesday […]
Crosby and Kito combine businesses
The Kito Corporation, a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment with 90 years of experience in the development and production of hoists and cranes and The Crosby Group, a leading provider of lifting and rigging solutions, and have completed their business combination. Today’s announcement follows the settlement of The Crosby Group’s cash tender offer for […]
BVS Cranes launching on stock market
The Turkish leader in crane manufacturing, BVS Crane, is going through an initial public offering (=IPO) in Borsa Istanbul. BVS Cranes was established in 1986 by Mech Eng Önder Bülbüloğlu and has been growing in size and turnover ever since, both at home and in international markets – with export going to 90 countries on […]
Haulotte China’s dealer meeting in Changzhou
Haulotte China held its 2023 Annual Dealer Meeting on 13 January at the new Haulotte factory in Changzhou. Harry Wang, general manager of Haulotte Shangai, and key business department managers, welcomed more than 20 dealers representing many Chinese provinces. This meeting was an opportunity to sum up 2022 and look forward into 2023 while sharing […]
LEEAs LiftEx 2023 website live
The new LiftEx 2023 website is now live at liftex.org. The site provides an essential hub for details of the unmissable global event for the lifting industry, taking place at the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool, UK on 21-22 November 2023. The annual event hosted by LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association), the leading global representative body for […]
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Understanding AGV’s: Meeting the growing demand for logistics applications
Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) refer to a range of driverless transportation robots – for example, computer-controlled materials handling vehicles. These vehicles are programmed to transport materials through designated pickup and delivery routines within a facility. The AGV sector is constantly expanding, and these machines are commonly used in fields such as logistics and intralogistics. Martin […]
Lifting end user burden of responsibility
It is vital that mangers in end user sectors understand the consequences of non-compliance with lifting regulations and their responsibilities says Justin Boehm, member engagement manager for Australia at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). Safety is paramount in any lifting operation because, whether you are an operator or a handler, tasks are often very […]