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“Ai Group strongly welcomes the initiatives taken by the Prime Minister and the Government, particularly their backing of small business, and the welcome support of credit and cut in interest rates by the Reserve Bank,” said Innes Willox, chief executive of the national employer association Ai Group. “The measures to facilitate lending to small and […]

Some 2.7 million Australian jobs are at risk from automation over the next 15 years, but more than twice as many roles could be created if the nation invests in its workforce, says a report on technology’s impact on the workplace. The Technology Impacts on the Australian Workforce report found Australian workers are feeling the […]

On 15 – 18 February Haulotte Shanghai and D1CM – China’s biggest construction industry network platform – jointly launched the first live online broadcast event of the Chinese MEWP industry. This smart format was conceived to support local rental companies to find the best way to grow their business while controlling the potential risk of […]

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) fell a further 1.1 points to 44.3 in February to its lowest result in almost five years, the first time the index has recorded four consecutive months of contraction since 2014. While the majority of Australian PMI respondents remain concerned about drought, weak demand […]

Herc Holdings Inc, which through its subsidiaries has operated as an international equipment rental supplier, has sold all of its interest in Hertz Equipment Rental Company Limited (AKA Hertz China), to Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd. Terms of the sale have not been announced. The transaction is subject to the approval of relevant government authorities in […]

Representing the US based Raymond Corporation, Welder Ryan Lewis was placed first at the Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG) Skills Competition in Takahama, Japan, in February 2020. To showcase their skill sets, participants had to weld a steel pressure vessel performing tack welding, semi-automatic welding and finishing of the surface. Facing competition from competitors across […]

On 12 February, Haulotte Australia inaugurated its new office on the southeast side of Melbourne, Victoria. The new modern facility follows increased demand for Haulotte machines in Australia and New Zealand. It provides more than 118400sqft of work space for its 50 employees. The new subsidiary is three times the size of the old facility […]

TVH Australia’s newest branch has relocated to brand-new, purpose built building as part of an overall growth plan to ensure that its market is well-serviced into the future. The new Sydney building which is situated at Unit 4, 463 Victoria Street, Wetherill Park, will be the benchmark for TVH Australia.  “Our old branch was bursting […]

Skyjack has expanded its presence in Eastern Asia by opening a 21,527sqft (2000sqm) facility just outside of Seoul, South Korea. The company has gained a foothold in the region with sales starting in 1994 and enhancing its service offerings by providing dedicated service support since 2013. “Asia is a growing market that can’t be ignored, […]

Fujikenki Lease, a company specialising in the rental of aerial platforms, based in Osaka, Japan, has purchased an Easy Lift crawler platform for its fleet. Fujikenki Lease has chosen a hybrid RA31 with 18.5 kW Kubota engine and 200 Ah 48V lithium battery. The RA31 model was chosen for its reduced weight and dimensions, combined […]