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The Ashdod Port Company has taken delivery of what is believed to be the largest crane in use in any Israeli port. The crane cost about €9.5 million and Ashdod has the option to purchase a further nine similar cranes. ​ The new crane made by ZPMC was manufactured in Shanghai and is arriving on a […]

Haulotte attended the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Asia conference held on 17 July  in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. On this occasion, the Chinese subsidiary showcased Haulotte’s innovations regarding operators’ safety. Last year, Haulotte was the first manufacturer to become an “IPAF sustaining member.” This worldwide partnership highlights the group’s commitment to promote the safe and effective […]

A custom-built 500sqm facility has been opened to house the Osaka branch of Ahern Japan, part of the Ahern International division owned by Don Ahern. More than double the size of their original Osaka branch, that was located a few minutes’ drive away. The new facility will support the business as it grows its presence […]

Well known for its specialist lifting equipment and modular spreader beams, the UK-based engineering company, Modulift has just moved into a new purpose-built factory as a response to global demand for its products, including the well-established Australian market. Founded by technical director, Sue Spencer in 2002 and co-owned with managing director, Sarah Spivey, the company […]

At an event attended by Sinoboom’s general manager Susan Xu and a team from the Sinoboom Chinese headquarters, Sinoboom marked the opening of Sinoboom France at the end of June. Sinoboom France is headed by Daniel Duclos, an well known figure in the access industry with more than 30 years’ experience. The facility in Tonneins […]

After 15 years in the post Tim Whiteman is relinquishing his position as CEO and managing director of IPAF. Andy Studdert – former IPAF president – will act as interim CEO while the Federation searches for a new CEO. The IPAF board recruited Tim Whiteman as MD in 2004 to take on the challenge of […]

China Mobile and Ericsson has demonstrated an automated guided vehicle (AGV) prototype on an end-to-end, stand-alone 5G network at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2019 held on 26 – 28 June. With the growing adoption of industry digitalisation and improvements in industrial automation and intelligence, AGV is becoming increasingly prevalent in manufacturing, ports, and other […]

During HIRE19, held 22 – 23 May in Melbourne, Haulotte picked up a double award at the Hire Industry Excellence Awards 2019 winning Supplier of the Year – Access and Best Stand.  At the show the company introduced visitors to the latest boom the HA20LE PRO, an all-terrain, fully electric machine, which was nominated for […]

The ongoing growth of Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA)’s Adelaide branch was a primary reason for it to recently move from its former site to a brand-new 12,000sqm facility in Gepps Cross, South Australia. The state-of-the art facility was opened in May and VIPs in attendance included South Australian Government treasurer, the Hon Rob Lucas […]

At the end of May Heli officially opened Heli Southeast Asia in Bangkok Thailand. More than 100 people attended the opening ceremony including representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, Thai business people, representatives of various chambers of commerce and Heli dealers from the region including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea […]