Sinoboom BV to develop telematics with Trackunit

The European subsidiary of MEWP manufacturing specialist, Sinoboom, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trackunit confirming the telematics solutions specialist as preferred partner in the design, installation and delivery of these data services for Sinoboom equipment. Sinoboom BV and Trackunit have collaborated closely to create the specially customised solution with the ultimate aim […]

11/02/2022 - 15:38 pm

Konecranes new targets to limiting global warming

Konecranes has announced new climate targets that will target emissions in both its own operations and its value chain. This is in line with the latest climate research, which, proves an urgent need to cut emissions in order to limit global warming to 1.5degC. The new targets support Konecranes’ efforts to cut emissions, further develop […]

01/02/2022 - 12:04 pm

VisionNav takes automated forklifts to Europe

China-based VisionNav is introducing its range of fully automated, vision-guided forklift trucks and intelligent operating systems to the European market. VisionNav Robotics was co-founded in 2016 by a team from The University of Hong Kong and The University of Tokyo, and headquartered in Shenzhen, is the world’s leading automated guided industrial vehicles. The company is […]

13/01/2022 - 10:35 am

Certex UK’s office in Taiwan, targets renewables

Certex UK has opened a new office in Taiwan from which its will serve the renewable energy market – operations began on 1 January 2022. Certex UK is part of the Lifting Solutions Group, one of six divisions within the Axel Johnson International business. Certex provides products and services to various stakeholders within the wind […]

05/01/2022 - 12:18 pm

Kion Group continues growth in China with new facilities

The Kion Group AG has officially opened its new counterbalance truck plant in the Chinese city of Jinan (Shandong province). It has also laid the foundation stone for an additional plant for supply chain solutions in the immediate vicinity that will house a technology centre and state-of-the-art manufacturing lines. Gordon Riske, chief executive officer of […]

04/01/2022 - 12:25 pm

Korea’s Hanho to distribute of Verton safe lifting technology

Hanho International has always put safety and efficiency at the forefront of its crane operations, and its new distribution agreement with Verton will secure its reputation as an industry innovator. Effective immediately, Hanho is distributing Verton’s lifting and load orientation technology across South Korea/Korea. Verton’s remote-controlled load orientation products, rotate suspended loads without the need […]

14/12/2021 - 13:15 pm

RMB Lifting to trade as LiftQuip Australia

Although it traded under the name RMB Lifting, the Australian company specialising in product and service applications in the fields of wire rope, lifting, rigging, height safety, load restraint, hoisting, materials handling, PPE and workwear was always named LiftQuip Australia. Now the company is undergoing a rebranding and change of trading name and will move […]

13/12/2021 - 10:36 am

Sinoboom marks launch of Intelligent Manufacturing Park project

On 29 October, a special signing ceremony was held to mark the launch of the Sinoboom Intelligent Manufacturing Park project. This state-of-the-art new site will be built on an area of 1.2 million sqm, and will house Sinoboom’s new global headquarters, an R&D and logistics support centre, and three intelligent production plants for the manufacturing […]

13/11/2021 - 11:09 am

Hyster appoints Pacific Islands dealer

Forklift and materials handling specialist, Hyster, is expanding its service offering – including safety training and logistical support – to more locations, with the appointment of PortxGroup as a Hyster dealer servicing the Pacific region. PortxGroup is a rapidly evolving industry provider of logistics solutions with a wealth of experience in port development projects and […]

03/10/2021 - 14:02 pm

Haulotte increases initiatives in Japan

The demand for aerial equipment is growing steadily in Japan. Haulotte’s local subsidiary has been organising multiple events and meetings to present Haulotte’s machines and range of services to the industry’s movers and shakers. At the recent New Construction Machinery Exhibition held in Osaka, Haulotte Japan took the opportunity to showcase Haulotte’s latest electric equipment: […]

03/10/2021 - 13:51 pm

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