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Intralogistics innovation
Set to take place in Stuttgart from March 11-13, 2025, LogiMAT will showcase the latest in intralogistics technologies, offering live demonstrations, expert insights, and networking opportunities for professionals in the logistics and supply chain sectors.
Crane revolution
Germany’s autonomous crane market is set to grow at a 4.9% annual rate through 2035, driven by technological innovations and major investments in infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Jenny Eagle reports on the latest developments.
Gantries great and small
Gantry cranes come in all shapes and sizes. Correction: Gantry cranes come in all sizes. The shapes, however, are all the same. Julian Champkin reports.
Replacing a beam
Procedures should be in place for removing lifting and spreader beams from service when they fail pre-use inspection explains Dan Mongan, senior sales engineer, The Caldwell Group.
Taking control of electric bridge and gantry cranes
Keith Tonge, from the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Technical Services, looks at how control systems for electric bridge and gantry cranes improve safety and efficiency in material handling operations.
Columbus McKinnon to acquire Kito Crosby
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has announced an agreement to acquire Kito Crosby for approximately $2.7 billion expected to close later this year, subject to approval and closing conditions.
GLAD 2025: Lifting Careers, Building Futures – Addressing Skills Shortages and Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is proud to announce the return of Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2025 on Thursday 12th June 2025, with the theme “Lifting Careers, Building Futures.” This year, GLAD is dedicated to tackling the growing skills shortages across the lifting industry, promoting practical tools to attract new talent, and using the day as a launchpad to inspire the next generation to explore careers in lifting.
Quality & innovation
From Konecranes and Demag winning an electrical modernisation contract to RGM Cranes technological innovations and BB Cranes first 30 metre span overhead crane. We bring you the latest news from Africa.
Knowing your load
The data revolution has transformed load monitoring. You can now know much more than just the weight of the load you are lifting. Julian Champkin reports.
In the driving seat
From Gorbel boosting productivity at Sellick Equipment to Konecranes partnering with BMW to assemble all-electric Sports Activity Vehicles in Spartanburg, South Carolina due to go into operation in 2026, we look at the latest news in automotive.