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New telehandler line from Sinoboom
Sinoboom has formally launched its first range of telehandler products in a ceremony at its headquarters in Changsha, which was simultaneously streamed online. The telehandler product line is engineered with the requirements of the rental industry in mind and consists of two purely telescopic models – TH40-14 and TH45-18 – and one rotating model – […]
New CEO for AMTIL
AMTIL, the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Ltd, has announced the appointment of experienced industry executive Lorraine Maxwell (Chiroiu) as CEO, following the retirement of outgoing CEO Shane Infanti after 25 years at the helm. Maxwell comes with a wealth of experience in an industry membership peak body and the not-for-profit sector, having spent the past […]
End users join #GLAD2024 campaign
The countless industries that use lifting equipment are being urged to unite in support of Global Lifting Awareness Day on Thursday 18 July. Driven by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), #GLAD2024 is an established event where its members, manufacturers, and suppliers lead those sharing material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting across […]
William Ng appointed as LEEA’s Southeast Asia manager
William Ng is the new LEEA member engagement manager for Southeast Asia. He previously spent 10 years with Rigging and Marine Services in Singapore as a sales executive, mainly dealing with load test and rigging jobs with Singapore Shipyards. “I gained my LEEA Diploma for Lifting Accessories during my time with RMS.” Changing gear, William […]
Kalmar to deliver the first electric mobile equipment fleet in Oceania for ITC
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded an agreement to supply Australian operator Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC) with six Kalmar Electric Reachstackers and two Kalmar Electric Empty Container Handlers. The equipment will be deployed at ITC’s Somerton Intermodal Terminal, a multipurpose terminal currently being constructed in Melbourne, Victoria. This significant order, which also includes a Kalmar […]
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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 […]
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