2025

French heavy lifting company Mediaco Heavy Lift has used an Enerpac SL200 hydraulic gantry system to remove a large 13-metre-long industrial lathe from a factory in La Buffiere, France. The compact gantry system lifted and lowered the lathe and turntable onto a flatbed truck in a single operation, within the limited space available. For the first part of the move, the Enerpac gantry lifted the 46-tonne, 13-metre-long, 2.2-metre-wide and 2.7-metre-high lathe beam and moved it

It’s time to look at the job differently, because it doesn’t pay to stay the same. You need new ways to reduce long-term costs associated with ladder and scaffolding injuries or falls. Your team needs smarter, safer ways to get work done. With an innovative line of improved low level access lifts from JLG, you have everything you need to minimize risk, improve worker safety, make work easier and power a better outlook for your business. Give your team, and your business, a fr

In a dynamic and demanding material handling industry, one name continues to rise above the rest — CES Forklift. With over a decade of experience as a trusted Liugong partner, CES Forklift has built its reputation on delivering rugged reliability, unmatched service, and forward-thinking solutions that keep South Africa’s industries moving. Headquartered in the Western Cape and servicing clients nationwide, CES Forklift has evolved from a local provider to a nationally respect

With most forklifts now powered by lithium-ion batteries – due to their superior efficiency, longer lifespan and faster charging times compared to traditional lead-acid batteries – users can maximize their potential by following best practices for maintenance and use. Duan Tredoux, National Operations Manager for Industrial Power, a division of CFAO Equipment, says there are several effective ways for operations such as distribution centres, warehouses and manufacturing facil

As part of the renewal and modernization of central production units of leading steel producer thyssenkrupp Steel, Mammoet was contracted to replace and transport crane girder beams in the casting hall of the oxygen steel plant. In order to minimize production downtime, this highly complex sequence of lifts had to be planned early - and accurately, with regard to the limited space available. This meant the planning phase began several months in advance of execution. Mammoet u

A single, purpose-built Condra top gantry crane is to service Ngwadini Dam, currently under construction as part of the Lower uMkhomazi bulk water supply project, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The design, proposed by Condra’s Johannesburg design office, was chosen ahead of competing tenders suggesting combinations of individual machines to operate the dam’s trash racks, sluice gates and stop blocks. Condra proposed a single portal crane: one machine fitted with two hoists trav

With broadly scalable connectivity solutions, Liebherr offers its customers and partners access to comprehensive device data and digital solutions that significantly optimize work processes. Liebherr Connect supports customers at important milestones in their digital transformation and paves the way for more efficient and safer use of equipment and systems. For Liebherr, the individual needs of customers are the top priority when it comes to digitalization. The Group always p

YOKE Industrial Corp. has been named Platinum Sponsor of the inaugural Lifting Africa Awards, which will be presented on 29 August at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, Boksburg, South Africa. The agreement also includes next year’s event. The awards recognize innovation, sustainability and leadership in the lifting industry. They are powered by Lifting Africa, a media platform dedicated to Africa’s lifting and material handling industry. The publication serves

Tele Radio has its latest step into the future with its next-generation product line: PAQ. This new line of solutions seeks to enhance flexibility, safety, and user experience in the industrial workplace like never before. The first product of the line, the SupraPAQ TH76 together with the new R30 receiver, are now available throughout the Tele Radio network with the rest of the line coming later in the year. The PAQ line seeks to address the ever-changing needs of the industr

Manitou Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Manitou Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of South Gear Co. (SGC) as the new authorized dealer for its GEHL brand of telehandlers, skid steer loaders and backhoe loaders. SGC will be responsible for sales, service, and support of GEHL equipment in the Southern Africa region, commencing on March 1, 2025. SGC will work in a close relationship with Manitou Southern Africa. This strategic partnership combines the stre

Vanguard have recently unveiled a new specialist wind blade shunt trailer within the South African market. The trailers are capable of receiving and transporting wind blades from vessels to laydown areas in either top or tail orientation and are already operational. The trailers were commissioned by Vanguard in order to overcome client and industry challenges, by delivering the first wind blades to have ever been transported through the Port of Richards Bay. Due to the standa

Imagine a world where every intricate detail, no matter how small, is meticulously crafted to perfection. Welcome to the realm of precision engineering—a field that combines unmatched expertise and skilled craftsmanship to create solutions that drive industries forward. Our Purpose and future At Precision Engineering & Solutions (PES), our mission is to provide tailored engineering solutions with exceptional quality, ensuring that our clients receive the highest standards of

Truck mounted bin lifting equipment has played a critical role in South Africa’s domestic waste collection system since the introduction of the 240-litre wheelie bin in the early 1990s. The equipment is installed onto the rear of waste compactor trucks, enabling the bins to be lifted high enough to deposit refuse into the trucks’ hoppers. Sonia Pretorius, National Sales Manager for 600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment, says not all bin lifting equipment is equal. “There are se

A new Application Programming Interface (API) Key allows external systems to securely connect to and interact with RiConnect Inc.’s platform programmatically, without needing to go through the user interface. It is a central component of the company’s cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) offering. Each API Key is unique to a specific integration, typically issued per user, system, or organization, depending on the use case. This ensures that only authorized users or syste

Bobcat is presenting several new developments at LogiMAT 2025 as part of a comprehensive display of the company’s material handling product lines, including diesel, LPG and electric forklifts, reach trucks and warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and stackers. Bobcat is showing three new developments in the range including: New lithium batteries New warehouse equipment range (Class 3) New series of lithium 3-wheel counterbalance forklifts Introducing Bobcat Lithium (Li-

iTek Drives has received an order to build motor control panels for a mine in Uganda. They will ship together with variable frequency drives and replacement electric motors, allowing a complete refit of the hoist, long travel and cross travel on one of the mine’s cranes. iTek Drives sales director, Ryan Bisnath, said that the order follows several similar deliveries of control panels to Zimbabwe, for borehole pump and mine pump motors. “We are expanding our reach into Africa

WireCo®, a global leader in wire and synthetic ropes, unveiled a new crane hoist rope at Bauma Munich, showcasing its latest technical innovation. WireCo’s CASAR LAZERLIFT is transforming the industry with its specialized hoist rope, engineered for large telescopic, crawler, and high-capacity tower cranes. In demanding overhead crane operations, safety and reliability are paramount. Both the crane and its hoist rope must withstand extreme conditions while delivering consisten

Being able to get instant, real-time and portable detection of wire rope flaws can make a significant difference for operational teams as it allows them to quickly address an issue before it escalates and requires more expensive and time-consuming maintenance. Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa’s Managing Director Colin Ford says that he has seen a number of significant technological advancements and tools entering the market that help wire rope operators detect and reso

Becker Mining SA’s Kito RX electric wire rope hoists - launched in Africa two years ago - play a critical role in many industries, including mining, construction, shipbuilding, food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing, manufacturing and general industry, as well as in chemical and petrochemical plants and the wind power sector. “The addition of Kito electric wire rope hoists to our extensive range of Kito manual and electric chain hoists and lever hoists has been a great

Vacuum lifters are increasingly becoming indispensable tools in various industries, from manufacturing and construction to logistics and warehousing. These devices utilize suction to lift and move heavy or bulky materials efficiently and safely, reducing the physical strain on workers and increasing productivity. As industries evolve and demand for automation and efficiency grows, understanding the function and benefits of vacuum lifters is essential. How vacuum lifters work