GLAD 2025: Lifting Careers, Building Futures – Addressing Skills Shortages and Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has announced the return of Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2025 on Thursday, June 12th, 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...
Support Brooke’s House with Manitowoc’s limited edition ‘Building Together’ shirts
All proceeds will support Brooke’s House substance abuse recovery efforts in Washington County, Maryland. Manitowoc is proud to partner with Brooke’s House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women in recovery to rebuild their lives. By purchasing a “Building Together” limited-edition shirt, supporters can make a difference — 100% of the proceeds go directly to Brooke’s House, supporting its mission to provide tools,...
OZ Lifting funds Police Dog Training
The manufacturer of davit cranes and industrial lifting equipment is further supporting the initiative by allowing a dog trainer to utilize an out-building on the property of its new 40,000-square-foot facility. Trace Erickson, a former law enforcement officer, hopes to complete a 13-week training program twice annually in the Spring and Fall. The announcement chimes with December 3’s #GivingTuesday, which is a global movement that...
Manitowoc Recognized as “Best for Vets” employers by Military Times
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. has announced that it was recognized as one of the 2024 “Best for Vets” Employers by Military Times . The 2024 recipients list can be viewed on Military Times website. Aaron H. Ravenscroft, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. said, “We are honored to be named by Military Times as one of the best employers for veterans in 2024. Our Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) and...
Kito Crosby announces appointment as official supplier to The Ocean Cleanup
The Ocean Cleanup, a global nonprofit, and Kito Crosby, an international manufacturer in the lifting and securement industry, just announced Kito Crosby as the Ocean Cleanup’s Official Supplier of lifting and securement hardware. Through this partnership, Kito Crosby will provide high-quality lifting and securement products, expert training, and technical support to help The Ocean Cleanup remove plastic waste from the...
Forklift-International.com expands U.S. Market Presence, Celebrates major milestone with 150 dealer locations and over 10,000 equipment listings
Forklift-International.com, the online marketplace for material handling equipment, has announced a major milestone for its U.S. operations. The platform currently features over 10,000 forklifts, telehandlers, and other equipment from more than 150 dealer locations across North America. This achievement reflects the company’s rapid growth and its commitment to serving the needs of the U.S. material handling industry. “Reaching 150...
New partnership to bring “world’s safest hoist” to the US market
A new transatlantic partnership is bringing the benefits of superior safety hoists to the US market Atlas Lifting & Rigging (ALR) signs partnership deal with William Hackett New agreement brings William Hackett’s Quad Pawl hoist technology to the USA Superior safety hoists designed for offshore, energy, defense, and construction Atlas Lifting & Rigging (ALR) has signed an agreement to import innovative hoists from William...
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