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Lifting industry is crucial
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) recently announced the date and theme for Global Lifting Awareness Day 2025, which will be largely played out on social platforms with the hashtag, #GLAD2025. On 12 June, the association’s central theme will be, ‘Lifting Careers, Building Futures.’ Even though the lifting industry plays a crucial role in global [...] The post Lifting industry is crucial first appeared on Warehouse & Logistics News.
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) recently announced the date and theme for Global Lifting Awareness Day 2025, which will be largely played out on social platforms with the hashtag, #GLAD2025. On 12 June, the association’s central theme will be, ‘Lifting Careers, Building Futures.’ Even though the lifting industry plays a crucial role in global infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, logistics, and more, employers are struggling to recruit and retain skilled professionals.
This article was first published in the April 15th 2025 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Staff can work safely with JLG’s PowerTower range of modern alternatives to ladders, scaffolding or podium steps. Its ergonomic design allows operators to work comfortably over longer periods of time, while reducing the potential for musculoskeletal injury, stress and fatigue. The benefits of working at height safely and comfortably include helping improve work efficiency, increase worker morale, reduce sick pay and workers’ compensation claims, as well as decrease absenteeism and employee turnover.
The S-Series crane from Konecranes is smart, safe and compact. It features an industry first, synthetic rope which is lighter, stronger and safer to handle than steel wire rope and requires no lubrication. It provides stepless hoisting and rope angle characteristics for inherent safety without compromising your productivity goals.
Regular maintenance is vital for lift safety and reliability. It spots and fixes problems early, avoiding breakdowns and accidents. It also makes your lift last longer, saving you money in the long run, according to Pickerings Lifts.
2025 marks the 55th anniversary of LGH – formerly Lifting Gear Hire. Since its foundation in 1970, customers and partners have accompanied the firm on a successful journey. Together, they have experienced highs and lows, pursued innovations and continuously developed their services.
Robust solutions are needed for the lifting industry to attract the workforce it needs to maintain its critical role in serving logistics.
George Simpson
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