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Dingli innovations at Bauma China
New products included vertical mast and stock picker products, plus rail mounted and electric boom and scissor ranges   
LGMG unveils boom re-design
Manufacturer launches newly-designed boom lifts at Bauma China, with larger capacities 
Double series launch from XCMG
The King boom series and new rough terrain scissor line have been introduced at Bauma China
Snorkel product expansion at Bauma China
Articulating and telescopic boom lifts added to China production facility range 
Sinoboom launches new livery and products
New blue/graphite global colour scheme accompanied by hybrid boom launch at Bauma China
Loxam electric investment and training
Haulotte provides familiarisation training to Loxam, following delivery of two electric RT booms
Articulating booms
Articulating booms now feature load and tilt sensing, but OEMs are noting a bigger trend in this market: electrification. Lindsey Anderson reports.
Genie introduces TraX to Europe
Based on the Z-62/40 articulating boom lift, the TraX version is now available in Europe 
Niftylift hybrid for Helsinki
Ramirent provides Consti Construction with Niftylift HR28 Hybrid for Finland building project 
Port giant orders XCMG booms
Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery (ZPMC) receives 50 boom lifts from XCMG’s new XG series
Dingli electric booms reach 30m
Manufacturer’s lithium-powered boom lift range now covers 24.2m to 30.3m working height
Niftylift launches 2nd generation hybrid
Manufacturer launches second-generation hybrid technology, named Gen2 Hybrid
Soos Maquinaria hybrid boom investment
Spain-based Soos Maquinaria receives Genie’s new 16m hybrid Z-45 FE boom lift
Into the future: electric/hybrid access equipment
AI delves into the trends and choices in the fast-moving electric- and hybrid-powered MEWP sector
Skyjack dual capacity launches
Manufacturer’s 40ft and 60ft booms will now offer dual capacities, while DC scissors are upgraded
Driving forward
Direct electric drive technology continues to advance, providing further efficiency and reduced costs. Lindsey Anderson reports on the latest
Interview: Elisabeth Ausimour, Manitou
The new president of Manitou Group’s Material Handling & Access talks about a new era of electric equipment
Slagelse chooses remanufacturing
Denmark-based rental company has had two of its 15-year-old Niftylift booms remanufactured by Nifty4Sale
Manlift aids Covid-19 lab construction
Manlift UAE supplied 12 rental machines for rapid construction of Covid-19 testing laboratory
Boom lift trends
ANSI standards brings in a new era of dual capacity booms, while there is an increasing need for electric and hybrid equipment
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