PROJECT OF THE MONTH A tight squeeze
CONTENTS 14
March 2026 CONTROLS 8
Rope manufacturer Voigt Seil- und Hebetechnik has replaced the crane system for opening the bulkhead at the bottom outlet in the Rappbode Dam.
EXPERT COLUMN LEEA
Staying under control 22
Crane controls have been revolutionised since the arrival of variable frequency drives. Julian Champkin looks at the different systems available.
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Ben Dobbs, head of global standards and legislation at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), gives an overview of the options for safely lifting of pipes.
CEO DIARIES Never in any doubt
AUTOMATION Automatic gear
Issue 271 30
For the lifting industry in particular, semi and fully automated lifting equipment offer many benefi ts, from optimising material fl ow to ensuring operations are safer for workers.
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Hoist hears from Bernard Doughty, managing director of Carl Stahl Evita, to fi nd out what shaped him into the leader he is today.
LOGIMAT 2026 A German affair
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Hoist previews LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart as it brings together exhibitors across the industry to showcase their latest products and solutions.
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