Adapting and growing COMMENT
July/August 2026 Issue 274
users alike have continued to prioritise safety, efficiency and sustainability. In this issue of Hoist, we explore the latest developments, while also highlighting the importance of collaboration and best practice through Global Lifting Awareness Day. We speak to Paul Shewan of Red Rooster Lifting on his journey through the ranks, the evolution of the lifting industry and the importance of technical expertise, apprenticeships and customer-focused solutions in our CEO diaries on page 12. On page 8, we explore how GIS overhead crane technology is supporting Swiss paper manufacturer Tela’s new tissue paper production line, through a freestanding crane system enabling the safe and precise handling of long, heavy paper rolls required for continuous production. On 2 July, the industry saw its seventh Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD), powered by LEEA. This year’s theme, ‘Not all lifting equipment is created equal,’ highlighted the importance of selecting the right equipment and understanding the role of quality, compliance and expertise in safe lifting operations. We speak to Matt Barber, director of membership at LEEA, on page 36. Electric chain hoists continue to play a vital role in modern lifting applications, combining speed, safety and
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increasingly sophisticated technology. With integrated sensors and AI-driven predictive maintenance systems now helping operators monitor duty cycles, motor temperatures and load profiles, we examine how these developments are shaping the future of electric chain hoists on page 20. Lifting attachments are a critical link between hoist equipment and the load itself, ensuring safe, efficient and damage-free handling. Julian Champkin investigates the importance of selecting the correct attachment and how these essential components support reliable lifting operations on page 28. I hope you enjoy this latest edition of Hoist as the industry continues to adapt, innovate and move forward.
Phoebe Galbraith, editor
ver the past few months, the European overhead crane industry has continued to demonstrate its resilience despite ongoing uncertainty and fluctuating industrial demand. Investment in automation, digital technologies and modernisation projects has remained strong, while manufacturers and end
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