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08 PROJECT OF THE MONTH Streetcranexpress installs a wire rope hoist at Talurit to meet global demand.


24 FEATURE | RENEWABLE ENERGY Renewable energy is powering an ever-greater proportion of our needs, and construction of sustainable energy plants is proceeding apace. Julian Champkin reports.


34 FEATURE | SAFETY Accidents still happen in the lifting industry, and some of them are serious or fatal. Julian Champkin reports.


42 LEEA EXPERT COLUMN Alex Beltrao, director of Compliance, LEEA, examines the three levels of inspection for lifting equipment.


44 PREVIEW | LIFTEX 2024 This year’s show will be held at London Olympia West on October 16,17 with the  The Dorchester Hotel on the 16th.


54 REGION REPORT | ITALY From one of Europe’s largest single deals for intermodal crane supply to  Donati marking 10% revenue growth.


ON THE COVER: Donati, featured in this month’s Region Report is heavily investing in e-commerce to allow customers to purchase products quickly and easily. The digitization process also includes the availability of online documentation and video tutorials, reducing paper usage and improving customer training. These initiatives underscore Donati’s commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability.


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