It’s time again to look forward to LiftEx, which this year takes place at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 18th & 19th November. The annual flagship event of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) features companies demonstrating outstanding products and services on the exhibition floor to showcase the pinnacle of lifting equipment, solutions and practice.
LiftEx is supported by RiConnect, a provider of cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS), as Headline Sponsor, along with sponsors Yoke and Hoist. The show floor will be packed across both days with over 100 brands exhibiting innovations to improve efficiency and safety. A broad array of lifting and materials handling equipment will be on display as well as a variety of chains, ropes, slings and rigging along with accessories.
There will be engineering and manufacturing services as well as height safety equipment and services. Visitors will find load monitoring equipment, IT solutions and test machinery. They can also learn about lifting and safety training.
LEEA, established across the world as the leading representative body for all those involved in the Lifting Industry, will have its usual prominent stand for visitors to meet and engage with the Association’s team for lifting advice, to learn about training and to hear about the many benefits of becoming a LEEA member.
Thought leadership
The Thought Leadership Conference at LiftEx will take place on Day 1 of the exhibition. A line-up of highly informative presentations commences with LEEA promoting enhanced standards and sustainable development in a seminar titled: ‘Future-Proofing the Lifting Industry: Perspectives and Predictions’. This will look at the forces shaping the Lifting Industry and explore emerging trends, technological innovations as well as giving strategic insights that will define the sector’s future.
Wim Fabricius, President & Managing Director, EMEA of Kito Crosby, will present ‘You are only as strong as your team – Building the future through talent’. The theme: that the Lifting Industry stands at a crossroads as companies grapple with attracting and retaining new talent while navigating rapid shifts in technology and business models.
Tim Battersby, Technical Sales Manager at RiConnect, will give an ‘Introduction to the Digital Product Passport’. Attendees will become familiar with the objectives of the Digital Product Passport, understand what we know so far on the DPP and learn what we can do now to prepare for future digitalisation requirements.
Anton van der Zalm, Vice President Corporate Research & Development at Van Beest BV, will give a presentation titled: ‘From Surface to Seabed and Back: Innovations in Load Release and Retrieval’; as subsea operations become more complex and efficiency-driven, the technology behind load release and retrieval continues to evolve.
Adeoluwa Bamgbade, Temporary Works Coordinator at SCS Railways, will examine ‘Tunnel Boring Machine Shield Extraction on HS2 London Tunnels’, sharing how SCS engineered bespoke lifting solutions, applied advanced planning tools, and ensured safety throughout complex operations.
Ollie Brown, Economist at GlobalData Plc, will discuss ‘Vertical Construction amid Evolving International Trade’, which will cover market trends, new project developments and maritime trade dynamics and implications.
End user seminars
On Day 2 of LiftEx, Wednesday 19 November, there will be an End User Seminar. The programme features Andy Cartwright, Technical Manager at Mentor, looking at ‘Slinging vs Lashing: The Critical Difference’. Learn why choosing the correct method for load securement is essential for safety and compliance. This session will highlight the practical and regulatory differences between slinging and lashing, helping end users avoid common pitfalls and reduce risk on site.
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