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Lifting standards worldwide
Ross Moloney reveals all you need to know ahead of this year ’ s LiftEx exhibition
LiftEx is one of the most anticipated exhibitions and social events of the year for individuals across several industries . It is the ultimate event for all things lifting , from product demos and displays to educational workshops and opportunities to network . This year ’ s LiftEx will see Liverpool ’ s Exhibition Centre host around 80 exhibitors for the two-day event on the 21st and 22nd of November .
Brought to you by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association ( LEEA ), LiftEx is an event sure to wow record numbers of attendees . LEEA is a not-for-profit , global trade association that looks after the lifting equipment industry with a vision to ensure safety and consistently improve standards .
“ I ’ m often found talking about lifting equipment , so I ’ ll start by addressing the most frequently asked question – what exactly is lifting equipment ?” begins Ross , CEO of LEEA . “ To put it simply , it is the tool that facilitates things going up and down , as well as horizontally . The industry has hugely evolved over the years , with the use of cutting-edge technologies and constant innovation facilitating the development of equipment that is unbelievably strong , yet super lightweight .
“ Lifting equipment is a niche industry that is fundamental to numerous other industries ,” he continues . “ In fact , it ’ s hard to think of a sector that doesn ’ t require the function of lifting in some capacity . Specifically , we work with 13 core sectors , ranging from engineering and manufacturing to entertainment and energy .
“ Energy is a particularly interesting field for us and most of our members are inextricably linked to energy supply chains . Lifting equipment is necessary for both fossil fuel energies and renewables , with the offshore sector recently becoming an ever-growing area of focus .
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