Envac showcased its ability to address the evolving demands of waste management. (Image source: Envac)

Envac, a leading global company in pneumatic waste collection systems, recently made its debut at two of the Middle East's events in real estate and urban planning: CityScape Global in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Future FM in Dubai.

At these events, Envac introduced its cutting-edge pneumatic waste collection technology, designed to build smarter, more sustainable cities while enhancing the infrastructure of modern urban environments. CityScape Global served as a platform to highlight major real estate developments and foster international collaboration among investors, developers, and industry stakeholders. Future FM, part of the Liveable Cities series, targeted professionals in facilities management, focusing on advancements that improve urban living.

Through its participation, Envac showcased its ability to address the evolving demands of waste management and urban development. The company demonstrated how its innovative systems are tailored to meet emerging global trends, reinforcing its role in shaping the cities of the future.

“Exhibiting our systems at CityScape Global and Future FM is another step in our growth and expansion strategy, as well as the best opportunity to convey our philosophy and values to our clients and end users, which undoubtedly helps us connecting with their different needs,” said Carlos Bernad, president of Envac EMEA.

“Our involvement in CityScape Global and Future FM has allowed us to share projects and experiences with a significant network of investors, developers and shareholders from around the world, an essential collaboration to build together the cities of the future at international and local levels,” said James Fullerton, managing director of Envac Middle East.

The new marketplace was unveiled at bauma China (Image source: MYCRANE)

MYCRANE, a digital platform for online crane rental, has launched a new international marketplace

Already established in markets such as India and the Middle East – with more than 1,500 registered crane rental companies – MYCRANE users and other interested parties around the world are now able to buy and sell used and new lifting equipment. This will promote a shift from low volume and costly trades to cost-efficient sales transactions.

Lifting equipment on sale on the platform includes mobile, crawler, tower and specialist cranes in addition to aerial work platforms and other equipment.

“Just as we’ve made crane rental easy and accessible for all, we now want to democratize the equipment sales process, by supporting fast, global trading and providing access to a wide range of keenly-priced equipment,” remarked Andrei Geikalo, MYCRANE founder and CEO.

“The MYCRANE Marketplace is particularly valuable to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who will be empowered by the ability to source the right equipment at the right price – wherever they are, internationally. The goal is to streamline the buying process, increase transparency and choice, and create a robust trading platform for the benefit of the entire industry.”

MYCRANE has added that it is also able to offer logistics and transportation services, facilitating the sales process at customer sites anywhere in the world, as well as insurance and leasing to fund the purchase.

Genie has sought to improve quality and total cost of ownership. (Image source: Genie)

Genie, a leader in the aerials industry, has launched a new, future-focused design for its core slab scissor lift product line

The company has further improved the performance and lowered the total cost of ownership for Next-Generation Genie GST-1932, GS-2632, GS-3232, GS-2646, GS-3246, and GS-4046 scissor lifts. A noticeable change in the form of a curved linkage design results in reduced machine weight, allowing Genie to use right-sized components for lower replacement part cost.

“Genie’s Next-Generation Scissor Lifts are redefining the standard for slab scissor lifts and moving this classic MEWP category into the future,” remarked Christian Dube, senior global product manager. “Our priority when redesigning these lifts was to drive lower cost of ownership, improve serviceability, and enhance the user experience – all while delivering the quality that our customers and the industry expect from Genie.”

The company has also sought to eliminate rust and limit opportunity to damage through a number of design changes including a new chassis to mitigate stagnant water and reinforced steel in targeted locations to reduce damage.

“On their own, each individual update is an incremental improvement. But, when considered together as a system, and across the product line, the result is a family of machines that add value by reducing costs while improving performance and serviceability,” Dube added.

Overall, there are fewer serviceable components than with previous generations; of the components that remain, at least 70% have commonality across the product line. This simplifies machine fleet management and should increase uptime. According to Genie, fleet management is further improved by incorporating a consistent parts layout in easy-to-access locations; a win for service technicians who work on multiple models.

Operators are also set to benefit from a re-designed platform to improve productivity when working at height. On the popular GS-1932, standard fixed guard rails allow users to drive through most common doors without the need to pause and fold guardrails down. The platform is 20% larger, offering more room for two people to work comfortably indoors. Across the range, operators will notice other subtle details that enhance comfort at height.

Genie has also highlighted that the new Smart Link platform controller is completely redesigned to be 30% lighter than the previous version, complete with a more ergonomic design. Because it is modular, parts of the controller can be replaced without requiring replacement of the whole – another example of reducing parts replacement cost.

Designed for Niftylift’s entire HeightRider range, ClipOn activates as soon as the key switch is turned on.

Niftylift has unveiled ClipOn, a retrofittable safety device that offers access platform operators clear visual and audible cues to connect their harnesses before operating machinery.

Designed for Niftylift’s entire HeightRider range, ClipOn activates as soon as the key switch is turned on, alerting operators if they attempt to operate without securing their harness.

Red LED lights above connection points indicate an unfastened harness, and an alarm will sound if the operator tries to move the machine without proper attachment. Once the harness is secured, the LEDs turn green and the alarm ceases, ensuring a clear signal of safety compliance.

Reducing injuries

ClipOn’s visibility extends to ground teams with under-basket LEDs, signalling whether the operator is harnessed correctly, reinforcing safety protocols on-site.

The system integrates seamlessly into both new and existing Niftylift fleets and instals with ease using only three components—the control box, harness sensor, and light array. Its operation is intuitive, similar to seat belt alert systems in vehicles, making adoption straightforward for operators.

Effective safety protocols are essential, especially in high-risk sectors like working at height, where falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries.

Systems like ClipOn, with its simple yet powerful reminders, provide critical assurance for operators, managers, and site owners. ClipOn not only enhances safety but also simplifies inspection and compliance checks, offering a streamlined and unobtrusive safety solution that sets a new standard in access platform safety.

“Working at height inevitably involves risks, with falls being one of the most frequent causes of workplace injuries. That’s why ClipOn is crucial. Safety shouldn’t be complicated, and by ensuring every operator is securely harnessed before operating the machine, we’re making a simple but significant move towards eliminating the risk of falls from height,” said John Keely, managing director at Niftylift.