The global lifting equipment market is valued at approximately $90.67 billion to $93.08 billion and is projected to expand up to $154.5 billion by 2035, growing at a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 4.9% to 5.75%, according to Fortune Business Insights. The widespread implementation of IoT technology, automation, and remote monitoring systems allows operators to track equipment health in real-time and leverage predictive maintenance. Tightening international occupational safety laws are forcing industries to retire legacy hardware in favour of certified, modern lifting systems.
This article was first published in the August 1st 2026 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
JLG Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, introduces LiftPod, a new indoor elevation platform ideal for use in education and healthcare environments, changing how facilities teams carry out maintenance at height. LiftPod is a ‘Quick Fold Lift’ with no batteries or charging requirements that offers a compact and discreet method of access, providing a solution to support safe and efficient operation for everyday tasks. The solution is suited to a wide range of maintenance tasks, from lighting, fixtures, to AV equipment, privacy screens, sensors, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
Konecranes has won two crane modernisation projects from AXIA Energia, one of Brazil’s leading renewable energy and electricity transmission companies. The projects involve the upgrade of overhead cranes and gantry cranes at the Manso and Mascarenhas de Moraes hydroelectric power plants in Brazil. The cranes and gantries are essential for the maintenance of the plants’ turbines and will play an important role throughout the plant upgrade process.
Signposted at #GLAD2026 on social media platforms, Global Lifting Awareness Day was held last month. The event brought together manufacturers, suppliers, and end users to share content that promotes safe and high-quality load lifting. The real value of an awareness day comes when organisations place the industry’s interests ahead of their own, contributing knowledge and insight not because they have to, but because they believe in the cause.
Two of the most common lifting solutions used in modern workplaces are hydraulic lifts and vacuum lifts. If you need a solution that can lift extremely heavy items, then a hydraulic lift is the best choice. If you need to prioritise precision of movement, or if you need a solution that is flexible enough to also handle fragile items, then you should choose a vacuum lift, says H&S Lifting.
The growing demands for e-commerce, warehousing and logistics are set to drive the industrial lifting equipment market for the next decade.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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