LiftEx is back

August 25, 2022

LiftEx 2022, the free-to-attend flagship event hosted by The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), will be held at P&J Live, in the Oil and Gas centre of Aberdeen on 5-6 October 2022. Marking a return for the networking event for the lifting industry, LiftEx 2022, is set to be better than ever and is proud to have Rapid Response Solutions as Headline Sponsor and Van Beest as Silver Sponsor. An exhibition floor packed with major lifting suppliers offers the perfect opportunity for attendees from multiple markets to gain vital lifting related knowledge and insights, as well as an opportunity to meet LEEA members and discuss ways they can help achieve best lifting practice.

A series of sessions delivered by the LEEA team and industry experts will discuss topics of recent interest, issues, trends, and recruitment strategies – through guest speaker interviews, case studies and interactive sessions. New features for LiftEx include a series of 5-minute pitches from exhibitors to engage the audience with a concise overview of key brands, services and new products on the market. The Military Transition Scheme, which forms a vital part of LEEA’s lifting industry recruiting strategy by connecting service leavers to Association members, will be featured strongly at LiftEx 2022. The White Ensign Association will all be joining the event to support the scheme.

There will also be Learning Development sessions on Day Two of LiftEx, allowing visitors to top up their knowledge. On offer will be a selection of Advanced Programme (Diploma) refresher courses (ideal for individual CPD or exam preparation), and the all new End User Guidance (EUG) and Introduction to Lifting Equipment (ILE) training courses. Hands-on training sessions will be available as well. Visitors can also attend ‘Ask the Expert’ surgeries taking place on the show floor, involving Q&A sessions with senior team members from LEEA.

LEEA Awards 2022

On the evening of 5 October 2022 – Day One of LiftEx – the fourth annual LEEA Awards ceremony will be held at P&J Live in Aberdeen. LEEA CEO Ross Moloney and special guest speaker Scottish former rugby union player and coach, Sir Ian McGeechan, will announce the winners of the LEEA Awards 2022 and present their trophies during the ‘party of the year’ for the Lifting Industry.

Lifting is an essential function in many supply chains including Oil & Gas, Construction, Ports & Maritime, Logistics, Offshore, Manufacturing, Automotive, Utilities and Entertainment. All of these sectors that would come to a halt without a bewildering variety of cranes, hoists, platforms, cradles and their associated chains, ropes, slings and other lifting equipment – and not forgetting services such as inspection, maintenance and training. It is vital that leaders responsible for procuring lifting equipment and services in any of these markets fully understand the risks, consequences and legal obligations, as well as being able to filter good practice from the bad.

The Lifting Industry is constantly evolving with the onset of new materials, new innovative ideas, better ways of doing things and the inclusion of modern technologies adds to the portfolio of solutions that will improve productiveness and efficiency while also ensuring safety for end users in a range of sectors, which each have their own challenges. All of this makes a visit to LiftEx 2022 essential.

To read more exclusive features and latest news, see our latest issue here.