LiftEx - LiftEx-Exhibition Centre Liverpool, 2025 - LEEA Member Showcase Stage

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LEEA Member Showcase Stage

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Discover innovation in action at the LEEA Member Showcase Stage, where LEEA member exhibitors take the spotlight to present new technologies, share best practice, and demonstrate lifting solutions in real time.

Located on the show floor, the stage will host a 2-day programme of live demos, technical talks, and product presentations from trusted LEEA members, showcasing their expertise, safety focus, and innovation driving the lifting industry forward.

Speakers

ATLAS WINCH & HOIST

ATLAS WINCH & HOIST

Atlas Winch and Hoist

13:00-13:30 - Atlas Winch and Hoist

Atlas Winch and Hoist

Chris McCartney, CORERFID

Chris McCartney, CORERFID

Commercial Lead

13:30-14:00 - Book, Manage, Certify: Exclusive First Look at CheckedOK's Latest Upgrade for Managing Inspections Start-to-Finish.

CheckedOK's latest feature release makes inspection management effortless. From booking jobs to instant certificate generation, all in one easy-to-configure, paperless platform. Support for LOLER, DoCs, Pre-Use, and Proof Load. Join us for a live demo showcasing the full CheckedOK suite.

Gary Panagiotidis & Jade Harris, THE BUDDIE SYSTEM

Gary Panagiotidis & Jade Harris, THE BUDDIE SYSTEM

Director

15:30-14:00 - THE BUDDIE SYSTEM a new frontier in PPE

An introduction to THE BUDDIE SYSTEM - the world's first wireless instant safety alert device for crane operators. See a live product demo and hear case studies.

GGR GROUP

GGR GROUP

GGR Group

16:00-16:30 - GGR Group

GGR Group

Justin Evans, SPANSET

Justin Evans, SPANSET

Sales Manager

14:00-14:30 - Step Into the Future – Experience Exoskeletons with SpanSet & Auxivo

Discover how exoskeletons are transforming the modern workplace. In this live demonstration, SpanSet showcases the cutting-edge Auxivo Exoskeleton range, designed to reduce fatigue, improve posture, and protect workers from strain across industries like construction, logistics, and events. See the technology in action and learn how wearable support systems can boost productivity, safety, and long-term wellbeing. The future of safe, efficient work is here come and experience it with SpanSet – stand 29.

LEEA

LEEA

LEEA

14:30-15:00 - LEEA Audit Update

LEEA Audit Update

Matt Barber, LEEA

Matt Barber, LEEA

Director of Membership

10:45-11:00 - Welcome

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12:30-13:00 - pewag

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Richard Oldknow, YOKE

Richard Oldknow, YOKE

Consultant - EMEA

11:30-12:00 - YOKE 'Bridges the Gap' between physical product and digital platforms,

Join YOKE to discover how smart technology is revolutionising the lifting industry. See how connecting physical products to digital platforms enhances traceability, boosts safety, and simplifies compliance. Learn how YOKE’s innovative approach is creating a smarter, more connected future for lifting operations.

Rob Whitehurst-Maiden, RICONNECT

Rob Whitehurst-Maiden, RICONNECT

Sales Manager

11:00-11:30 - Interactive Demonstration of RFID-embedded Lifting Products, Including Digital Product Passport

Join RiConnect for a live demonstration showcasing how RFID technology is transforming asset management and traceability in lifting operations. Discover how embedding RFID in lifting products enables instant access to inspection records, certification, and lifecycle data via a Digital Product Passport.

Anton van der Zalm, VAN BEEST

Anton van der Zalm, VAN BEEST

Vice President Corporate Research & Development

11:00-11:30 - ROV Pro Shank Hook

ROV Pro Shank Hook

Ben Alderson, PAPERTRAIL

Ben Alderson, PAPERTRAIL

Senior Account Manager

10:30-11:30 - The Role of Digital Inspections in Improving Lifting Safety

Paperwork is a liability. In an industry governed by strict regulations like LOLER, having instant, reliable access to accurate inspection history is non-negotiable. This session, led by Ben Alderson, will reveal how pioneering digital solutions are transforming compliance and safety across the lifting industry.
Discover the power of digital software and NFC tags to create fully auditable digital inspection records. Ben will provide a practical look at how this technology is used in the field to simplify inspections, generate and store LOLER certificates instantly, and ensure every lift is conducted with certified, compliant equipment. Take away a free NFC tag from Stand 46 to immediately see how Papertrail links physical equipment to digital records.

Ben Dobbs, LEEA

Ben Dobbs, LEEA

Ben is Head of Global Industry Standards and Legislation at LEEA, and manages technical interpretation of legislation and standardisation, provides technical support and best practice guidance, and represents member interests on standard bodies.

13:00-13:00 - LOLER and Machinery Directive Update

LOLER and Machinery Directive Update

Jonathan Edwin, MOTION SOFTWARE

Jonathan Edwin, MOTION SOFTWARE

Senior Sales Manager

11:30-12:00 - The Consequences of Non-Compliance and How to Avoid Them

During the session, we’ll explore real-world examples of non-compliance and the serious consequences that can follow, from operational downtime to safety risks and reputational damage. We’ll also demonstrate how Motion Kinetic helps ensure compliance through efficient inspection workflows, real-time reporting, and seamless data management. We’ll wrap things up with a short interactive quiz to see who really knows their LEEA stuff with a few prizes for those who rise to the challenge!

LEEA

LEEA

LEEA

12:30-13:00 - LEEA Audit Update

LEEA Audit Update