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

Allen Carey, CORE INSPECTION SOFTWARE

Allen Carey, CORE INSPECTION SOFTWARE

Co-owner

15:00-15:30 - From Clipboard to Certificate - How Core Speeds Compliance & Boosts Cashflow

We'll go through how lifting and rigging teams are cutting report turnaround from weeks to hours while eliminating 99% of rework and 99% of missed recertifications. Delegates will see a short live demo of mobile inspection software, hear about real results from a customer, and leave with a realistic sense for 10-day implementation.

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

15:30-16:00 - 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.

Harley Parkin, GGR GROUP

Harley Parkin, GGR GROUP

Account Manager

16:00-16:30 - Introducing GGR Group’s Latest Innovations in Specialist Lifting

Get an inside look at GGR Group’s newest specialist lifting technologies and solutions. This session highlights the latest equipment innovations designed to boost safety, precision, and efficiency across lifting operations, offering attendees a first-hand view of what’s next for the industry.

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.

Malcolm Peacock, PEWAG GROUP

Malcolm Peacock, PEWAG GROUP

Group Business Development Manager

12:30-13:00 - Misuse in the Lifting Industry – Lessons from the Field

Even the best equipment can fail if used incorrectly. This session explores real-world examples of lifting equipment misuse across different industries. Attendees will gain insight into common causes of misuse, the impact on safety and efficiency, and how design, training and product innovation can help prevent incidents. Drawing on expertise from pewag, Modulift, Load Monitoring Systems and Aberdeen Web, the talk highlights practical steps to improve safety culture and ensure equipment is used as intended.

Matt Barber & Adam Chipperfield, LEEA

Matt Barber & Adam Chipperfield, LEEA

Director of Membership & Project Officer

14:30-15:00 - Evolving how we assess our Members

LEEA Audit Update

Richard Oldknow, YOKE

Richard Oldknow, YOKE

Consultant - EMEA

11:00-11:30 - 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.

Richard Stannard, G2 OCEAN & Kristin Lif-Melberg, ONIX

Richard Stannard, G2 OCEAN & Kristin Lif-Melberg, ONIX

Senior Equipment Manager & Business Development Executive

12:00-12:30 - Implementing digital tools for lifting compliance at sea

Discover how digitalisation is transforming lifting compliance in the maritime sector. This joint presentation from G2 Ocean and Onix explores the practical steps to implementing digital inspection, certification, and reporting tools across complex global operations. Learn how these technologies improve traceability, reduce paperwork, and enhance safety standards, even in challenging offshore environments.

Rob Whitehurst-Maiden, RICONNECT

Rob Whitehurst-Maiden, RICONNECT

Sales Manager

11:30-12:00 - 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

10:30-11:00 - 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.

13:00-13:15 - Machinery Directive: Considerations and updates

Machinery Directive: Considerations and updates

Ian Bannister, LEEA

Ian Bannister, LEEA

Ian is LEEA’s Director of Infrastructure, leading strategic projects and overseeing Technical, Product, Finance, Business Support, and Learning & Development teams. His work reflects LEEA’s values, integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence across the global lifting industry.

13:15-13:30 - HSE LOLER Review: Update

HSE LOLER Review: 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!

Matt Barber & Adam Chipperfield, LEEA

Matt Barber & Adam Chipperfield, LEEA

Director of Membership & Project Officer

12:30-13:00 - Evolving how we assess our Members

LEEA Audit Update

Matt Barber, LEEA

Matt Barber, LEEA

Director of Membership

12:00-12:30 - PRIZE DRAW!

All visitors attending Day 2 will automatically be entered into our Prize Draw, to include;

- A free training course for 2 individuals courtesy of LEEA.

- A flight gift voucher for £250 through courtesy of Bridger Howes.

- A pair of show tickets for Jimmy Carr on 11th December 2025 courtesy of the ACC, with an overnight stay for two guests with breakfast at the Hilton Liverpool City Centre.

- A pair of show tickets for Greg Davies on 25th March 2026 courtesy of the ACC, with an overnight stay for two guests with breakfast at the Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village.

- 2 hospitality concert tickets at Anfield Stadium which will take place in June 2026.