Yoke Industrial Corporation, RiConnect and Electra Mining announced as sponsors for Lifting Awards 2025
Press Release - 8 Jan 2025
Lifting Africa, organisers of the inaugural Lifting Awards, are pleased to announce that Yoke Industrial Corporation, RiConnect and Electra Mining have come on board as sponsors for this prestigious event, which will take place on 29 August 2025. The Lifting Awards aim to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in Africa's lifting, rigging and materials handling industries.
As key players in the lifting and materials handling sectors, Yoke Industrial brings invaluable expertise and experience to the awards as a Platinum Sponsor, further highlighting their commitment to advancing industry standards and recognising excellence across the continent. Their involvement as sponsors will help elevate the profile of the event, ensuring its success in acknowledging the contributions of individuals and organisations shaping the future of the lifting and rigging industries in Africa.
Joining as the Photographic Sponsor for the awards is Electra Mining, a renowned platform for showcasing innovation and excellence in the mining, industrial and materials handling sectors. Electra Mining's involvement reflects its dedication to celebrating achievements within the lifting and rigging industries. Their support will ensure that the event is documented in a visually impactful way, preserving the memories of this prestigious occasion while highlighting the importance of recognising talent and innovation across the continent.
The Lifting Awards provide a unique opportunity for professionals in the lifting, rigging and materials handling industries to come together, network and celebrate the achievements that have helped shape the sector's growth. The event will include several award categories, each recognising excellence in areas such as safety, innovation, training and leadership within the industry.
“We are excited to have Yoke, RiConnect and Electra Mining as sponsors for this inaugural event. Their support plays a vital role in ensuring that the Lifting Awards successfully recognise the outstanding talent and achievements that continue to drive the lifting and rigging industries in Africa,” said Surita Marx, Managing Director of Lifting Africa.
The Lifting Awards will be held at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg, Johannesburg.
For more information on the event and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.liftingawards.co.za or contact the organisers at +27 (0) 87 700 9834
About Lifting Africa:
Lifting Africa is the leading media platform dedicated to Africa's lifting and materials handling industry. Lifting Africa’s aim to promote industry best practices, safety standards and innovation throughout the continent through the publications and events