Concentric acquires UPS devices provider

Dallas, TX, United States

Texas-based Concentric, a provider of critical power systems for data centres and telecommunications facilities in North America as well as motive power solutions for electric forklifts and AGVs, has expanded its data centre infrastructure capabilities with the acquisition of Critical Components Infrastructure (CCI).

Atlanta-headquartered CCI is a supplier of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices across the Southeast of the US. CCI will take a leadership role at Concentric.

John Winter, president & CEO of Concentric says: “Data centres require local expertise backed by enterprise-grade capabilities to meet the demands of speed, scale and ongoing resilience”. 

“CCI has built an incredible organisation,” Winter adds. “We are excited to have their leadership in delivering a one-stop platform for critical power and cooling services that data centres, utilities, and industrial users increasingly need across the US and beyond.”

Kalmar signs STS modification deal with German terminal

Wilhelmshaven, Germany

Finnish materials handling equipment maker Kalmar has signed a deal with Germany’s Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW), to relocate and modify two ZPMC ship-to-shore (STS) cranes.

The service project was booked in Q4 2025 and is designed to extend the operational capacity of the unnamed customer’s fleet.

Kalmar says the complex project involves the preparation and execution of crane transport using a heavy lift semi-submersible barge, alongside extensive mechanical and electrical modifications. Kalmar will oversee the entire process, including commissioning and testing, to ensure full functionality upon delivery to the Wilhelmshaven terminal. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of Q2 2026.

Holger Bomm, managing director at Eurogate CTW says: “Our decision to choose Kalmar was based on our long standing relationship. Building on our experience from previous heightening projects, we knew Kalmar could deliver the right technical solution. We rely on their expertise to handle complex modifications, and we trust them to get the job done.”

Combilift donates EUR100,000 to UNICEF

Monaghan, Ireland

Irish materials handling equipment manufacturer Combilift, has donated EUR100,000 (USD117,489) to the UNICEF Ireland’s Children’s Emergency Fund after holding a raffle to celebrate production of its 100,000th multidirectional forklift.

As part of its celebrations, Combilift held its largest international raffle of the special golden 100,000th forklift with all proceeds being donated to help children in need in Ireland.

Combilift states the campaign EUR56,500 (USD66,384) in ticket sales, with the company topping this up to make the total EUR100,000.

“This campaign was designed not only to celebrate a major manufacturing achievement for Combilift, but also to make a meaningful difference beyond the factory floor,” says Combilift’s CEO, Martin McVicar. “By supporting UNICEF, we are supporting one of the world’s most effective humanitarian organisations and helping children who need it most.”

The winning ticket was purchased by Kareen Farrell, who travelled to Combilift’s headquarters in Monaghan to receive the Golden Forklift.

“My dad shared the competition details and bought a ticket to support UNICEF because it’s a children’s charity that helps children all over the world, so winning the forklift was an incredible bonus,” Farrell says.