03.11.2025

Lift Progress adds CMC

CMC has appointed Lift Progress as its exclusive distributor for the provinces between Bologna - as far south and west as Imola, up to Piacenza in the west of the Emilia-Romagna region.

CMC said: “This strategic alliance further consolidates our presence in Italy and entrusts a specialised partner rooted in the territory with the task of representing the CMC brand along the important Emilian corridor, an area characterised by a high density of manufacturing companies, construction sites, and service providers.”
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(L-R) Gianluca and Fabio Ghedini of Lift Progress with Fulvio Querciol of CMC

Based in Cadriano on the north side of Bologna, Lift Progress was founded in 2013 by Fabio Ghedini. It became the official Merlo dealer for the region in 2016 and also offers Palfinger truck mounted lifts, Manitou and Sinoboom aerial lifts, Locatelli cranes and Wacker Neuson products. It also works with Caterpillar for earthmoving equipment.
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Lift Progress facilities in Cadriano, Bologna

CMC sales director for Italy, Fulvio Querciol said: "We are delighted to develop the CMC brand in a key region like Emilia-Romagna together with Lift Progress. The professionalism, service culture, and rapid response that have always characterized our brand are perfectly aligned with the Lift Progress team."

Lift Progress sales director Gianluca Ghedini added: "We have been studying the aerial lift market for years and are well aware of CMC's value in the spider lift platform sector. This agreement allows us to offer our customers an excellent product, capable of combining high performance and ease of use."