Shortlisted for LEEA Awards in Innovation and Sustainability Excellence

RiConnect Shortlisted for Innovation and Sustainability at LEEA Awards

RiConnect, Inc. was shortlisted in two prestigious categories at the recent Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Awards, which were presented during a gala night at the iconic Anfield football stadium in Liverpool, UK.

Despite receiving record entries for the seventh staging of the annual awards, an esteemed panel of judges shortlisted RiConnect for Excellence in Service Innovation and Sustainability Excellence Award.

This dual recognition highlights RiConnect’s leadership in transforming lifting equipment compliance through digital innovation, while advancing environmental sustainability across the industry.

Digital Compliance Innovation Recognized

Further empowered by acknowledgement from the lifting industry’s highest authority, RiConnect’s comprehensive cloud-based compliance management system can continue to redefine how lifting equipment professionals conduct safety inspections, pre-use checks, and regulatory compliance. By replacing paper-based workflows with real-time digital processes, RiConnect enables operators across oil and gas, renewable energy, manufacturing, maritime, and heavy industry to streamline compliance, while upholding the highest safety standards.

Equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, RiConnect provides instant equipment identification and status verification. With offline capability for offshore sites with limited connectivity, it delivers a practical, field-ready solution that keeps digital compliance accessible, reliable, and effective in every working environment.

Driving Sustainability Through Digital Product Passport

In addition to compliance innovation, the Sustainability Excellence Award nomination recognizes RiConnect’s pioneering work in Digital Product Passport as a Service (DPPaaS). As the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) introduces mandatory lifecycle traceability requirements, RiConnect has positioned itself at the forefront of this industry transformation.

With Digital Product Passports, manufacturers can track the full lifecycle of lifting equipment—from production and maintenance to refurbishment and end-of-life recovery. This end-to-end visibility supports circular economy principles by enabling repair, extending equipment lifespan, and improving material recovery. The result is reduced waste, lower environmental impact, and more sustainable asset management practices across the lifting sector.

By delivering DPP through a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model, RiConnect removes the technological barriers that have historically prevented smaller operators from participating in sustainability initiatives. This democratization of advanced compliance technology ensures that companies of all sizes can meet regulatory requirements while contributing to environmental goals.

Industry Impact and Global Reach

RiConnect’s solutions serve customers across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, demonstrating the universal relevance of digital compliance management. The system supports multiple languages, regional regulatory frameworks, and data residency requirements—ensuring consistent safety and sustainability standards regardless of geography. The DPP function also supports multiple languages, enabling compliance information to be shared without borders.

The LEEA Awards shortlisting reflects growing industry recognition that digital transformation in lifting equipment management is not simply a technological upgrade, but a fundamental improvement in safety performance, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

Partner YOKE Wins Excellence in Product Innovation Award

Alongside RiConnect’s shortlist honors, YOKE Industrial Corp., a key partner within RiConnect, was officially named the winner of LEEA’s Excellence in Product Innovation Award for its BlueSupra digital chips. Recognized by the judging panel for originality, practical usability, and its alignment with global safety and sustainability standards, BlueSupra stands as the world’s first born-digital lifting solution, integrating RFID-based digital identification and Digital Product Passport (DPP) capability directly from the forging stage.

This achievement underscores YOKE’s leadership in hardware innovation while highlighting the complementary strengths of both organizations in advancing traceability, compliance, and digital transformation across the lifting industry.

A Dual Recognition That Reflects Real-World Impact

Together, these two award nominations validate RiConnect’s integrated approach to innovation and sustainability, reaffirming the company’s role as a catalyst for positive change in how the lifting sector addresses compliance and environmental challenges.

RiConnect will continue driving the industry forward with solutions designed to make lifting operations safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.