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Spanguard Corporation – Product Announcement
President of Spanguard Corporation, Dan Klasel, is pleased to announce the company’s acquisition of the “Tri-Bar / Four-Bar” product line from Starline Holdings. Klasel stated, “this acquisition rounds-out our product line with lower amperage systems we previously couldn’t offer. With a cross section of only 5 square inches, this compact system can fit in small spaces and provide reliable power to operate aircraft hanger doors, ergonomic workstation cranes, appliance assembly lines and amusement park rides, among others.
MHI announces new VP of finance
After 36 years of dedicated service, MHI announces the retirement of Vice President of Finance, Mike Laurent.
CraneWerks regional expansion
CraneWerks has announced Bo Ambrose has joined the team as regional sales engineer, marking a pivotal moment for the company, as it expands across the East Coast of the United States.
US ‘National Safety Stand-Down Week’
OSHA is partnering with key groups to launch National Safety Stand-Down Week (May 6-10, 2024), including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), OSHA approved State Plans, State consultation programs, the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the National Safety Council, the National Construction Safety Executives (NCSE), the U.S. Air Force, and the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers.
Many times, maneuvering heavy, unbalanced, or awkward loads efficiently requires more than one hook
** Social Media excerpt: Many times, maneuvering heavy, unbalanced, or awkward loads efficiently requires more than one hook. Synchronized lifting with more than one hook with chain hoists presents another option for handling these cumbersome loads in manufacturing environments.
OZ Lifting Launches Industry-First Stainless Steel Lever Hoist
Winona, Minnesota-based OZ Lifting Products LLC has launched North America’s first stainless steel lever hoist, in 0.25- to 3-ton capacities.
Sylvain Raymond
From starting his career as a graduate with COH (Canadian Overhead Handling), acquired by REEL Group. The company changed its name in 2016 to represent its international audience, Sylvain Raymond, chief technical officer, North America, REEL COH, has a wealth of experience in the cranes industry.
Innovation in Lifting
Specialists from Electrolift, Oz Lifting and Gorbel present their views on the current and future state of lifting.
Supply chain optimisation
Brian Cook, Senior Product Manager, Conductix-Wampfler, says there are three ways to optimise your supply chain with overhead crane systems.
New Jersey
We focus on some of the companies making a difference in the US State of New Jersey