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Overhead crane regional report: Canada can do
Canada’s only neighbour is the United States and too often it is neglected in comparison. But its lifting industry can hold its own against and even penetrate into US markets. Julian Champkin reports.
Mazzella Companies acquires rigging business
US lifting and rigging business Mazzella Companies has announced the acquisition of Newell Davis Company of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Caldwell Coil Grabs and Lifters for New Majestic Steel Flagship Location
Majestic Steel USA is in the final stages of installing material handling equipment, including custom telescopic coil grabs from The Caldwell Group Inc., at its new state-of-the-art facility in Hickman, Arkansas.
R&M Overhead Crane Solution for Forestry Equipment Dealership
Milwaukee Crane & Equipment has installed a custom, 10-ton capacity overhead crane at Papé Machinery’s new construction and forestry equipment dealership in Ponderay, Idaho.
R&M improves reliability for stainless steel producer
Overhead cranes from R&M Materials Handling, Inc. have provided a cost-effective and more reliable solution for a producer of stainless steel.
OZ Lifting Chain Hoists, Trolleys Lift Floating Docks
OZ Lifting Products LLC has provided two 1-ton capacity electric chain hoists and trolleys to lift floating docks, manufactured at a residential property.
Restricted Travel Areas Prevent Overhead Cranes, Hoists From Colliding With Fixed Structures
Ideally, every overhead crane and hoist would have a wide-open, unimpeded travel path throughout an entire facility. In reality, however, that’s rarely the case. Most distribution and manufacturing operations have a number of fixed obstacles — including columns, racking, machinery, offices, and more — at risk of an impact by a crane moving a load. To enhance safety, restricted travel areas prevent overhead cranes and hoists from colliding with these fixed structures.
MHI Industry Leadership Program
The MHI Industry Leadership Program will launch a new cohort on August 3.
MODEX Gold 100
MHI’s MODEX has made Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Gold 100 honoree list. This recognition is given to the “100 largest trade shows in the U.S. that took place in 2022,” according to TSE.