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Looking ahead: ACE members discuss rebrand
As previously reported in OCH, MHI’s Electrification and Controls Manufacturers Association (ECMA) has rebranded as the Automation, Controls and Electrification Association (ACE), marking a new era of innovation in industrial automation and material handling. Here to tell us more is ACE chair Jason Looman and its members.
Leading by example
John Paxton has been the CEO of MHI, the Material Handling Industry Association for four years. Prior to that, he led the Demag Cranes North American business. During his role with Demag, he was a long-term volunteer leader at the association, and he served in many roles including Chair of the MHI Board. MHI has a Board of Governors where the chairs rotate every two years, and each board member can serve up to seven terms if they serve through the Executive Chair roles. At the beginning of the year MHI announced its 2024 Board of Governors and Roundtable Advisory Committee. Paxton reports to Bryan Jensen, (Chairperson and Executive Vice President at St. Onge) as the Chair of the MHI Board.
Ask the expert: How and when to inspect your crane
Proper inspection is vital to compliance, performance, and safety. Here to tell us more is James Headley, CEO of the Crane Institute of America (CIA) and the Crane Institute Certification (CIC), both headquartered near Orlando, Florida. CIA trains operators, riggers, supervisors, and others who use all types of cranes and equipment. CIC tests those professionals to industry and governmental standards. A recognized expert, Headley has spent more than 40 years working with cranes and rigging equipment.
Mazzella Companies acquires Piedmont Hoist & Crane
Mazzella Companies has acquired Piedmont Hoist & Crane based out of Winston-Salem, NC, making Mazzella one of the preeminent manufacturers of overhead cranes and lifting equipment in North America.
OZ Lifting launches industry first stainless steel lever hoist
Winona, Minnesota-based OZ Lifting Products has launched North America’s first stainless steel lever hoist, in 0.25- to 3-ton capacities.
Bishop Lifting acquires Oceanside Equipment
Bishop Lifting, part of Altamont Capital Partners, has completed its acquisition of Oceanside Equipment, a distributor of rigging and mooring products.
ACECO president honored for giving back to her community
Karen Norheim, president of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, is celebrating after being honored with a trio of awards; the Diamond of the Decades Award, ATHENA recipient and Vistage Leadership Award.
CraneWerks East Coast regional expansion
CraneWerks has announced seasoned veteran 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.
CMAA, HMI, & MMA unite under the Overhead Alliance
The Overhead groups (CMAA, HMI, and MMA) part of the US Material Handling, Logistics and Supply Chain Association (MHI) have elected to combine all their marketing efforts under the Overhead Alliance.
Hoosier Crane completes Buhler Prince crane upgrade
Hoosier Crane celebrates its biggest order to date lowering two 67.5 top-running double girder bridge cranes through the roof of BuhlerPrince’s manufacturing plant and installing them with a Magnetek Tandem Radio Control System, to increase capacity of its runway.