Lifting Equipment

Ontario-based Equipment Corps Inc. used four customized Straightpoint wireless load shackles and four JD Neuhaus air hoists to install two new exchangers at the Syncrude Refinery in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada during an overhaul at the site. The bobbins on the 125t capacity load cells were modified to accept the …

Appointed by Daher Projects GmbH to undertake delivery of two 335 Tonne transformers destined for Sellindge Substation, Collett & Sons Ltd loaded up their specialist girder bridge and headed out of Cruise Terminal 1 at the Port of Dover. Arriving at the Port aboard the same vessel, Collett deftly discharged …

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is proud to announce the finalists for The LEEA Awards 2019. As the largest trade association in the Lifting Industry, LEEA wants to reward members who have done the most to raise standards. The high volume and quantity of entries for this year’s awards …

The Materials Handling Engineers Association, (MHEA) has announced its headline sponsor for this year’s BULKEX 2019 is Atex Explosion Hazards Limited, who are repeating their sponsorship commitment to BULKEX for another year. Atex provides experienced engineers, explosion venting, valves and suppression systems, with over 45 years’ experience in ATEX-compliant and …

LiftEx 2019 is the free-to-attend flagship event of LEEA (The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) taking place at the Marshall Arena (formerly Arena MK) in Milton Keynes on 13-14 November 2019. This year, the not-to-be missed global gathering for the lifting industry will be part of LEEA’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The …

Microcranes, Inc., a producer of portable battery power mini cranes since 2008, now offers a wireless remote-control solution option for the 2,000 lb. rated, 21 ft. hook height M1 Global Model pick and carry crane used indoors, outdoors and on rooftops. According to the company, allowing some distance between a …

RUD OPTILASH-CLICK Can now be installed in bore holes and guides of the vehicle frame: Working across industries where safety and quality is essential RUD deliver on ground-breaking Lifting and Lashing products, and have earnt over 500 international patents for their continuous product development and innovative approach. RUD Chains new …

Hiab, the on-road load handling equipment specialist, has revealed it achieved a record first half of the year with equipment sales up by almost 50% in the UK and Ireland. For the first six months of the year, Hiab recorded a new average of between 140 and 150 invoiced units …

Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC has launched a new X-Series Service School program to provide live, in-person machine training opportunities for members of its dealer network. Hosted by Pettibone dealers at various regional locations, the service school is specifically focused on Pettibone’s next gen X-Series Extendo and Traverse telehandlers. The X-Series Service …

Vacuworx is pleased to announce that Bruce Williamson has been hired as Regional Sales Manager, Southeast, serving the territory of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee. Williamson is a creative problem solver who prioritizes communication and follow-through as keys to building successful customer relationships. Based in …