Oz Lifting Returns to WEFTEC

Winona, Minnesota-based Oz Lifting Products LLC will be exhibiting at the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition & Conference (WEFTEC), which takes place October 5-9, 2024 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The exhibition runs on the final three days of the event.

Having exhibited on three prior occasions, focus on the Oz Lifting stand will again be its Tele-Pro davit crane range, which is available in 500lb, 1200lb and 2500lb capacities, and allows users to leverage the benefits of the company’s other davits, while telescoping the boom in and out under load.

Richard Miller, sales manager at Oz Lifting, said, “The Tele-Pro has been a popular product in this industry because of its ability to make precise adjustments under load. Our customers have found this exceptionally beneficial for raising and lowering water pumps; we will be staging live demonstrations of this application in our booth at the show.”

Another popular product is the 1200lb capacity CompOZite davit crane, renowned for being ultra-lightweight, and having exceptional corrosion resistance, even in harsh environments where water and treatment chemicals are present. The crane is made from advanced composite material and weighs only 83lb. A CompOZite boom section will be in the booth to allow WEFTEC attendees to feel the weight difference first hand.

Attendees will be able to see the CompOZite Elite, which offers the same capacity as the CompOZite, with a total crane weight of only 37lb. The booth will also showcase the Steel 500, Alumi-Lite 500, and XR Series 500 davits, plus a new wheel base; in addition to a full line of stainless-steel products, including beam clamps, push beam trolleys, chain hoists, and manual winches. That’s not forgetting a range of lever hoists, featuring the popular dynamometer-equipped Dyno-Hoist.

Richard said: “We’ve been seeing a surge in demand for our portable cranes in the water and wastewater industry. The ability to quickly move a single crane around a facility using interchangeable bases has been a game-changer for our customers. It’s helped them save time, money, and improve overall efficiency.

“Expanding our footprint at the show [up from 10ft by 20ft originally] allows us to better showcase our products, especially the Tele-Pro’s extending boom. With more room, we can comfortably demonstrate the full capabilities of this and other machines. The larger booth also helps us accommodate the increased traffic and provide a more enjoyable experience for visitors.”

Miller will be joined in New Orleans by Steve Napieralski, president; Parker Hale, inside sales specialist; and Ashley Blum, marketing manager.