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Recently Van Beest was audited by DNV (Det Norske Veritas), and the Green Pin Standard and Green Pin Polar shackles have been DNV-type approved to standard for certification 2.22 Lifting Appliances.   Green Pin Standard and Green Pin Polar shackles now carry two DNV-type approval certificates that comply with: DNV 2.7-1 Offshore Containers EN 12079-2 […]

In order to develop new products and introduce new lines of below-the-hook lifting devices, TANDEMLOC Inc. has appointment of Randall Hoeft as a design engineer. Hoeft brings more than 26 years of “below-the-hook” design and problem solving experience.  He will be the principal staffer and office manager of the new Tandemloc product design office opening soon in […]

  MHI announces that MODEX 2016 will be held April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. MODEX 2016 will showcase equipment and systems solutions as well as learning opportunities that span the entire supply chain, from material handling to logistics across manufacturing, assembly and distribution. Over 700 exhibitors will cover […]

  Stahl CraneSystems has provided off-standard hoists for 12 liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facilities in China as the country continues to import the product, cooled down to -160°C and transported by tanker from counties like Australia or the Middle East. The Künzelsau company has supplied a total of 15 Ex hoists for gas tanks […]

  Bushman Equipment, a manufacturer of custom-engineered material handling solutions, recently retrofit an electro-mechanical plate lifter to a hydraulic drive. The material was delivered to and the work was performed on-site at SSAB's Axis, Alabama mill. SSAB is a leading global provider of high strength steel plate.  The lifter is used to lift 40-ft. long […]

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announces the launch of a new logo and brand identity for propane, PROPANE Clean American Energy. The logo highlights propane as an increasingly American-made alternative fuel at a time when U.S. propane production from natural gas liquids is at record levels. According to PERC President and CEO Roy […]

Hyster Company has launched a Spanish version of its operator training program. The DVD set features Hyster Class I-V lift truck products and includes all the components necessary to conduct the classroom portion of an OSHA-compliant operator training program. Although developed to meet U.S. OSHA regulations, the DVD content will benefit any operator in any application. […]

Parker Hannifin has increased the products available within its HoseFinder mobile app, making the mobile app more versatile for selecting and locating critical hoses. HoseFinder 3.5’s searchable catalog now includes products from Parker’s Industrial Hose Products Division (IHP) and Parflex Division (PFD), adding more than 357 new products available for purchase. Using the STAMP (Size, […]

MH Equipment – Decatur has moved into a new 4,000 sq.-ft. facility. The new Decatur, Ill.-branch offers the same equipment and services but on a larger scale. Michelle Hamilton, branch manager, will continue to lead the development and growth for the Decatur operation.  MH Equipment carries the full line of Hyster new and used equipment, […]

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) has presented ProLift Industrial Equipment with the Aftersales Service Evaluation and Certification (ASEC) award for implementing a global quality program at the dealership. The dealership achieved the award by implementing process and operational standards to deliver quality and overall superior customer service throughout the dealership. The ASEC program is […]