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Terex Material Handling has received an order for two 16 metric ton, 72-ft. span each Demag Double-Girder Overhead Cranes from M CON Pipe and Products Inc. Terex Material Handling and Rogers Material Handling have supplied all of the heavy-duty cranes to M Con’s facility in Ayr, Ontario, since it was first built in 2004. The […]

CLARK Material Handling Co. has recognized the top parts and service managers for 2014. With more than 93 dealers and 199 locations, Clark has recognized the following professionals from its more than 93 dealers and 199 locations.  Top Parts Managers Jeff Stehley of Capital Equipment & Handling, Inc. – Hartland, WI John Hollomon of Welch […]

Safety has always been a challenge for crane operators, owners, and builders. To guarantee safety for applications such as these, tecsis is now offers an innovative safety electronics solution for manufacturers of cranes and hoisting technology with its ELMS system. The multi-function safety electronics system has a modular format, allowing it to be easily extended […]

The Crosby Group, Tulsa, Okla., has updated and redesigned its website. To serve customers more effectively, Crosby has added more functionality and improvements to the site.  Search for product has been simplified through new product/industry selectors and global site search. For convenience, the many resources and tools designed to assist customers in their various planning activities […]

In mid-June, the Raymond Corp. received the CNY BEST Learning and Performance Organization Diamond Award for its Course Manager Training and Development Program. The company was awarded by the Central New York chapter of the American Society of Training & Development (CNY ASTD), which annually recognizes excellence in learning and performance practices with the CNY […]

  The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) is using Demag cranes at its maritime exploration bay in Bremen. Minimum approach dimensions, high precision and sufficient power reserves were part of the criteria to support the lifting and transport operations in a salt-water facility under the conditions found at sea. The heart of the […]

  Whiting Corporation has introduced to North America a safety and risk management system for crane control technologies. AccessPoint from Whiting Passport is a universal access control system that uses smart card technology to control access to a variety of mobile and fixed plant equipment. The system prevents unauthorized people from using vital machinery, including […]

  The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) will again deliver a presentation to delegates at the Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) Canada, which takes place for the fourth time on Oct. 20-21 at the Marriott at River Cree Resort, Edmonton, Alberta. Denis Hogan, UK Country Manager, Regional Manager—West at LEEA, who was well received at […]

  Lift Turn Move welcomed widespread interest in its new LoadGuard mini chain hoist at the ABTT Theatre Show, which took place last month (June) at the Old Truman Brewery in London. The mini LoadGuard is lightweight, weighing only 12kg, with a lifting capacity of 250kg on one fall of chain. The hoist boasts a […]

  A second crane from Capco Crane & Hoist Inc, of Rowley, Massachusetts has been ordered to speed the reconstruction of the 107-year-old Longfellow Bridge over the Charles River. The crane will be used in the renovation of the bridge that spans 1.5 miles and carries around 90,000 people per day. For the initial phases of […]