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The Caldwell Group and J.C. Renfroe announce they have merged. Caldwell, which is located in Rockford, Ill., manufactures below-the-hook lifting equipment, and Renfroe, a plate clamp lifting equipment manufacturer, is headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The new organization will provide a broad variety of lifting solutions to global customers. “This is a great opportunity for two strong companies, with […]

Capital Safety introduces the next innovation in i-Safe technology: the i-Safe 3.1 Mobile App for iOS and Android handheld devices. The app provides a user-friendly platform that improves operational efficiencies, reduces costs, and shifts management focus from paper-based activities toward technology-based activities to improve utilization of end-user resources and technical expertise. The app supports the […]

  A Unic mini spider crane provided lifting power at the National Grid’s East Claydon electrical substation in Buckinghamshire, UK. The 10t capacity crane was hired from GGR Group to lift 16 silencers which reduce the operating noise coming from the 400kV substation’s air blast circuit breakers.  The URW-1006 has 30.7m maximum lifting height despite […]

  The Gustav Eirich mechanical engineering plant in Hardheim, Germany, has fitted out a new production bay with Demag cranes. On two levels, an integrated intralogistics solution has been installed that can be used for both transporting large and heavy mixers, as well as for serving the assembly stations with components. Additionally, a two-crane-level concept […]

  Terex Material Handling has supplied Indian generator and turbine manufacturer TD Power Systems with two Demag process cranes that have lifting capacities of 300t and 60t. Dr Lars Brzoska, vice president and managing director of Terex Material Handling, said: “This order for high-performance crane installations, which are planned and produced by our specialist teams […]

  Shuttlelift will unveil a new gantry crane for its dealers when they arrive in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, this week for the annual dealer meeting. On site will be the largest rubber-tired, double-beam, fully traversable gantry crane the manufacturer has ever built—the Shuttlelift DB 200. More than 54 ft. tall, 68 ft. wide and just […]

  RUD Chains Ltd, a leading manufacturer of high quality chain components and systems, has increased interest in its exhibit at LiftEx 2013, which takes place at the UK’s USN Bolton Arena, 14-15 November. Now in its ninth year, LiftEx is the UK’s only annual trade exhibition dedicated to the overhead lifting industry. Admission is […]

  An impressive line-up of new products and applications will fight for the right to lift a LEEA Award for Innovation at LiftEx 2013, which takes place at the USN Bolton Arena, 14-15 November. All entries for the Most Innovative Product and Most Innovative Application awards will be showcased at the LHI-sponsored LiftEx Innovation Theatre, before […]

  Harrington Hoists, Inc. has introduced its TNER Series Theatrical Chain Hoist. A market leader in the industrial sector, Harrington will target the entertainment and theatre markets with the TNER Series. These full featured, three phase electric hoists provide reliable performance for use in concert halls, convention arenas, stadiums and studios.  Harrington has included industry-specific […]

Hyster Co.'s has launched a new comprehensive mobile lift truck app available for Apple iOS and Android devices through iTunes and the Android Google Play Store. Features of the new app include a product selector that helps customers choose the best product for their application, detailed information, technical guides, images and brochures on Hyster lift […]