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Cranes of all types manufactured in Europe and exported to the United States and Canada incorporate forged lifting hooks made to European standards DIN15401 (for single hooks) and DIN15402 (for double hooks), and require unique hook latches designed specifically for DIN standard hooks. DIN standard hooks are found on mobile cranes, overhead cranes, port cranes, […]

Cranes of all types manufactured in Europe and exported to the United States and Canada incorporate forged lifting hooks made to European standards DIN15401 (for single hooks) and DIN15402 (for double hooks), and require unique hook latches designed specifically for DIN standard hooks. DIN standard hooks are found on mobile cranes, overhead cranes, port cranes, […]

Delta Rigging & Tools Inc. has completed the acquisition of Holloway Wire Rope, supplier of wire rope, below-the-hook lifting devices and rigging supplies headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., with a second location in Wichita, Kan. The acquisition of Holloway Wire Rope expands Delta Rigging & Tools footprint into the Oklahoma oil & gas fields, along with […]

Columbus McKinnon Corp. has announced that President and CEO Timothy Tevens and Vice President – Finance and CFO Gregory Rustowicz will participate in and host investor meetings at the Jefferies 2013 Global Industrials Conference in New York City on Wed., Aug. 14, 2013. Columbus McKinnon will be presenting from 2:00 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. EST.  […]

USM Restoration Services, a division of U.S. Markets, Inc. will move from its current service location in Gallatin, Tenn. to a new 31,000 sq. ft. facility in the same city.     The move stems from USM’s growth in the restoration of aerial lift equipment. “The opening of our new service facility is an important step […]

  To coincide with the launch of the new Stagemaker SR electric chain hoist, Wirral, UK-based Hoist UK is offering free motor schools to you and up to five members of your team. The course will take place over one full day, and will include: – basic electrics – safe use and operation – practical […]

The Russian economy continues to grow on the back of rising oil prices and strong consumer demand. As a result, the country’s commercial and manufacturing sectors are under mounting pressure to streamline their internal processes to meet the expectations of an increasingly sophisticated customer base. Meeting these complex logistical challenges requires investment in modern systems […]

CLARK Material Handling Co. has released its CLARKcalc payment calculator app for both IOS and Android devices. The CLARKcalc app will allow salesmen to accurately calculate monthly payments across a number of different finance options. Salesmen can customize lease type, term length, forklift type, mast type, and application environment to accurately calculate monthly payments for […]

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers' president, Rob Mackay is retiring after 28 years of service in many different capacities, all based in the Ritchie Bros. head office in Vancouver, British Columbia. Mackay will transition from day-to-day duties and then retire as an employee on Oct. 31, 2013. “Rob has contributed very effectively in so many ways to […]

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), has launched a newly enhanced website for U.S.-based technician employment opportunities at www.toyotalifttech.com, as well as a new site for Canadian-based tech jobs provided in both English and French languages at www.toyotalifttech.ca. The websites allow dealers residing in the U.S. and Canada to post open leads for service technicians, […]