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Harrington Hoists, Inc., Manheim, Pa., has introduced the new dual-speed, single-phase ED Infinity Electric Chain Hoists. Targeted for use in work stations and work cells, assembly lines, pick-and-place operations, and fast production environments, the hoists are available in 125-, 220-, 250-, 350-, 400-, 525- and 1,050-pound capacities. The pendant on the ED Infinity Electric Chain […]

Lift-A-Loft Corp., Muncie, Ind., was recently acquired by new ownership. Todd Hunt, a veteran in the equipment manufacturing and marketing industry, is the new principal owner of the company. Hunt spent several years as COO of a holding company with 10 separate operating units. Lift-A-Loft’s new ownership is currently making strategic investments to position the […]

FIRST Sling Technology recently signed an agreement with Ferreterro India PVT Ltd. to manufacture its products in Asia. With corporate offices in Noida, Ferreterro will manufacture and distribute the FHPZ high-performance roundslings and FP polyester roundslngs from six locations and 45 dealers throughout India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Saurabh Khandewal, director, has coordinated the […]

TMEIC Corp., Roanoke, Va., has improved its popular TMdrive-10 three-phase, low-voltage variable frequency drive. The TMdrive-10e2 is designed for lower cost, higher power level, reduced footprint, and enhanced safety features. Designed and built in Japan, the drive is available in America and has been successfully applied in container cranes, steel mills, and other industrial system […]

Terex Cranes, Zweibrucken, Germany, has enhanced its website, www.terexcranes.com. Users will find a clearly arranged layout that will enable them to find all the information they need quickly and easily. “We incorporated numerous requests and suggestions from our customers into our homepage’s new design,” said Agustin Dominguez, press & public relations for Terex Cranes. The […]

Harrington Hoists Inc., Manheim, Pa., has made changes to its executive management team. Carlo Lonardi was promoted from vice president of sales and marketing to COO of Harrington Hoists. The company also promoted Scott Miller from vice president of operations of Harrington Hoists to managing director of its KITO Europe Operations. Lonardi began his career […]

The Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA) will hold its Spring Conference April 29-May 1, 2012, in San Diego, Calif. Most educational sessions focus on providing inspectors with techniques to improve their craft. Inspection topics will cover wire rope, welds, overhead cranes, and mobile cranes. In addition, speakers will update members about the latest changes […]

Lift-A-Loft Corp., Muncie, Ind., was recently acquired by new ownership. Todd Hunt, a veteran in the equipment manufacturing and marketing industry, is the new principal owner of the company. Hunt spent several years as COO of a holding company with 10 separate operating units. Lift-A-Loft’s new ownership is currently making strategic investments to position the […]

Toyota, Irvine, Calif., reports its Columbus, Ind., manufacturing plant, Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (TIEM), was recognized as “Company of the Year” by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. TIEM was presented the award at the chamber’s 103rd annual meeting on Feb. 2, 2012. Each year, the chamber bestows a number of awards of distinction in […]

Donaldson Co., Minneapolis, Minn., announces it has received Level 3 Plus conditional verification by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for an off-road emissions retrofit device. The approval is for the Donaldson Non Road Low NO2 Filter (NR-LNF Muffler) applicable to off-road engines produced from 1996 to 2010 with power ranges from 100 to 600 Hp. […]