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The Crosby Group, Tulsa, Okla., has released two new Grade 100 Swivel SHUR-LOC Hooks: the S-1326 and S-13326. Both swivel hooks are rated for use with wire rope and Grade 80/100 chain.  The S-1326 swivel hook is designed for infrequent, non-continuous rotation under load applications, while the S-13326 swivel hook uses an anti-friction bearing designed […]

Pirtek USA’s corporate headquarters in Rockledge, Fla., has become an accredited test center for the Cherry Hill, N.J.-based International Fluid Power Society’s (IFPS) Connector and Conductor certification. Recognized industry-wide, the IFPS Connector and Conductor exam provides an objective, third-party assessment of an individual’s skill level and keeps pace with changing fluid power and motion control […]

Hamilton Caster, Hamilton, Ohio, has introduced the new Ultra Maxi-Duty (UMD) Caster Series with a load rating of up to 40,000 pounds per caster. Targeted for heavy equipment and aerospace manufacturers, defense contractors, and ship builders, the UMD casters are capable of moving loads that previously required six or eight casters with four, simplifying designs […]

Veteran engineer Nick Latham has launched LiftRig Consulting, a new Wimborne, Dorset, England-based lifting assurance and engineering design services business focusing on safety. LiftRig offers an independent lifting assurance, auditing and lift planning service, eliminating the need for companies to carry specialist personnel or contractors to undertake those roles. “Safety standards are exceptionally high nowadays, […]

Industrial Training International, Inc.,Woodland, Wash., will offer training sessions at the Maritime Lifting Solutions Workshop, December 7-9, 2011, at the Battle House Mobile Renaissance Hotel in Mobile, Ala. Hosted by the Alabama State Port Authority, the interactive crane and rigging training conference will focus on the planning, execution and logistics of load handling in the […]

RMT Robotics, a Grimsby, Ontario, Canada-based Cimcorp Oy company, has launched a new, enhanced website, www.rmtrobotics.com. The site features photo galleries of RMT’s latest robotic designs as well as product animations and videos that demonstrate the features of RMT’s solutions. Launched in conjunction with the company’s 30th anniversary, the site incorporates weekly and monthly updates […]

Veteran engineer Nick Latham has launched LiftRig Consulting, a new Wimborne, Dorset, England-based lifting assurance and engineering design services business focusing on safety. LiftRig offers an independent lifting assurance, auditing and lift planning service, eliminating the need for companies to carry specialist personnel or contractors to undertake those roles. “Safety standards are exceptionally high nowadays, […]

Western Sling & Supply, Sedalia, Colo., has joined First Sling Technology’s Inspectable Roundsling Distribution Team, authorizing Western to distribute the roundsling. Western held a training session to prepare its Colorado and Casper, Wyo., representatives to support their diverse market with the FP and FHPZ (polyester and high performance) roundsling inspection and safety programs. Linda Summars, […]

Associated Wire Rope & Rigging, Inc., Wilmington, Calif., has named Joel Crum as national sales manager. Crum will focus on the Southwest, Midwest and Eastern United States. He brings more than 25 years of sales and sales management experience to his new role.  Based in Tulsa, Okla., Crum holds a BS in business administration and […]

The Crosby Group, Tulsa, Okla., has released the CrosbyIP IPTKU beam clamp. Targeted for use as a lifting clamp, lashing clamp and temporary tackle eye for a beam, the IPTKU clamp has an improved hinged hosting eye that increases loading angles. For use in permanent placement applications or locations, the clamp also features an optional […]