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A new range of electric chain hoists, in capacities from 125 to 5,000kg, has been launched by Street Crane Co., the UK’s largest crane manufacturer. Designed for durability and high productivity, the LX electric chain hoist gives precise and safe lifting for a range of industries. The LX chain hoist is built for world markets. Rated capacities […]

Waytek Inc., Chanhassen, Minn., has added Deutsch Compatible Amphenol AHD Connectors as their newest line of electrical connectors. Amphenol AHD Series electrical connectors were developed in response to the overwhelming need for an economic alternative to today’s existing diagnostic product options. Designed specifically as a cost-conscious, reliable alternative, intermateable with Deutsch HDP connectors, the AHD Series […]

Absolute E-Z Up (AEUP), Charleston, S.C., will be showing its new construction aerial work platform at The Rental Show in Las Vegas. The CAWP-9.6 is self-propelled with an all-steel chassis and is approved for two-person occupancy. It features a maximum working height of 16 feet and offers 397 pounds of unrestricted capacity on its dual […]

The David Round Company, Streetsboro, Ohio, will exhibit its range of stainless steel material handling equipment for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry at the Interphex show, which takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, March 29-31, 2011. David Round designs and manufacturers stainless steel strap hoists, wire rope hoists, chain hoists, […]

Harrington Hoists Inc., Manheim, Pa., has increased its operating authority and expanded its geographic service area to include South America under the Kito brand. In doing so, Harrington has launched the newly created Kito Americas, a Kito brand to support these markets.  "This is an exciting time for Harrington," said Carlo Lonardi, VP of sales […]

Siemens Industry, Inc., Atlanta, has introduced a new quick-connecting cable coupler that locks in with a quarter turn and protects against vibration shakeout on its Motion-Connect® line of power and signal cables. The mechanism, called Speed Connect, makes installation and changeover fast and easy, even in restricted spaces, says a Siemens news release. No tools are needed, […]

A decorated, industry heavyweight has signed up to speak at the Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (ICHC), which will be co-located at the ProMat trade show at McCormick Place South in Chicago, Ill., on Tues., March 22, 2011. ICHC is staged by Industrial Lift & Hoist magazine. Carter J. Kerk, Professor of Industrial Engineering at […]

Hamilton Caster, Hamilton, Ohio, has launched the new 7500 caster series for carrying heavy loads over uneven surfaces. Constructed with Hamilton’s trademark premium forged steel design and heavy duty, semi-pneumatic tires, the casters offer twice the load capacity of a traditional pneumatic caster, it said. They deliver a smooth ride—even over rough or broken concrete—that […]

Ingersoll Rand, Davidson, N.C., a pioneer in the development of overhead material handling equipment, has launched its new line of jib crane products designed to meet overhead support needs, particularly those with limited headroom. "These first four models to be released represent common configurations our customers need every day to solve their lifting problems," said […]

Cargotec, Helsinki, Finland, will showcase material handling expertise at CeMAT, the biggest international trade fair for intralogistics, which takes place in Hannover, Germany, 2-6 May, 2011 (hall 25, stand D12). Cargotec recently repositioned its Industrial & Terminal division, comprising former Hiab and Kalmar businesses, while the Marine sector comprises the former MacGregor business. The third […]