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Bridge crane joins the Calgary Stampede
The 2023 Calgary Stampede was notable for a large pick-up claw machine – a collaboration between Kristian Electric and Exhibit Studio. By John Bensalhia.
Modulift plays key role in crane calibration for national ship repair company
In an operation in the northeast of England, a Modulift spreader beam was used to carry out a lift for a national ship repair company. The primary goal of the lifting project was to re-calibrate a vessel crane.
LEEA column: Can thorough examination intervals be prolonged?
Bernie Winter of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s Technical Services, answers a popular question: can the required interval between thorough examinations of lifting equipment be prolonged?
Date set for this year’s Global Lifting Awareness Day
The fifth Global Lifting Awareness Day will take place on Thursday 18 July.
Interface reveals motivation behind the acquisition of long-time partner LCM Systems
In a move that should provide synergistic growth opportunities for both companies, Interface Inc., a US-based leader in force measurement product technology, design and manufacturing, has recently acquired UK-based LCM Systems – a company that it had already been partnering with for the past ten years. In fact, Interface has been LCM’s exclusive distributor in the US market since 2018.
Below the hook: C-hooks
Even when a requirement for a C-hook has been identified, there are many different options and types for consideration, writes Bill Gridley, application sales, The Caldwell Group Inc.
LEEA column: Full marks for CE extension
Ben Dobbs, head of global standards and legislation at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, welcomes the extension for the recognition of CE marking and offers tips for ensuring conformity.
Subsea and offshore: On the up
With global offshore crane market predicted to grow, we round up the latest offshore and subsea crane news from around the world.
Harrington introduces new TCE-llB Series spark-resistant air hoists
Harrington has introduced its new TCE-llB Series spark-resistant air hoists, which are built with components that will reduce or eliminate the risk of spark produced by impact or friction in heavy-duty industrial applications.
US shipyard invests in mobile boat hoist
Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), a full-service shipyard with locations in San Diego Bay in the US and in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, has employed Italy’s Cimolai Technology to custom-build a new 820-ton Telescopic Mobile Boat Hoist for its San Diego Bay site.