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Myshak Crane & Rigging Uses Hydra-Slide Equipment at Nitrogen Site

4 days ago

Myshak Crane & Rigging utilized its entire fleet of Hydra-Slide hydraulic skidding equipment in addition to various other heavy rigging tools to changeout a horizontal converter at a fertilizer...

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Mazzella Companies...

5 days ago

Mazzella Companies has consolidated their three overhead crane service companies into one...

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NCCCO Publishes Employer...

6 days ago

Following the publication of OSHA’s Final Rule on crane operator qualifications,...

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Arborist Adds SP Load Pin to Tree...

6 days ago

Arborist Adaptable Aerial Solutions LLC has added a second Straightpoint (SP) force... Read more

Modulift Spreader Beam Lifts Offshore...

6 days ago

A 6t capacity Modulift spreader beam was the linchpin in lifting navigation skids onto... Read more

A1A Software Now Accepting Nominations...

1 wk ago

A1A Software LLC, developer of 3D Lift Plan and iCraneTrax lift planning and business... Read more

Rope and Sling Continues Testing and...

2 wks ago

Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) has completed the latest in a series of testing and... Read more

U.S. Construction Firm Lauds...

2 wks ago

Modulift spreader beams combined with other rigging equipment in 19 different configurations to... Read more

Straightpoint Wins Rigging...

3 wks ago

Load cell manufacturer Straightpoint (SP) won the inaugural Lifting Equipment Engineers... Read more

Ranger Lifting Wins LEEA Customer...

3 wks ago

New South Wales, Australia-based Ranger Lifting won the Lifting Equipment Engineers... Read more

Rope and Sling Modifies Lifting Beam...

3 wks ago

Lifting and rigging equipment supplier Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) has returned a... Read more

Johnson Joins SP in Sales and Customer...

4 wks ago

Straightpoint (SP) has named Lauren Johnson sales and customer support executive, as the... Read more

Berard Utilizes HT300 from Hydra-Slide...

4 wks ago

Heavy transport and rigging company Berard chose its 300-ton capacity HT300 heavy track hydraulic... Read more

CM Labs Makes All-season Training...

1 mon ago

CM Labs Simulations, developer of Vortex® training simulators, is pleased to announce that... Read more

A1A Software Expands Features of 3D...

1 mon ago

A1A Software LLC continues to improve the interface and features of 3D Lift Plan, making it... Read more

Peerless Industrial Group receives...

1 mon ago

Peerless Industrial Group, Inc., worldwide leader in lifting solutions and the largest chain... Read more

Straightpoint (SP) Wins Lifting Product...

1 mon ago

Straightpoint’s (SP) Bluetooth-enabled Radiolink plus load cell and accompanying HHP... Read more

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final...

1 mon ago

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published... Read more

U.S. Department of Labor Provides...

1 mon ago

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has... Read more

Viper WRL Wins its Second Prestigious...

1 mon ago

Viper WRL, an Australian manufacturer, has been recognised and celebrated for its outstanding... Read more

Modulift Spreader Frame Lifts Iconic...

1 mon ago

A modular spreader frame was key to lifting the 4.2t bell tower back into place, as restoration... Read more

Crane Inspector Lauds SP Bluetooth Load...

2 mons ago

A Bedfordshire, UK-based crane inspector utilised a Bluetooth-enabled, 6.5t capacity Radiolink... Read more

DLM Design Completes Innovative Project...

2 mons ago

Dynamic Load Monitoring Ltd (DLM) and UAE distributors, Technik-1 Lifting successfully... Read more

Columbus McKinnon Expands Portfolio of...

2 mons ago

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of... Read more

180 FT CONTAINER CRANE TO BE CUT,...

2 mons ago

A heavily corroded Ship to Shore (STS) crane is to be demolished by being toppled. Tommy Felch,... Read more

Modulift Beams Integral to Preserving...

2 mons ago

Three Modulift spreader beams were used in a one-over-two configuration beneath the hook of... Read more

24-Year-Old SP Load Cell Continues...

2 mons ago

A 20t capacity load cell, manufactured by Straightpoint (SP) in 1994, has been returned to... Read more

Tandemloc is Excited to Introduce Their...

2 mons ago

The combination lift beams are perfect for users who require a strong lifter without the heavy... Read more

Maxim Crane Works Acquires Leading...

2 mons ago

Maxim Crane Works, L.P. is proud to announce that it has acquired Gould Technical Services,... Read more

LiftEx 2018: The Unmissable Global...

2 mons ago

LiftEx 2018, the free-to-attend flagship event of LEEA (The Lifting Equipment Engineers... Read more

Ranger Lifting Marks 20th Anniversary...

2 mons ago

New South Wales, Australia-based Ranger Lifting welcomed a bumper crowd to its facility in... Read more

LGH (UK) Launches Edition Two of...

2 mons ago

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) UK has published a second edition of its award-winning Technical... Read more

Reid Lifting Gantries Keep Bloodhound...

2 mons ago

Two lightweight gantry cranes from Reid Lifting continue to play an integral role in ongoing... Read more

WireCo WorldGroup Opens New West Coast...

2 mons ago

WireCo WorldGroup has announced the opening of a distribution center in Portland, Oregon.... Read more

Columbus McKinnon Expands CM Tornado...

2 mons ago

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of... Read more

CM Labs Announces Training Seminar at...

3 mons ago

CM Labs Simulations invites contractors, training professionals and CTE educators to a... Read more

DLM Become Full Members of LEEA

3 mons ago

Dynamic Load Monitoring, load cell manufacturers based on the south coast of England have been... Read more

Straightpoint Load Shackles Help Ranger...

3 mons ago

A Straightpoint (SP) 3.25t capacity cabled load shackle was fitted to each of a series of... Read more

Reid Targets New Markets with Underhill...

3 mons ago

Reid Lifting, a manufacturer of lightweight gantry cranes and other equipment, has been joined by... Read more

Lifting Gear Hire Upgrades Load Cell...

3 mons ago

Lifting equipment rental specialist Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has initiated a major overhaul... Read more

Simulation Training Event to be held in...

3 mons ago

CM Labs Simulations, developer of Vortex® training simulators, invites community and... Read more

Edwards Moving & Rigging Uses...

3 mons ago

Edwards Moving & Rigging is utilizing a variety of equipment, including a 150-ton... Read more

Wire Strand Roller Compaction Boost For...

3 mons ago

Wire Strand Roller Compaction Units and rollers has become one of the success stories for BAR... Read more

HBC-radiomatic Launches New Receiver

3 mons ago

Crailsheim, Germany-based radio remote control manufacturer HBC-radiomatic GmbH has unveiled... Read more

A-Plant Names Hydra-Slide Among...

3 mons ago

Canadian hydraulic skidding equipment manufacturer Hydra-Slide, represented in the UK and Europe... Read more

CM Labs Selected by Manitowoc as...

3 mons ago

CM Labs announced that they have been chosen by Manitowoc Cranes, leading global... Read more

Petersen Stainless Rigging: We're...

3 mons ago

Petersen Stainless Rigging Ltd. are very proud to announce that we have passed the audit of... Read more

Reid Davit Crane Lifts Personnel at...

3 mons ago

A Reid Lifting davit crane makes it possible for disabled people to participate in watersports... Read more

Tandemloc Inc.’s Popular and Patented...

4 mons ago

Tandemloc Inc.’s popular and patented AC25C End Cap Kit program goes telescopic!... Read more

HBC-radiomatic Inc. Marks 20th...

4 mons ago

HBC-radiomatic Inc. is celebrating 20 years since the U.S. subsidiary of the German radio... Read more

Cleco® Introduces New Line of...

4 mons ago

Cleco®, a registered trademark of Apex Brands, Inc., introduces its new line of pneumatic... Read more

Treezilla Felling Crane Fitted with SP...

4 mons ago

A unique knuckle-boom crane installed with a felling grapple—named Treezilla by... Read more

Rope and Sling Places Industry Stalwart...

4 mons ago

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) has named lifting industry veteran Davey Walker business... Read more

Modulift Frame Lifts Vessel in Iceland

4 mons ago

Icelandic crane rental company DS Lausnir provided lifting and rigging gear, including a... Read more

Outrigger Pad Pioneer DICA Celebrates...

4 mons ago

DICA, a leading provider of engineered outrigger pads, crane pads and cribbing products,... Read more

LIFTKET acquires all shares in...

4 mons ago

LIFTKET Hoffmann GmbH has acquired all shares in ChainMaster Bühnentechnik... Read more

SP Relaunches Clamp On Line Tensionmeter

5 mons ago

Tower erection, maintenance, and service professionals have welcomed the release of an updated... Read more

Campbell® Introduces New Eye Hoist...

5 mons ago

Redesigned latch assembly features extra-thick steel construction Campbell®, a premier brand... Read more

Straightpoint (SP) Upgrades Bluetooth...

5 mons ago

Straightpoint (SP) has updated its Bluetooth capability and launched an enhanced version of... Read more

Rope and Sling Donates Rigging Gear for...

5 mons ago

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) donated lifting and rigging gear to the Shadwell Basin... Read more

Modulift Beams Lift and Travel With...

5 mons ago

Bridon-bekaert Ropes Group supplied a pair of Modulift spreader beams with a series of... Read more

Gorbel® Announces New Facility near...

5 mons ago

Gorbel® Inc., a Victor, NY based manufacturer of material handling and fall protection... Read more

Ranger to Celebrate 20 Years in...

5 mons ago

New South Wales, Australia-based Ranger Lifting will mark 20 years in business at its brand new... Read more

New England-based Yale Cordage Acquires...

5 mons ago

Yale Cordage announced its acquisition of a Sahm Splice test bed, with capacity for destructive... Read more

Modulift Secures Landmark Partnership...

6 mons ago

Modulift, a manufacturer of below-the-hook equipment, has signed a lucrative agreement with... Read more

Gorbel® Hosts Hiring Event June 28

6 mons ago

Victor, NY based company holds event to hire positions in multiple departments Gorbel®... Read more

Irving Equipment Uses Hydra-Slide Low...

6 mons ago

A 350-ton capacity Hydra-Slide low profile hydraulic skidding system was used to change-out a... Read more

Rope and Sling Installs Goalpost Runway...

6 mons ago

Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) has installed three identical goalpost runway systems to... Read more

LGH Hosts Successful 2018 LEEA Golf Day

6 mons ago

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) welcomed over 100 guests to this year’s Lifting Equipment... Read more

Modulift and Siemens Design Rig for...

6 mons ago

Below-the-hook equipment manufacturer Modulift and Siemens Heat Transfer Technology B.V. combined... Read more

Straightpoint Load Cell in Tree Felling...

6 mons ago

A Straightpoint load cell was used during the felling of nine hulking loblolly pine trees at a... Read more

Straightpoint Load Cells Integral to...

6 mons ago

A dozen wireless Straightpoint (SP) load cells were added to a custom-built lifting frame that... Read more

Rope and Sling Installs Lifting Gear...

6 mons ago

Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) has installed two new testing machines at its most recently... Read more

Reid Gantry Makes Miracle Seal Rescue...

6 mons ago

The versatility of Reid Lifting’s Porta-Gantry range has once again been demonstrated, this... Read more

LGH Opens New Training Center in...

6 mons ago

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) just completed its new training center in the North American Corporate... Read more

Straightpoint Names New Inside...

7 mons ago

Straightpoint (SP) has appointed Kizzie Cordwell to the role of inside sales, as the load cell... Read more

Dynamic Specialized Uses Hydra-Slide...

7 mons ago

A Hydra-Slide hydraulic skidding system, turntable and related products combined to provide a... Read more

HoistCam Joins FLG Services and...

7 mons ago

HoistCam™ cameras from Netarus were recently featured at two international... Read more

CM Labs and Partner, Dr Jozsef...

7 mons ago

CM Labs proudly announced that McGill University associate professor Dr Jozsef Kövecses has... Read more

Modulift Refurbishes Subsea Beams for...

7 mons ago

Below-the-hook equipment manufacturer Modulift recently refurbished two subsea spreader... Read more

Green Pin Tycan® Lifting Chain used...

7 mons ago

Mammoet in Schiedam recently became the world’s first user of Green Pin Tycan®... Read more

Straightpoint Names Turkish Distributor

7 mons ago

Straightpoint (SP) has named Onursan Ltd. a distributor of its load cells and other... Read more

Rope and Sling Targets Heavy-Lift...

7 mons ago

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) is raising the capacity and diversity of its rigging... Read more

CAMPBELL® Introduces New Sling Hooks

7 mons ago

Campbell®, a premier brand of chain and fittings from Apex Tool Group, today announced its... Read more

Straightpoint Awarded Full Member...

7 mons ago

(photo: SP’s Alfie Lee (left), operations director, presents Gavin Arnell, product... Read more

Caldwell and the RUD Group Partner in...

8 mons ago

Through our combined efforts to consistently enhance our role as leading and innovative system... Read more

Modulift Spreader Beams to Lift 17...

8 mons ago

Rental firm Bryson Crane employed two spreader beams, manufactured by Modulift, below-the-hook of... Read more

Crescent/H.K. Porter® Introduces New...

8 mons ago

Double compound action system delivers more cutting power with 30% less effort Crescent/H.K.... Read more

Columbus McKinnon to Exhibit Magnetek...

8 mons ago

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of... Read more

CWI UK Receives Country’s Most...

8 mons ago

Central Wire Industries is proud to announce that Central Wire Industries UK Limited has been... Read more

Maxim New Headquarters Expansion Ribbon...

8 mons ago

It was a beautiful day out at Maxim Crane Works on Thursday, March 15th. The sun was shining... Read more

Straightpoint Matches Loadlink Range to...

8 mons ago

Straightpoint (SP) has made a series of enhancements to its range of loadlink products that... Read more

Reid Lifting Wins Fourth Queen’s...

8 mons ago

Chepstow, Wales-based Reid Lifting, a manufacturer of lightweight gantry and davit cranes, has... Read more

CM Labs Announces World’s First...

8 mons ago

CM Labs Simulations today announced the release of the all-new Luffing Tower Crane (LTC) Training... Read more

Excel® and Tycan® to integrate with...

8 mons ago

Van Beest – manufacturer of Tycan® fibre chain, Excel® chain fittings and Green... Read more

IMCA Lifting & Rigging Seminar to Focus...

8 mons ago

Codes and standards; operators’ experience; suppliers; and training, academia and test houses... Read more

DLM expand their offering in Singapore

8 mons ago

DLM’s distributor in Singapore, Talurit Pte Ltd, now has the capacity to calibrate load... Read more

Suncor Stainless Continues to Grow and...

8 mons ago

Suncor Stainless is looking towards growth to increase production and service to customers.... Read more

Straightpoint Offers Two-Year Warranty...

8 mons ago

Straightpoint (SP) is offering a two-year warranty as standard on its full range of load cells... Read more

Introducing Suncor’s Enhanced Shackle...

8 mons ago

Suncor Stainless is looking to expand their line of cast shackles to offer their customers... Read more

Bishop Lifting Acquires Safeway Sling...

8 mons ago

Bishop Lifting has acquired Safeway Sling USA, a sling fabrication company headquartered in... Read more

CAMPBELL® Introduces New Swivel Hoist...

9 mons ago

Redesigned latch assembly features extra-thick steel construction Campbell®, a premier brand... Read more

Reid Lifting Customises Porta-Gantry...

9 mons ago

Reid Lifting, a manufacturer of lightweight gantry and davit cranes, provided a custom version of... Read more

Offshore Industry Welcomes...

9 mons ago

Straightpoint (SP) has received a DNV GL Type Approval Certificate, acknowledging that... Read more

LGH UK Recognised by LEEA, ISO

9 mons ago

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has become a full member of LEEA and received ISO 9001... Read more

Modulift Spreader Beam Raises Chimney...

9 mons ago

Baltic mobile crane rental company Strele Logistics supplied lifting and rigging equipment,... Read more

SP Load Cells Integral to Floating...

9 mons ago

Polish marine electronics integration specialist Navinord has installed a state-of-the-art... Read more

Rapid Response: Skidding in the Snow

9 mons ago

Portsmouth, UK-based lifting, transport and storage specialist Rapid Response Solutions... Read more

Elebia Launches NEO Hook for Lifting...

9 mons ago

Elebia has unveiled a new 20t capacity automatic hook specifically designed for lifting bell... Read more

Columbus McKinnon Announces New CM...

9 mons ago

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of... Read more

Straightpoint Collects Sustained...

9 mons ago

Photo: Gary Mullins (left), master coach at Action Coach, presented the Sustained Business... Read more

ST3 Lifts Jacket Foundations for Wind...

10 mons ago

Modulift has supplied two large spreader beams to complete a rig that will lift 20 wind farm... Read more

Great New Tools: Crescent Diamond Tip...

10 mons ago

Crescent®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, announced the introduction of its... Read more

Experienced Operators Become Instructors

10 mons ago

A Passion to Share Knowledge is the Reason Behind Their Career Change Crane Tech LLC, the... Read more

SP Unveils CableSafe at NATE; Upgrades...

10 mons ago

Straightpoint (SP) will launch CableSafe, designed for measuring synthetic rope tension, at... Read more

RSS Tests Lifting Beams at Crossrail

10 mons ago

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) has completed proof tests on three runway beams at the... Read more

LGH UK Expands Load Cell Fleet with SP...

10 mons ago

(Pictured: LGH’s Phil Smith (left), commercial manager, and Colin Naylor (right),... Read more

Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau...

10 mons ago

For three decades, the two industry giants, Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau... Read more

ProBility Media Corp. Acquires North...

10 mons ago

ProBility Media Corp. (OTCQB: PBYA) based in Houston, Texas, a technology company offering... Read more

Renfroe Launches Their "On Time...

10 mons ago

For over 75 years, J.C. Renfroe has designed and manufactured the most reliable and durable plate... Read more

Tensology Uses SP COLT to Measure...

10 mons ago

Tensology has used Straightpoint’s (SP) Clamp On Line Tensionmeter (COLT) to... Read more

InterMoor UK Further Expands its...

11 mons ago

InterMoor UK is strengthening its Engineering team and capabilities by adding two key engineers to... Read more

Teufelberger and Redaelli join their...

11 mons ago

The two historic companies of the ropes business, following the merger completed in the past few... Read more

Harrington Hoists, Inc. Introduces...

11 mons ago

Harrington Hoists, Inc. introduces their HSSLB Short Span Lifting Beam which is available from... Read more

Kinedyne Sets Higher Standard for...

11 mons ago

Kinedyne LLC, a world-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of cargo control... Read more

Modulift Beams Lift Steel Coils at...

11 mons ago

Two Modulift spreader beams have enhanced productivity, allowing two steel coils to be... Read more

LEEA Announces New Leadership

11 mons ago

LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association), the world’s leading representative body for... Read more

The Manitowoc Company to Relocate...

11 mons ago

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW), a leading global manufacturer of cranes and lifting... Read more

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