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XSPlatforms and Rigid Lifelines announce a new dynamic partnership in fall protection. As an official XSPlatforms partner, Rigid Lifelines will distribute XSPlatforms' rooftop fall protection solutions. According to XSPlatforms U.S. President Phil Shumway, this new partnership was a logical step for both companies: "Both Rigid Lifelines and XSPlatforms are known for the quality of their products […]

The cantilever personnel basket is now available for rent at Lifting Gear Hire Corporation (LGH). This personnel basket is ideal for locations that have obstructed access from a vertical angle. including, bridges, dams, piers, and other structures over water. They also offer more access over walkways, gangways, and refineries. The total working load limit is […]

The Raymond Corporation, Greene, N.Y., has recognized 22 engineers for their contributions to 42 patents awarded since 2004 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The recognition event was held at the Raymond headquarters in Greene, N.Y., with keynote speaker Lance R. Collins, dean of engineering at Cornell University, speaking on the importance of innovative […]

EnKon Systems, Walled Lake, Mich., manufactures the lightweight A-Series A1300 Air Lift. The A-Series A1300 Lift is ideal for improving ergonomics and productivity by raising pallets or containers to the perfect height, from 9 to 42 inches, so workers do not need to strain and bend while unloading or loading material. The lift is virtually […]

In May, Konecranes received an order for six straddle carriers from Maher Terminals LLC, marking the first straddle carrier delivery to Maher, one of the world’s largest container terminal operators being used by multiple shipping lines and customers. The straddle carriers will be delivered to Maher’s terminal in the Port of New York/New Jersey in […]

  Demag Cranes has received an order from Volkswagen AG to equip a new Volkswagen Slovakia press shop in Bratislava, Slovakia, with crane technology. The lifting concept developed by Demag comprises two process cranes designed for the lifting and moving of pressing tools. The two double-girder overhead travelling cranes, with spans of 32 metres, will […]

  Erikkila Oy celebrated its 100th anniversary earlier this month (June, 2012) in Masala, Finland. Around 240 guests represented more than 10 countries, including Russia, Finland, Italy, Germany and Estonia. The family business Erikkila Nostotekniikkaa Oy—Erikkila Oy, since 2010—has its roots in Vyborg. In 1912, Toivo Erikkilä, grandfather of today’s chairman of the board, Juha […]

  UK-based Straightpoint (UK) Ltd., a manufacturer of force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cells, has launched what it claimed to be the first off-the-shelf wireless centre of gravity system of its type in the world. The technology is ideal for helping to ascertain the weight and centre of gravity of large structures […]

  Eurocrane (Asia) Co. Ltd., of Thailand, was appointed by contractor, Italian Thai Development Public Company Ltd., to supply and install a complete electric overhead travelling crane for Naresuan Dam Hydro Power Plant in Phitsanulok Province, north Thailand. The 8.4 mW power plant is one of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand’s (EGAT) new plants […]

  In launching its Model 2, Gottwald Port Technology GmbH, a subsidiary of Demag Cranes, has produced a harbour crane that is specifically designed to meet the needs of smaller terminals in maritime and river ports. The new model has a maximum lifting capacity of 80 tonnes, a radius of up to 40m and hoisting speeds […]