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Alps Wire Rope Corp., Chicago, Ill., has announced that Bob Zader, vice president of the company, has retired after nine years of service. Zader’s career started at Bell Labs and moved forward into AT&T for more than 30 years. He has worked with Alps Wire Rope Corp. for more than nine years, starting out as […]

Fascan Intl., Baltimore, Md., has entered into an exclusive agreement with Ormet SpA of Italy to supply Jekko Minicranes to the United States market through a new company, Jekko USA. The new company, which will be managed as a partner company to Fascan Intl., will assume the former sales and service functions of Minnesota-based C4 […]

Stellana, Inc., Lake Geneva, Wis., has introduced Gmax, a new line of Polyurethane load wheels and tires for the material handling industry. Gmax is available in all standard OEM sizes of load wheels and tires. Load wheels include both two- and three-piece designs and tires are available with multiple profiles and tread patterns. “The unique […]

ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. has installed two Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) to replace bays of shelving at its maintenance facility at Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, N.J. The facility, which stores parts for aircraft service and maintenance from small fasteners to large air valves, is using the VLMs to reduce the amount of floor space required […]

Harrington Hoists, Inc., Manheim, Pa., has introduced the new dual-speed, single-phase ED Infinity Electric Chain Hoists. Targeted for use in work stations and work cells, assembly lines, pick-and-place operations, and fast production environments, the hoists are available in 125-, 220-, 250-, 350-, 400-, 525- and 1,050-pound capacities. The pendant on the ED Infinity Electric Chain […]

Lift-A-Loft Corp., Muncie, Ind., was recently acquired by new ownership. Todd Hunt, a veteran in the equipment manufacturing and marketing industry, is the new principal owner of the company. Hunt spent several years as COO of a holding company with 10 separate operating units. Lift-A-Loft’s new ownership is currently making strategic investments to position the […]

FIRST Sling Technology recently signed an agreement with Ferreterro India PVT Ltd. to manufacture its products in Asia. With corporate offices in Noida, Ferreterro will manufacture and distribute the FHPZ high-performance roundslings and FP polyester roundslngs from six locations and 45 dealers throughout India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Saurabh Khandewal, director, has coordinated the […]

TMEIC Corp., Roanoke, Va., has improved its popular TMdrive-10 three-phase, low-voltage variable frequency drive. The TMdrive-10e2 is designed for lower cost, higher power level, reduced footprint, and enhanced safety features. Designed and built in Japan, the drive is available in America and has been successfully applied in container cranes, steel mills, and other industrial system […]

Terex Cranes, Zweibrucken, Germany, has enhanced its website, www.terexcranes.com. Users will find a clearly arranged layout that will enable them to find all the information they need quickly and easily. “We incorporated numerous requests and suggestions from our customers into our homepage’s new design,” said Agustin Dominguez, press & public relations for Terex Cranes. The […]

Harrington Hoists Inc., Manheim, Pa., has made changes to its executive management team. Carlo Lonardi was promoted from vice president of sales and marketing to COO of Harrington Hoists. The company also promoted Scott Miller from vice president of operations of Harrington Hoists to managing director of its KITO Europe Operations. Lonardi began his career […]