SC&RA 2012 Annual Conference Set for April 17-21 in Austin, Texas

The 2012 Annual Conference of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA),  April 17-21, at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines, Austin, Texas, features a program that includes educational sessions, networking events and committee meetings. The Annual Conference is expected to bring together more than 600 industry professionals to network, learn and engage.  

Lifting Gear Hire Now Has 40 & 50 Ton Hand Chain Hoists

Lifting Gear Hire Corporation (LGH) has 40 and 50 ton hand chain hoists available for immediate rental through LGH’s thirteen U.S. warehouse locations.

The availability of the 40 and 50 ton hand chain hoists will provide LGH’s current and prospective customer base with a more durable and rugged hand chain hoist for the tougher jobs. “Providing our customers with a variety and expansive selection of equipment is essential in helping them find the right piece of equipment for the job,” said Tony Fiscelli, President of Lifting

Jergens, Inc. Introduces Shackle-Lok(TM) Shackle-Style Hoist Ring

Jergens, Inc., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of lifting, workholding, and fastening solutions, announces the addition of Shackle-Lok(TM), a shackle-style hoist ring. 100% domestically manufactured, the Shackle-Lok(TM) combines the strength and safety of a hoist ring with the versatility of a shackle.

LiftEx Heads to Coventry

The LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has announced that LiftEx, theUK’s leading annual exhibition for the overhead lifting industry, will take place on November 29th and 30th at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Now in its eighth year, Liftex 2012 will offer more exhibitors and floorspace than ever before, providing visitors with an opportunity to see the widest possible range of products and services related to safe and efficient lifting.

The Coordinated Companies Celebrates 60

Traveling North or South on Anaheim St. through the Port of Los Angeles, a landmark for many years has been the six story testing tower bearing the words “Testing Facility”.  The tower sits on a four block square piece of property and marks the home of Coordinated Wire Rope, Coordinated Testing and Coordinated Equipment companies which are celebrating their 60^th anniversary in 2012. 

Barnhart Appoints National Logistics Development Manager

Barnhart Crane & Rigging, provider of innovative solutions for complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry, announces the appointment of John Mickler as National Logistics Development Manager.

Mickler, who was employed most recently by the Alabama State Port Authority as Operations Manager of the General Cargo/Intermodal Division, will assume his new role with Barnhart to expand opportunities in logistics for over-dimensional cargo shipment and transport in the industries and markets Barnhart serves. He will be based in Barnhart’s Fairhope, AL office.

OSHA to Speak at CRC/ICHC in New Orleans

MCM Events will welcome an OSHA representative to address delegates at its jointly-held Crane & Rigging Conference and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (CRC/ICHC), at the Hampton Inn Hotel & Suites New Orleans—Convention Center, New Orleans, La., 23-24 May, 2012.

J D Neuhaus Supply their Largest Ever Crane System

The largest crane system constructed to date by J D Neuhaus has been delivered to Westcon Lofteteknikk AS (WCL) of Norway for use on an offshore drilling rig. The semi portal design comprises an A-frame supporting twin overhead horizontal track beams providing a 7.5 meter span.

The crane has an approximate height of 11.5 meters with a total weight of 32 tons. It is equipped with JDN hydraulic EH 40-H monorail hoists operating on each of the twin

LHR Marine Release New RAM Wire Rope Socket

LHR Marine have released the much anticipated RAM Wire Rope Socket into the Mooring Equipment market.

LHR Marine have improved the standard of their sockets further and are now offering them in in strict accordance with the requirements of DNV‘s MOU 2.6 standards.  This implies, that all sockets meet & exceed the same standards as brand new chain and accessories of the eqivalent grade and are tested and certified to the same standard as new chain and accessories.

The 3700-ton TALURIT Swager Fitted with a Rigging Device

With a weight of 46.000 lb this powerful swager can swage ferrules up to size 128 (5”), and up to 6″ sleeves for Flemish eyes. Fitted with the optional rigging device this swager is in a class of it’s own, making the process of mechanical splicing and the manufacturing of slings – safe, easy and efficient.

Smart products make swaging safer.  For turn-back splicing this TALURIT^TM 3700-ton swager can be fitted with a rigging device allowing a single operator to easily and safely

Lift-It Mfg. Promotes Mike Gelskey, Jr. to Vice President and Announces New Addition to Sales Team

Michael J. Gelskey, Jr. has been promoted to Vice President. He currently serves as General Manager and as Quality Director for Lift-It Manufacturing.   Mr. Gelskey began working in the family business
at the age of 13, in complete compliance with all child labor laws.  A self-educated man, Mike (Junior) graduated from Bonita High School in 1994 and has worked in all areas of manufacturing since 1991.

Successful Installation of Offshore Crane Pendants with FibreMax Fibre Stays

FibreMax has recently delivered a complete set of lightweight aramid fibre stays (crane pendants) to Dutch crane manufacturer Huisman-Itrec. Huisman has built a special purpose 350mt fly-jib for the heavy-lift mast cranes on the mv ‘Happy Buccaneer’ of BigLift Shipping. By installing the 17m super fly-jib, the lifting height and outreach is increased by 50% to respectively 59m above deck and 55m.

Southern Wire Welcomes Two New Sales Representatives

Southern Wire, a division of Houston Wire & Cable Company, is very pleased to welcome Brian Buth as the company’s newest Outside Sales Representative.  Buth joined the team in Tampa, FL and will be responsible for maintaining and cultivating Southern Wire’s relationships in the Southeastern portion of the United States.

Brian Buth, a graduate of the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, is a seasoned sales professional with extensive knowledge of synthetic sling systems as well as rigging and industrial applications of wire rope,

New Addition to Chant Team

Chant Engineering Co. Inc. is pleased to welcome Sharon Mathis to lead their Calibration Division in New Britain, PA.  Mathis joins Chant with over 20 years of Sales and Customer Service Experience in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Related Services Industries.

Phil Chant, Vice President of Chant Engineering, said “The Calibration Department has expanded to over 350 worldwide customers and with the addition of Sharon in a full time role, we will be better

Pennsylvania Congressman Tours Chant Engineering Headquarters and Performs Break Test

Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick toured the Chant Engineering Co. headquarters to see first-hand an American business success story.  With five straight years of record growth, Chant continues to expand and hire new employees. Congressman Fitzpatrick wanted to see first-hand and meet the key personnel driving this growth in today’s challenging economic environment.