Industry Thought: Leaders on Innovation

At the end of 2012, we conducted a roundtable discussion on innovation in the rigging industry to get perspectives and insights about what is driving innovation and growth.

Wire Rope Exchange:  How do you define innovation in our industry?

Tom Miller, President
Marcal Rope and Rigging, Inc.

Tom Miller:  To me innovation in the rigging industry is two-fold.  We’re focused on providing our customers with safer products that also promote ease of use. The loads are getting bigger and bigger, so the rigging also gets bigger and bigger – which means more weight and more opportunity for accidents. Providing a safer way to lift these larger loads is where we are looking.  Also, I think our own manufacturing practices have to be safer.

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Terex Donates to New SC&RA Scholarship

Terex Cranes has committed $21,000 to the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s foundation (SC&RA) for a new scholarship program.  

Kito Corporation Assists Japan

Japanese crane manufacturer Kito Corporation is donating JPY20m to a relief fund for victims of the earthquake that devastated northeast of Japan last month.

How to Help Relief Efforts in Japan

If you or your company, organization or group want to help the Japanese people recover from last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami but aren’t sure how to do so, InterAction provides options. An alliance of U.S.-based international nongovernmental aid organizations, InterAction has compiled a list of groups that are accepting private, corporate and group donations, along with some guidelines for the most appropriate ways to help.

Caterpillar Inc. Sponsors AEM’s 2011 Construction Challenge

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces that Caterpillar Inc. has signed on as a major sponsor of the 2011 AEM Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. As part of its commitment to engage young people in construction careers, Caterpillar Inc. is sponsoring four of the nine regional rallies taking place on January 15, 2011.

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AEM Honors Gorman and Liebherr

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces the latest inductees into the AEM Hall of Fame, which honors the pioneering individuals who have invented, managed, built and led the off-road equipment industry.

Chant Engineering On CBS Evening News Tonight

Phil Chant, VP of Chant Engineering, will appear on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric tonight at 6:30pm.  Chant Engineering will be featured on the program tonight regarding their involvement and utilization of the program, “Hire Just One.”

Hire Just One is a program created by Philadelphia philanthropist, Gene Epstien, in response to the slumping economy. 

AEM Announces Winners of 2010 “Construction Challenge” Student Competition

1st Place, DI eXtreme, Pyramind: Maple Grove Community, List of Scottish Monarchs, Maple Grove

Twelve student teams from the United States and Canada have won the 2010 AEM Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment during the Global Finals competition of Destination ImagiNation. The competition took place May 26-29 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco inducted into Canadian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s long-term commitment to the community has earned the company a position in the Canadian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco was honoured by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) with the Hall of Fame’s Essence of Philanthropy award, recognizing an outstanding Canadian manufacturing company that has demonstrated a long-term engagement in philanthropic activities at the regional, provincial, national and/or global level.

Harrington-Hoists extends help to Haiti

Harrington Hoists is contributing a range of lifting equipment to relief efforts in Haiti.

Harrington Hoists joins Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) in offering lifting equipment to the relief work ongoing in Haiti. Both companies’ products are being provided via the Industrial Supply Association, which has organised a means for all of its members to support the effort by providing a central staging area for shipping the donated equipment to the region. The first shipments from both Harrington Hoists and CMCO are scheduled to ship in February.

Wire Rope Exchange works with ISA and WSTDA to help Haiti

The Wire Rope Exchange announces their work to help coordinate an industry-wide relief and rebuild effort for the recently devastated Haiti.  Wire Rope Exchange joins the Industrial Supply Association and the Web Sling and Tie Down Association to encourage companies amongst the industry to help Haiti rebuild through supply donations.

The Industrial Supply Association began coordinating this industry-wide response to the relief effort following the earthquake in Haiti.

Columbus McKinnon responds to Haiti with Supply Donation

Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, today announced it is contributing more than $40,000 worth of products to aid the recovery efforts in Haiti. Primary contributions include chain, load binders, and assemblies for moving heavy equipment, and manual hoists to assist in the removal of debris. Additionally, items that will assist farmers and other agricultural workers in both the short and long term will be included.

Caterpillar donates equipment to Haiti Relief

Removing Debris on Delmas

by Paul Gordon

Caterpillar Inc.’s foundation has tripled the amount of the dollar-for-dollar match of donations to the Haiti relief efforts, thanks to the amount of donations coming from employees, retirees and dealers.

The Caterpillar Foundation will match up to $300,000 in donations, up from the original pledge of $100,000, said spokeswoman Bridget Young.