U.S. Takes Large Step to Offshore Wind Power Implementation

President Obama’s fiscal year 2013 budget request includes $164.1 million to fund the recently established Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which oversees the environmentally responsible development of vital conventional and renewable energy resources in Federal waters offshore of the United States.

Check Out Winning Photos from VanBeest Photo Competition

In early 2011, Van Beest announced their photo competition.  Here we highlight a few of the winning photos. 

Anver Introduces Vacuum Lifter and Tilter for Handling Long, Narrow Loads.

A new vacuum lifter that is designed to fully support, lift, and power-tilt long, narrow loads in manufacturing process and shipping environments is being introduced by Anver Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts.

The Anver ETL Series Vacuum Lifter for long, narrow loads features high heat rectangular silicone pads that fully support a product that needs to be assembled, painted, or processed without marking the surface. Allowing one person to safely handle these awkward and lengthy loads, this lifter has an electric power tilting mechanism and fully integrated operator controls.

Versabar President Honored With Silver Patent Award by ASME

The Petroleum Division of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) presented six awards for outstanding technical contributions and exemplary leadership in the petroleum field. Susan M. Cunningham, Paul Jukes, Jon Khachaturian, Jeff Hanson, Keith Ogdee, and the Shell Oil Company were honored at an awards ceremony held recently in Houston, Texas. 

ASTM Announces New Standard for Metallic Coated Steel Wire Rope

ASTM International has announced a new A741 – 11 standard specification for metallic coated steel wire rope and fittings for highway guardrail.

This specification covers zinc coated steel wire rope and fittings for use in the construction of highway guardrail. The base metal shall be steel made by any process and shall be of such quality that the finished wire rope and the individual zinc coated wires shall have the properties as prescribed in this specification. The slab zinc when used for the coating shall be any grade of zinc.

Southern Wire Expands: New Locations and Staff Appointments

Southern Wire, a division of Houston Wire & Cable Company, proudly announces geographic expansion and new personnel.

In the first quarter of 2012, Southern Wire will add new sites in Seattle and Philadelphia.  In conjunction with existing locations in Memphis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Tampa, Chicago and Houston, this expansion gives Southern Wire an unmatched ability to meet increasing customer demand.  As Chris Sokoll, President of Southern Wire, states: “The new facilities will expand our capacity in order to provide our customers with our service commitment to having the Right Product at the Right Place at the Right Time.”

LEEA Launches New Edition of Popular User’s Guide to Overhead Lifting Equipment

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has launched an updated version of its popular User’s Pocket Guide to Lifting Equipment. First published in 1998, the latest edition of the 132 page, pocket-size publication provides wide-ranging practical advice for staff responsible for the safe use of overhead lifting equipment.

Jergens Appoints Rienks as General Manager of Tooling Division

Jergens, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Rienks as General Manager for its Tooling Components Division. In his new role, Mr. Rienks will be responsible for the general management of the entire division, which is comprised of the Workholding Solutions Group, Specialty Fasteners Group, and Lifting Solutions Group. Mr. Rienks will report to Jack Schron, Jr., President of Jergens, Inc., and succeeds Sean Stapulionis, who served as General Manager for 12 years.

Harrington Hoists, Inc. Now ISO 9001:2008 Certified

Harrington Hoists, Inc. announced that it has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification on August 8, 2011.   The intention of seeking this certification is to improve business performance by implementing processes that will ensure the company meets or exceeds customer needs.

RopeBlock Releases White Paper on Blocks and Swivels

Many of the leading crane and wire rope manufacturers worldwide are familiar with Ropeblock products and our standard of quality. Many years of specialized engineering and design, have lead to this leading position in the lifting industry.

JD Neuhaus “Hang Tough” for the Offshore Europe 2011 Exhibition

The J D Neuhaus company will be showing some of their lifting and handling equipment at the Offshore Europe 2011 exhibition. Their products, which have been designed to withstand the toughest operating conditions, can be found in hall 5 on stand 5D111 at the event being held in Aberdeen during 6th – 8th September 2011.

China Sets a World Record With the Longest Sea Bridge

When the new Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Bridge opened to traffic this week in China, it made the Guinness World Records for the longest cross-sea bridge in the world. The 26.4-mile long and 110-foot wide bridge stretches across the bay, linking the Huangdao district to the city of Qingdao and Hongdao Island.

AMT Commend President’s Skills Initiative

The Association For Manufacturing Technology President Douglas K. Woods reacted positively to the news that President Obama is endorsing a manufacturing skills credentialing system to boost manufacturing jobs growth as part of his Skills for America’s Future initiative launched last year.

Essex Appoints Terry Howard President of Coast Crane

Essex Rental Corp. today named Terry Howard President of its wholly owned subsidiary, Coast Crane Company (“Coast Crane”). Mr. Howard will be responsible for all personnel and operating activities at Coast Crane, and will succeed Dan Goodale, whose planned retirement as CEO of Coast Crane will begin on April 30, 2011.