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Calling in the experts
When automation firm Metso Automation made the decision to move the production and administrative functions of its industrial valves division, it called on crane specialists Erikkila to equip its...
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Planning for the future
The interlinked issues of training, health and safety are integral to efficient, safe working processes and practices. Manufacturers, suppliers and crane builders are constantly facing the...
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Moving with the times
Ensuring the safe and efficient movement of a retractable roof on the largest free-spanning dome stadium in the world is no small feat. Hoist looks at how the expertise of material handling...
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IMES completes major wire rope inspection
Lifting and equipment inspection specialists IMES has completed a wire rope inspection assessment that helped eliminate a major issue with warehouse lifting operations.
Lifting and equipment inspection specialists IMES has completed a wire rope inspection assessment that helped eliminate a major issue with warehouse lifting operations.
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Petersen Stainless Rigging completes £500,000 expansion programme
Petersen, a major manufacturer of stainless steel rigging and lifting equipment, has concluded a major expansion programme with the delivery of a new 12-axis lathe.
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Terex Port Solutions delivers its first RTGs to Turkey
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has completed the first half of major RTG commission by Asyaport, a new major container terminal located on the Sea of Marmara, Turkey.
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Straightpoint redevelops leading loadcell
Straightpoint has redeveloped its Radiolink Plus loadcell, a wireless digital dynamometer based on its Loadlink Plus product.
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Lloyds British Testing secures major contract and acquires firm
International lifting equipment firm Lloyds British Testing [LBT] has secured a prestigious three-year inspection and certification contract with the National Grid, covering all electricity and gas sites across the company’s entire regional network.
LATEST FEATURES
Verlinde hoists are playing a key role in the maintenance of train components in Spain.
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Taking control of business
The radio remote control segment of the material handling industry is a competitive marketplace. Ergonomic design, lightweight construction and, of course, reliable technology are key facets to this ever-changing sector
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Calling in the experts
When automation firm Metso Automation made the decision to move the production and administrative functions of its industrial valves division, it called on crane specialists Erikkila to equip its new facility. Hoist takes a look at the role it played.
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Safety first in business
John Williams, operations manager at Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) explains that help is at hand for businesses wanting to ensure that their health and safety standards meet changing legislation
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Planning for the future
The interlinked issues of training, health and safety are integral to efficient, safe working processes and practices. Manufacturers, suppliers and crane builders are constantly facing the challenge of ensuring that their working environments meet stringent, changing regulations.
BLOGS
One step forward
As the year begins to draw to a close, publishers have long since finalised their editorial agendas for the forthcoming 12 months.
As the year begins to draw to a close, publishers have long since finalised their editorial agendas for the forthcoming 12 months.
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Tried and tested?
In a year characterised by innovation and product development, as evidenced by a packed tradeshow calendar, it’s somewhat fi tting that a signifi cant number of key manufacturers in this industry are celebrating important anniversaries in 2014.
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Finding the right balance
The material-handling sector is a fast-moving, innovative industry. Customers are always on the look out for new technology, applications and services that will enable them to carry out their important roles more efficiently and effectively than before.
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Global gathering
"I estimate that orders worth more than ten billion Euros were initiated here - a new CeMAT record," explains Dr. Andreas Gruchow, member of the managing board at Deutsche Messe in charge of CeMAT.
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Turning the tides?
The performance of the economy in Western Europe, it can be argued, has been something of a "mixed bag" in recent months. While certain countries falter, the UK and Germany are among those leading the way with this latest economic recovery.
