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News
ProMat interest ‘bodes very well’ for future
09 March 2010

The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) said exhibitor interest for ProMat 2011 ‘bodes very well’ for the future.


MHIA forecasts growth in material handling equipment new orders in 2010
Speedy opens superstore
DavyMarkham in Indian takeover
Magnetek launches brake repair service
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Tenders
Overhead crane disposal, USA
17 February 2010

This tender is for a company to cover the cost of all labour and material required to remove and dispose of an overhead crane in one lump sum.


Heavy duty crane, Germany
Hoisting unit, USA
Hoist chain, USA
Repairs to mobile boat hoist, USA
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Feature articles
Scandinavia revisited

Two years after Hoist’s previous visit, Scandinavia, like many of the world’s financial markets, has taken a dramatic downturn. Ruth Ling reports


Weaving a web
Chain and wire rope slings
Vacuum tube lifters
Sign of the times
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Letters
Veteran viewpoint

Chris Gilfilen, of US Crane, Inc., gives his take on crane inspection and maintenance.


We're coming up short, says crane guy
Mutual understanding is key
Scepticism not justified, says Wehrmeister
That's entertainment
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News in brief
Floor space is overhead appeal

In a recent poll of visitors to this site, the majority (61%) said the main reason they choose overhead lifting equipment over fork lift trucks is to clear floor space. Some 22% said trucks are cumbersome, noisy and dirty. Click the headline to see how the rest of the votes were shared out...


New products draw the crowds
Majority say CeMAT Asia held too often
Majority have concerns over safety
Majority in favour of overload devices
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Advertorials
Ingersoll Rand outlines safety plan

All companies using hoists should have a hoist safety plan as part of their plant operations. But the strength and effectiveness of this often depends on the attention given to its development and, moreover, its enforcement. US firm Ingersoll Rand says its safety plan guards against the devastating consequences of bad practice.


Harrington Hoists - at your service
Hoist - a view from an end user
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