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Canopy Brands acquires Alba

US based access solutions company Canopy Brands has acquired rack and pinion and suspended platform divisions of Alba-Macrel. 

Barnhart Crane helps replace bulkhead gates at Gavins Point Dam

Gavins Point Dam, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, has reached a milestone this fall when six draft tube bulkhead gates at the hydroelectric powerhouse were replaced for the first time ever.

It’s not heavy

Light overhead lifting systems may not be glamorous, but they perform useful work in almost every factory in the world. Julian Champkin reports on light cranes.

Taking out the guesswork

The United States is looking for more advanced features, like sway control, hook centering, advanced overload detection and remote monitoring of connected equipment. It also expects AI to play more of a role in hoists and cranes, including on/off features for cranes operated remotely.

A head above the rest

Driven by rapid technological innovations, evolving consumer preferences and increased investments from both public and private sectors, the Electric Wire Rope Hoist market is expanding at an exceptional pace. Jenny Eagle investigates.

Inspect, maintain, lift

Start by inspecting your lifting clamp or lifting point when you take it out of the box — and then before every use. By Jay Schroeder, regional sales manager (RUD West); and Jeff Ferchen, director, business development, The Caldwell Group Inc. and Ruben Delgadillo, regional sales manager, LiftPull.

A balanced and stable approach to lifting

Bernie Winter, from the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Technical Services, offers guidance on load security, balance and stability.

Ship ahoy!

Dynamic Load Monitoring and Lifting Gear & Safety partner together to work on an historic warship project

From competitive-less to competitiveness…

The European Materials Handling Federation (FEM) recently held its 39th Congress in Istanbul.

GORBEL #98 on Greater Rochester Chamber’s Fastest-Growing companies

Gorbel has been recognised as one of the Top 100 fastest-growing, privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region.