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Royal Van Beest distributor of Socket Lock Socketing Resin
Green Pin’s parent company, Royal Van Beest, has become the distributor of Socket Lock Socketing Resin, a product designed for socketing wire rope.
Wire rope and rigging products firm expands manufacturing
Unirope, a specialist in the manufacture, distribution, testing, certification and inspection of high-performance wire rope and rigging products, has claimed that the addition of 50,000ft2 of manufacturing space to its headquarters in Ontario, Canada, has improved lead times by as much as 400%.
Schmalz ergonomic suction spider takes the weight out of lifting
Schmalz has partnered with Josko to install a suction spider that can lift 80kg, 80 times a day in eight hour shifts.
DP World expands freight forwarding offices
DP World has inaugurated the latest in a string of more than 100 freight forwarding offices around the world, marking a significant expansion supporting customers navigating the complexities of global trade.
Huisman enters port and logistics market with order for automated stacking cranes
Dutch company Huisman, which designs, produces and maintains heavy construction equipment, has announced its entry into the port and logistics market after receiving an order from Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) for a series of automated stacking cranes (ASCs) for efficient handling and buffering of containers.
Kalmar awarded ISO 27001 certification for its ISMS
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS), the world’s best-known standard for ISMSs and defines requirements that these systems must meet.
Asyad ports unveils container terminal at Duqm, Oman
Operations have begun at Asyad Container Terminal in Duqm, Oman, the latest in a string of expansion activities from Asyad Ports to meet the needs of the global maritime industry.
Spreader beams and lifting beams: Take the weight off
While spreader beams and lifting beams are the most popular below-the-hook lifting devices, there is still confusion concerning the differences between the two, in terms of how they’re designed and what they’re used for. Jenny Eagle reports.
Thern delivers a davit crane solution at California’s Chumash Casino Resort.
Thern delivers a davit crane solution at California’s Chumash Casino Resort.
Condra overhead travelling crane Ruby Anniversary
A 40-ton electric overhead travelling crane, manufactured and commissioned 39 years ago, is being refurbished at Condra’s main factory in Germiston, just a few months short of the machine’s Ruby Anniversary.