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TOC Americas: Back to Panama
After six years, TOC Americas returns to the Panama Convention Centre from 17-19 October 2023, connecting the global port and container supply chain across this region. Here we highlight some of the exhibitors attending and their latest news.
Below-the-hook lifting solutions firm welcomes new manufacturer’s representatives
The Caldwell Group Inc. has welcomed two new manufacturing representative firms to the team, Hardu and Mocker & Associates.
Hoist UK launches light crane system range
Hoist UK has launched a new range of light crane systems that it says has been designed as a versatile and modular lifting and handling solution.
Entertainment hoist case study: High wire rope act
Niscon’s Raynok Motion Control System is part of a touring musical theatre show that features custom-made wire rope hoists.
UK lifting and rigging equipment supplier names new MD
Lift Turn Move (LTM) has promoted Robert Price to managing director of the UK-based supplier of lifting and rigging equipment to the industrial and entertainment markets, reporting directly to the board of directors.
Entertainment hoist case study: Lithuania in lights
Stagemaker electric chain hoists from Verlinde now equip the new lighting system of the Keistuoliai Theatre in Lithuania.
CEO of crane remote control provider leaves post
After a five-year tenure as CEO of industrial remote control solutions provider Åkerströms Björbo AB, Anna Stiwne has announced her resignation.
Chainmaster announces Irish partnership
Chainmaster, a supplier of electric and manual chain hoists, as well as load monitoring equipment among other products, has announced that PSI Production will be its official resale partner for Northern and Southern Ireland.
Entertainment hoist Q&A
We speak to Nick Fleming, business development specialist at Columbus McKinnon, and Erich Widmer, sales and marketing manager at GIS, about every aspect of entertainment hoists.
Columbus McKinnon adds open loop vector control to Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK electric wire rope hoists
Columbus McKinnon’s Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK electric wire rope hoists are now available with open loop vector control (OLV) in 460V and capacities up to 30 tons.