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Welcome to the latest issue of Hoist. There are a few stories from around the globe that didn’t make it into our news section I’d like to share here with you. Firstly, Cranes and Steel – Karrar, operating out of Saudi Arabia, has announced a new partnership with Verlinde Lifting, while out of the US, Engineered Material Handling has introduced its line of new EM Model HF Engineered Hoists that are designed for heavy service applications such as steel service centres, heavy steel fabricators, and precast concrete facilities.
Welcome to the latest issue of Hoist. There are a few stories from around the globe that didn’t make it into our news section I’d like to share here with you. Firstly, Cranes and Steel – Karrar, operating out of Saudi Arabia, has announced a new partnership with Verlinde Lifting, while out of the US, Engineered Material Handling has introduced its line of new EM Model HF Engineered Hoists that are designed for heavy service applications such as steel service centres, heavy steel fabricators, and precast concrete facilities.
Liebherr USA, announces Divisional Director
Liebherr is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Kuhlmey as divisional director of Crawler Cranes, Deep Foundation Machines and Maritime Cranes.
Liebherr is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Kuhlmey as divisional director of Crawler Cranes, Deep Foundation Machines and Maritime Cranes.
Berks Women2Women to honor Karen Norheim
Berks Women2Women, a program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), will honor the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, Karen Norheim, on Tuesday, April 16, at its 13th annual Conference and Expo.
Berks Women2Women, a program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), will honor the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, Karen Norheim, on Tuesday, April 16, at its 13th annual Conference and Expo.
TII SCHEUERLE honored with 45 years Longevity Award by SC&RA
TII SCHEUERLE has received the Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), honoring the company's outstanding commitment and support over 45 years.
TII SCHEUERLE has received the Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), honoring the company's outstanding commitment and support over 45 years.
Street Crane promotes production mgr
Street Crane is delighted to announce it has promoted Tony Ponsonby from production manager to production director, celebrating nearly 14 years with the company, with a two-year hiatus in between.
Street Crane is delighted to announce it has promoted Tony Ponsonby from production manager to production director, celebrating nearly 14 years with the company, with a two-year hiatus in between.
Employee representation rule approved during OSHA inspections
The U.S. Department of Labor has approved a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance officer during an inspection of their workplace effective May 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Labor has approved a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance officer during an inspection of their workplace effective May 31, 2024.
5 considerations for building a crane management strategy
Brian Cook, senior product manager at Conductix-Wampfler, says there are five considerations for building a crane management strategy.
Brian Cook, senior product manager at Conductix-Wampfler, says there are five considerations for building a crane management strategy.
Raimondi Cranes appoints Tecno Edicasa
Raimondi Cranes has appointed Tecno Edicasa as its official dealer for the Italian region of Veneto. The strategic dealership appointment comes from a client partnership of over a decade with Tecno Crane.
Raimondi Cranes has appointed Tecno Edicasa as its official dealer for the Italian region of Veneto. The strategic dealership appointment comes from a client partnership of over a decade with Tecno Crane.
LEEA welcomes Southeast Asia manager
William Ng is the new LEEA Member Engagement Manager for Southeast Asia. He previously spent 10 years with Rigging and Marine Services in Singapore as a Sales Executive, mainly dealing with Load Test and Rigging jobs with Singapore Shipyards.
William Ng is the new LEEA Member Engagement Manager for Southeast Asia. He previously spent 10 years with Rigging and Marine Services in Singapore as a Sales Executive, mainly dealing with Load Test and Rigging jobs with Singapore Shipyards.
Mind the standard gap
Ben Dobbs, Head of Global Standards and Legislation at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), gives an update on the gap analysis currently being carried out to ensure standards align with the Machinery Regulation.
Ben Dobbs, Head of Global Standards and Legislation at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), gives an update on the gap analysis currently being carried out to ensure standards align with the Machinery Regulation.
