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Helpful events 15 December, 2022
Hello and welcome to the December issue of Hoist magazine, my first as Editor. Given that I started the job around the time the famous black door at No. 10 Downing Street in London was replaced by one that revolves, I think it’s appropriate that I begin my time at Hoist by quoting a former British prime minister (no, not one of 2022’s) – someone who highlighted the significance of “events, dear boy, events”.
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Kito Corporation celebrates 90th anniversary
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Japan’s Kito Corporation celebrated its 90th anniversary last month.
Parker reveals next-generation load-sensing valves for mobile machinery
Friday, December 09, 2022 Parker Hannifin, a motion and control technologies business, has launched next-generation pre-compensated load-sensing valves with VA Series branding.
Davit cranes on display at US heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration show
Thursday, December 08, 2022 OZ Lifting will show a variety of davit cranes at AHR Expo, an event for the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry.
New East Timor port officially opened
Monday, December 05, 2022 Port operator Bolloré Ports has officially opened Tibar Bay Port in East Timor.
ZPMC donates books to Chinese school in Germany
Friday, December 02, 2022 ZPMC, the Chinese manufacturer and supplier of port equipment including cranes,donated a number of books to the Hanhua Chinese School in Germany at the end of November.
Caldwell launches distributor pricing and availability tool
Friday, December 02, 2022 US lifting solutions business The Caldwell Group has unveiled a new online tool where channel partners can access pricing and availability information online.
Steel maker upgrades overhead cranes in US
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 International steel manufacturer the Valbruna Group has 2,500 employees and produces approximately 250,000 tons of specialty steels annually, with a primary focus on stainless steels and specialty alloys.
Axel Johnson acquires Danish lifting equipment supplier
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 AxFlow Denmark – which is part of the Axel Johnson International business group Fluid Handling Solutions, or AxFlow – has acquired Gram Vakuum Teknik, a Danish supplier of vacuum pumps, lifting equipment and related services.
LiftEurop mobile inspection uncovers damaged swivel lifting rings
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 LiftEurop is a Luxembourgish manufacturer of lifting accessories that also offers a mobile inspection, repair, maintenance and retrofitting service.
New berth slated for Canada’s Port of Prince Rupert terminal
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 A second berth at a Port of Prince Rupert terminal is to be constructed thanks to CAD$75m ($56m) of investment from the Canadian government.

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