Features

Our editorial board comprises a specialist group of leading industry figures who, in conjunction with the HOIST editorial team, identify the main drivers of the industry helping to produce regular, thought provoking opinion pieces on the latest issues, challenges and developments.

Latest HOIST Feature

Spreader beams and lifting beams: Take the weight off
11 March, 2024
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...
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Modex 2024: Making connections 06 March, 2024 Modex 2024 will deliver the latest knowledge, networking and technology for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Jenny Eagle takes a look at some of the crane companies exhibiting this year as well some material handling businesses.
Securing loads – the latest solutions 26 February, 2024 Julian Champkin reports on the latest solutions for securing loads.
Aerospace sector: Prepare for take-off 22 February, 2024 Aerospace manufacturers are increasingly turning to cranes and other hoist systems to precisely place critical equipment. Overhead cranes add increased flexibility, reliability, precision and safety not only to aircraft production but all types of large construction projects. Jenny Eagle reports.
Load monitoring: Cloud connect 05 February, 2024 Kito Crosby’s Thomas Dietvorst expands upon last year’s launch of the cloud-based Crosby Straightpoint LoadConnect product.
Load monitoring: Underwater measurements 02 February, 2024 Tony Rock speaks to the CEO behind a Norwegian subsea invention.
Automotive case studies - cranes in motion 01 February, 2024 We look at several case studies from the automotive industry.
The latest from the Middle-Eastern lifting markets 30 January, 2024 The Gulf states and the Middle East are synonymous with oil. How is the lifting market there faring, given climate worries, wars and pandemics? Julian Champkin investigates.
Intelligent Manufacturing Of Crane Girders 29 January, 2024 William Huang, CEO of WorldHoists, talks through the company’s $10m investment in a new production line.
Warehouse storage: Denser is smarter 25 January, 2024 Warehouses are in short supply, and the way we use them means the value of the space inside is increasing. So denser storage is the smartest way to increase the value of the space you have, writes Johanna Parsons.
The Overhead Crane and Hoist Interview – Daniel Beilfuss, GM of CMCO's Automation Division 09 January, 2024 Daniel Beilfuss, GM of Columbus McKinnon Corporation’s (CMCO) Automation Division.
The Interview: Molly Wood of Ace Industries 05 January, 2024 Molly Wood, engineering manager, has worked at Ace Industries for over 18 years, and is currently VP at the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), which is part of MHI, the US (Material Handling, Logistics and Supply Chain Association). Wood is also an active participant in the CMAA Engineering Committee, which meets biannually to write engineering specifications to promote best practices for the crane and hoist industry.
Lifting attachments: The coil carriers 02 January, 2024 Not all loads are best lifted by hooks. There are almost as many below-the-hook lifting attachments as there are types of load. Indeed, as Julian Champkin discovers, there are dozens of ways just to lift a coil of wire...


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