NORD elevates crane and cargo applications with innovative drive system solutions
NORD supplies complete drive solutions for crane applications, including powerful MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units, high efficiency geared motors, and drive electronics with scalable functionality. Cranes are highly complex transport systems where loads must be safely lifted, precisely positioned, and gently set down again, combining the motion sequences of lifting, travel, and cross-travel simultaneously. This requires specialized...
Gorbel to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of revolutionary intelligent lifting device at ProMat 2025
Gorbel® is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its groundbreaking G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device. This device marked a significant advancement in ergonomic design upon its release in 2000. The G-Force was designed by UC Berkeley’s Dr. Homayoon Kazerooni and allows manufacturing workers to lift materials with an ease that is often reserved for robotic technology. “My primary motivation was to reduce the risk of work-related...
PFlow Industries to showcase vertical material lifting solutions at ProMat 2025
Visit booth #S1956 to see how versatile VRCs improve efficiency and worker safety PFlow Industries will showcase its vertical material lifting solution capabilities at ProMat on March 17-20, at the McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees can visit booth S1956 to learn more about the versatility of PFlow VRCs, including the M Series 2-Post Mechanical Material Lifts that are ideal for almost any material lifting application. The PFlow M...
AMH wants to remind its customers that its main products have high amounts of US-made parts.
Peter Brettner, CEO of AMH, stated: “While there are numerous options available for good quality hoists, finding one with significant American content can be a challenge. AMH has always believed in creating and supporting American jobs. This is why our LA and MA series hoists use US-made load chains; and why we assemble and test the hoists here in the USA.” Hoists in two of AMH’s most popular product ranges – its LA series of lever...
William Hackett strengthens bespoke capabilities with new acquisition
William Hackett, a supplier of safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, has strengthened its customer offering through a new acquisition. The company has purchased Forge Lifting Gear, a specialist in the bespoke manufacturing of bolts, shackles, and forgings. Based in the West Midlands, Forge is known for its rapid prototype and production capabilities, creating custom equipment and volume products for sectors including...
GLAD 2025: Lifting Careers, Building Futures – Addressing Skills Shortages and Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has announced the return of Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2025 on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, with the theme “Lifting Careers, Building Futures.” This year, GLAD is dedicated to tackling the growing skills shortages across the lifting industry, promoting practical tools to attract new talent, and using the day as a launchpad to inspire the next generation to explore careers in...
ESPR supported and digital product passports issued by YOKE
YOKE Industrial Corp. has implemented Digital Product Passports (DPP) across its entire range of lifting and rigging products to comply with the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). YOKE manufactures lifting chain fittings and other equipment, integrating RFID chips into each item. This allows users to access a Digital Product Passport (DPP) with lifecycle information like material composition...
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