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Caldwell custom beam for US highway project
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The Caldwell Group supplied a custom 23 metre, 20.9 tonne capacity beam for lifting 60 rebar cages in Pennsylvania, USA
Moving history
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A piece of history was moved back to the sea by King Lifting using a Modulift spreader frame from SafetyLiftinGear
Anti-collision systems manage risk
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The latest innovations from AMCS technologies, a specialist in anti-collision safety systems, aim to enhance jobsite safety.
BlokCam changes name and launches new brand
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BlokCam becomes BlokCorp and launches a new safety device called BlokAlert
Lifting ingenuity in South Pole
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A new spreader beam system was designed to withstand the bitter cold and harsh environment in Antarctica
De Haan heads stateside
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Seven US distributors appointed by lifting hook and rigging component manufacturer De Haan
Caldwell spreader beam
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170 tonne capacity modular spreader beam from Caldwell
Below the hook: Raising awareness
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Safety is a key focus for below the hook equipment manufacturers. Responsibility, however, also needs to be taken by end users. Christian Shelton reports
Gantry load testing
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Two Shuttlelift mobile gantry cranes load tested prior to use
Emissions-free turbine blade installation
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Battery-powered blade installation lifters from Ematec
Mazzella unveils online inspection course
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Mazzella Companies has launched a new online course to complement the Lifting U brand of classroom and online training programs. 
Modulift upgrades beam
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Upgrades made to Modulift’s MOD CLS adjustable lifting/spreader beam
Raising awareness on slings
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Safety threat from lack of understanding about lifting slings, reports the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association
Denver Wire Rope acquired by Mazzella
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Mazzella Lifting Technologies recently purchased Denver Wire Rope & Supply. 
Imperial Crane rescues fire truck
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Imperial Crane Services rushed to the aid of a Chicago fire truck trapped in a parking garage.
Bishop Lifting acquires Western Sling & Supply
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Western Sling & Supply Company joins Bishop Lifting Products portfolio
Modulift’s subsea spreader beams
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Subsea spreader beams now available from Modulift
Apartment built using tilt-up technique
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Precast construction technique used to build luxury apartment in Canada
News from below the hook
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Technologies in below-the-hook rigging gear are constantly advancing.
Benefits of triangular rigging tools
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In rigging applications, it’s often the triangle shape that is the most useful. Chad Fox reports exclusively for ACT.
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