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Columbus McKinnon appoints Lawrence Gavin as executive director and chief procurement officer
In his role, Gavin will be responsible for oversight of the Company's global purchasing program and will work closely with stakeholders around the world

Harrington Hoists expands manufacturing to Elizabethtown, Pa.
Company hopes to be fully operational at new 97,000-square-foot facility by May 2013.

Tool and die company keeps productivity on track
Overhead handling system saves space and improves productivity in expanded facility.

Gorbel increases options for safer work at heights
Gorbel (Booth 3872) has increased the options for its Tether Track fall arrest systems for protecting workers who need to perform tasks at heights.

Demag Cranes Group becomes Terex Material Handling Port Solutions
Demag Cranes Group will operate under the Terex Material Handling & Port Solutions name in its dealings with customers and the market, replacing the Demag Cranes identity.

State of the industry
At MHI’s annual meeting, slow but steady growth.

Fixed path off-ramp reduces downtime
Hoist replacement on parallel track means production continues as planned.

Konecranes to be included in “World’s Greatest!...” television series
Show to feature interviews and history of “World’s Greatest Lifting Equipment Company.”

Crane Manufacturers Association of America releases revised crane operator’s manual
The Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA) has released Specification 79, the newly revised 2012 Crane Operator's Manual.

Overhead handling: O’Brien joins MHIA
Material Handling Industry of America welcomes crane manufacturer to association.

CM Lodestar used on Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band tour
Wrecking Ball Tour utilizes nine 2-ton and 25 1-ton Lodestar hoists, all manufactured by Columbus McKinnon

Konecranes acquires Ameratronic Industries
Konecranes, a global leader in the manufacturing and servicing of overhead cranes and lifting equipment, announces the acquisition of Ameratronic Industries Inc. of Portage, Indiana, effective June 21, 2012.

Automotive: Make lineside delivery count
It’s been a rough road for the automotive industry, but production is increasing. To keep pace, auto manufacturers are focusing on lineside delivery strategies that get the right product to the right operator at the right time.

Crane handles lifting of heavy metal
Excelsior Steel installed an automated overhead handling system to improve inventory tracking and provide product protection.

Workstation bridge crane handles big jobs for small machine shop
Fuller Machine Shop’s overhead handling solution enhanced worker safety and ergonomics.


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