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Comprehensive news on overhead handling including hoists, cranes, monorails, workstations and more in use in warehouses and distribution centers.


Monorail Manufacturers Association celebrates 90 years of monorail best practices
An independent, incorporated trade association affiliated with MHI, MMA members are leading suppliers of patented and enclosed track underhung workstation cranes and monorail systems.

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Demag demonstrates DCBS Electric Balancer and other light lifting capabilities
Demag Cranes and Components is demonstrating its new DCBS Electric Balancer.

Report: Global crane and hoist market to see 5.22% CAGR over 2020-2027
The latest study on the global crane and hoist market offers a holistic overview of the key growth indicators, opportunities, and restraints influencing the industry expansion over 2020-2027.

CMAA announces updates for two specifications
The Crane Manufacturer’s Association of America (CMAA) Industry Group of MHI announced that they’ve published updates to two specifications for overhead cranes.

Overhead lifting safety webinar series set for September
The Overhead Alliance represents the members of the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA), the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) and the Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. (MMA).

Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?
You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

Technology lifts overhead handling to new heights
With sights set on ergonomics and worker turnover, makers and users of cranes, hoists and other lift assist technologies are letting the data guide the way.

Custom forklift attachment adds safety and productivity at stamping plant
An hour-long, three-person job is now completed by one forklift driver in 20 minutes.

Vac-Con’s rolling ladder improves employee safety
The ladder protects employees as they complete tasks throughout the company’s renovated campus.

CMAA Crane Safety Conference provides education, professional development
The CMAA Crane Safety Conference was attended by over 50 industry professionals who were trained on crane safety and design topics.

MHI and the Overhead Alliance joins OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down
MHI and the Overhead Alliance announced their support for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down, an event held the week of May 6-10, 2019.

Equipment Report: Pouch and pocket sorters shake up e-commerce distribution
With e-fulfillment driving the need for high-rate order consolidation, pouch/pocket sortation systems address a number of top e-commerce challenges.

ProMat welcomes Overhead Crane Safety Conference
Overhead crane safety tops the agenda as CMAA hosts its annual educational conference at ProMat, where seven professional development hour credits will be available to attendees.

Custom Dock Lift For Stage Level Receiving
Dock lifts are used for safe and efficient loading and unloading of goods and materials.

Custom Dock Lift For Stage Level Receiving
Dock lifts are used for safe and efficient loading and unloading of goods and materials.

VRC For Roof Access
A large manufacturing company in North Carolina installed a VRC to take equipment and maintenance items up to their roof.

VRC For Roof Access
A large manufacturing company in North Carolina installed a VRC to take equipment and maintenance items up to their roof.

ANSI Standards ECMA 15-2018 and ECMA 35-2018 approved for release
The Electrification and Controls Manufacturers Association (ECMA) industry group of MHI is pleased to announce the completion and approval of ANSI ECMA 15-2018 and ANSI ECMA 35-2018.


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