Overhead crane

Crane 1 Continues Growth Strategy and Expands Product Offering with the asset purchase of Magnetic Lifting Technologies US

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Monday, October 3, 2022

MLTUS has been in business since 2010 and was founded by Rick Frischolz, who will remain active in the Company.

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  • MLTUS has been in business since 2010 and was founded by Rick Frischolz, who will remain active in the Company.
  • Importantly, we also will be able to provide greater opportunities for our employees as they further their careers within the Crane 1 family.
  • MLTUS is a highly regarded national player in the steel industry, with an excellent reputation, high integrity, and a very experienced team.
  • Thomas Boscher, President and CEO of Crane 1
    Over the last 12 years, the team and I have built an incredible company.

Crane 1 Continues Its Expansion in the Eastern United States With the Asset Purchase of Hoist & Crane Systems, Inc. (H&C)

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Importantly, we also will be able to provide greater opportunities for our employees as they further their careers within the Crane 1 family.

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  • Importantly, we also will be able to provide greater opportunities for our employees as they further their careers within the Crane 1 family.
  • H&C is a highly regarded regional player with an excellent reputation, high integrity, and a very experienced and excellent management team.
  • We are thrilled to add H&C to the Crane 1 family and proud to welcome our new team members.
  • Crane 1 is a leading provider of overhead crane MRO services and equipment that maximize safety, diminish liability, reduce maintenance costs, and increase overall productivity.

North American Crane Bureau Secures New Training Services Contract with Ford.

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The programs will include overhead crane operator training, overhead crane inspector training and overhead hoist maintenance training.

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  • The programs will include overhead crane operator training, overhead crane inspector training and overhead hoist maintenance training.
  • "We are pleased to be providing training in our overhead crane and safety programs for Ford.
  • With training facilities located in Central Florida, Cincinnati, OH and Southeast Texas, customers can receive hands-on crane operator training at these locations.
  • In 1996 NACB partnered with NCCER to facilitate the development of its first mobile crane operator training series.

Rotunda Capital Partners Acquires and Combines American Equipment, Pacific Crane & Hoist and Allied Crane

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Rotunda Capital Partners (Rotunda), an operationally-focused private equity firm, has partnered with the management teams of American Equipment, Pacific Crane & Hoist and Allied Crane to form the largest independent provider of overhead crane and hoist solutions and services in the Western U.S.

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  • Rotunda Capital Partners (Rotunda), an operationally-focused private equity firm, has partnered with the management teams of American Equipment, Pacific Crane & Hoist and Allied Crane to form the largest independent provider of overhead crane and hoist solutions and services in the Western U.S.
  • The combination of American Equipment with Pacific Crane & Hoist and Allied Crane brings together more than 100 years of collective industry experience and creates the premier consolidation platform in the highly fragmented North American overhead crane and hoist market.
  • The combination of Pacific Crane & Hoists advanced and highly engineered system capabilities with American Equipment and Allied Crane is truly unique and will enable us to address any overhead crane and hoist project or service requirement entirely in-house, said Michael Perera, founder of Pacific Crane & Hoist.
  • American Equipment Holdings is home to a collection of leading overhead crane and hoist distributors and service providers, including American Equipment, Pacific Crane & Hoist and Allied Crane.

For Northstar Aerospace, Painters USA Tackles Coating Work Swiftly, Safely

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

"That attitude is something we want carrying over into the industrial environment we work in, too.

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  • "That attitude is something we want carrying over into the industrial environment we work in, too.
  • "Their work required moving in and around our overhead cranes with electrical rails, ducting, and they painted all of this safely around our locked-out equipment.
  • "\nAccording to Bruno, Painters USA\'s crews showed the same passion for safety that Northstar Aerospace has.
  • "\nWoman-owned Painters USA is a provider of commercial and industrial cleaning, painting and coating services for clients across the United States.

Participate in OSHA's Annual Safe & Sound Week by Joining an Online Crane Safety Webinar

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

The week is dedicated to recognizing successful health and safety programs.

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  • The week is dedicated to recognizing successful health and safety programs.
  • Now in its fourth year, the nationwide event is the capstone of a year-round effort to promote hazard-free work environments across the nation.
  • As part of their mandate, OSHA also trains and educates employers and employees through initiatives like Safe & Sound Week.
  • The first will concentrate on mobile crane safety awareness, the second on overhead crane safety awareness.

Konecranes S-series Reinvents the Benchmark for Overhead Industrial Cranes

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Konecranes next-generation S-series crane incorporates synthetic rope and a tilted hoist drum to propel overhead crane performance beyond current limits.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Konecranes next-generation S-series crane incorporates synthetic rope and a tilted hoist drum to propel overhead crane performance beyond current limits.
  • At the top of this list is the reason Konecranes has dubbed its new crane the "Konecranes S-series."
  • In a series of tests, Konecranes synthetic rope challenged similarly rated steel wire rope for strength and durability.
  • "Konecranes S-series establishes a new benchmark for the overhead industrial crane, but you don't have to take our word for it," says Di Cesare.

CICB Offers Online Crane Operator and Inspector Classes in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

The online training programs include preparation for the NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Exams, Mobile Crane and Rigging Inspector, and Overhead Crane/Hoist and Rigging Inspector and will be followed by further digital classes as demand for online training for the crane and lifting industry increases.

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  • The online training programs include preparation for the NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Exams, Mobile Crane and Rigging Inspector, and Overhead Crane/Hoist and Rigging Inspector and will be followed by further digital classes as demand for online training for the crane and lifting industry increases.
  • "Live-streamed, online programs represent a positive response to the COVID-19 pandemic," said Craig Epperson, CEO of CICB.
  • For those averse to online training for crane operators, riggers and inspectors, CICB continues to open its doors to traditional classroom programs.
  • CICB provides crane and lifting equipment training, preparation for NCCCO examinations, inspections, and management assist visits globally.

Global Cranes Market 2020-2024 | Evolving Opportunities with ABUS Kransysteme GmbH and Columbus McKinnon Corp. | Technavio

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

In addition, the growth of construction industry is anticipated to boost the growth of the cranes market.

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  • In addition, the growth of construction industry is anticipated to boost the growth of the cranes market.
  • The company offers a range of overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, and crane kits.
  • The company offers a range of workstation cranes, jib cranes, and gantry cranes.
  • Some of the major offerings of the company under this product category include the Gorbel Workstation Cranes, Gorbel I-beam Jib Cranes, and Fixed and Adjustable Height Steel Gantry Cranes.

ACECO's Karen Norheim Speaks about Digital Transformation in Manufacturing at the Financial Times-PTC's Industrial Innovation Series event in NYC

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Monday, November 18, 2019

DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On Wednesday, November 6th 2019, American Crane's President & COO, Karen Norheim, spoke alongside other industry professional at the Financial Times-PTC's Industrial Innovation Series event in New York City.

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  • DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On Wednesday, November 6th 2019, American Crane's President & COO, Karen Norheim, spoke alongside other industry professional at the Financial Times-PTC's Industrial Innovation Series event in New York City.
  • This event was the first of a six-part series of global events created by the Financial Times and PTC discussing how manufacturers are adapting and staying competitive during the digital transformation that is upon us, and what constitute successful innovations in manufacturing.
  • Karen Norheim, one of the events many dynamic speakers, shared her insights, and success stories.
  • American Crane & Equipment Corporation is a leading manufacturer of custom designed electric overhead cranes and other material handling equipment.