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Yoke strengthens Asia presence with LEEA-Certified Trainer
YOKE Industrial Corp. is delighted to announce that one of its employees, Xiaochen Jiang, has been awarded the prestigious certification as a trainer by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA).
The certification not only recognizes Jiang’s professional knowledge and skills but highlights Yoke’s commitment to excellence in safety lifting education and training.
In her nearly 10-year career at Yoke, Jiang has served as a Field Application Engineer, responsible for customer technical support, complaint handling, and educational training. She has extensive experience in guiding end-users and partners in the correct use and inspection of lifting equipment.
At Yoke, safety is our top priority. We understand that the safe lifting practices of end-users are crucial to the safety of employees and the protection of company assets, which in turn impacts corporate efficiency and social stability. Ensuring safe lifting practices is a sacred duty for every Yoke employee, the company said in a statement.
Britannia Test House continues to survive thanks to Durham Lifting
Set against Middlesbrough’s rich industrial backdrop, in the UK, the Britannia Test House stands as a significant monument to the town’s steel manufacturing legacy.?
Its crucial contributions to engineering marvels, most notably the Sydney Harbour Bridge, underscores its historical and technical importance.?
As the last surviving structure of the Britannia Steelworks, it stands as a proud testament to the region’s industrial and engineering heritage. Today, under the leadership of Durham Lifting , the Test House continues to thrive, adapting to contemporary demands while preserving its rich legacy.
The Britannia Test House was constructed by Dorman Long in response to its contract to build the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. A unique clause in the contract required the company to provide a testing machine with a 1250-ton capacity, capable of stress-testing large-scale steel models. Dorman Long invested ￡33,250 in this endeavour, with ￡20,000 allocated for the testing machine and ￡13,250 for the building itself.?
Three-way company cooperation wins crane order
Rovic , a South African manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has decided to modify its shopfloor workflow to cut component assembly times, improve staff safety and increase the rate of production.?
In order to do this, a new production sequencing will be applied to the company’s large and small grain planter range, which led to a lifting equipment tender submitted as a joint project by three South African companies working in close cooperation: BB Cranes Pty Ltd (which took the order), iTek Drives and Condra Cranes & Hoists .
BB Cranes’ contract comprises three double-girder electric overhead travelling cranes to be installed in the Rovic’s factory under construction in Blackheath, Cape Town.
Key to the improved workflow will be a simplified and precise positioning of grain-planter components. The fixed gantries used for this procedure in the existing factory will not be replicated in the new one. Instead, twin overhead BB cranes fitted with multiple hoists will service the production line to allow simultaneous assembly of various planters without having to move the cranes.
Precise hoist load positioning will be achieved by Invertek Optidrive variable-speed drives supplied by iTek Drives.
Electric Hoist industry to reach $ 1.9bn by 2031
The global electric hoist market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing demand for efficient material handling equipment across various industries, according to Transparency Market Research.
Electric hoists are essential for lifting and transporting heavy loads, improving operational efficiency and safety in workplaces.
According to its latest report: ‘Electric Hoist Market’ it claims: “The global electric hoist market was valued at approximately USD 1.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2023 to 2031. The growth is attributed to the rising industrialization, infrastructure development, and the increasing adoption of advanced material handling solutions in emerging economies.
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“Additionally, the emphasis on workplace safety and the reduction of labor-intensive processes are further propelling the market growth.”
It reports challenges include high initial costs: which can be a barrier to market growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Also regular maintenance and servicing costs can hinder the adoption of electric hoists.
OZ Lifting Launches Wireless Hoist Options
OZ Lifting Products is offering wireless options for its electric chain hoist and builder’s (wire rope) hoist.
The hoists can be ordered as a kit with a wireless adapter included, while the adapter can be purchased separately for anyone who already owns a hoist. The range remains available as a base unit with a corded pendant.
OZ offers the electric chain hoist in 500 lbs, 1,000 lbs., 2,000 lbs., and 4,000 lbs. capacities; and the builder’s hoist in 500 lbs. and 1,000 lbs. capacities.
Both wireless options are available for all models, apart from the lightest electric chain hoist. Wireless versions of the builder’s hoist have been available in the past, but this is the first time the electric chain hoist can be used with these options.
“The wireless options give the user greater flexibility, without the limitation of where the hoists can be operated. We have offered other wirelessly controlled hoists in the past and have always had success with them. We feel that both of these styles of hoist will be popular with a wireless option,” said Richard Miller , sales manager, OZ Lifting.
LEEA appoints Matt Barber as Director of Membership
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has recruited Matthew Barber as Director of Membership, one of several key new senior management appointments playing a strategic part in the association’s development.
“I am honoured to have joined LEEA in this exciting period of growth and look forward to working with the LEEA team as well as getting to know our members,” said Barber. “I will be bringing my experience of membership engagement to our approach in ensuring a safer world when using lifting equipment.”
Barber’s role is to ensure LEEA members continue to receive excellent support and guidance in an ever changing world. “It is crucial that we speak and engage with our members on a continual basis, as they are the ones who are at the forefront of this industry,” he said. “By creating more channels for our members to interact with LEEA, we can work to increase the awareness of our vision globally and grow our membership.” Highlighting how advancing technology is leading to ever-changing? legislation, standards and practices, Barber adds: “We need to ensure that our members have knowledge of and access to training for their staff.”
Starting out as a PE teacher after graduating with a Master’s degree in 2006, Barber took on business development roles before joining the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), where he worked over the last 10 years. In his most recent role there he led a large team of Account Managers focused on supporting large engineering organisations to upskill their engineers and technicians against a globally recognised competency framework.
Kito Crosby extends collaboration with Bridges to Prosperity
Kito Crosby has extended its?partnership with Bridges to Prosperity (B2P), an organization that envisions a world where poverty caused by rural isolation no longer exists.?
B2P is a US-based non-profit organization that partners with local communities, partners, and foundations to build trail bridges that connect residents to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. With a track record of over 500 trail bridges built across 21 countries, B2P has positively impacted over 1.8 million individuals worldwide.?
Nivi Sharma, CEO of Bridges to Prosperity, said; “Rural isolation is a root cause of poverty, and connectivity is the gateway to opportunity. Kito Crosby’s reliable products have been instrumental in enabling our safe, sustainable, and scalable solutions, making them an integral partner in our bridge-building endeavors.”
Kito Crosby will provide essential products like wire rope clips, turnbuckles, snatch blocks, special trolleys, manual hoists, and wire rope tension meters for 40 bridge construction projects in Rwanda and 12 in Uganda as well as rigging awareness training for safer lifting and rigging operations.
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