[EDITOR’S NOTE]
This issue features the incredible story of Arabi Sling and their journey to discover priorities, both personally and professionally, after the devastation suffered following Hurricane Katrina’s unexpected impact on their Louisiana business and home. Also, during the first week in May, I had the opportunity to visit with many friends and supporters of the Wire Rope Exchange in Houston for the 2011 Offshore Technology Conference. I witnessed expansive exhibit halls and record attendance levels (the largest conference since 1982.) But what really amazed me with this year’s OTC was the constant and audible buzz of business being made and new relationships being built. Companies and individuals from across the globe
to just down the road from Reliant Park in Houston came together to introduce products, seek new business, and catch up with clients. It was especially impressionable to me as I can relate to the value placed in having a venue that facilitates industry growth. Finally, I have some exciting news to share. Te Wire Rope Exchange has been a valued member within the Rigging Industry for nearly thirty years. Started by my Father as a way to move overstock inventory, it has continued to evolve and now serves as an international sales magazine reaching thousands of companies. Tis month, I am proud to announce that I am the new Owner of the Wire Rope Exchange and will also continue to serve as Editor. I hope to build upon the idea that my Father first started and firmly believe that the Exchange is unique as the one industry source that offers a true marketplace and connection for like-minded companies to conduct business. I’ve been excited to introduce several new features over the past few years ranging from new feature sections, updated logo design, new digital resources and pertinent events and content. I want to thank all of you for your support and for noticing the ‘little things’ as they improve – it is appreciated and helpful and continuing to provide you with the best marketplace possible. While we have made great strides, this is just the beginning and I’m looking forward to introducing many new changes and improvements in the coming months as well – the best is yet to come!
Melissa Hood, Editor | Wire Rope Exchange PO Box 159323, Nashville, TN 37215 E-mail:
wireropeexchange@gmail.com
COMING SOON The fully redesigned Wire Rope Exchange website, We’re Always On Line. Great Crane Photo Contest
Wire Rope Exchange has joined with Crane Blogger to announce the second annual “Great Crane Photo Contest.” Crane Blogger, a blog dedicated to the crane industry, unveiled the first annual contest in 2010, highlighting some of the “coolest,” “wildest” and most interesting photos rising from the crane industry. The contest continues this year with an additional new category, “Best Modified Crane.”
If you are interested in participating, submit your best pictures for your chance to win an article Wire Rope Exchange and Crane Hot Line along with one of 10 Liebherr crane models. Email your best photos (Categories: Wildest Crane Project, Coolest Tower Crane, Coolest Mobile Crane) to
craneblogger@gmail.com with a two-sentence description. For more information on the contest or to vote, visit
www.craneblogger.com. Voting begins June 13th and ends on June 24th 2011. Winners will be announced June 30th.
4 MAY-JUNE 2011 WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE Upcoming Events
International Bridge Conference June 5 - 8 Pittsburgh, PA
www.eswp.com
IADC World Drilling June 14 - 16
Bella Centre, Copenhagen
www.iadc.org
EMO Hannover September 19 - 24 Hannover, Germany
www.emo-hannover.de
AWRF General Meeting & PIE October 2-5, 2011 Kansas City, MO
www.awrf.org
OTC Brazil
October 4-6, 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
www.otcbrasil.org
ICUEE 2011
October 4-6, 2011 Louisville, KY
www.icuee.com
Deep Offshore Technology International October 11-13, 2011 New Orleans, LA
www.deepoffshoretechnology.com
WSTDA
October 18-20, 2011 Hotel Monaco Baltimore
www.wstda.com
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