[INDUSTRY NEWS] Van Beest is not only member of LEEA,
Van Beest Expands Line and Becomes Full Member of LEEA
> Recently, Van Beest has gone through the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association extensive auditing process and has been granted full membership. LEEA is the leading representative
body for all those involved in the lifting industry worldwide. They are a respected and authoritative representative body for their members, who work in every aspect of the industry; design, manufacture, refurbishment and repair, and also the hire, maintenance and use of lifting equipment. LEEA has over 520 members worldwide. In addition to providing
members with training and expert technical advice, the association works closely with organizations such as the Health and Safety Executive in the preparation of regulations and British, European and International standards.
but also of several other organizations which promote the common interests in our industry. These organizations spread (technical) information via publications, internet and meetings. They also represent their members in various international standard committees. Also to note, Van Beest has expanded
their product line to offer a complete program of wire rope and chain fittings. Van Beest has recently taken stock of all sizes of the Stainless steel weld-on transport rings PASI: WLL 0.75 up to and including 5t. The Excel® range of chain accessories include everything necessary for chain assembly not only in grade 8 and 10, but also in AISI 316 stainless steel. For more information please contact:
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The Bridon Neptune Quay Facility is Nearing Internal Completion
> The Bridon Neptune Quay facility is nearing internal completion according to
the current plan from Tolent. The large pits, steel and cladding are complete and the civil work inside the building is also finished, which has allowed for electro-mechanical installations to begin. There is still a degree of work to complete externally, and the practical completion date is anticipated in May. SKET have shipped the first components
of the strander, and the installation crews are now on site and have begun construction work. The closer is progressing well, and is on track for pre-shipment inspection in stages by mid-June. Kone are also on site finalizing the installation and commissioning of the overhead cranes, with the exception of one 6.3t crane on the socketing tower, which will be installed during August. In addition to this, a construction safety service company has been engaged to help manage the installation work over the summer who have begun gathering information from key suppliers. Testing of the new range of multi-strand
ropes is taking place, with full results expected in June. The commissioning ropes for Neptune have been entered in the production planning system, with wire availability planned for July. Candidates for all key positions on the Bridon Neptune Quay operations team have been identified and their training is in full swing. Planning for the launch event is underway in tandem with specialist event organizers. y
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Konecranes Acquires Amera- tronic Industries, Inc.
> 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. In June 2012, Konecranes acquired the assets of Ameratronic Industries, a Northwest Indiana firm that has been providing crane and hoist service to process duty customers in the area for 17 years. The owners will be retiring. The business operations and five skilled employees will be incorporated into Konecranes’ nearby existing branch, located at 1255 Erie Court #B, Crown Point, IN, 46307.
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“We’re very excited about this acquisition,” said Bernie D’Ambrosi, Vice President and Director, Region Americas Service, “and we look forward to
to continuing the high
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standard of service that Ameratronic Industries has establblished.” For more information an
regarding the crane and hoist services that Konecranes provides, p, please visit http://www.
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