[INDUSTRY NEWS] Bobby received his undergraduate degree in Marketing from the University
of Maryland, and his M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut. Wire rope and wire are nothing new to him - from 2005 through late 2011, Robert was a member of the Loos & Company family. He began his Loos career as a Product Manager and quickly ascended to the position of Sales & Marketing Coordinator. “It’s great to be back.” Bobby stated. “I plan on making an immediate
impact for the company through new programs focusing on opening new markets and enhancing the customer experience. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is our greatest asset, and I plan on giving them additional tools to make the Loos experience even better,” he continued. y
Reliance Crane and Rigging Acquisition
> Taylor Crane & Rigging (TCR) announces the acquisition of all remaining equipment of Phoenix, AZ based company Reliance Crane & Rigging (RC). The acquired consist of approximately 3000 tons of equipment and rigging gear used for heavy industrial lifting and transport. TCR was established in Coffeyville, KS in 1975 to provide transportation
services in the Southeast area of the state. The company has steadily expanded to become a full-service industrial mover and crane services company with about 300 clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small independent operations across North America. TCR has operated a satellite office in Tulsa, OK since 1998, and acquired Phoenix, AZ-based Reliance Crane & Rigging in 2012. TCR has become particularly well-known for its resourcefulness when
undertaking plant relocations and machine installations in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. For example, when faced with the unexpected challenge of moving a 300-ton generator and a 250-ton turbine across an alternative route that included a 15-ton capacity, 80-foot county bridge, TCR employed an innovation that involved modifying a trailer deck in its fleet. When extended, the trailer deck served as a fortified “bridge jumper” to cross the river. TCR further modified the deck for use as a lifting beam to solve severe foundation access problems. The Kansas Department of Transportation later determined that this job, accomplished without accident or injury in 2006, was the heaviest permitted load ever moved in the state. Devising innovation solutions involving equipment was nothing
new for TCR. A dozen years earlier, TCR founder Jim Taylor convinced Custom Mobile Equipment, Inc. to create the Versa-Lift 40/60 forklift, the new company’s first machine, because he was dissatisfied with the bulkiness of the forklifts he owned. Custom Mobile Equipment’s website also credits him for sharing many other useful ideas about characteristics of the ideal machinery moving forklift. TCR’s drive to meet the challenges of the craft helped the company earn two SC&RA Rigging Job of the Year trophies. y
Terex Port Solutions Wins “Crane of the Year” Award > Terex Port Solutions has been presented the “Crane of the Year” award by leading magazine International Bulk Journal (IBJ) in Hamburg, Germany. The IBJ Award was presented for the Terex® Gottwald Model 2 Harbour Crane, which was launched in June 2012. The IBJ Awards have been presented since 2009 and are globally recognised as one of the most sought-after prizes in the bulk materials handling industry. The Model 2 Harbour Crane is the first model within Terex Port Solutions’
Small Crane Family and has been specially developed for use in small river and sea ports or on narrow quays. This new crane type is based on proven Mobile Harbour Crane technology. It blends the mobility of the classic
The “Test of Time” doesn’t take long when RUST is involved. Look at this wire rope after just 2 months in salt water!
STOP IT
But there is hope.
That wire rope coated with Hinderrust, looks like this after the same 2 months! This solvent-free, rust-inhibiting lubricant is re- sponsible for stopping the rust dead in its tracks. Its surface active, and low viscosity penetrates every internal nook and cranny.
Machines, tools, ropes, drive chains, etc. that are already rusted can be salvaged with Hinderrust. Just saturate the rusted area and the rust won’t spread any further. The lubricants in Hinderrust will renew the life of these items and they’ll run as good as new! Since Hinderrust has no sol- vents, it can be used in closed areas like subways, mines, engine rooms and other close quarters that would otherwise be prohibited.
Manufactured by Hinderrust Inc. A division of Fluoramics Inc. (The makers of “Tufoil®”)
www.hinderrust.com
800-922-0075 or 201-825-8110 Fax: 201-825-7035
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