[INDUSTRY NEWS] In addition, Muncy Industries, LLC., has announced they are
discontinuing the 20+ year old $10 small-order fee. As of June 7, 2013, the $10 fee, which was attached to orders received totaling under $100, will no longer be applied. Muncy will also not apply the fee to customers who pick up orders at either of our locations, in Turbotville, PA or Lafayette, LA. According to the company, “Muncy Industries welcomes small
and non-standard fitting orders. We strive to make fast, reliable, and quality heavy-lifting hardware available in an expeditious manner while maintaining a competitive price. By eliminating the small-order fee, our production process has been streamlined which gives our customers a competitive edge in the market.” The change is effective immediately, and more information is available at
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Lift-It Hosts the 2013 EPRI Hoisting, Rigging & Crane User Group Meeting
> The 2013 EPRI- Hoisting, Rigging & Crane User Group Meeting and Workshop was held in Long Beach, CA and featured a field trip to Lift-It® Manufacturing Company, Inc. Over 65 attendees were part of the plant tour and workshop that featured an educational session, as well as a several fabrication demonstrations. Michael J. Gelskey, Jr. welcomed the group outside the factory and
took one of the two groups on the factory tour. The tour featured fabrication demonstrations of web, round and Twin-Path® Extra slings. An overview of the Lift-It® ISO: AS9100C quality control system, material traceability and final inspection were also presented. The highlight of the tour was destruction testing of slings which had been produced for the tour attendees. Simultaneously, Michael J. Gelskey, Sr. was presenting a Rigging
Standards and Regulatory Compliance update in the Lift-It® Learning Center. Attendees were updated on recent developments in the OSHA sling safety standards, ASME sling and hardware consensus standards and the Recommended Standard Specifications of the Web Sling and Tie Down Association. In addition, a report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy on sling accidents resulting from the lack of sling protection or inadequate protection was also provided. Michael Gelskey, Sr. remarked, “We were extremely pleased to be
selected and truly appreciated the many favorable comments received about our operation and our people.” Dequoy R.M. Weaver also presented an interactive, educational
session on Synthetic Sling Inspection during the regular meeting. The attendees were presented with sling inspection system information, removal from service criteria and sling inspection techniques. Mike Gelskey, Jr. stated, “It was great to see old friends and to
welcome new ones into the Lift-It® Family. It was a dream come true to have the backbone of the nuclear power industry visit our home.” Lift-It® Manufacturing Company is a leader in the supply of quality
rigging, worldwide for discriminating customers who know there is no substitute for quality. Lift-It® celebrates 34 years of service to the sling and rigging industry and provides world class education for sling riggers and inspectors at the Lift-It® Learning Center in Pomona, CA or onsite. For
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