[CONTENTS]
26 20 Celebrating 130 years of history
Strategic coordination weaves Unitex together
Certifi ed Sling & Supply relies on a tradition of core values
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[FEATURES]
20 | WASHINGTON A. ROEBLING, THE CIVIL WAR & BUILDING BROOKLYN BRIDGE
T e Roebling family played a pivotal role in many iconic structures throughout the United States. Renowned writer and historian, Cliff ord Zink, discusses the remarkable life of Washington A. Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge as we celebrate the 130th anniversary.
26 | UNITEX LEVERAGES SUPERIOR SYNERGY
Part of a large, multi-national manufacturing company specializing in synthetic slings and tie-down products, Unitex has made a strong footprint in the U.S. in the past few years to complement a growing trend in its other locations worldwide. Citing success from strategic coordination of many companies under one roof; Unitex is uniquely positioned to continue this pattern of manufacturing growth and product innovation.
[WRE CATALOG GUIDE]
31 | WHATS NEW Modulift unveils the CMOD Spreader Frame; Columbus McKinnon launches the CM Bandit Ratchet Lever Hoist in Canada; Miller Lifting Products Announces the introduction of DIN Hook Latches and much more.
33 | WRE CATALOG GUIDE View the latest product off erings and updated listings.
[IN THIS ISSUE]
2 | EDITOR’S NOTE 7 | INDUSTRY NEWS
19 | WRE SPOTLIGHT 76 | WRE UPDATE | BUSINESS 79 | ADVERTISER’S INDEX 80 | RIGGER’S CORNER
ON THE COVER: BROOKLYN BRIDGE
CONSTRUCTION, MAY 1877. As the fi rst cable wires were readied for running across the towers, bridge company directors gathered ceremoniously on the Brooklyn Tower footbridge. Washington A. Roebling’s sign admonished footbridge users, “Do not walk close together, nor run, jump or trot. Break step!” The eyebars in the foreground were used to connect the cables to large plates at the bottom of the anchorage. Collection of Robert M. Vogel
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