Tandemloc spreader showing the wire rope sling legs slackened and not under load, which allowed the corner locking devices to unlock as indicated by the red fl ag in each corner.
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B/A Products goes the extra mile.
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Options are expanding with a variety of applications.
18 [FEATURES] 18 | TANDEMLOC HAS PROGRESS LOCKED-IN
A retired U.S. Army Colonel and former customer highlights the culture behind success at North Carolina-based TANDEMLOC. Colonel William “Bill” Fiske looks at how the DiMartino family represents the model for a thriving business.
22 | B/A PRODUCTS: WE ARE FAMILY
T irty-fi ve years in business is a call for celebration. Maryland-based B/A Products learned early on that listening to customers and being fl exible to their needs has been a driving factor to the success they have today.
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27 | WHATS NEW New WSTDA recommended test method released; Harrington Hoists, Inc. goes mobile and presents their TNER Series Theatrical Chain Hoists; Crosby introduces the new G-2170 Grommet Shackle; NCCCO introduces CCO Lift Director Certifi cation Program and much more.
29 | WRE CATALOG GUIDE View the latest product off erings and updated listings.
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2 | EDITOR’S NOTE 7 | INDUSTRY NEWS
74 | WRE ADVISOR | BUSINESS 79 | ADVERTISER’S INDEX 80 | RIGGER’S CORNER
ON THE COVER: PICTURED IS TANDEMLOC’S N3100 SERIES “AUTOLOC” 20 FOOT CONTAINER LIFT SPREADER with Wire Rope Sling lifting a container. The “Autoloc” is a non- powered mechanical lifter where connecting (locking) and disconnecting (unlocking) is controlled by the slackening of the wire rope sling, without intervention by ground personnel. A 40 foot model is also in stock. Custom sizes for unique applications are available. “Autoloc” is a registered trademark for Tandemloc.
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