[INDUSTRY NEWS] HIT – Tools the Professionals Use
Cutters and Hand Swagers bench type can be mounted on a workbench for convenience. Additionally, HIT Tools has a variety of
Hoists available from chain Hoists, Lever Hoists and Trolleys to Hand Winches and Beam Clamps. HIT’s cable grips, allow you to easily open
> HIT Manufacturer has been making top- notch quality tools for professional traders in Japan since 1937. Today, HIT Tools continues to diversify worldwide and become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional- quality hand tools. Their major products are focused on the rigging, construction and plumbing industries, such as Wire Rope Cutters, Hand Swagers, Hoists, Bolt Cutters, Rebar Cutters & Benders, Cable Grips, Tension Meters, and All Threaded Cutters. HIT Tools offers complete sizes of Wire
Rope Hand Cutters, Hydraulic Cutters and Impact Cutters. Models of Hand Swagers are available from 1/32” to 3/8”. Both Wire Rope
and close the jaw with one hand, while the other hand is free to pull the cable or work on other tasks. Since the jaw opening is larger than competitors’, it can pull wider size of cable by one grip and eliminate carrying many sizes of grip in the job site. 30 models cover all sizes of cable up to 15,000 Lbs capacity. Finally, HIT’s Tension Meter provides
accurate readings of pulling force, and features extra large eye-hooks for hooking a puller. Both Kilos and Pound graduation are available, capacity from 1,100 lbs to 22,000 Lbs. HIT Strives for quality, not only offering
outstanding products and services but also maintaining the most competitive pricing to cut the distributors cost. HIT maintains maximum inventory at their 120,000 sq. ft. North American Distributor Center with a 99% order filled in 24 hours. For more information, visit:
www.hittools.com y
Caldwell Announces Appointment of Darrin Noe
> The Caldwell Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Darrin Noe as Regional Sales Manager for Caldwell and Renfroe products in the Midwest and Western Canada.
Darrin has been an integral part of the
Caldwell sales team for 18 years, starting out in vacuum lifter sales and applications and most recently as Inside Sales Manager. Darrin will be working closely with our factory representatives to provide the support our distributors needs on both Caldwell and Renfroe product. “I’m looking forward to this next chapter
in my career with Caldwell,” Noe said. “Promoting the Caldwell & Renfroe brands within this territory is vital as we continue to expand our product offering and grow as an organization.” y
Speakers/Presentations:
Ron Kohner – Landmark Engineering Services LTD “Wind Loading on Crane Operations”
Country Music Hall of Fame
Crane & Rigging Professionals
Association of General Assembly The Grand Ole Opry
Special rates available at
May 13-16, 2014
2401 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN 37214
1.615.889.0800
www.TheInnAtOpryland.com $109.00/Single | $109.00/Double
REGISTER BY PHONE: 800.690.3921
acrp.net | Dedicated to Improving Crane and Rigging Activities in Andy Burns
– Edwards Moving and Rigging – “Logistical Considerations / Challenges for Moving Over-weight / Over-dimensional Loads.”
Yannick Morin – Kraning “Interactive Lift Design”
Mike Riggs – Rigging Institute “It’s Not That Bad (Overlooked Rigging Inspection Points)”
Jeremy Welch – TVA “Safely Operating Cranes Around Power Lines”
Bill Cox – Tadano Mantis “Telescopic Crawler Cranes”
Breakout Sessions: Chris Zgoda – Columbus McKinnon “Plate Clamp Inspection, Disassembly & Assembly”
Becky Darsch – Information Mapping “Making Documentation Work”
Sam Smith – NACB
“Effect of Wind on Crane Loads” Jim Wiethorn – Haag Engineering
&
Kevin Cunningham – HIIG “Critical Crane Accident Management Elements to Best Protect Your Interest”
* Although not expected, presentations are subject to change
WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE
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