[INDUSTRY NEWS]
Bridon Hires New Marketing Analyst
> Bridon has appointed a new marketing analyst. Katie Bartram has taken on the new post to work for the Bridon Group, based in Doncaster. She joins Bridon after working as marketing and sales analyst at fence manufacturer Betafence, where she was in charge of the firm’s marketing for all of the UK and Ireland. Her main duties at Bridon will include
assisting the marketing team to develop internal tools to drive commercial efficiency, as well as providing analysis to assist with strategic decision making. Katie said: “I am really pleased to be joining a global technology leader like Bridon and look forward to helping them continue to raise the profile of their service and product developments.” Along with this hire, the company
has moved forward to phase two of their customer focused service. Following the successful launch of ‘My Bridon’ in 2014, the company has now added certifications into its direct access offer for customers. The system is accessed through a username and password, allowing visibility of order status and current stock and now certifications 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Andy Dodwell, Commercial Director,
said: “My Bridon has been very well received by our customers and we are always looking for ways to improve our customer service levels and ease of doing business with us by understanding what our customers require. Including certifications in this easily accessible system is a fantastic development.” Further developments and enhancements
will include reservation of stock, checking local stock availability and providing a shopping basket option. This presents a step forward in Bridon’s goal in offering customers an easier way of dealing with the company. y
Straightpoint Launches New Wireless Load Shackle
> Much fanfare greeted the official launch of Straightpoint’s new wireless load shackle at the Live Entertainment & Event Expo, which took place on July 8-10 at the Makuhari Messe in Japan. The load shackle was seen at a trade exhibition for the first time as distributor RUD Lifting Japan Co. Ltd. unveiled the product to visitors at the second
edition of a show that was expected to attract 30,000 visitors from the live entertainment, performance and events industries. The standout feature of the new
wireless load shackle is that it is available from stock ready to go in capacities from 3.25t to 120t and on order up to 1,550t. It is manufactured from Crosby’s industry- leading 2130 Carbon and 2140 Alloy Bolt Type Anchor Shackles to 120t and the GN H10 Alloy Bolt Type Anchor Shackle or equivalent in greater capacities. The new wireless load shackle provides
the perfect solution to limited headroom applications. Each unit is proof tested and equipped with a hard anodised, aerospace- grade aluminium electronics enclosure and contains a new internal chassis providing IP67/NEMA6 environmental protection even with the battery cover plate missing. The load shackle utilises easily-sourced AA alkaline batteries and features advanced circuitry, designed to protect the unit from damage associated with incorrectly installed batteries. The advanced circuitry extends battery life and the batteries eliminate issues associated with rechargeable battery packs, failure and replacement.” The wireless data logging software allows for
simultaneous control, display and real time data logging of up to 100 Straightpoint telemetry load cells. It is also available in a cabled version, particularly suited to subsea environments. y
Miller Lifting Products Announces Spanish Language Catalog
> Miller Lifting Products, a world leader in lifting and pulling swivels, crane blocks, hooks and associated lifting products, is pleased to announce the release of its new Spanish language catalog. “Our world is getting smaller. This enables us to better serve our Spanish-speaking customers worldwide,” said Paul Jankovic, president of Miller Lifting Products. The Spanish language catalog version
covers all of Miller’s products including swivels, blocks, forged DIN hooks and spare hook latches, headache ball assemblies, and insulating links. The new catalog is available through a
link on the Miller Lifting Products website,
www.millerproducts.net Miller sells its products through a
network of independent dealers worldwide and has been supplying industry for more
than 80 years. Miller is the original inventor and patent holder for the now standard angular contact bearing design swivel. Miller Lifting Products’ headquarters is in Charlton, MA and Miller maintains a stocking warehouse in Houston, TX. y
SafeWorks Acquires DualLift GmbH
> SafeWorks, a global leader in the design and manufacture of suspended access products and a portfolio company of Evergreen Pacific Partners, announced it has acquired DualLift GmbH (DL), a Germany- based manufacturer of traction hoists. With complementary product offerings, the combined companies are the largest manufacturer of traction hoists in the world. DualLift was founded in 2008 and has
become a leader as an approved man-lifting hoist supplier (400KG -2500KG) to the leading commercial elevator companies and manufacturers of wind turbine elevators. The company has a full line of electric traction hoists designed for material lifting. The companies offer complementary
benefits, with SafeWorks providing DualLift access to the North American sales and rental markets, along with drum hoists, modular and custom platforms, special application solution expertise and additional engineering capacity. DualLift provides SafeWorks with improved market access in Germany, the biggest market in Europe, and in combination with SafeWorks’ technical resources, helps increase SafeWorks’ product development capability and inventiveness. “The DualLift team is a great success
story of an innovator in the electric traction hoist market,” explained Jörg Blasek, President and Founder of DualLift. “Together with SafeWorks, our combined capabilities, products and services are an excellent fit and both companies share the same approach of focusing on superior customer satisfaction. We’re excited to be part of the SafeWorks team.” SafeWorks’ products are used on
commercial real estate projects, in the construction, maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) market for heavy machinery and equipment (including wind turbine generators), and on industrial facilities and major infrastructure assets for a diverse customer base in a variety of industries. SafeWorks continues to look for additional follow-on investment opportunities. y
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