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account Manager is Ms. Carolyn Watson and Ms. Annette Robinson is SFA’s Purchasing Agent for Smeal Fire Apparatus. y
Maxim Goes Big in 2016
> Maxim Crane, the largest crane rental company in North America, isn’t waiting for the future to take delivery of new, large capacity crawler cranes. They have started taking delivery of several 400 ton to 825 ton size crawler cranes. Maxim has added over a dozen new cranes in the high capacity crane class in what is already the largest fleet of its size in the USA. They will have received delivery of an additional (6) 400 ton class machines and (6) 825 ton machines by the end of Q1, 2016 and every one of the cranes was shipped directly to working projects around the country. “We are pleased to be coming off of the most successful year in our company history and recognized the current need of our strategic partners requiring large capacity premier lifting cranes right now,” said Bryan Carlisle, CEO of Maxim Crane. “Our ability to meet with key customers on a regular basis continuously allows us to identify these needs ahead of time and keeps a constant flow of new equipment coming into our fleet,” he added. “With our true coast-to-coast footprint, it is critical that we are able to strategically position attachments, components, parts and qualified technicians throughout the country. The addition of the (5) new Manitowoc 16000’s and (8) of the new VPC Class of crawlers right now, rather than waiting, has given our customers a tremendous advantage and multiple options for their complex lifting operations,” added Frank Bardonaro, President of Sales for Maxim. “We felt that by taking delivery of these new cranes now and in addition to the new cranes planned over the next several years, Maxim will be able to remain ahead of the curve and not waiting for new products to be introduced and tested over the next few years,” he added. y
The Manitowoc Company Appoints Barry L. Pennypacker as President and CEO of Manitowoc Cranes
> The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced recently that it has named Barry L. Pennypacker as president and chief executive officer of Manitowoc
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Cranes. Mr. Pennypacker, who assumes his responsibilities immediately, will report to current interim chairman and chief executive officer of The Manitowoc Company, Inc., Kenneth W. Krueger. Larry J. Weyers, the current president of Manitowoc Cranes, will continue with the company as executive vice president of Manitowoc Cranes. “Barry brings a fresh perspective to
the Manitowoc Cranes business. His results-focused leadership style has led the transformation of several complex businesses through continuous process improvements, which delivered significant operational and financial performance improvements and increased shareholder value. Furthermore, Barry’s deep industrial expertise, coupled with the successful execution of numerous lean initiatives throughout his career, makes him an excellent candidate to build on Manitowoc Crane’s leading market positions to return the business to growth and improved profitability,” stated Krueger. Upon the execution of the previously announced spin of Manitowoc Foodservice, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. will change its name to Manitowoc Cranes, Inc. Mr. Pennypacker will then serve as president and chief executive officer of Manitowoc Cranes, Inc. and Mr. Krueger will serve as Chairman of the Board of Manitowoc Cranes, Inc. Most recently, Mr. Pennypacker served
as founder, president, and chief executive officer of Quantum Lean LLC, a privately held manufacturer and supplier of precision components. y
Industry Welcomes Updates to CMAA Overhead Crane Specifications
> The leading authority on overhead lifting equipment, Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), has further enhanced its comprehensive Specifications Nos. 70 and 74, which are now available on its dedicated section of the Material Handling Industry (MHI) website. CMAA is an independent incorporated
trade association affiliated with MHI. Its specifications are widely acclaimed; purchasers and users of cranes in addition to engineering and architectural professionals have already lauded the revised versions. CMAA Specification No. 70-2015 covers
top running bridge and gantry type multiple girder electric overhead traveling (EOT) cranes, while 74-2015 covers top running
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and under running single girder EOT cranes utilizing under running trolley hoist. Both documents are divided into eight chapters, ranging from general specifications to electrical design and a glossary of terminology, but industry will note several changes and improvements from the 2010 versions. Both specs contain nine new sections
covering a variety of topics including lightning protection, below-the-hook devices, power circuit limit switches, weigh scale systems, collision avoidance and more. They also have numerous revisions that reflect the latest technology used on today’s cranes. The easy-to-navigate contents gives users the ability to find tables, equations, and further information to support their knowledge. Nowhere else can crane purchasing decision makers, users, engineers and architectural professionals get access to such comprehensive data compiled by leading authorities and manufacturers. Both specs cover nearly 100 pages and are available in paper copy or downloadable PDF format. CMAA Specification No. 70, Revised 2015 supersedes Specification No. 70, Revised 2010, as is the case with CMAA Specification No. 74. y
Spider Provides Access for Condominium Construction in Portland
> Spider, a division of SafeWorks, LLC, provided suspended access solutions for sheet metal installation during the construction of The Overton, the new 26-story residential condominium in Portland, Oregon. When faced with the task of installing extremely delicate sheet metal within the general contractor’s aggressive timeline, the customer, McKinstry, turned to Spider for an access solution. Spider provided four 23-ft swing stages with a corner return powered by SC1500 traction hoists. The platforms were equipped with 16-ft counter-balanced beams that enabled them to traverse over the 3-ft return of the building without adding the obstacle of an additional hoist. Spider’s expert rigging team installed all swingstages from the eighth floor in just two days and provided on-site user and safety training
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