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to gain membership has thusly been hugely rewarding but the exciting part is we can now begin to leverage the benefits of illustrious full member status.” He added: “Being a member of LEEA
gives us access to a wealth of lifting know-how, backed by technical ability from members with varying skills across the world. Eventually, I would like to be involved with the technical committees and at some point join the board. I have worked in this industry for almost 30 years now and have a lot of experience to share.” Over 60% of UK-headquartered LEEA’s
global membership is now outside of the home nations. A major focus of the LEEA team in recent months has been the promotion of the association and its members to end user customers. LEEA’s endeavours to this end and its increasing presence at industry events across the world further align with strategy at RRS. Barber explained: “We carry out projects
globally so having an internationally-recognized accreditation is a benefit. If international clients have projects in the UK it also helps them recognize companies who are suitably qualified. LEEA has the task of unifying legislation between countries and bringing all countries into line from a health and safety standpoint, which is something that interests me greatly. Put simply, if each country worked to the same regulations the industry would become a safer place to work.” RRS offers a range of products and
services, many of which are not lifting- centric, yet Barber said LEEA membership will be noted across the board as it demonstrates the company’s commitment to training its staff to the highest level and exposes working practices to audit by industry leaders. “Additionally,” he added, “we are unique as such a multifaceted business in gaining LEEA membership, which elevates our status above competing solution providers.” y
Rope and Sling Names Two New Directors
> Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) has named two new directors, both promoted from within the company. Alan Varney, operations director; and Angela Holmes, finance director stepped into enhanced roles at the lifting and rigging equipment provider on April 6th. Varney and Holmes continue to be based at the company’s headquarters in Bridgend,
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Steve Hutin, Angela Holmes, Alan Varney
South Wales, which is one of five—soon to be six—RSS facilities across the UK. Their combined experience with the below-the-hook equipment supplier spans nearly two decades, with Varney’s 10 years only one more than Holmes’ nine. Steve Hutin, managing director at RSS,
said: “The promotions are aligned with a level of growth that requires senior personnel to take on expanded roles. As we prepare to open a sixth location in northwestern England, it’s important that leadership and structures are in place to continue to deliver the world-class customer service and product knowledge that we have been renowned for at all altitudes of our upward curve. Alan and Angela have demonstrated knowledge, loyalty and other attributes that are duly recognized and appreciated.” Varney, who has actually worked with
Hutin over a period of 22 years, said: “My pride is really in being part of such a dynamic and professional company, but of course I acknowledge my new status as a director of the business and am grateful for the opportunity. My role has evolved consistently over the last decade in line with our growth and expansion so I am familiar with the adaptation that is required of me once again.” Holmes, meanwhile, said: “I never
anticipated this happening when I started here. I arrived as temporary cover from the accountant I was working for, then went self-employed and took them on as my own bookkeeping client until Steve offered me the job on a permanent basis. I remember, the year that I joined coincided with the start of the recession and the opening of our second depot, so financial planning was of utmost importance. We needed to change the accounting systems, whilst implementing stock control and IT structures to accommodate the growth.” y
Peerless Industrial Group Inc., Standard Duty Lifting Beam (SDLB), I-Beam Design with Flame Cut Bail
> The Standard Duty Lifting Beam (SDLB), I-Beam Design with Flame Cut Bail can be utilized where headroom is limited. Three standard lift points for load adjustment are included, and it is supplied with a pair of shackles and swivel hooks. The SDLB, I-Beam Design integrates
features that are designed to provide a longer product life with minimal maintenance or repairs. Peerless accomplishes this is by incorporating stronger welding and design techniques to reduce the stress on the welds caused by higher duty cycles and more severe service. Another feature of the SDLB, I-Beam
Design is in the design of the bail. Peerless performs a two-step machining process to cut a radius edge into the top of the inside of the bail opening. This process helps to ensure a better connection between the saddle of the hook and the upper radius of the bail; minimizing wear and maximizing hook to bail contact. The SDLB, I-Beam Design includes
built-in parking stands that aid in hook attachment and assist in preventing accidental damage to the lower lifting hardware. The SDLB is engineered and manufactured to ASME B30.20 & BTH-1 Design Category B Service Class 2 and has a specified fatigue life of 100,001 to 500,000 load cycles. All SDLB, I-Beam Design lifting beams are
Proof-Tested to 125% capacity and certificates supplied at No Additional Charge. See their website at
peerlesschain.com for
more information. y
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