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created a decommissioning zone that will feature a themed exhibition and conference space. David Mullard also commented on this show: “We specifically chose
a stand [3B199] close to the decommissioning zone, which is a key area of interest for us. The Radiolink plus [wireless load cell], for example, is often used during decommissioning to record description, weight and serial numbers against items as they are removed. We are also intent on positioning ourselves as the chosen supplier for load monitoring, measurement and control systems used on cranes, hoists and winches for safe and successful energy exploration and production offshore.” Visit Straightpoint at Offshore Europe Stand 3B199, noting
the hashtags #OE17 and #loadcell to network before, during and after the event. y
Washington Chain Announces Bedford Technology Distributorship for Pacific Northwest
> Marine and Industrial Rigging specialist, Washington Chain & Supply, Inc. (WCS) President Gabriel Benavidez today has announced that WCS has been awarded a distributorship by Bedford Technology LLC as the exclusive Pacific Northwest distributor for Bedford’s engineered composite construction materials, made from recycled plastics. The distribution territory ranges from the Oregon/California border through Alaska and includes the Western Canadian provinces. Mr. Benavidez continued: “Washington Chain & Supply is
pleased with the opportunity to work with Bedford Technology LLC in this important class of product. This demonstrates that WCS will aggressively seek to grow its business through new products and product lines. Furthermore, WCS will compete in a manner that is healthy, clean & green for the benefit of our Community, State and the Oceans that give us our livelihoods.” Bedford Technology LLC President & CEO, Jeff Breitzman,
stated: “WCS has over 60 years of expertise in manufacturing and distributing dock & deck marine equipment in the Pacific Northwest and we believe that this partnership will not only help both our companies grow but also provide our Ports huge savings in maintenance costs. Coastal communities will save money through these non-polluting, long-lasting, structural materials with extraordinarily low total-cost-of-ownership.” Steve Row, WCS VP of Sales added: “Bedford is one of the
country’s most experienced and reliable commercial manufacturers in non-polluting, recycled plastic products. This gives us a high degree of confidence that we will be able to provide our Ports facilities customers, in a timely manner, the advanced composite building materials they need for their facilities to withstand the relentless abuse received by port infrastructure in ocean and riparian environments.” Jesse Hooge, Sales Director at Bedford, “This partnership brings
together the long experience of WCS in selling and distributing equipment used in littoral environments with Bedford’s deep expertise engineering and producing extremely durable marine products. The partnership also leverages WCS connections to industry in Western Canada . We expect this arrangement will help grow the market for quality, low-total-cost-of-ownership, healthy, clean & green port facilities.” y
Gaylin Installs 600t Load Cell Calibration Machine in Singapore
> Gaylin, a specialist supplier of lifting, rigging and marine equipment, has recently built and installed a custom 600t calibration machine at Singapore headquarters that calibrates tension and compression load cells to its full capacity. Integral to the Gaylin Group of companies’ (of which Rigmarine
is part) below-the-hook offering to offshore oil and gas, renewables, construction, break bulk, shipping and maritime industries, is a full range of force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cell equipment sourced from UK manufacturer Straightpoint. In addition to Singapore, Gaylin has facilities in Korea, Malaysia,
Vietnam, China and Indonesia. Rigmarine hubs, meanwhile, can be found at its most recently opened site in Aberdeen, in addition to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and the Middle East. Most of these sites have calibration machines ranging between 50t and 300t depending on the location. In simple terms, calibration matches the readings of a load
monitoring device, or other machine, with those of a standard to determine accuracy. There are a variety of purposes and requirements for calibration of load cells beyond standard process upon completion of manufacture. Companies may choose to calibrate as they receive stock, while some countries or regions insist that calibration takes place as they arrive in certain geographies or onsite. Load cells are also calibrated as they return from projects or during service procedures. Mike Duncan, managing director at Gaylin, said: “Rentals are a key
focus for Gaylin [and Rigmarine] with over 150 tension load cell units alone available for hire across the group, with capacities of up to 1,000t. We also have a project currently in the engineering phase that may see us increase this to 1,500t. While the technology is impressive in its own right, it’s the after-sale service and support, including local calibration, we can provide in partnership with Straightpoint that separates us [from competition].” y
RSS Opens Warrington Facility in UK’s Northwest; Recruits Manager
> Bridgend, Wales-headquartered Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) has opened its sixth UK facility in Warrington, close to the heavy lift depot of Ainscough Crane Hire, which recently named RSS a preferred supplier of lifting and rigging equipment. It’s less than a year since RSS opened its fifth facility, near Heathrow
Airport in London that was also strategically positioned to serve infrastructure, construction and crane hire markets. Each ribbon-cutting ceremony marks another steps towards managing director Steve Hutin’s goal of 10 facilities providing nationwide below-the-hook coverage. The 6,500 sq. ft. Warrington depot, overseen by newly recruited
Gerry Harper, regional manager for the northwest, has already started processing orders originally generated at headquarters and the Rotherham site to the east, but it remains embryonic as stock, staff and customers provide immediate focal points. However, Harper is ambitious. He said: “While we have clear immediate targets to fit out the building and put the proper foundations in place, we have a long-term
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