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role for business development for the KITO Americas group. Chris Hess has been promoted to VP
of Quality and Product Development Engineering for KITO Americas, Inc. In this position, Hess will assume responsibility for advancing the capabilities of both Harrington Hoists, Inc. and Peerless Industrial Group in identifying technological product innovations and unifying quality processes. Hess was hired as Manager of Engineering
& Quality Control in 1995 and was later named Director of Engineering where he led the engineering department for Harrington. He earned his BSME from Lafayette College and is a Licensed Professional Engineer. He currently serves as VP of Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), is a member of ANSE B30.16 and B30.21 committees on hoists and is a Standards Technical Panel member for Underwriters Laboratories. Jason Said was promoted to Director
Business Development and will oversee marketing and sales strategies for the product development of hoists and lifting and will be responsible to develop and implement growth opportunities for hoists, cranes and below-the-hook products. Said joined Harrington Hoists, Inc. in
1997 in the production department of the Corona CA facility. He later moved into Sales and eventually became the Western Region Sales Manager. He relocated to Manheim PA in 2014 after being named Business Development Sales Manager where he managed Marketing and the development process of new products and services. Ken Woidill was promoted from Director
of Operations to Managing Director of Harrington Hoists, Inc. He will control and oversee business operations and will guide and monitor overall workflow and processes to ensure they meet the company’s short-term and long-term objectives. He will also lead Harrington’s Customer Service, Engineering, Supply Chain and Production teams in this new role. Ken was hired in 2013 as Harrington’s
Director of Operations where he was responsible for the management of both strategic and day-to-day production, facilities planning, manufacturing and supply chain. Kito Americas, Inc. consists of Harrington
Hoists, Inc., Peerless Industrial Group, Kito Canada, Inc. and Kito Do Brasil and is the largest division within the Kito Group companies. They are leading manufacturers and suppliers of electric chain and wire rope hoists, air powered hoists, lever hoists, manual hand
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chain hoists, trolleys, cranes, crane components, below-the-hook devices, material handling equipment, cargo control, hardware chain & accessories, marine and traction products. y
Long Live the Crosby Clamp!
Group provides extensive and specific training for the repairmen that replace worn out parts. The Crosby Group is very proud of our
equipment and even offers a 10 year warranty in certain countries on the body/frame part of clamps like the one found at this shipyard. Without the aid of our particular process for manufacturing and stamping our rigging equipment, we would not be able to see the true lifespan of products like this one. y
Leslee Bunnell Celebrates 30 years on the Loos and Company Sales Team
> The Crosby Group is known for innovating and manufacturing high-quality rigging and lifting equipment that boasts a long lifespan in addition to superior functionality. For example, each Crosby Clamp is individually proof tested to 2 times the working load limit and comes with a test certificate to offer peace of mind to those using the equipment. Would you believe our parts are known for lasting well over 30 years when properly maintained, tested, and cared for? Recently, deep in the salty blue sea, a 3-ton
CrosbyIP vertical clamp with a universal lifting eye was found still in use in a ship yard! The harsh salty environment was no match for our top-of-the-line product! This particular clamp has been used for over 30 years lifting parts and components to build ships for the navy. The Crosby Group always stamps each product with a serial number and test date. Even after being in service for 34 years (created one year prior to use), the clamp still functions like new and the stamp is still legible. This particular lifting clamp is designed
for lifting, turning, moving, and vertically transferring plates or fabrications as needed. The hinged hoisting eye is the unique difference that allows this clamp to lift and load from any direction. In ideal conditions, inside a factory with normal humidity, temperature, etc. and if maintained properly, this particular clamp would typically have a lifespan of 25 years. Maintaining a CrosbyIP vertical clamp
includes regular inspection that may result in replacing components. The frame of the clamp (also referred to as the body) is the part of the clamp that does not require replacement over time. Certain parts come in contact with the objects that are lifted and wear out over time. Replacing these pieces is an essential step in ensuring safety and efficiency. The Crosby
WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE
> Loos & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of 30 continuous years of service by inside sales representative Leslee Bunnell. The management and employees of Loos & Co., Inc. would like you to join us in congratulating Leslee on this achievement and thanking her for the years of service in our industry. “It makes me, and the company, very
proud to have someone as knowledgeable and committed on our team,” says Robert Davis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Leslee represents everything that we all look for in an employee: dedication, hard work, and independent drive and determination. She has helped build this company into what is today, and I thank and congratulate her for that.” Leslee has acquired a broad range of
knowledge and worked with many, many people over the past 30 years. “I’ve worked in rope, assemblies, and wire. I’ve worked with rigging shops, aerospace engineers, brush wire companies and the US Government. I’ve pretty much seen it all.” And with that base of knowledge, she has become an invaluable asset to our sales team and our company as a whole. Learn more about the company at
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General Manager Sought > A successful wire rope distributor (34 years in business) in the Western U.S. is looking for a General Manager to operate the various departments of the company. Many benefits include paid health insurance and a retirement plan. Interested parties should email resume and salary requirements to
carol@denverwirerope.com, attn Ed. y
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