[INDUSTRY NEWS]
share with us what they knew. They really cared about us as a future generation.” Wolfe, a passionate advocate for
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, believes that vocational technology programs and industry can combine to make a difference. She said: “We have seen a surge in funding and investment in STEM, and this will provide the U.S. with a sustainable competitive advantage by providing talent to contribute positively to the changing world. We will continue to proactively reach out and create relationships with programs we believe to be valuable not just to Acco but the greater community and industry. We support STEM fully and the students that will become the next leaders in technology.” Rogers concluded: “There is a reason
York Tech students from various STEM career and technical education programs have numerous job offers upon graduation. As these technical fields continue to change and grow, it is imperative that technical education programming is adapting and innovative to ensure we are preparing
students for the professional positions that are available now and in the future.” Acco has already reached out to York
Tech’s welding and engineering programs with a view to hosting a similar event in the near future. y
NCCCO Publishes Employer Guides to the New Crane Rule
> Following the publication of OSHA’s Final Rule on crane operator qualifications, and the triggering, on November 10, of the requirement for crane operators to be certified nationwide, NCCCO has published three Employer Guides, one each on the training, certification, and evaluation requirements covered by the Rule. The Guides adhere to the language of
the Rule, but the Q&A format employed is designed to make the information more accessible, said NCCCO CEO, Graham Brent. “Since OSHA has identified a three- step process to achieving qualification as a crane operator, it seemed to make sense
to create individual Guides for each,” he said. Employers are encouraged to submit any questions not addressed in the Guides to NCCCO at
info@nccco.org. Further resources are available at NCCCO’s OSHA Resource Center. y
New iCraneTrax Features Simplify Fleet Dispatch and Management
> A1A Software LLC continues to expand features of iCraneTrax, making the fleet and personnel management software more robust for the needs of equipment rental companies. “iCraneTrax combines sales, dispatch, and fleet maintenance with telematics into one application to more efficiently manage rental company daily operations and increase revenue,” said Tawnia Weiss, President of A1A Software LLC. iCraneTrax captures complex data from the most sophisticated crane and lifting equipment, then combines various business communications into one tool to improve
The World’s Best Lifting Products
YOKE continues to set the benchmark for producing the world’s best lifting products. Rigorous testing, superior steel and stringent quality controls are the standard. YOKE lifting products are in stock at allWeisner distribution centers.
(800) 535-0347 •
www.weisnersteel.com
PITTSBURGH • ST. LOUIS • TAMPA
WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE
JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2019
9
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77
