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19 | DYNAMIC LOAD MONITORING – EVOLVING PRODUCTS, PROVEN PERFORMANCE


Te team at Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM) has been building up extensive capabilities to custom-design load cells, load-monitoring and electrical systems. And more recently, they have launched ground-breaking new products that reflect a strong commitment to their engineering capabilities. In this article we talk to Managing Director Martin Halford to learn more about the evolution of the business and how it is striving to serve customer’s evolving requirements.


22 | FIVE DECADES OF SERVICE – ALPS WIRE ROPE


Starting from 1968 in a single location, and representing a single line of imported products, Alps Wire Rope has evolved through a changing industry landscape to become a multi-line distributor with national scope. Having proven a set of principles that enable the business to grow, the company has its focus squarely on the future. In this article we explore those principles and get a sense of what will – and will not – change as Alps evolves to address transition in the industry.


[WRE CATALOG GUIDE] 27 | What’s New


29 | WRE Catalog View the latest product offerings and updated listings.


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2 | EDITOR’S NOTE 7 | INDUSTRY NEWS


15 | WRE ADVISOR 68 | WRE UPDATE 71 | AD INDEX 72 | RIGGER’S CORNER


ON THE COVER: Alps Wire Rope celebrated 50 years in business in late 2018. Today, with four locations strategically placed around the country, Alps is positioned to deliver product to 75% of its customers east of the Rockies in two days or less. In our Cover Feature, we trace the roots of the company, explore the principles that have supported growth for the business, and get some perspective on the future – both for the company and the industry. Story begins on page 22.


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