[INDUSTRY NEWS] Crosby Acquires Straightpoint


integrate its technology into our already strong portfolio, made this a compelling addition to Crosby. Safe lifting is in Crosby’s DNA and load monitoring is a critical part of that equation. Monitored lifts are inherently safer and we can now increase adoption of this best practice on a global scale.” He continued: “The acquisition is


focused on growth. SP already represented a force in the marketplace and as part of Crosby we can position its products and expertise closer to the point of use and increase the pace of innovation.” Ayling confirmed that SP would maintain its commitment to non-rigging markets, such as the weighing sector. Desel concluded: “We are very excited


> Dallas, Texas-based The Crosby Group LLC, the largest lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware company in the world, has completed the acquisition of Straightpoint UK (SP), a leading manufacturer of load cells and force measurement equipment. The value of the transaction is not disclosed. The acquisition, effective 2 January 2019,


includes the manufacturing facility and headquarters, co-located in Hampshire, UK that will become Crosby’s center of excellence for load monitoring and measurement, in addition to key personnel based in the U.S. David Ayling, formerly CEO at SP,


will step into a new role overseeing sales, marketing, and product development functions for all load monitoring equipment. He will report to Robert Desel, Chief Commercial Officer at Crosby. Ayling said: “SP has built a very strong


team focused on innovation and high service levels and we wanted to ensure we could maintain and capitalize on these important features of the company. Crosby’s brand, its channel strength, global reach, and management team will enable us to build on our strengths and take the business to a new level. Becoming part of Crosby represents an opportunity to deliver our solutions to more customers and increase the pace of our innovation. It is an exciting new chapter for SP, its team members, and customers.” Desel said: “We’ve had a close relationship


with SP for quite a while—its load shackles are based on the industry standard Crosby G2130 shackle, and we use SP products on our Safe Rigging trucks. SP’s position as a leader and innovator in load measurement and monitoring, and the opportunity to


> Mazzella Companies has consolidated their three overhead crane service companies into one combined team and brand. The overhead crane service division of FHS, Inc., Mazzella Crane Service, and KCI Crane Service have combined to become FHS / Mazzella Hoist & Crane Service. This name and mark will be used universally for all overhead crane service going forward. Mazzella Companies is implementing


this new strategy in order to maximize the benefits of being a larger, stronger, and more deeply qualified overhead crane service organization. This consolidation will allow FHS / Mazzella Hoist & Crane Service to more effectively service their customers by offering superior competitive service to a broader geographic area. Curt Barquin, General Manager of FHS


/ Mazzella Hoist & Crane Service, explains, “We started this consolidation strategy in Charlotte, NC with the goal being to provide a new experience for our customers. This


to add the SP brand, best-in-class products, manufacturing capabilities, and team members to the Crosby organization.” y


Mazzella Companies Consolidates to One Combined Crane Service Brand


included integrating our own proprietary mobile software application, carrying more inventory on our service trucks, and being more transparent with our customers.” FHS / Mazzella Hoist & Crane Service


currently has over 100 employees with experience in the overhead crane service business. FHS / Mazzella Hoist & Crane Service operates out of 10 main service branches, including: Bartow, FL; Charleston, WV; Charlotte, NC; Cleveland, OH; Duluth, GA; Gonzales, LA; Madison Heights, MI; Mobile, AL; New Freedom, PA; and Tuscaloosa, AL. “This reorganization allows FHS /


Mazzella Hoist & Crane Service to position ourselves throughout the country to better service our customers and gives us more opportunities to get into new markets. I’m excited to build our team and become one service organization that delivers our customers with an overall better experience, the most value, and the best service possible,” says Barquin. With FHS / Mazzella Hoist & Crane


Service’s significant growth, there are many immediate, full-time openings for qualified Service Technicians in the Eastern and Southeastern regions of the United States. For more information about FHS/


Mazzella Hoist & Crane Service, and current job openings, visit www.fhsmazzella.com. y


Acco Welcomes York Tech to Neighboring Manufacturing Facility


> Acco Material Handling Solutions LLC, a manufacturer of material handling products, including overhead cranes and hoists, welcomed a delegation of students from nearby York County School of Technology (York Tech) to its York, Pennsylvania headquarters last month (November). The visit, instigated by Lorin Cassidy


Wolfe, president and CEO at Acco, saw 22 students participate in varied manufacturing- themed activities, all under an overarching “Gemba Day” concept. As Wolfe explained, genba, also known as gemba, is a Japanese term meaning “the actual place”. Japanese detectives call a crime scene gemba, for example, and journalists might say they’re reporting from gemba. In business, gemba refers to the place where value is created; in manufacturing the gemba is the factory floor. Scott Rogers, assistant administrative director at York Tech, said: “It is imperative


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