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pneumatic and hydraulic hoists, crane systems, and components, manufactured at headquarters in Germany, principally for use in extreme environments. RSS will initially stock the Mini at two of its six UK facilities in Pyle, Wales and Grangemouth, Scotland. Steve Walker,


managing director at JDN UK Ltd., said: “The timing of this partnership is significant in that it chimes with the


unveiling of the next generation of Mini hoists, creating a two-pronged launch program. Importantly, like the JDN Group, RSS is family-owned and driven by customer satisfaction. The business has national coverage and a wealth of experience within their team. Further, it has a vision for the future that matches that of our own. It sees the value in quality products and continuous innovation, in-keeping with the principles of the existing and new hoist ranges.” Walker was among a UK delegation


that visited JDN USA’s offices in Baltimore, Maryland in mid-June to mark the launch of the Mini range to the North American marketplace. Also present were representatives of RSS, including Steve Hutin, managing director and Sean Maslen, a regional sales manager. Extensive product training was just one facet of the meeting, as stateside distributors also participated throughout the week. Hutin said: “The RSS-JDN partnership


is very UK-centric, but it was beneficial to spend some time with the USA operation, where they have successfully implemented a supply chain through regional distributorships. Beyond that, it provided a sense of purpose and scale as we confirm our own intentions. Sean and I, indeed the whole team, feel energized about adding such a world-class range to our portfolio and are confident that we can deliver the same level of customer service for which the JDN brand is renowned globally.” The new Mini air hoist range has been


developed with what Walker called a “market in” approach, resulting in a product that meets demand for innovation and boasts new features, such as longer lifetime, easier


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maintenance, and higher speeds, while custom options are available upon request. The Mini is explosion-protected and available in capacities of 125kg, 250kg, 500kg, and 1,000kg. Other standout features include a near field communication (NFC) sensor with accompanying app. Walker added: “A lot of maintenance


work, such as lubricating the motor chamber, exchanging the chain guide, and exchanging the motor unit can be carried out on the hook without dismounting the hoist. A new motor has also been developed that can be swapped out faster than any other hoist in the market, without it ever having to be taken down from its station. These features greatly improve safety and reduce maintenance time drastically for the end user. JDN has also developed a new app where the user can access operating instructions and certificates quickly and conveniently. Sensitive control and limit switches are among other enhancements that have been included as a result of the market in approach.” RSS will offer additional JDN products,


including trolleys and the existing Profi air hoist range, available in capacities from 250kg up to 100t and air pressure in four or six bar. The explosion-protected series is also suited to heavy-duty industrial use and is available with various control options depending on the application. RSS will be solely responsible for quoting


on the Profi and Mini ranges via leads generated by its own endeavors and enquiries forwarded by JDN UK. y


WireCo WorldGroup Executive Announcement: Chairman and CEO Jim O’Leary Retires.


> WireCo WorldGroup (“WireCo”) announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim O’Leary is retiring from WireCo and stepping down from his positions at the company. Jim successfully implemented and launched many important foundational commercial, operational and new product development initiatives. Incoming WireCo Director Jay


Townsend will assume the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer while the Board of Directors conducts a search for a permanent replacement. Manish Srivastava, a WireCo Board member and Managing Director at Onex, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board.


WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE Manish Srivastava said, “We are confident


that under Jay’s leadership, WireCo will continue providing its customers with best- in-class quality and service, and maintain its decades-long reputation of launching innovative, industry-leading products. Jay will build on the strong trajectory of operational and commercial excellence initiated by Jim to ensure WireCo’s customers, suppliers and employees remain a key priority each and every day.” Dexter Paine, Chairman of Paine Schwartz


Partners, added: “We thank Jim for his service to WireCo. Under his leadership, the company was able to launch and implement many foundational customer-focused operational and commercial initiatives.” Jay Townsend spent 28 years with


Hoechst AG and Celanese Corporation, where he held several roles of increasing responsibility, including his last 10 years as an Executive Officer reporting directly to the Chairman and CEO of Celanese. Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of specialty materials and chemical products which are used in most major industries and consumer applications. Jay bring to WireCo broad international operational, business and strategic experience, as well as leading and executing several acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures for Celanese. y


LIFTEUROP: Effective Safety Management Rewarded


> Health and safety are an integral part of LIFTEUROP’s CSR approach. For many years, the company has had in place a series of measures for effectively managing workplace health and safety. A policy that improves not only employee working conditions, but also productivity and, above all, product quality! “We want our staff to work safely. We are


implementing measures such as appointing, as required by law, a safety officer. His or her mandate is to provide workplace health and safety information, conduct risk assessments and introduce the measures needed to eradicate potential sources of danger. On a regular basis, we hold various health- oriented training and information sessions (noise, backache, etc.) for our employees),” explained Michèle Detaille, ALIPA Group’s Managing Director.


Two Tangible Improvements The first step needed in order to guarantee operator safety in the workshops is to


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