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Van Beest USA Moves to Larger Office and Distribution Center in Houston; Establishes Subsidiary in Brazil
Bishop Lifting Acquires Western Sling & Supply Company
> Van Beest has moved to a new office and distribution center in Houston in July 2019 to support the industry leading availability, quality and introducing new products to the North American markets. “The new office and distribution center allows Van Beest to stock five times the amount of inventory than the previous location which translates to an even better service and availability level than ever before.’’ said Chris Keffer, President of Van Beest USA “Van Beest USA is committed to the customer, therefore, this was a necessary step to support the continuous growth in the North American Markets.” Separately, Van Beest is happy to announce
the opening of their branch office in Brazil, Van Beest Do Brasil. The new subsidiary within the Van Beest Group enables the company to provide better support for Green Pin® distributors within Brazil and their customers. The subsidiary is a major contribution to the Van Beest mission of being the leading manufacturer of high-quality fittings for chain and rope worldwide. Van Beest is the leading manufacturer and
supplier of high-quality accessories for lifting chain and steel wire rope such as Green Pin® shackles, hooks and Green Pin Tycan® Fiber Chain. Van Beest has branches in The Netherlands, Germany, France and USA, and 900 stock holding distributors in more than 100 countries worldwide, and are used in industries as diverse as offshore, defense, mining, general industry and fishing. For more information, visit
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> Bishop Lifting Products announces that it has completed the acquisition of Western Sling & Supply Company. Headquartered in the Denver, Colorado suburb of Sedalia, along with a branch operation in Casper, Wyoming, Western Sling & Supply Company is recognized as one of the leading providers of rigging and lifting equipment in the Rocky Mountain region of the US. This acquisition expands Bishop Lifting’s presence in the Midwest regions of the US, along with broadening the company’s access to new end markets currently being serviced by Western Sling & Supply, “Strategically, the acquisition of Western Sling complements and strengthens our existing operations in the Rocky Mountain region,” stated Harold King, Bishop Lifting President. He also commented that “Western Sling & Supply, and its customers, should benefit from gaining access to the broad range of rental and custom engineered and fabricated lifting products offered by Bishop Lifting.” Stan Truitt, President of Western Sling
and Supply, states, “This union between Bishop and Western solidifies our mutual strengths in the energy, construction and manufacturing markets. We are excited to be part of the plan.” Bishop Lifting, along with Singer
Equities and Dakota Fluid Power, are wholly owned subsidiaries of SBP Holdings, headquartered in Houston, TX. With 97 locations, SBP provides industrial rubber, wire rope, rigging, fluid power products and services to a broad range of industrial markets throughout North America. More information can be obtained at www.
sbpholdings.com,
www.Lifting.com, and
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Denver Wire Rope & Supply
> Mazzella Lifting Technologies, a Mazzella Company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Denver Wire Rope & Supply. This acquisition will strengthen Mazzella’s footprint west of the Mississippi River and reinforce Mazzella’s commitment to be a one- stop resource for lifting and rigging services and solutions.
in business since 1983 and services a variety of industries out of their location in Denver, CO. Denver Wire Rope & Supply is a leading supplier of rigging products, crane and hoist service, below-the-hook lifting devices, and certified rigging inspection and training. Effective immediately, Denver Wire Rope & Supply will operate as Mazzella / Denver Wire Rope. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. “Denver Wire Rope & Supply will
complement the wide range of products and services that Mazzella Companies offers. We are dedicated to being a single- source provider for rigging products, overhead cranes, rigging inspections, and rigging training. Both companies commit to a customer-first mentality, providing the highest-quality products, and leading by example when it comes to safety and sharing our expertise with customers and the market,” says Tony Mazzella, CEO of Mazzella Companies. This acquisition will provide Mazzella
Lifting Technologies with a western U.S. location that will allow them to grow and expand their reach past the Oklahoma City market. “Our team and family are excited to
be part of the Mazzella Companies. This acquisition strengthens our place in the market and allows our team to continue to provide excellent service and products to our valued customer base and expand our offering,” says Ken Gubanich, President of Denver Wire Rope & Supply. “Over the years, we have had numerous
companies show interest in purchasing Denver Wire Rope & Supply, none seemed to be the right fit. We are looking forward to becoming a part of an aggressive, passionate, and progressive organization. As a family business for over 36 years, it is important to us that our customers/friends, suppliers, and team members continue to be treated with first-class service, products, and employment opportunities. Again, we are very enthusiastic about our future and look forward to being a quality supplier for your crane, safety training, rigging, and hoisting needs for years to come,” says Gubanich. “We wish Ed and Carol Gubanich all the
best in their retirement. We welcome Ken and the other second and third-generation Gubanich family members, as well as the entire Denver Wire Rope Team, into the Mazzella organization,” says Mazzella. y
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