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utility industry, and manufacturing, CIS offers programs for both employees and corporate managers. They help workers achieve credentials and assist employers with documentation of employee qualifications. In addition, during the show, CIS
will give interactive demonstrations utilizing Vortex Simulators from CM Labs Simulations. Visit CIS in the Festival Hall booth
F101524, where they are co-located with Cranes 101. Crane Industry Services is an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor for Cranes 101. y
Mammoet Celebrates 30 Years of Operation in the United States
> 2019 marks a major milestone for specialized lift and transport provider. December 12, 2019 marks Mammoet USA’s 30-year anniversary. Since its establishment in 1989 in Rosharon, Texas, the demands for Mammoet’s state-of-the-art equipment and expertise have required expansion into six states as well as growth from a small office of just over 20 employees to well over 500 nationwide. After Mammoet was awarded the factory
to foundation contract for the Red Dog Project in Alaska, management pursued the acquisition of Western Industrial Movers in El Monte, California. Upon completion of the project mid-1989, it was decided to leave the SPMTs used for the execution of Red Dog in the USA and invest further in the country. In October 1989, Mammoet acquired Davenport and Sons in Texas and introduced the SPMT transporters in both Texas and Louisiana. From acquisitions to record breaking
lifts and moves, there has been no shortage of milestones along the way. Of the most notable are the first stateside PTC lifts in Ingleside, Texas in 2012 of 13 spar sections weighing between 800 and 2,800 tons; and one of the heaviest transports in Orange, Texas: the Tarzan jack-up rig weighing in at approximately 10,000 tons. Mammoet’s team also built and moved the current USA headquarters office in Rosharon. Following building completion, Mammoet exercised its proficiency by transporting the newly constructed 32,000 square ft. office from the construction site to its final location at the front of the yard. (Pictured above) Over the last several decades Mammoet has evolved into a world market leader in
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the field of engineered heavy lifting and transport. This success has been attributed to a team of creative engineers, numerous innovations in equipment – be it in cranes, jack-up systems, gantries or trailers - and a professional workforce, renowned for its craftsmanship and adherence to the highest safety standards. Mammoet operates in the petrochemical, civil, power, nuclear, mining, wind, and offshore industries worldwide and has over 90 offices across the globe. “Mammoet USA has built a solid
foundation on quality service and innovative solutions for the last 30 years. Our successful past, as well as our promising future, would not be possible without a dedicated team and customers who share a passion for excellence,” says Anthony Garcia, Vice President of Mammoet USA. y
Crosby Wishes Happy Retirement
GMES, a division of The Al Hathboor
Group, has been a Crosby distributor since the mid-1970s but only flourished into one of the company’s leading dealers under Shetty’s guidance. Having moved to the Middle East in 1983, he worked in Abu Dhabi for two years before joining GMES. He went on to transform a multifaceted operation into two distinct business segments—oil and gas and industrial— and devised a marketing strategy for each division. Shetty believes much of the success was built on securing optimal inventory on the ground in the region, which is bolstered by a monthly replenishment order, ensuring a fast and reliable service to customers. He said: “There have been many
ups and downs during three decades but ultimately we are all very proud to have built a growing and stable business with a great reputation. It’s notable that Crosby has become much more active and visible in the market over time, supported by many product introductions, training and ongoing promotional endeavors.” Shetty is proof that through hard work,
> The Crosby Group, the global leader in lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware, has said farewell to longtime partner K.M. Shetty, senior general manager at distributor Gulf Mechanical Engineers and Suppliers (GMES), who retires this month (December). He will be succeeded by Deepak Bhatkal, another 30-year veteran at the company. Shetty will relocate back to India with
his wife, where he looks forward to spending time with family and friends. His retirement concludes 34 years with the Dubai, UAE- based company, having joined as marketing manager back in 1985. Shetty, a mechanical engineer, was later general manager before stepping into his current role six years ago. He said: “I am looking forward to
retirement and I know the leadership of the company is in good hands. Mr. Bhatkal has years of experience and a vast knowledge of the customers and the products we provide for them. My journey with GMES and Crosby is completed but I expect the two businesses to enjoy a long relationship built on a great history.”
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dedication and commitment, the rigging industry presents an opportunity for anyone to be successful, if they are willing to learn the trade. Notably, he did not come from a lifting background and spent the first five years dedicating much of his time to training and understanding the products. He remembers attending many offshore conferences, for example, to gain an appreciation of how the marketplace applies lifting and rigging tools. He added: “We anticipate that the market
is set for revival, which is good news for GMES and Crosby because the emphasis will be placed further on quality products versus lower prices. I’ll maintain an interest in the company but I do not intend to be actively involved. Of course, after 30-plus years, if they need my support I will be available.” GMES, formed in 1969, has a Dubai-based
warehouse stocking facility in Rashidiya and a showroom in Deira. A further branch office is located in Abu Dhabi specifically to cover the oil and gas sector. y
Dutch Family Business Peinemann Mobilift Group Takes Over Specialist in Industrial Relocations G. van Harten B.V.
> The Rotterdam-based Peinemann Mobilift Group B.V. takes over the Veenendaal family
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