[INDUSTRY NEWS]


IUOE Local 103 Becomes 9th Location To Implement ITI VR Crane Simulations


> The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 103 of Indiana is the 9th IUOE location to utilize ITI VR Crane Simulators for training. ITI will provide Local 103 with an ITI VR Motion Base Simulator Station paired with an ITI VR Unlimited Subscription by User Plan which provides additional crane models, new scenarios and updates as they are released, at no additional cost to the subscriber. This crane simulator will provide valuable additional seat time, training, and experience and marks another investment in the safety and training of its members by Local 103. IUOE 103 was established in 1902 and


has grown to encompass 3 Districts, 33 counties, 150 apprentices, and over 3,000 members. To learn more about Local 103, go to this link:www.iuoe103training.org/ home.asp ITI VR Crane Simulations encompasses


the most widely-used VR crane operator training and assessment platform in the world. ITI VR harnesses the technology of virtual reality, powered by development partner Serious Labs, and is infused with the technical industry knowledge and instructional design of Industrial Training International subject-matter experts to provide fully immersive, hands-on, practical operator training. To learn more about ITI,


visit www.iti.com. y


OZ Lifting to Show New Davit Cranes at MODEX


> OZ Lifting Products LLC showed its new Tele-Pro davit cranes at MODEX show earlier this March at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. The Winona, Minnesota-based


manufacturer is making its debut at the event, having exhibited at sponsor MHI’s other trade show, ProMat, which is staged in Chicago on alternate years. The patent- pending Tele-Pro davit crane allows users to leverage the benefits of other lifting technologies in its range, while telescoping the boom in and out under load. The new davit will be the centerpiece of a 10 ft. by 20 ft. booth in the show’s


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Fulfillment & Delivery area, where OZ Lifting is hoping to engage visitors seeking solutions for order fulfillment; e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment; order packing and packaging; third-party logistics; warehousing; distribution; and transportation. However, the breadth and diversity of OZ Lifting’s range will apply the products to a much wider audience. Steve Napieralski, president at OZ Lifting,


said: “The industry-first [Tele-Pro] davit cranes will be a game-changer. However, we have found that all of our products have been used in many different markets and industries. We are focusing on the material handling, wastewater, manufacturing and property management sectors, but our equipment is used in a myriad of industries including construction, aviation, gas, oil, boat, wind, manufacturing, among others—worldwide. We offer innovate products and solutions that make the job easier and safer.” While the Tele-Pro will be the standout


product for many, OZ will also showcase its complete range of davit cranes, including the CompOZite and CompOZite Elite carbon fiber models. The 1,200-lb. capacity OZ 1200DAV, for example, was recently featured in a widely published case study, where it was employed on a rooftop for maintenance as contractors performed preventative maintenance on equipment, such as changing filters on rooftop units, air conditioning, fans, and condensers. The company will also exhibit lever hoists, chain hoists, clamps and trolleys. Napieralski said: “As a new member of


MHI, and based on the positive feedback we received at ProMat 2019, it will be a natural transition onto the MODEX show floor. We have continued to expand our product range and have found that they fit into many different markets and to a variety of customers, which aligns us with the demographic. It will be a great opportunity to connect with new and existing customers; we want to continue to give our brand exposure and raise awareness in the marketplace—and the event will help us to do that.” He added: “The 0.25 ton to 3 ton


capacity sector represents a good percentage of our business but we do carry up to 30 ton [capacity] chain hoists and trolleys. Last year was positive for us; we expect continued growth in 2020. We are also finalizing other products that we have been working on that will continue to utilize the use of advanced materials and innovative designs.”


WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE OZ also participates in the Water


Environment Federation Technical Exhibition & Conference (WEFTEC) and Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF) Product Information Exhibition (PIE). y


A1A Software Announces Telematics App for iCraneTrax Users


> A1A Software LLC, has released its first mobile device application for users of iCraneTrax, the company’s fleet management software with CRM, Dispatch, and GPS capabilities. With the iTeleTrax app, customers can


access six different information pages right from their Apple or Android mobile device. This makes it easier for operators, technicians or fleet managers to access critical information while on the go or at the job site. The iTeleTrax app includes a fleet map


overview of key service items, engine hour and maintenance notifications, DMI engine codes, fleet position for location tracking, and a summary page. Specific features and information displays vary depending on the OEM and telematics system used by your equipment. The app is available from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Users log in with their iCraneTrax credentials. “iTeleTrax app improves communication


between job site personnel, dispatch, and service departments, increasing the opportunity for proactive maintenance,” said Tawnia Weiss, President. y


Rope and Sling Beam for Welsh School Construction


> Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) has provided a 2t capacity, 36m-long lattice beam and rigging gear for lifting roofing sheets at the Cefn Saeson School construction project in South Wales.


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