[INDUSTRY NEWS]
Loos & Co., Inc. acquired Sheaves, Inc.
> Product lines will remain; Operations have moved to Naples, FL Loos & Co., Inc. Cableware Division,
located in Naples, FL, is proud to announce the purchase of Sheaves, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributer of pulleys and sheaves to the wire and wire rope industry. With the completion of the asset purchase transaction at the end of December, 2019, Loos & Co., Inc. Cableware Division has broadened the solutions it can provide to customers. The acquisition of Sheaves, Inc. unifies
three brands known in the wire and wire rope industry under the Loos & Co., Inc. product umbrella. All products from QSheaves (
www.qsheaves.com), long known for quick delivery on customizable lifting sheaves, Process Sheaves (
www.processsheaves.com) , industry source for pulleys used in wire and cable manufacturing, and ESheaves (
www.esheaves.com), the source for both stock and custom metal/plastic sheaves, are now available through the Loos & Co., Inc. Cableware Division. “Bringing the product lines of Sheaves,
Inc. on board with the cable and rope hardware we offer lets us offer more product to our existing customers, and better serve the markets we currently call on,” according to Loos & Co, Inc. Director of Sales & Marketing Gerald Smolenski. “The products have a long history of performance and Sheaves Inc has always focused on service and delivery to offer value. We feel that fits with Loos & Co., Inc. very well.” Sheaves, Inc. has been an established
industry name for over 15 years, sourcing, manufacturing, and stocking custom engineered wire rope sheaves that meet the specific needs of industry applications. They also supply a large inventory of stock sheaves to meet your immediate needs. Operations will continue under the
brand names established by Sheaves, Inc. and through the existing websites for the foreseeable future. Sales, customer service, and manufacturing operations have been moved to the Naples, FL location and shipments will be fulfilled from there. In addition to the current Sheaves Inc contacts, you can also visit
www.loosnaples.com for more information. y
Custom Caldwell Beam Lifts Electricity Cable Reels
can be rigged with any crane that suits the requirements of the site, reels, and specifics of the project. Detrick explained that in this instance, 28,000-lb. capacity, 10 ft.-long wire rope slings were used at the recommended 45-degree angle to achieve the most efficient, safest lift. They were sourced from the Western Sling rigging store. The beam and rigging configuration also
saves the high voltage electrical transmission contractor time because only one rigger is required in addition to the crane operator. Detrick outlined the step-by-step rigging process: the crane hook lowers the wire rope slings that are already attached to the beam down to the reel. The rigger then utilizes the handle on the side of the adjustable portion of the beam and aligns it with a lip as it sets over the flange of the reel. Detrick reported that this application is
> A 26,000-lb. (13-ton) capacity custom lifting beam from Caldwell is being used to lift reels of electrical cable off flatbed trailers. The adjustable beam, which spans 48 in. to
87 in., was recently delivered to a high voltage electrical transmission contractor by Caldwell distributor Western Sling. The provider of lifting and rigging equipment has facilities in Denver, Colorado and Casper, Wyoming. The end user was seeking a solution
for repeated offload of reels of electrical line that arrive by semi-trailer, where the weight and dimensions can vary with each lift, depending on the type, size, and length of cable. The custom reel lifter met the specifications where a standard, fixed below- the-hook solution would have added time and complexity to each lift. Joey Detrick, inside sales at Western
Sling, said: “The bottom hook dimensions were the key here. Beyond the adjustability of the solution, we always enjoy providing Caldwell solutions because the products are backed by history, quality, and safety. Further, we know the equipment will be delivered with all the relevant paperwork needed to satisfy buying decision makers and supervisors at the modern-day jobsite.” In a recent case study (pictured), the
beam was used beneath the hook of a National Crane boom truck. However, it
indicative of current trends that see a slowing of coal and oilfield work. He said: “Business remains steady because we are actively diversifying and moving into the electrical and wind farm sectors. Construction and re-power jobs are also driving demand; we continue to service oil and coal projects as the need arises.” y
Cargo Lift USA Announces the Opening of their new Rigging Shop in North Dallas, TX.
> With 7 locations in Mexico the North Dallas location represents the company’s first location in the U.S. Cargo Lift, a company dedicated for
manufacturing and selling of products for lifting and securing of cargo, is expanding and starting a U.S. operation in March 2020. With more than 12 years’ experience Cargo
Lift origins started in Mexico City and with 7 different locations the company is happy to introduce their new location in North Dallas, TX. located at 985 TX-121 BUS, Suites 301 & 302, Lewisville, TX, 75057. In 2019 the company decided to set foot
in the American market because of two main factors: the U.S. great economic situation & growth potential as well as being a natural market to grow because of the proximity to Mexico. Cargo Lift success has mainly been based
in Its philosophy to have at least one evident advantage on all the products and services offered; its vision of long-term relationships
WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE
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