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April 2023


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8 PROJECT OF THE MONTH Engineered Systems Inc. has supplied the cranes for a new aircraft engine maintenance facility.


15 NEWS The latest appointments and products.


24 GUEST COLUMN The Caldwell Group discusses mechanical vacuum lifters.


27 APPLICATION REPORT | OFFSHORE Julian Champkin reports on how lifting equipment is being used in the 


32 MANUAL CHAIN HOISTS | Q&A Two companies make the case for manual chain hoists.


38 MANUAL CHAIN HOISTS | MAINTENANCE Tony Rock speaks to a crane engineer to  


40 SOUTHERN EUROPE | REGIONAL REPORT From Spain across to Greece, the makers of lifting machinery are thriving. Among their priorities are reducing carbon footprint and increasing the use of digital technology.


ON THE COVER: Tiger Lifting manufactures and provides a range of hoisting and winching products globally. In this issue, director Alice Inglis explains why manual chain hoists remain an important tool within the lifting industry. (See our Q&A on page 32, which also includes comment from lifting equipment rental firm LGH.)


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