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established training centers in Houston and Orlando, or at partner venues nationwide on an ad hoc basis. ORBIT provides inspections, training,
repairs, parts, and sales of overhead cranes, hoists, mobile cranes, automotive lifts, dock components, mezzanines, stairs, and fall protection systems in the Arizona, California, and Nevada area. “We are delighted to open up our facility
to CICB in this way. Our commitment to the local community here in Phoenix, and to safe crane operations anywhere means this was a natural fit,” said Christopher Oehl, CEO, ORBIT. “In the end we are all just crane guys and
brothers of the hook, and as a community, we need to educate the next generation of operators and inspectors coming in the same way we did. ORBIT Industrial welcomes all who want to become the best through CICB’s training curriculum.” Course offerings at th new training
center in the Phoenix, Arizona area include; preparation for CCO certification for Riggers, Signal Persons, Overhead Crane Operators and Inspectors, and CICB’s programs for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Rigging, Mobile Cranes and Overhead Cranes, including Train the Trainer courses. According to J. Keith Butler, president HMI ((Hoist Manufacturers Institute), part of
R Air Technical Industries free-standing bridge crane kit.
MHI, and national sales manager, Piedmont Hoist & Crane: “The North American material handling market, specifically the hoist and crane market is very strong. This is one of those times where everyone in the industry is somewhat overwhelmed with activity from quoting to engineering to production. Sourcing components for equipment manufacture is a constant issue with long supplier lead times on
major components as well as some smaller components we have never had issue sourcing. This has driven deliveries out significantly and created scheduling difficulties. Additionally, there is a great demand for talent both beginner and experienced in our industry. The need to replace personnel and add personnel to handle the current business level is a constant search. “It would be to the benefit to all companies in the industry to continue the work of developing interest in the material handling industry from both younger graduate students to experienced engineers and managers. Over the years, with the advancement of technology introduced into our industry, it has developed into a desirable and satisfying industry for those that have joined. The need for talent will continue to increase and the reward is always high for successful installations that provide unique solutions to unique customer demands. “The biggest change over the years has
been technology and automation. Not too many years ago crane and hoist equipment primarily operated via single speed or two speed with push button control. Today rarely do you find a new crane installation operated with a pendant station. “Most systems are radio controls or
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controlled in semi/automated mode via logic controllers. Safety implementation has also improved greatly over time and today we have the safest operating equipment in our history. The future is bright. Advancement in automation will continue
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