This article explores equipment innovation and the reasons why the ability to innovate separates the great companies from the rest. It was written by David Ayling, the former owner of load cell manufacturer Straightpoint, and now president of FAD Equipment...
Meet our newest product—OZ Lifting’s Dyno-Hoist—a dynamometer-equipped lever hoist from 0.75 to 9 tons capacity (up to 3 tons in stock). And who better to walk us through it than the guy who named it? Rich Miller, sales manager, remembers...
This article is about the continued importance of face-to-face engagement and the value of devoting time to giving back to an industry. We all know the song: ‘If I ruled the world, Every day would be the first day of...
The manufacturing and supply chain community came together for a record-setting MODEX. But what did the show tell us about the state of our industry? Richard Howes begins by sharing three observations. The major talking point of MODEX was the findings...
This article aims to help those visiting the MODEX trade show, which takes place March 28-31 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. It is written by Richard Howes, our VP marketing and communications, who remembers attending the inaugural staging of...
This article is about business planning and the power of putting a team on a clear pathway to success. It was written by David Ayling, the former owner of Straightpoint (pre-Crosby acquisition), and now president of FAD Equipment Store. Where...
It is easy to understand why many regulating authorities are looking at mandating crane camera systems, which enhance productivity and safety on all kinds of lifts and applications. As the first U.S.-based online supplier to stock Crosby’s range of BlokCam...
All lifts should have a plan that includes every detail from weather conditions to the shackles and slings used to rig the load. We recently sat down with lift planning professional Frankie Daun, offshore construction supervisor, who has contributed to...
This article covers the standout features of Crosby Straightpoint’s Bluetooth BlueLink load cell, popular with end users moving from more traditional equipment—such as the Dillon model AP mechanical dynamometer—to reading data on an iOS or Android smartphone. It was written...