Welcome to the OCH website, providing a voice for the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and its key overhead lifting product sections, such as the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), the Hoist Manufaturers Institute (HMI) and the Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA), advancing knowledge of the technologies they represent to the markets they serve. Here you will find the latest on bridge cranes, jib cranes, chain hoists, wire rope hoists, blocks, end-of-line attachments, components and the installation, maintenance, training and consultancy surrounding this equipment.
Positive thinking
Written by Richard Howes
Monday, 12 May 2008 08:48
Richard Howes rounds up this year's NA show, which took place in Cleveland, Ohio in April, where there was much hope for the overhead lifting market, despite talk of a recession.
R&M Materials Handling Inc. will distribute the Verlinde Stagemaker entertainment hoist, an ergonomic solution designed to lift staging, theatrical and lighting equipment, to the Americas.