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Staff Writer

A class above

Chris Adams, director, manufacturing, overhead solutions, talks about Gorbel‘s roots in Pell City, Alabama, spanning three decades.

Heart of Dixie

From Alabama’s government announcing a next-generation strategic plan to drive economic investment, to Austal USA’s continued expansion in the defence industry, and DeSHAZO launching a National Training Center for overhead crane technicians, we look at the latest news to come from the Yellowhammer State.

Talking technology

Roland Najbar of Siemens Industry and Konecranes’ Joan Hexter-Christensen discuss industrial automation, digital services, and how technology will continue to evolve in the future.

R&M Materials Handling

Specht Industries has installed R&M cranes and hoists at an autoclave systems manufacturer.

NYPA partners with REEL COH on crane upgrades 

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees has approved a $70.6 million contract for the design, fabrication, and installation of two new gantry cranes at the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project in Massena. 

CM Labs Revolutionizes Industrial Steel Manufacturing with Intellia Overhead Crane Simulator Training Pack

As part of a broader industrial equipment portfolio, the new training pack features multiple attachments and real-time faults, offering unparalleled training realism in a high-risk environment.

Engineered Rigging expands Service Center with Dynamic Hydraulic Equipment Testing

Engineered Rigging has expanded its Equipment Service Center in Russellville, Arkansas, to offer advanced dynamic testing and certification for hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and other high-pressure hydraulic equipment. The new service allows equipment owners to ship their hydraulic gear to the facility for testing and maintenance by the company’s skilled technicians, who have completed specialized dynamic testing training with Holmatro.

Barnhart Crane helps replace bulkhead gates at Gavins Point Dam

Gavins Point Dam, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, has reached a milestone this fall when six draft tube bulkhead gates at the hydroelectric powerhouse were replaced for the first time ever.

OZ Lifting celebrates 20 years

Winona, Minnesota-based OZ Lifting Products is celebrating 20 years in business.

GORBEL #98 on Greater Rochester Chamber’s Fastest-Growing companies

Gorbel has been recognised as one of the Top 100 fastest-growing, privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region.