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Contents Features Cincinnati company has rich past and a content present ............................. 8

Scott Lemen, owner of Industrial Rope Supply Company, Inc., is focused on the present while his company is connected to a rich family history.

Untwisting the largely unknown history of aircraft cable ........................................ 14

Though wire rope had been around for nearly 70 years, the Wright’s first aircraft did not use wire rope.

Creativity and invention ....................................... 22 Website: www.wireropenews.com

Very few inventors achieve the dream of riches and fame as the road from idea to manufacture is a long and tedious one.

Workplace drug abuse avoid costly lawsuits with smart policies ............................................... 28

How to handle the problem of drug-impaired workers before a legal problem arises.

A new wave of government regulations. How do they affect riggers? . ............................... 34 ISSN 0740-1809

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Cincinnati company has rich past and a content present By Peter Hildebrandt

Sometimes in business we’re so focused on the tasks of the present that we forget about the people and events that led us to where we are today. But for Scott Lemen, owner of Industrial Rope Supply Company, Inc., his family tree and company tree are intertwined, and tie into the wire rope industry of the 19th century.

emen’s maternal grandfather, Floyd Gudgeon was a Roebling Company wire rope distributor. Gudgeon was at his father’s bar one day in 1931 when someone from an industrial rope company called George Kray & Sons was sent to spread the word that a barge had come in and needed some people to unload it. Gudgeon ended up going down to help unload the barge on the Ohio River for George Kray, and that event changed his di- Chris Chappell (left) inspecting a customer’s crane hook. rection, because shortly after that he hired on with George Kray model is service, service, service,” says & Sons, which had been founded in the Lemen. “We promote service, our hislate 1800’s by Kray on 2nd Street in tory in the market, who we are, and acdowntown Cincinnati. cessibility.” “When Industrial Rope first started Through their website they quote all selling wire rope we were a Roebling over the country. This enables IndusWire Rope distributor,” says Lemen. trial Rope to do quite a bit of exporting. “This was well after the Roebling In 2009 they shipped their product to Bridge over the Ohio River was built - some 37 states and will sell anywhere, but it is the same company who made according to Lemen. the wire rope for the famous bridge in “I keep my overhead low and for that Cincinnati.” reason, we are competitive,” adds LeAfter serving in the military in World men. “As the owner I pride myself on War II, Gudgeon returned to work at the fact that you can call me on my cell the company to discover George Kray phone 24 hours a day and I will make had died. Gudgeon eventually bought a decision – and I encourage my custhe business out in 1950. A fire in 1952 tomers to do that. You don’t have to go made the move to their current loca- through a lot of channels to get decition at 5250 River Road necessary, and sions made.” Gudgeon also took the opportunity to change the name to Industrial Rope Supply Co., Inc. After the death of Floyd Gudgeon, ownership was passed on to his daughter, Carole Lemen. In 1998 Carole’s son, Scott Lemen, purchased the company and has managed to expand the business to include a second location in St. Charles, Missouri. Service key to success The long standing tradition of service has stayed with Lemen. “Our business Industrial Rope’s St. Charles, Missouri Location. 8

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Working at what makes you happy Neither of Lemen’s parents got into the business themselves. They worked as teachers all their lives in the St. Louis area, where Lemen was born and raised. His parents always felt their son should go into whatever career direction that made him happy. “I played some baseball in college and then I realized the pros weren’t knocking at my door,” says Lemen. “So I finished up, got my degree at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio in speech communication in May of ’89 and started working for my grandfather in October of the same year.” “One thing led to another and I went on from there. The first year I focused on sales. After my grandfather had his heart attack I slowly started buying into the company. In 1998 I purchased the rest of the business as it had passed on first to my mother.” In 2001 Lemen opened up a division in his hometown of St. Charles, Missouri. That division has been going strong. “We opened up and then 9-11 hit,” says Lemen. “But we survived okay.” Though their Missouri office has a smaller staff, revenue-wise, the St. Charles location is only slightly behind sales in Cincinnati. Lemen sees the St. Charles office as eventually being ahead of the other office and it appears to be heading in that direction. The St. Louis – St. Charles office is simply a larger market. “We are still young in the St. Louis market and focused mainly, at this point on building a brand. We’ve only been in that location nine years and are trying to generate a name for ourselves through our sales force and their stellar reputation. Though they do a lot of business with continued on page 10

continued from page 8 the river trade in both locations, they do much more such trade in Cincinnati than in St. Charles. They have been in business and are an established company with such diversity in their product lines, that they are truly a recognized wire and rope company in the area, according to Lemen. Doing what works In addition to wire rope they also sell a lot of fiber rope as well as electrical equipment, polypropylene rope, polyester rope, manila rope, twine and cordage. This makes them significantly more diversified than some of their market competitors, according to Lemen. Wire rope and wire rope slings form just one facet of their overall business. “When the company was around in the beginning, in my grandfather’s time, there weren’t wire rope slings out there,” explains Lemen. “Everything was still done with manila rope. There also weren’t all the polypropylene ropes or many of the other products which hadn’t yet come around. We were all heading that way, but it hadn’t really developed where it would be like that in every market.” Back when his grandfather was first involved with the business they would sell a lot of twine, something they’ve done for years. And they have simply kept that same line going. Their history as a company is that of a fiber rope firm. In the course of developing they’ve added wire rope lines and were also a distributor for Roebling, their first line offered. “We’re not that much different than other wire rope shops or rigging shops out there, we’re a family business and have remained so over the years,” adds Lemen. Without a set distribution channel, they still sell to a lot of end users and sell to people who resell the products, something everyone in the rigging industry does, according to Lemen. However they do sell primarily to end users and could be considered mainly a retail shop with some wholesale accounts.

Industrial Rope does very limited manufacturing on the wire rope side of operations aside from some production of smaller cables. The reason for this is they can purchase such wire ropes for less money than their competitors can make it. Lemen has always felt that if he can’t buy them and compete in the market, then he would go ahead and make them. “But until then, why should I have the liability, or rather as much liability involved as if I’d been the manufacturer,” says Lemen. “In this day and age rigging shops are buying from each other all the time anyway; not everyone is making 100% of what they sell. I’m competitive in the market not doing it. We sell a lot of fabricated products instead of those we’ve manufactured, so I don’t see this as a ‘mustdo’ type of thing.” Close-knit, small firm means decisions happen at a personal level “I empower my employees to make decisions,” says Lemen. “Anyone who answers the phone at either of our locations can make a decision right then and there as far as pricing is concerned or as far as other decisions, especially those needing to be made quickly. This is a fast-paced business and you have to respond.” That is an important reason why they are so successful, Lemen feels. Industrial Rope has a total of six employees, two in their St.Charles office and four in their Cincinnati office. They don’t get a lot of turnover in the company. The Cincinnati office manager, Jim Burress, drove Lemen around Cincinnati in a delivery truck way back when Lemen was a kid. Burris is still going strong some 30 years later. The outside sales manager in Cincinnati has been with the company 10 years, warehouse delivery man has been with them three and a half years, office manager in St. Charles has been with them nearly six years and the salesman in that location has been with them two years. Lemen himself has been with the company 20 years.

Good benefits and a good opportunity are provided. “Part of our strategy as a firm is to trust employees to make good decisions,” says Lemen. “If I hire someone I empower them to make a decision. I have to put trust in them to give them the training I’ve given them with relation to our products, our pricing structure and the best way to handle a situation. “They may make a wrong decision and we may sit down and discuss that afterwards and they’re not going to be reprimanded for making the wrong decision. Because if you constantly are reprimanding people for making poor choices or poor decisions or making decisions period, then eventually they are going to stop making them completely.” Keeping the focus beyond the economic news Lemen says that like everyone else, his company made cuts during the recession. “But I made ours early, deep and fast; I made the cuts one time and haven’t made any since then. I cut employees, made changes to heath benefits and made enough overall cuts to reduce our expenses by 38%. But last year we were only off by 20% - which I’ll take and was pretty excited about. And there are plenty of businesses out there that still haven’t recovered. I really think it’s going to be a slow recovery in our industry.” “I’m new to all this. All I’ve known the whole time I’ve been in this has been double-digit growth for many of the 20 years I’ve been here. As an industry we’ve done well and as a company I’m especially pleased with everything. I feel like we’re better than last year so far because we did what we had to early on. But I think right now that there is a new normal out there. Industrial Rope as a company is doing really well. I think overall in this industry numbers for the economic downturn run from a 32 to 37% drop in business.” Doing it all best When Lemen explains to someone about what he does in his business, he continued on page 12

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continued from page 10 tells them when they see a crane they need to think of him because 80% of his products are used around cranes. “If you are going to lift something, knock it down or have a crane involved in the work, I am your guy,” says Lemen. “Now, I cannot fix the brakes on the crane. But I can tell you what ropes and fittings are going to be best for doing your job; that’s our specialty.” “But I also cannot begin to count all the different industries we’re involved with, from mining, construction and demolition and waste management to river trade as well as many other different industries,” says Lemen. “We’re even involved with the carpet industry.” Once Lemen got into business he focused on how best to grow his business and build his brand. “Working to supply my customers and letting them know they’re getting the quality they expect, I think that has been my biggest challenge over the years,” says Lemen. “That, in and of itself is a hard thing and you must educate your customers more than anything else with the various products out there.” Apples and apples Lemen explains that wire rope from China is completely different than

wire rope from Korea, which in turn is completely different from wire rope from Malaysia or that from the United States. “So you have all these different products out there, and for example, we don’t sell any Chinese cables for overhead lifting. Our vendors dictate that too. We’ve developed and established partnerships with our vendors just as I would with my customers. It’s the same concept. I buy and I sell, so I’m on both sides doing both things.” “We do sell the Chinese cables for a lot of other different applications. The Korean cable is good solid cable we’ve never had any issues with it. But the domestic cable is by far superior for overhead lifting and I would prefer to sell nothing but domestic; but it’s just not feasible as the customers want something cheaper. And when you are in a cost-cutting time, everyone is looking at every possibility for cutting expenses.” Industrial Rope sells all the different types of slings available, chain slings, wire rope slings and all the associated fabricated products. They manufacture light-duty materials such as small galvanized cables used in the lighting industry, as well as safety cables, some auto industry cables – anything lightduty and non-critical in use.

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The company has a 50-ton press. They obtained this 50-ton Hydraulic Swager from Continental Cable, LLC. This equipment is U.S.-designed and built machinery. In the end it’s not all about the economy Economically, Lemen says he’s not ecstatic about where we’re headed, but right now he’s content. “We’ll keep plugging along like we do and we’ll be out of it right back in the middle, going strong again. But this recovery is going to be slower as people aren’t stocking as much as they were before.” When asked about whether or not his children will join the family business, Lemen says there are both positives and negatives to having your family come in and be involved. Right now, his son is in the Marine Reserve, and his daughter is in high school. “I want them both to do what makes them happy. I love the challenges of business and the challenges of Industrial Rope Supply and it is part of me. But it’s not my identity. When I leave this world I want to be known as a good friend, good father and a good husband who happened to own his own company. The rest of the business is just kind of what I do, and I do it the best I can.” WRN

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Untwisting the largely unknown history of aircraft cable By Peter Hildebrandt

When the Wright Brothers made their first flight, they gave wire rope makers a new industry to sell to, though it would take quite a few years for that to happen. Though wire rope had been around for nearly 70 years, the Wright’s first aircraft did not use wire rope.

fter reviewing photos of the original 1903 Wright Flyer in the Smithsonian, John Scott, facility manager at the Carolinas Aviation Museum, who has 35 years of experience in aviation, said he found no cables on the first plane. “What is plainly evident, however, for spinning the two paleo-propellers on the craft are a pair of bicycle chains. This makes complete sense as the two had their own Dayton, Ohio bicycle shop for years.” The Wrights used solid wire to brace the wooden uprights between the wings. Solid wire did all the pulling, stretching and efforts to get the plane to bank and turn in flight. It’s much easier to trace the history of the use of wire in aircraft than the use of wire rope aircraft cable. But at some point, the importance of cable in aircraft came to be recognized, as well as the importance of maintenance. The control surfaces and control cables were braided wrap cable on the World War I aircraft located now in Fort Rucker’s U.S. Army Aviation Museum in Alabama, according to Steve Maxham, director. But the strut wires were constructed of flat steel, prevalent on the 1914 aircraft they have in their collection. It might be specific to Euro-

A pair of WWII Lockheed P-38 Lightning’s flying high. Unknown photographer.

pean aircraft, because on the 1918 Curtis-Jenny they have, the cables on the struts are wrap cable, with turnbuckles on all of the struts, suspensions and control cables. “The BE-2C we have here has the cable wraps on it as well,” says Maxham. “What we could be looking at is some difference between how they were doing this in the U.S. and how they were doing it in Europe. Our 1942 Steerman, PT-17 has the flat steel wire in the struts. It could have everything to do with the company that made it, or just have something to do with size of the distance between the struts. I have no idea.” The Sopwith Camel in their collection has flat steel wire. But the Newport has braided cable and these two planes are within a few years of each other, one British and one French. “This is a really difficult statistic to run down as I don’t know that there was an ‘industry standard’ for that,” explains Maxham. “I don’t know that there is a hard line of demarcation as to when the change came.” The struts on the aircraft used in the run up to World War II were actually hard bar struts. All of the internal cabling for the control surfaces was wrap cable with wires and pulleys. “We have a replica of the Wright Brothers 1911 military flyer, built to scale and to spec which actually has swaged cable,

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full and pinched. It’s not flat wire but wrapped cable and that is the suspension on everything in the aircraft. The actual control surfaces are bicycle chain. But the rest is wrap and/or flat, straight wire, drawn, not braided like steel bar.” In 1908, on September 17th, the Wright Brothers brought one of their typical A Model flyers to Fort Myer, Virginia on a weekend, logging about 13 flights. On the last flight Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge – an aviation pioneer in his own right – accompanied Orville. Tragically Selfridge became the first fatality in the powered aviation history of the U.S. Orville had desperately tried to right the plane when the propeller broke, but the plane fell 75 feet seriously injuring Orville and killing Selfridge. “It took the Wright Brothers about two years to re-deliver that flyer,” says Maxham. “In the meantime the Army got involved in some design changes. These included self-launching through wheels and not a counter-weighted launching system and the removal of the front empennage to be in turn placed at the rear of the plane. In the 1911 model this made it look like it had a rudimentary tail boom. The Army also requested dual controls, as the first Wright Flyer had a single set. The replica model we have incorporates continued on page 16

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continued from page 14 all those changes and is the one they looked at and said they’d like to purchase. “These had solid steel rod, round stock wire. It has some give but is soft enough to wrap and coil. The use of wire rope aircraft cable could very well have been predicated on the availability of materials at that time.” Perhaps some early inventions making use of wire rope cable encouraged designers, inventors and early aviation engineers to also use the material for controlling aircraft. Hugh Armstrong Robinson, early aviation pioneer, invented the first aircraft arresting cable for use on an aircraft carrier, and in 1911, Eugene Ely had the first ever flight onto the deck of the USS Pennsylvania using such an early system. This innovation made it possible for a plane to stop much safer and quicker while landing on the deck with limited space. (Armstrong himself survived 15 major air crashes during the course of his work as a pilot, inventor and daredevil, but interestingly, he died at age 82 of natural causes in 1963.) Remarkable Similarity in Old & New Aircraft didn’t advance to using flexible cable until much later than the original Wright flight, according to Michael Wallace, vice president of Sales & Marketing Loos & Company, a domestic manufacturer of military specification aircraft cable, wire rope, and stainless steel wire. “I don’t know why it took them so long to start using flexible cable,” he says. Wallace is unsure when aircraft cable was first used in early aviation as opposed to simple wire. Biplanes with wooden posts between the wings had solid wire as a major component in holding them together. But they had better fatigue lines with wire cable as opposed to simple wire and could do a lot more with it because it was flexible, according to Wallace. “Wire must move in a fairly straight line. When aircraft started us-

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ing the ailerons or the flaps which move up and down and turned the plane right and left, using the rudder from the cockpit through a yoke and steering wheel, that was when things had to be connected directly through steel cables. When they needed that flexibility they had to go to cables. The difference between the cables and wires in planes meant more control.” Wallace thinks it was sometime in the 1920s that steel cables come into play over solid wire. The introduction of Air Mail and such feats as Lindbergh’s Atlantic crossing meant there was a growing need for flexibility in controls. This soon came to be essential. By World War II steel aircraft cables were the norm in aircraft. Wallace was sent a sample taken out of a World War II plane salvaged from the bottom of Lake Murray in South Carolina. This had been one of the planes training with Doolittle prior to his bombing raid on Tokyo. “The interesting thing about that sample is the hardware and steel cable used is essentially the same as what is used today,” explains Wallace. “The cable itself looks like it has just been made. Most of those cables were stainless steel cables and most of the cables on commercial aircraft for flight controls and the cables which go to flight surfaces use a galvanized, carbon steel cable. Pride in aircraft maintenance – and maintaining aircraft cable Eric Schmidt is a retired Air Force mechanic, but his love of aircraft is still hard at work through his volunteer work at Carolinas Aviation Museum. (Some people suggest he was the crew chief on the maintenance team of the Wright Brothers plane, but he tells them, “I’m not really that old!”) According to Schmidt, the Wright Brothers were clever, perceptive and inventive enough to note how wing warping changed the air foil of the wing, like it does in a bird. This was studied in earnest for years. They also worked hard to produce a small and light gasoline engine. They fi-

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nally found someone to build one for them out of aluminum, which led the way to larger, more powerful aircraft, and eventually, to Schmidt’s specialty, the B-52 aircraft. Schmidt knows from working firsthand on the eight jet engine-aircraft that the length of aircraft cable in place is close to one half of a mile. The last B-52 was produced in 1962. Of the WWII bombers, the B-29 was the largest and the others included the B-17 and the B-24. The production figures of just those three types of planes is mind-boggling, according to Schmidt. “With fewer engines, these had perhaps one quarter mile length of aircraft cable,” says Schmidt. “Aircraft cable was involved in operation of the ailerons, elevators, rudder, and control systems for the landing gear, including the cable extending out to landing gear at each wingtip, and cable tension regulators and pulleys. “The B-52 operation involves cable use throughout the aircraft. This was a big thing because the wing on the plane – and on every large airplane – is quite flexible, so it had to automatically compensate to maintain the tension and in order that the flight control surface worked, no matter where the wing is, whether it’s straight out, sagging, banking or whatever.” Dramatic rapid changes in temperature had to be dealt with. The environment could be 105 degrees on the ground and ten minutes later the plane could be at 40,000 feet altitude and -30 degrees. The thickness of the cable depends on the application. These thicknesses can range from 1/8 inch or 3/16 inch in thickness, to even smaller dimensions. “Because they are in aircraft, these cables have to be small in diameter,” says Schmidt. “They’re also under tension all the time; they’re not just laid out slack and must be maintained under pre-load conditions, so that when you want it to operate there is no delay. It moves right now.” Fighting friction through testing & lubrication According to Wallace, now Boeing requires tin coating on top of the galvanized surface of the cable acting as an additional lubricant. The tin coating is actually only microns in thickness. Loos & Company is the only company that makes it, in addition to being the only approved manufacturer of the tin over zinc coating for Boeing. “Boeing has told us the pilots can actually feel the difference between the plain galvanized cable and the tin over zinc cable,” adds Wallace. “It gives the controls a smoother feel, since the soft tin acts as a lubricant as the wires move together continued on page 18

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continued from page 16 and as the cable goes to the pulley. All these wires are bending, moving and rubbing against each other and need extra lubricants; this has been something that’s been done for quite a long time and has always been an option, even in WWII.” The Roebling Company was one of the major manufacturers of cables during WWII. Wallace has one of the company’s old catalogs and points out that the same cables are being used today. Even the fittings on the cables recovered from WWII-era aircraft haven’t changed. The same aircraft cable is still used today for various applications, including the Space Station, according to Wallace. The current major military spec for cable is MIL-DTL-83420. That was developed in the 1950’s and 60’s by Perry Smith, someone who retired from the military and then went to work for Loos & Company. “Perry worked in the cold chambers at -65 degrees,” explains Wallace. “There he worked on cables to figure out how they were going to stretch and which materials were going to work properly. Much of this work was done in what were basically freezers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. They did a lot of the

A vintage Douglas DC-3 on display at the Paris Air Show June 2009. Photo by M. Wallace.

developing and testing while they were putting together the first military spec for aircraft cable. Smith worked for us as a consultant up until about four years ago, when he retired.” Loos and Company is the only approved test facility that the military recognizes to do the cold-temperature testing on the cable, according to Wallace. A private company, Southwest Research Center, in Texas used to do all the qualification testing, when firms wanted to get on the qualified list. Part of the qualification test is that the cables are able to survive a -65º Fahrenheit flexibility and fatigue test. That temperature is typically the outside reading on a thermometer at about 45,000 feet. “At those temperatures the cables and the lubricants contained in the cables

both must be able to perform,” says Wallace. “Lubricant must be introduced to the cable during its manufacture as part of the specification. The specification actually means every wire must be thoroughly lubricated with friction and corrosion preventative. Commercial specs for lubricants are nonexistent; the military is much stricter.” The lubricant is vital. And that’s the problem with all the cable coming in from Asia, according to Wallace; none of it is lubricated and that’s one of the reasons why it fails the test. The first criteria for anyone getting qualified to the aircraft manufacturer’s own specification, is they must first be approved to the military spec. “If you are not already approved to the military specs, no aircraft manufacturer will talk to you. Typically the manufacturers will tweak this spec a bit more, adding provisions for less stretching, changing weights of the zinc or tin coating and other slight changes. These enhance the military specifications.” Each manufacturer now has their own specification on cable, from Boeing and Bombardier, owners of De Havilland and Learjet, all the way down to the smaller Piper aircraft. The U.S. military recently began purcontinued on page 20

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continued from page 18 chasing the wire rope cable that Loos & Company makes for Boeing. The military commissioned Boeing to do the mil-spec test. They took a number of different cables from various mil-spec manufacturers, including Boeing-spec cables from Loos & Company and then they rigged them up on a 100-foot long rig. They monitored how much they all stretched over a period of time, as the military is looking for the least amount of stretch on their cables. “We already knew it was going to be the cable we make for Boeing. But the military had to find out for themselves. When they first got the results they said they were just going to rig the planes and go back a week later and retension the cables to take out the additional stretch. That lasted about a year. Then we got a call requesting our internal part numbers for the cables we make for Boeing. These were for refueling tankers.” Loos and Company was the first company qualified to make the military spec cable once the company was on a QPL (qualified producer’s list) when the first QPL was published. The second was Wire Rope Corporation of America. Very few places make the cable that is used for aircraft. Currently here in

the United States there are only five manufacturers of U.S. military specification aircraft cable, and none internationally. These include Loos and Company, Continental Cable in New Hampshire, Strand Core in Florida, Wire Rope Corporation of America in Missouri (involved the longest in the manufacture of aircraft cable than any of the others) and a relative newcomer, SE Specialty Cable in South Carolina. Replacing Aircraft Cable with Flyby Wire? “The Space Shuttle, along with such aircraft as the F-16 probably contains what is known as flyby wire controls,” says Wallace. “Flyby makes use of electrical wires to do what formerly was done with steel aircraft cable for landing gear, door systems and all sorts of other applications. A signal is sent to the servomotor in the rudder or wing and tells the motor what must be done. Most of the Airbus planes are controlled by flyby wire. In their newer planes, Boeing is incorporating the flyby system as well. The Chinese are building a regional jet using flyby wire technology for flight controls,” says Wallace. The flyby wire systems are not as heavy as the cable systems, so there is a weight advantage. They are more expensive than aircraft cable. The yoke is still

basically the same, as they didn’t want the pilots to have to learn a whole new system. In the flyby system the pilot’s physical movements from the yoke are now translated into electronic signals and sent out to the servomotors which operate the flight control surfaces. “Boeing has a backup cable system in case something happens to the flyby wire system; Airbus has a redundant flyby wire system. The Boeing 777 has flyby wire with a steel cable backup. That was Boeing’s first flyby wire plane. All their other planes contain steel-cabled mechanically-controlled equipment. “As far as I know, the only flyby wire controlled aircraft in the military are the jet fighter planes. All the cargo and transport-type aircraft are cable controlled. These include such planes as the C-130 (in its 51st year of production) and other large aircraft.” But despite these advances, the steel aircraft cables still find plenty of uses for aircraft. Nearly all smaller aircraft employ steel cables, including Learjets, Gulfstreams and various other regional jets still in production. On satellites, they serve in the controlling of panels which may need to open up or shut. Flight engineers have come a long way since those first solid wires that held the 1903 Wright plane together. WRN

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Creativity and invention by G.F. Dennis St. Germain

There are individuals from all walks of life who would like to become inventors and receive a patent. It is thought to be a sure way to riches and public acknowledgment. However, very few people achieve this dream and most who do, don’t receive riches or public thanks as their reward. To invent a new product or device, manufacturer it, and then bring it to market, is a long and tedious process that stymies even the most arduous inventors.

ver the course of history the world has heralded the existence of many very famous inventors who have worked to develop novel ideas that ultimately changed history and improved the quality of life for millions of people. The Wright Brothers; Alexander Graham Bell; Bill Gates; Samuel Colt; George Washington Carver; Henry Ford; Thomas Edison; Eli Whitney; Ben Franklin; Marie Curie, and thousands of other famous easily recognizable names. However, toiling in near obscurity are many men and women engaged in the same type of creativity and invention without becoming well known or publicly acclaimed. I count myself in the latter group of people, working in a smaller universe, which nevertheless changed and improved the conditions and circumstances of those in their field of influence. Since the very beginning of my career in 1957 I have been actively involved in trying to find improvements in the accepted methods and tools used to perform tasks. Over the course of my working life I have been fortunate to develop over thirty products and procedures that enhanced commerce and safety in my area of expertise. Some of these ideas resulted in patents and trademarks and some were covered by intellectual property rights reserved for those who were involved with me in a business relationship. All of the innovations eventually made life easier, safer, or improved conditions in some beneficial way for the end users of the goods that were developed and marketed. Other inventors in this field include: Linda Summars, see thru roundsling cover; Kenny Coe, roundsling methods; Hans Otto Von Danwitz, 22

roundslings and improvements; Bengt Lindahl, roundslings; James Mazzella, multi-part wire rope slings; Edwin Grootendorst, roundsling construction; R. Brown and C. McCarthy, wire rope grommet, and many others who have developed innovative products. I intentionally left out patent numbers for all of the inventions in this article to allow the reader to do their own research. Over the course of my career I have been asked about the creative process and how I go about developing new products and this article is an attempt to answer that question. The ideas espoused regarding my patentable ideas may be different for other inventors and the conclusions I reached are in no way an attempt to preclude other methods. The first step for me is to identify a problem. A problem is defined as an obstacle which hinders the achievement of a particular goal, objective, or purpose. It refers to a situation, condition, or issue that is yet unresolved. In a broad sense, a problem exists when an individual becomes aware of a significant difference between what actually is and what is desired. The second step is to apply creativity to the problem, thinking outside the

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box. Creativity is defined as the phenomenon whereby something new is created which has some kind of value. What counts as “new” may be just a revision of former procedures, a combination of existing technologies, or even a brand new approach to an old idea. The third step is to develop an invention that is the result of creativity. An invention is a new composition, device, or process. An invention may be derived from a pre-existing model or idea, or it could be independently conceived in which case it may be a radical breakthrough. An invention may be a permutation of known commodities that results in a new and useful product. An invention that is novel and not obvious to others skilled in the same field may be able to obtain the legal protection of a patent. A patent in the United States currently affords twenty years of protection to the inventor. When reading a patent application it generally begins with a problem, the history of the field and how the current idea solves the problem, and the claims or original ideas developed in the application. If the patent examiner finds that any of the claims are indeed original and not easily ascertained from former patents, then the application is approved and a new patent will issue. In the United States it takes from two to five years to receive a patent. My expertise lies in the fabrication of slings used to lift heavy loads with cranes. For some unknown reason I have an affinity for this field and began working in it by chance in 1958. I began as a splicer forming loops or eyes in the ends of wire rope or to the layman, cable splicing. At the time this trade had been in existence since wire rope

was first invented by Wilhelm Albert in 1831. Beside lifting slings, wire rope is used on elevators, to raise and lower crane hooks, on oil drilling rigs, and on amusement park rides and ski lifts. I am going to discuss the progression that I used to produce several new and useful products, and I am going to do it in a non-technical way so everyone can follow the necessary steps to a successful conclusion. When manufacturing wire rope slings for very heavy lifts of hundreds of tons, it is necessary to form the final sling product using many separate pieces of wire rope braided or helically wound together to form a stronger finished lifting tool. There were several identifiable problems with the fabrication method used to make these slings and in 1980 I began to improve on the process to correct the three problems I ascertained. First, the product was difficult to make and labor intensive. Second, the finished product did not develop the strength estimated by engineers at 70% of the component strength, and third, the failure of the slings when tested always occurred in the loops, which proved to be the weak point. The method for making these “9part” slings was to use a single piece

of wire rope over nine times longer than the finished length desired, and wind the material back and forth to create a “9part” body. To solve the identified problems I made a new product using three separate pieces of wire rope to form an identical 9-part body, but strengthened the weakest point, the loop. The result of using three separate wire ropes to form the finished product was a stronger loop, easier fabrication, and a finished product 20% stronger than previous slings made with the same material. When I began my experiments there was only one method for the fabrication of 9-part slings and when I finished, I had developed six new products with different features. The original ninepart slings had ten pieces of wire rope in the loops while my inventions had twelve parts creating a much stronger

bearing point. In 1986 I was introduced to a new product from Europe called a roundsling. They were being manufactured in the USA by a Pennsylvania company, LiftAll Inc., who had licensed the process under a secrecy agreement. These slings were made on a special machine that was kept behind closed doors. I interviewed various customers who were using the products and found they liked them but had ideas about improving them. Roundslings are made of two basic parts, the cover and the core. The core is the load bearing element and the cover provides protection from cutting and the incursion of dirt and grit. Roundslings made to the European patent were single path meaning there was a single core between the hook and the load and they were all polyester. I continued on next page

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continued from previous page invented a machine and a Twin-Path® design so if one core was cut the other would maintain load control allaying fears of a catastrophic accident. Initially, the core was polyester, but in 1987, I discovered much stronger material and was able to begin making Twin-Path® roundslings with seven times the strength of steel and three times the strength of polyester pound for pound. This new invention using high tenacity core yarn replaced much heavier slings resulting in higher jobsite productivity

and increased safety. In 2011, there are thirty-seven fabricators around the world making and selling these revolutionary patented products that changed the rigging world forever. In 1994, a new idea to help with the interior inspection of our roundsling products was the insertion of a polyethylene fiber optic cable. The synthetic properties of the fiber optic cable matched the properties of the core fiber used for the strength bearing member. If the fiber optic conducted light from end to end, the interior was judged free

of damage from crushing, chemicals, or abrasion. But the fiber optic inspection system did not indicate overload of the sling product. Recently, this overload problem was brought to my attention by the United States Navy. At a meeting with Navy representatives I was asked to develop a method for objective inspection of single path and Twin-Path® roundslings made from polyester or high tenacity synthetic yarn used by Navy personnel to load and unload ship cargo. They wanted a system that could do all that the fiber optic inspection did, but include an indication of overload. Creative thinking led to an invention that solved the problem and became a patented product. The basic difficulty was to develop an internal indicator that could be used to trigger an exterior

warning visible to the inspector - or an external warning indicator. (EWI) I installed a separate extra piece of core yarn inside the sling and tied a loop in each end. I then tied the loops together with a weaker piece of material that was designed to fail from overload or wear before the actual load bearing core yarns reached their breaking strength. A small cord is tied to the separate loops connected by the weak link and extended outside the cover in view of the inspector. Overloading or excessive wear will cause the weak link to fail and the EWI cord will instantly disappear inside the sling. Failure of the weak link has no effect on the ultimate breaking strength of the sling. As long as the cord or exterior warning indicator is visible, the sling is deemed fit for continued use. This became an effective and simple solution to the problem that was easily taught to Navy personnel and could be used with any roundsling composed of any synthetic material. This idea was practical for use everywhere and in every industry using roundslings for overhead lifting and is now sold worldwide with patents in Europe, North America, Asia, and many other countries. The product continued on page 26 24

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continued from page 24 is trademarked as the Check-Fast® Inspection System and is manufactured by over thirty licensed dealers. Many historians believe the printing press was the greatest invention of all time. In 105 A.D. a Chinese inventor had perfected paper and printing using wooden blocks. In 1441, Johannes Gutenberg invented a mechanical printing press using movable type. His invention took printing to a new level and it was not long before his presses were producing 3,600 pages per day – a great improvement over the forty pages produced by hand printing. Eventually, millions of books were printed and distributed worldwide affording an education to generations of people in every population center. Gutenberg was a goldsmith by profession and was intimately familiar with screw presses used in his trade. He identified a problem and used his creativity to convert a screw press into a machine that could be used to print whole pages at one time. First the problem, then creativity applied to existing tools, and then the invention of the printing press. When synthetic slings are placed around sharp steel or concrete edges, then tensioned to lift the heavy load, they may cut if not protected. Protection between the sling and the edge can prevent damage to the slings resulting in a safe lift. Riggers have known about the cutting ability of unprotected edges and in times past they would use wooden blocks on either side of the edge to keep slings from contacting the sharpest points. Wood is not strong enough to withstand

the higher loads being lifted with the improved synthetic slings of the 21st century. This problem was solved with the invention of the Cornermax® Pad for edge protection. This product keeps the synthetic lifting slings from contact with unprotected edges and is light and easy to install by a single rigger. The in-

vention of this product has been responsible for greatly improving the safety of jobsites and is readily available. Anyone familiar with the rigging trade will appreciate the simplicity of the product that has received both patent protection and a trademark. Identify a problem, add some creativity or thinking outside the box, and a patented invention may be the end result. Everyone who dreams of invention can follow the recipe by applying creative thinking to a problem. Find the problem and solve it. File for a patent and trademark the name and find a way to bring it to market. Then sit back and relax while your royalty checks pile into your bank account. It’s probably better than buying lottery tickets but not as secure as a steady paycheck.

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Workplace drug abuse avoid costly lawsuits with smart policies By Phillip M. Perry

Workplace drug abuse can spark costly lawsuits when impaired workers injure coworkers or customers. Effective policies can obviate problems before they arise.

am, one of your employees, has been acting strangely. First he started staggering and bumping into walls. Then he ignored his co-workers. And now you’ve found him sleeping at his desk. What’s wrong? You suspect Sam’s on drugs. That’s bad enough—but even worse is your uncertainty about how to handle the problem. How can you confront Sam without insulting him? And what if your suspicion is wrong? One thing’s for sure: You have to do something. Sam’s productivity is dropping. Other employees are starting to avoid working with him. And you know if Sam ends up hurting a fellow worker or a customer, intentionally or not, your business can be hit with a lawsuit. “If you have an employee with a drug abuse problem, and you look the other way and that person causes an accident or harms a third party, then you may be on the hook for negligence,” says Nancy N. Delogu, shareholder in the Washington, D.C. office of Littler Mendelson, the nation’s largest law firm defending employers in labor disputes (www.littler.com). “This can result in costly civil lawsuits.” Smart policies Workplace drug abuse has long been a legal and safety issue. Today, though, employers face a special challenge from the advent of high potency prescription medication. Employers can be sued for negligence when an impaired employee harms a member of the public. On the other hand, employers can be sued for wrongful discharge by workers who have been wrongly diagnosed or dismissed for using prescription medication. The solution to the problem of dealing with Sam, and others like him, begins long before you notice anything amiss in the workplace. Your business needs to establish workable drug abuse policies that protect your business and the public. “The best thing is to have a clear policy that prohibits the use of illegal drugs anywhere, not just the workplace,” advises Delogu. “Many employers say ‘I don’t want to get involved with what 28

people are doing in their homes. I just don’t want them to come to work with drugs in their systems.’ It doesn’t work that way. Individuals can be impaired with drugs long after they have taken them and it is difficult to know how the use of such drugs will impair performance or cause a safety issue.” There is also a question of illegal activity, such as drug dealing, that you’d like to keep out of the workplace. Your workplace policies need to conform to the laws of your state. “No one federal law covers drug free workplace policies, except for certain employers who are federal contractors,” says Delogu. “But every state does have laws allowing employers to establish policies banning illegal drug use.” Your attorney will need to provide guidance on the wording that conforms to your own state laws. Many policies contain provisions that prohibit: • Use or possession of illegal drugs, on or away from the business premises. • Use of prescription drugs in a way not in accordance with the prescription. “Your policy might state ‘with respect to prescription medications you are required to maintain correct dosage and tell your supervisor if you have any warnings that your drug usage may affect safe performance,’” suggests Delogu. • The presence of detectable amounts of prohibited substances in the employee’s system. Test and verify Many workplace policies also call for drug testing. Here again, state rather than federal law most often applies and you must obtain an attorney’s advice before instituting any workplace testing program. “State laws vary as to when and how you can do testing,” says Delogu. “Some require, for example, that you use a laboratory for testing rather than do the testing at the workplace. In such cases you may be able to save money

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by having the initial testing done first at your workplace. If a test comes back positive you can send the sample to a lab for a confirmatory test.” While your own policies must follow state laws, many policies call for provisions such as these: • Pre-hire testing. “I typically advise all employers to do a pre-hire drug test,” says Delogu. “About five percent of people who take these tests fail them each year.” • Random testing. “Once the employee has been hired, suspicion-less drug testing is not usually done unless the employee is in a safety sensitive position,” notes Delogu. “In such cases annual testing at preset times is usually not effective, since employees who know a test is coming will stop taking their drugs temporarily. Much better is random testing, even if it is at a low frequency rate such as less than once a year. Such testing can be a deterrent and can be presented to employees as part of an overall safety program.” • For-cause testing. This is conducted whenever the company suspects the influence of drugs. “I encourage employers to have a reasonable suspicion testing policy as a tool, and tell them it’s fine to hope that they won’t need it,” says Delogu. For-cause testing is especially subject to state and local laws, and Delogu emphasizes that an attorney must advise you on what constitutes “reasonable suspicion” in your jurisdiction. Sometimes reasonable suspicion can be triggered by continued on page 30

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continued from page 28 accidents, tardiness, poor productivity, or behavior changes, especially if in conjunction with an increase in argumentativeness or belligerence. • Post-accident testing following a workplace incident. This is often mandated for all employees who potentially contributed to the accident. Be sensitive in how you do your testing. “People are often a little put out,” says Joel Myers, president of Clarity Drug Test Consultants, Bend, OR (www.claritydrugtestconsultants.com). “Definitely do it in private, keeping it confidential.” Schedule training The best workplace policies will do no good if people don’t know about them, or don’t know what actions to take when drug abuse is observed or suspected. “People are reluctant to act when they don’t know what to do,” says Nicholas Barry, a substance abuse professional in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada (www.AddictionConsulting.com). “So schedule some dedicated training for supervisors. And make sure everyone in your workforce can recognize signs of drug abuse.” It should be clear in your policy that the employee who fails to report drug abuse can become liable. “The employee who knowingly lets an impaired indi-

vidual enter or operate in the premises is committing an offense,” says Barry. Your training should also include the importance of controlling alcohol use. “While you cannot prohibit the use of alcohol at home you can bar people coming to work with it in their systems,” says Delogu. Be careful when you offer alcohol at company parties, she adds. “Establish a policy that states something like, ‘If we choose to serve alcohol and you choose to drink you should remain unimpaired.’ It’s also wise to offer some transportation home for employees who attend your party.” Speaking softly Dealing with suspected drug abuse calls for sensitivity. “When people behave in a way that might indicate drug abuse, you should not accuse them of using drugs,” says Delogu. “Bear in mind that even if behavior is caused by the use of drugs the person may be using prescription medication.” Approach any such employee with a statement such as: “This is what I am seeing,” describing the behavior observed. Then ask, “Do you have an explanation for that?” If the person states that he is taking prescription drugs, adds Delogu, be aware that the use of prescription drugs is in many cases protected by the Ameri-

cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or state laws prohibiting disability discrimination. While the ADA covers workers of 20 or fewer employees, most states cover smaller employers. It’s important to know your local requirements. Even if an individual on prescription drugs is impaired to the point of not being fit for duty, it may be possible to accommodate. “Simply terminating employment without discussing the problem is unwise,” says Delogu. “Talk with the individual and see if there is a way to accommodate any medical condition so the job can be performed safely.” Delogu suggests saying something like this: “We worry that you are a safety risk. Let’s sit down with your physician and see what we can do so you can perform your work safely.” As this article suggests, early action is a good antidote to a problem that can only become more serious over time. “When you see an impaired individual in the workplace be aware that the person will very likely be a repeat offender,” says Barry. “So it’s better to deal with the issue sooner rather than later.” For assistance in developing your own business policies you may want to seek the assistance of a substance abuse professional. A searchable database of these individuals is availcontinued on page 32

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continued from page 30 Start by describing the behavior you able at www.saplist.com. have observed: “Sam, yesterday I obThe more familiar you are with your served you walking down the hall and employees the sooner you can act. “It’s weaving from side to side. You bumped easier for a smaller employer to spot a into Mary, and then fell on the couch. problem because they know their peo- This morning at 10:15, I dropped by ple really well,” notes Delogu. “On the your desk to talk with you and you apother hand, familiarity can lead to lax- peared to be fast asleep. I spoke your ity. Many smaller employers feel they name and got no response. Such behavdon’t need stated policies since they ior is not like you. Is everything okay? believe they will spot a problem right What’s going on?” away. That doesn’t always happen.” It is essential to describe just the beWhen the employer does spot a prob- havior without trying to infer meaning lem, adds Delogu, it can be too late to to it, says Jacobsen. “Expressing an asavoid damage to the company. “It’s bet- sumption that he is on drugs is apt to ter to establish policies and have con- be a major ‘hot-button.’ Asking whethversations up front to make sure your er everything is okay is showing conpolicies are understood.” cern for Sam. Asking him what’s going Approaching the employee on invites him to explain his behavior.” When an employee starts acting in a Sam may not say that he is on drugs, way that indicates possible drug abuse, even if he is, but he will be on notice knowing how to respond is essential. that you are observing peculiarities in Consider the case of Sam, the employee his behavior. “Sam needs to know that in the opening scenario of the accom- his behavior is unacceptable and that panying article. How can you approach you expect him to correct it. His job dehim in a way that won’t aggravate him pends on it. Ask what help he needs, and make matters worse? if appropriate, from you and the com“As with other issues of an employ- pany in order to change. Then confirm ee’s behavior, you need to pull Sam your discussion in a memo to him with aside to a place where you can talk a copy for his personnel file.” in private and try to problem-solve,” At this point you should also require says Ian Jacobsen, a Morgan Hill, CA,- a drug test, if your attorney advises based management consultant. (www. 12:59 you that will1 not violate your state Ad092506_7116x458:3.375 9/26/07 PM this Page jacobsenconsulting.com). laws. And if Sam is on prescription

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medication that is causing the problem, you will want to try to accommodate by modifying his workplace or his activities to obviate problems. However sensitive you are, adds Jacobsen, Sam may not like being reminded of his problems. “I can’t guarantee that Sam’s feathers won’t be ruffled, as there is a better than average chance that he is sensitive about anything that might blow his cover.” If Sam is not on drugs but continues to act in unacceptable ways, set up yet another meeting to discuss the issue. If it gets to the point where one more incident will cause him to be fired, let him know that. Then if you get to a point where Sam has to be let go you will have the paper trail to document what you have done to help him deal with his problem. At the termination meeting you can say something like this: “Sam, remember that we discussed your weaving down the hall and sleeping on the job on July 22. On August 4, we discussed ______. And now we are dealing with _____. As I mentioned on August 4, one more incidence of such unacceptable behavior would prompt your termination of employment. What you did this morning went over the line. I’m going to have to terminate your employment effective today.” WRN

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A new wave of government regulations How do they affect riggers? By Thomas G. Dolan

It often seems we are in an age of government regulation. A lot of people complain this is but a further intrusion of a government which has already intruded too much. Many others, however, see the increase in regulations, from offshore exploration to Wall Street investments, as a necessary corrective for a woeful lack of regulation. Where do riggers fit in this overall picture?

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ot in 25-years have I seen so many different requirements for proof certification,” says Kathryn Thomas, partner/ vice president, Distributor Computer Systems, Inc. (DCS), Laurel, NJ. “Every place I go and everyone I talk to tells me that for every “little twist there’s a new set of requirements. It’s amazing to me how many there are. This has to be coming from liability.” On the other hand, Thomas adds, this doesn’t have to be an onerous task, at least for the users of DCS software, for each set of requirements can be embedded in the software so it will automatically print out whatever you need, from the mill certification from the vendor to the proof certification of performance. But, are so many of the apparently new regulations really that new, and are they really that much of a necessary burden? Many think that the regulations, especially regarding safety, have been generally around for some time, that they are necessary, and just now is there a greater emphasis on compliance. One man who holds this view is Robert Weischedel, president/ CEO, NOT Technologies, Inc., South Windsor, CT. “We welcome any regulation, for it’s good for our business, which is instrumentation,” Weischedel says. “On the other hand, though the regulations have often been sufficient, compliance has not been sufficient. I’m thinking of the recent fatal mine accident caused by wire rope. I think more enforcement is needed.” Donald L. Pellow, P.E., president, Pellow Engineering Services, Inc., Leawood, KS, says the OSHA standards for rigging hardware have been in place for the past 3-4 years, for hooks the past 10-15 years, and for slings many more years than that. These standards are first set by ASME and/or ANCI and are typically picked up and incorporated by OSHA 34

about a year later. But what Pellow observes, from his perspectives as both a trainer and an expert witness, “is that those in the field have a more related attitude than they should have and are not aware how slings, especially synthetic slings can wear out or become damaged. Many people might check once a month or once a week, but whenever I train, I emphasize that slings have to be inspected before each use.” The inspection in terms of retirement criteria might take place over a long period of time, Pellow continues, but the reason for checking it before each use is that the previous operator may have damaged it. “The detriment to synthetic web and round bodied slings due to being cut or damaged by sharp edges or abrasive surfaces-- can easily happen,” says Pellow. What is new in terms of OSHA regulations, says Mike Parnell, president, Industrial Training International (ITI), Woodland, WA, has to do with requirements for crane operators. From 1995 to mid-2010, formal certification for crane operators was voluntary. Effective this July it’s mandatory. In this new code it’s also stipulated that the crane operator is also working with a qualified rigger and signal person. The rigger and signal personae not, at this time, required to pass the written and performance tests. “Rather they fall under the general interpretation of being qualified by some combination of training, experience and/or education,” Parnell explains. Parnell believes the more formal requirements for these two supportive personnel will come later. Parnell distinguishes between the rigger in the field and the fabricator in the shop, though the formal requirements for the latter will probably eventually be stipulated as well. Yet, even though the qualifications

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for the rigger in the field are general and nonspecific, if an accident occurs, and OSHA becomes involved, there is a new set of dynamics. “Under the general duty approach, the question then arises whether the rigger was properly trained by the employer to do the assigned tasks,” says Parnell. Are the riggers properly trained? Dale H. Curtis, president and principal engineer, Curtis Engineering Corporation, San Diego, CA, doesn’t think so. “I would say that government regulations are a hindrance, since there are so many of them, and riggers don’t have ready access to them,” Curtis says. “When I go to a trade show, I’ll spend 10-15 hours talking to all of the different manufacturers, getting their input and recommendations, as well as find out what’s new in terms of European wire rope. But the average rigger doesn’t have this sort of access. He relies on a little plastic card given out by a manufacturer. He’ll say, “well this looks good for 9,000 pounds’ and go from there. But most of the accidents take place because of improper rigging, not using the right hooks, not attaching weights properly, not using the right choker slings or using wire rope improperly as a choker, or not using the proper fittings.” But the governmental pressure, at this point, explains Curtis, is not so much directed at the rigger, but the employer. “When an accident occurs, such as with the power crane in New York City, everyone got involved in the investigation, the police, the city, the state, and federal OSHA. They try to determine the cause of the accident. The federal regulations serve as guidelines, but can be used only so far because of the many techniques involved. So it gets back to training. Was the employer providing proper training?” continued on page 36

continued from page 34 More and more OSHA penalties are going out, Curtis continues. “When a company starts getting a bunch of $75,000 citations, it goes ballistic,” he says. Why OSHA is suddenly getting tougher in terms of compliance, Curtis explains, is due to a number of reasons. One is that the federal government, like most other entities, has been hurt by the recession and is cutting back. “An agency giving citations, sees itself in danger of losing funding, of maybe being reduced to half its size, so it puts pressure on its workers to bring in revenues. Like the highway patrol, speed through states like Arizona or Texas and you can get a ticket every thirty minutes.” Another reason is that OSHA compliance officers on both the state and federal levels, are getting much more training. “It used to be some inspector would maybe be two years out of college and have no construction experience whatsoever,” Curtis says. He would be little better than incompetent. Now they are getting regular training from both within and outside the agency, often about eight hours per month.” A third reason, Curtis says, is that the regulatory and compliance arms of agencies such as OSHA are more in

sync with each other. “I’ve been active as a crane certifier and accident investigator for about the past 40 years,” Curtis says. “Previously there were two separate groups, one who wrote the regulations and the other who enforced them, somewhat like legislators and the highway control. Often the left hand didn’t know what the right hand was doing. Now they’re much more coordinated.” The result is that employers are now taking more responsibility in terms of the riggers they put on the job site. If the employer is union, he’ll call the union hall, and ask for riggers qualified for any particular job. “If the guys sent out from the union hall don’t appear to be that competent, the employer has the option of sending them back, and some will do so. Or, if the worker has to climb and walk beams, and he’s 100 pounds overweight, the employer is going to be less apt to accept him.” Curtis has been to a number of open hearings reviewing any particular regulation, maybe changing some of the wording or strictures. “We’ll sit there for two days, and there may be 30 people in the room, officials, some owners of construction and equipment businesses, union representatives, and independent engineers like myself,”

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says Curtis. “But in this group there are also about a dozen insurance reps. Once litigation begins, where lawyers can score a big hit is insurance. So, if an insurance company might be liable of paying out, say, $25 million, they have a very vested interest in what the regulations are going to be.” Having often served as an expert witness, Curtis says, “When workers are injured, and it’s due to a gust of wind or lighting, and it’s nobody’s fault, then the worker is covered by workman’s compensation for his disability and medical expenses. However, to claim insurance damages, the plaintiff lawyer has to prove negligence from the supplier, contractor, subcontractor, crane operator or rigger.” Curtis says that now when a rigger is named in a lawsuit, it’s not because the lawyers are going after the crane operator or rigger’s or rigger’s money, but rather the employer, to show that he is at fault for negligence, for not having trained these workers. “A rigger is named not because he has $5 million in insurance, but because the lawyers have to name him as a defendant in order to take a deposition to find out what he knows. The rigger may be a very knowledgeable, conscientious and well-trained union guy, and he’ll be open and forthcoming. He’ll say, out of innocence, ‘These are the slings my boss gave to me, and I thought they were strong enough.’ So the responsibility is dumped back on the employers, whose insurance company has the deep pockets. This is the way it happens in civil court.” Parnell, however, doesn’t believe riggers are named in lawsuits simply to get their deposition. He maintains that plaintiff lawyers routinely sue anyone remotely connected to a job site accident, pressuring the smaller parties, whether guilty or not, especially if not guilty, to settle to avoid the even more costly ordeal of litigation, as well as dealing with his own insurance company, which is looking out for its interests first, and the rigger only secondarily. “We’ve probably had about 20 rigging investigations for AWRF members,” Parnell says. “And in a number of cases the plaintiff attorneys have challenged the defendant, a rigging shop, where the employees have been trained and qualified. They’ll use something like ‘failure’ to warn or come up with a pure fab rication. They’re really just looking for the money. Even if the rigger has been trained and has our certification, it’s not going to make any difference.” WRN

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AISI urges Senate passage of the Brown-Snowe Currency Reform Amendment to pending tax legislation

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) urged the U.S. Senate to act without delay in passing an amendment filed by Sens. Sherrod Brown (DOhio) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) that would attach the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act as an amendment to the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. The amendment would address the unlawful practice of currency manipulation. “We saw national unemployment rise to 9.8 percent and 13,000 manufacturing jobs lost in November. While foreign government currency manipulation isn’t the only factor contributing to the increase in unemployment, it cannot be ignored,” AISI President and CEO Thomas J. Gibson said. “It is essential now for the full Senate to take up and adopt this amendment before it adjourns for the year. We need this important legislation enacted into law in order to directly address the harmful trade practice of currency undervaluation.” The amendment would enable the U.S. government to respond on behalf of American manufacturers and their workers by imposing countervailing duties on injurious imports that benefit from foreign government currency manipulation. AISI serves as the voice of the North American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI also plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology. AISI is comprised of 24 member companies, including integrated and electric furnace steelmakers, and 140 associate and affiliate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. AISI’s member companies represent approximately 80 percent of both U.S. and North American steel capacity. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI’s Web site at www.steel.org.

1,495,000 NT of finished steel (down 5% and 6%, respectively, from October final data). Annualized total and finished steel imports in 2010 would be 24.1 and 18.9 million NT, respectively, up 48% and 34% vs. 2009. Since a yearhigh finished steel import share of 24% in July, import market share has continued to remain above 20%. For the year-to-date, finished steel import market share is 21%. In the first 11 months of 2010, total and finished steel imports are up 49% and 33%, respectively, compared to the same period last year. Key finished steel products with significant import increases in November 2010 compared to October include hot rolled sheets (up 23%), wire rods (up 14%) and sheets and strip all other metallic coatings (up 11%). Many finished steel products have registered large year-to-date import increases in 2010 vs. the same period last year, including wire rods (up 87%) and hot rolled bars (up 61%). In November, the largest volumes of finished steel imports from offshore were from South Korea (153,000, down 24%), Japan (103,000 NT, down 15%),

Preliminary steel imports decline 5% in November

Import market share at 21% Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 1,784,000 net tons (NT) of steel in November, including 38

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Germany (69,000 down 16%), China (70,000 NT, up 23%) and India (46,000, down 37%). Below are charts on estimated steel import market share in recent months and on finished steel imports from offshore by country.

AISI urges Congress to block EPA’s plan to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources in FY2011 funding process

Joining with other leading industrial groups on a letter sent to Capitol Hill, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) urged Congress to include in appropriations legislation a moratorium on EPA greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations for stationary sources, such as steel plants. As Congress considers a long-term Continuing Resolution (CR) or omnibus spending bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, the letter requested that EPA be prevented from instituting harmful regulations on stationary sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA), currently poised to begin January 2, 2011. This continued on page 40

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the New York City DOT to ensure that all specifications are met and exceeded, and we will continue to support their efforts as the replacement suspenders are installed.” The Manhattan Bridge is currently undergoing the final contract segment of an $834 million reconstruction program with completion scheduled for 2014. The original construction on the Manhattan Bridge began in 1901 and opened to traffic in December of 1909. Daily, the bridge accommodates approximately 75,000 vehicles, 320,000 mass transit riders and 3,000 pedestrians between Manhattan and Brooklyn. It supports seven lanes of vehicular traffic as well as four subway tracks, upon which four transit train lines operate. About WireCo WorldGroup WireCo® WorldGroup’s products are recognized throughout the world and used in a wide range of market applications including oil and gas exploration; surface and underground mining; construction; and specialty lifting and suspension applications. WireCo® WorldGroup employs approximately 2,000 people and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers in the U.S., Mexico, Germany and China. WireCo® WorldGroup markets the brands of Union®, MacWhyte®, Casar®, Camesa®, Wireline Works, Phillystran® and US Reel™ and is the only major wire rope manufacturer in the world to be API certified, Lloyd’s Registered, QPL Qualified, AS9100 certified and ISO-9001 registered. For more information visit wirecoworldgroup.com. Paine & Partners, LLC Paine & Partners provides equity capital for management buyouts, going private transactions, and company expansion and growth programs. Paine & Partners engages exclusively in friendly transactions developed in cooperation with a company’s management, board of directors, and shareholders. For further information, visit painepartners.com. About Skanska Koch Skanska Koch, a division of Skanska USA, Inc., is New York City’s premier erector of complicated steel and precast concrete structures. Skanska Koch has worked on some of the New York metro area’s most significant projects including the World Trade Center, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamscontinued on page 46

continued from page 42 burg Bridge, AirTrain JFK Light Rail System, New Yankee Stadium and the New Meadowlands Stadium. Skanska USA, Inc. is a leading provider of construction, pre-construction consulting, general contracting and design-build services to a broad range of industries including science and technology, healthcare, education, high-tech, aviation, transportation and sports and entertainment. Headquartered in New York with 33 offices across the country, Skanska USA has approximately 7,000 employees and its 2009 revenues were $5.7 billion, representing 32 percent of Skanska’s global revenues.

FIRST® Inspectable Roundsling Team offers unique training program

FIRST® Sling Technology is proud to announce the launching of their redesigned website - www.firstsling.com. FIRST® is committed to providing information that will provide a value added tool for Inspectable Roundsling users. Of particular interest to professional and corporate rigging gear trainers is the Training Page. Here you can view Inspectable Roundsling Sling Inspection & Removal Criteria. All of this information is available upon request on discs and wall posters. Linda Summars, inventor of Full Inspection RoundSling Technology and President of FIRST® said “this is just the beginning for a relatively new product that is now a proven advancement in roundsling inspection.” This is the only roundsling in the world that allows the rigger to do a full visual inspection, cover and core. The current FIRST® Manufacturing Team - Ashley Sling, Delta Rigging & Tools/Tuffy Products, Sling Tech and The Vernon Corporation – are all committed to providing their customers with products UNPARALLELED in rigging gear safety. Summars went on to say that “the Inspectable has been in service in nuclear and automotive plants having been well received in the highest of safety conscious markets. Why wouldn’t a rigger want a roundsling that they can inspect completely?” FIRST® plans on limiting the number of the manufacturing team, but will be licensing Authorized Distribution in 2011. The Distribution Team will be trained and prepared to not only provide an improved roundsling product line, but also to assist their customers with training, testing and 46

technical support. The FIRST® Sling was invented in the USA and has received patent protection in the USA and Canada with Foreign Patents pending.

North American Crane Bureau, Inc. will be celebrating it’s 25th anniversary as a leader in the industrial lifting training industry.

North American Crane Bureau, Inc., a leader in industrial lifting training & certification, announced that it will be celebrating its twenty-fifth year for providing innovative training solutions that assist companies in industrial lifting safety awareness, reduction in accident liabilities, and helping individuals reach their heavy equipment operational career goals. North American Crane Bureau, Inc. was founded in 1986 by Mr. Ted Blanton, Sr, Mr. Joe Crispell, and two other partners, in Longwood, Florida, a northern suburb of Orlando, with the idea offering Crane Operator, Crane Inspector, and Rigging Safety Training programs. Today, NACB has evolved its offerings to include a wide variety of industrial lifting courses through a myriad of medium and delivery methods. These include, but are not limited to, Traditional Classroom Training, On-Site Training, Simulator Training, Hands-On Training, and Video Assisted Training. Along with these training methods, NACB also provides organizations with Subject Matter Experts, and Litigation Support Services. Joe Crispell, executive vice president of Sales & Marketing for North American Crane Bureau’s says, “It is hard to believe that we have been in business for 25 years, our humble beginning was with a 600 sq. ft. office for four. Today, when I visit one of our offices or training facilities around the country, I see just where we have come and what we have accomplished. Our training materials, our safety videos, our training simulators, etc. - are all of the highest quality, and are the standard bearers of our industry. These accomplishments can be directly attributed to our entire staff’s steadfast commitment to professionalism, quality, and integrity. These attributes have served us well over the years. Although we have accomplished a great deal over the past twenty five years, we have a long way to go. Our industry deserves the best and we will always strive to maintain our commit-

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ment to provide our industry with the most comprehensive service available, & maintain current, state-of-the-art information on safety as it applies to our industry.” NACB has continued to expand its operations, with centers across the country, and have their eye’s on yet two other regional markets in the United States. NACB currently continues it’s international presence and work with Central and South America, and is excited to now be working in other world-wide markets as well, successfully adapting products and programs to suit the needs of these markets. Ted Blanton, Sr., president & CEO of NACB Group, Inc. says, “Twenty-five years, what a ride, what a story! Four guys and a dream, a dream to provide the hoisting industry with an organization who would stand above all the rest. An organization which would place Professionalism, Quality and Integrity above profits. An organization whose name would gain positive recognition throughout the United States of America. Today only two of the founders of North American Crane Bureau, Inc. remain involved on a daily basis, both Joe Crispell and myself have nurtured and watched, as our employees have given NACB name recognition and a reputation which far exceeds any dreams and goals which we might have considered 25 years ago. I would like to give my personal thanks to all of our dedicated clients, employees (past and present), as well as, our families who stuck by us through thick and thin. I pray that NACB and its employees will continue to grow and prosper for many years to come.”

Materials Handling Equipment, a division of ECP American Steel, LLC, purchases assets of Fort Wayne Structural Products Corporation

Fort Wayne based ECP American Steel, LLC announced today its Materials Handling Equipment Division has purchased the assets of Fort Wayne Structural Products Corporation (FWSPC) for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will allow Materials Handling Equipment to strengthen and diversify its services and product offerings to current customers, as well as significantly broaden its customer base in the Midwest. “We are pleased with the acquisition,” announced ECP President, Eric Stetzel. “Our Company’s collective continued on page 48

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continued from page 46 customers will benefit from the expertise FWSPC has developed through over 30 years. These new capacities add value to the solutions ECP offers through its other family of businesses, including American Wire Rope & Sling. These services include the ability to design, manufacture, or supply a wide range of products including slings, wire rope, clamps, lifting devices, crane systems, crane services, conveyors, dock systems, lift trucks and automation.” Stetzel concluded, “We now can offer a complete turnkey solution providing a complete crane system, fully integrated into a building structure.” About ECP American Steel, LLC ECP American Steel, LLC (www. awrsling.com ) is the corporate parent of American Wire Rope & Sling and Materials Handling Equipment, national fabricators and designers that supply crane systems, wire rope slings, chain slings, nylon slings and other related products, with offices currently in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Mishawaka, Indiana. The company is an affiliate company of Equity Capital Partners, LLC, a Fort Wayne based capital investment and management company (www.equityinvestmentgroup.com ).

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Konecranes continues to expand its machine tool service business in the U.S.

In October 2010, Konecranes expanded its Machine Tool Service (MTS) business in the U.S. by acquiring the assets of King Tool Co. in Erlanger, Kentucky. King Tool was founded in 1978 and provides a wide range of services to customers, including machine tool retrofits and rebuilds. The annual net sales of the company in 2009 were approximately 3.9M USD. The company has 15 employees. The value of the acquisition is not disclosed. “The acquisition of King Tool builds on our foundation in machine tool service (MTS). The MTS business of Konecranes in the U.S. is a strategic fit with our traditional core competency in overhead crane maintenance services. With the addition of King Tool, our growing MTS business allows us to broaden our offering to new and existing customers in a variety of industrial segments,”

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Real Life Solutions Crosby Clamp-Co Adjustable “Padded” PipeGrab

The new Crosby Clamp-Co Adjustable Pipe Grab provides an excellent means of handling cylindrical objects. Featuring padded grabs, the new Grab offers an excellent method of handling any pipe or solid bar, 3.5” to 36” (88.9 mm to 914 mm), especially where damage to material surface is not permitted. • Capacities: 1,200 lbs. to 8,000 lbs. (544 kg. to 3629 kg.) • Each Grab size accommodates several diameters of pipe or solid bar. • Auto indexing system provides quick connect and disconnect to load (one person - hands free). • Individually Proof Tested to 2 times the Working Load Limit with certification. • Designed to handle loads of various types of material, including: - Cast Iron / Steel - PVC - Painted - Epoxy Coated - Finish - Red Paint • Replacement pads are available. • Features Crosby shackle as upper connection point. • Custom sizes are available. • All sizes are RFID EQUIPPED.

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manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports, and terminals. Konecranes provides productivity-enhancing lifting solutions as well as services for lifting equipment and machine tools of all makes. The Group has 9,600 employees, at more than 545 locations in 43 countries, including 100 service branches in North America.

SC&RA offers mobile app for crane hand signals

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) now offers a free mobile app for instantly accessing all necessary crane hand signals. The new app is available in the iTunes App Store and Blackberry App World. Every signal included is compliant with the new OSHA Cranes and Derricks Standard, Appendix A to Subpart CC of Part 1926-Standard Hand Signals. Each signal is shown graphically so that operators can quickly and easily reference the appropriate signal for each command. All signals are available in English and Spanish. This new apps is intended for use before entering the workplace. SC&RA does not encourage the use of smart-

phones on jobsites. The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) is an international trade association of more than 1,300 members from 43 nations. Members are involved in specialized transportation, machinery moving and erecting, industrial maintenance, millwrighting and crane and rigging operations, manufacturing and rental. SC&RA helps members run more efficient and safer businesses by monitoring and affecting pending legislation and regulatory policies at the state and national levels; researching and reporting on safety concerns and best business practices; and providing four yearly forums where these and other relevant member issues can be advanced.

Developed as an independent forum for crane and rigging professionals, the Crane & Rigging Conference will be held in conjunction with the ConExpoCon/Agg. The conference will take place at the Riviera Convention Center in Royale Pavilion #5, located at 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. You can also access the Riviera Convention Center from the ConExpo Gold Lot. The one day conference provides crane and rigging professionals an additional educational opportunity while they are in attendance at the biggest construction equipment tradeshow in North America. Sessions will be held Friday, March 25, 2011, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proposed session topics include technical discussions of load charts and rigging; risk management topics addressing how to limit your exposure in an accident; and a panel discussion on how to implement changes in your business in order to comply with the new OSHA Cranes and Derricks regulation.

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wire Russia 2011 to offer business platform for lucrative market

From May 23 - 26, 2011, the ZAO Expocentr in Moscow will again stage wire Russia, International Wire and Cable Trade Fair. The event will be jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf and its subsidiary Messe Düsseldorf Moscow – with the support of leading international industry associations: the International Wire & Machinery Association (IWMA), the International Wire and Cable Exhibitors Association (IWCEA), the German Wire and Cable Machine Manufacturers Association (VDKM), the Austrian Wire and Cable Machinery Manufacturers Association (VDKM-AWCMA), the International Wire and Cable Exhibitors AssociationFrance (IWCEA-France) as well as the Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMAF) and the Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WCISA). The Russian market is full of business expansion opportunities within the wire and cable industry for international companies offering the most upto-date technologies. In recent years, Russia’s GDP has averaged annual in-

creases of around 6% and the price for Russian oil, the country’s mainstay export, has been simultaneously increasing or maintaining value on a yearly basis. Sustained crude oil prices have triggered a multiplier effect, leading to an increased production in other industries within Russia, making the modernization requirements of the country’s overall economy enormous. The exhibitors at wire Russia 2011 will display the latest in wire manufacturing and finishing machinery (including fastener and spring manufacturing machinery), process technology tools, auxiliary process technology materials, measuring and control technology as well as test engineering and special wires and cables. When last held in 2009, 214 exhibitors from 29 countries presented their technologies for the wire and cable industry to more than 9,200 visitors from all parts of the Russian Federation (the visitor number includes attendees at the concurrently held MetallurgyLitmash, Tube Russia and Aluminium/ Non-Ferrous trade shows). Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia and Aluminium/Non-Ferrous will again be staged parallel with wire Russia 2011. For further informa-

tion on visiting or exhibiting at any of these events, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail: info@mdna.com; Visit our web site http://www.mdna. com; Subscribe to our blog at http:// blog.mdna.com; Follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/mdnachicago.

Quality Pros’ salaries on the upswing, ASQ Salary Survey says

Four-Year Analysis Points to Economic Turnaround in 2010 Signs of economic turnaround are evident in the quality profession, according to the 24th Annual Salary Survey conducted by Quality Progress (QP), ASQ’s monthly flagship publication. The overall average salary for U.S. full-time quality professionals is now $85,289, a steady increase from $83,442 in 2009 and $81,064 in 2008. The salary increase is seen this year, just as apparent demand for quality management is surging, as evidenced by ASQ’s online Career Center. For all the survey details, please visit the QP website at www.qualityprogress.com. continued on next page

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continued from previous page As in past surveys, 2010 survey results also show that respondents’ salaries increase as their experience in the quality field increases: • Quality professionals with more than 20 years of experience earned an average of $94,756. • Professionals with 10 to 20 years of experience earned on average $86,993. • Those with 10 or fewer years of experience earned on average $71,129. Specific job categories combined with years of experience also continue to

have a significant impact on salary increases. For example, quality managers with more than 20 years of quality experience earn, on average, $4,000 more than managers with 10-20 years of quality experience. These experienced managers (20+ years) also earn over $12,000 more than managers with 10 or fewer years of quality experience. A first-time comprehensive analysis of the last four years of salary surveys also shows some positive labor trends. Only 3.1 percent of respondents to the 2010 survey said they were unem-

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ployed, retired or laid off compared to 4.9 percent of 2009 respondents. More 2010 respondents also reported that their companies didn’t have to make moves such as furloughs, layoffs or hiring freezes to weather the sputtering economy. Certifications can mean cash This year, 59 percent of survey respondents reported that they have one or more ASQ certifications, and 25 percent said they hold two or more ASQ certifications. While certifications and training enable quality professionals to gain new skills and proficiencies, they can also greatly increase a quality professional’s earning power. • Managers who are ASQ Certified Managers of Quality/Organizational Excellence reported they earn a higher average salary than their counterparts without this certification. In the United States, the difference is $7,938. In Canada, the difference is $3,274. • Auditors who are Certified Quality Auditors make on average $15,451 more than those auditors who are not certified. In Canada, the difference is $12,839. • The top ASQ certifications are Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE). The value of Six Sigma training has also held up well over the past several years. In particular, those in the United States with Master Black Belt (MBB) training earned a premium of more than $20,000 compared to those who stopped at Black Belt training. “We are encouraged that quality professionals are gaining ground in terms of the recognition they are receiving for contributions to improving their organizations’ bottom lines,” said Paul Borawski, CEO of ASQ. “It’s clear that ASQ certifications and training provide a professional credibility and marketability that is helping quality professionals to gain a competitive edge in a volatile economy.” This recent survey underscores that while quality professionals have not been immune to the economic recession, there are an expanding number of opportunities for professional growth. For 24 years, ASQ has released its Annual Salary Survey, an indicator of the health of the quality profession using salary results. The survey breaks down salary information, submitted by ASQ members, into 24 categories such as job title, education, years of experience, and geographic location. A total of 5,348responses were received this year, the vast majority coming from professionals who work in the United

States and Canada. About ASQ ASQ (www.asq.org) is a global community of people dedicated to quality who share the ideas and tools that make our world work better. With millions of individual and organizational members of the community in 150 countries, ASQ has the reputation and reach to bring together the diverse quality champions who are transforming the world’s corporations, organizations and communities to meet tomorrow’s critical challenges. ASQ is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, with national service centers in China, India and Mexico. Learn more about ASQ’s members, mission, technologies and training at www.asq.org.

2011 Specialized Transportation Symposium Set by SC&RA for March 2-4 in Indianapolis

carriers, state and federal government officials, researchers, manufacturers and suppliers. Some attendees will be arriving early for full-day sessions of the Mississippi Valley Committee of State Highway and Transportation Officials (MVC), the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO), and the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO). MVC, SASHTO and WASHTO will continue the meetings on March 2 until the Symposium’s opening session in the afternoon. Also before the opening session on March 2, SC&RA’s Truck Permit Policy Committee and Transportation Safety Education & Training Committee and Pilot Car Task Force will meet. Attendees already onsite are encouraged to attend these sessions. Anne S. Ferro, Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been invited as opening speaker. The session will address the numerous pending FMCSA rulemakings and their anticipated direct and long-range impact on the entire transport industry. Later in the Symposium, Bryan L. Price, an FMCSA Transportation Spe-

cialist, is scheduled to present factual and timely information on the agency’s new Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA), including the Driver Safety Measurement System and the Preemployment screening program. The emphasis will be on compliance, safety and accountability in the 2011 transportation business arena. Jones Loflin, co-author of Juggling Elephants, will draw from his powerful book in his keynote presentation to show attendees how to become more productive, less stressed, and better equipped to lead in their private and professional lives. Among the organizations he has helped achieve excellence over the past 15 years are Westinghouse, Microsoft, Bayer Health Care, US Airways, Siemens International, Arrow Shirt, and the U.S. Air Force. Other educational sessions on the program include: • Utilization of Technology in Risk Management by Robert Moore, Brent Moody and Ron Kipp, NBIS Denial of Cargo Claims and Permit Problems: Two Current Transport Priority by Robert Rothstein, the law firm of Franklin & Prokopok • Enforcement and Safety Partnercontinued on next page

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continued from previous page ship with Carriers by Steven A. Keppler, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance • Trailer Technology Advancement and Innovations by a panel from top manufacturers • Load Securement – An Essential Element of Safety by Henry Brozyna, Columbus McKinnon Corporation • 2010 Hauling Job of the Year Presentations by winning companies, Emmert International and Mammoet USA Still another highlight will be the Exhibit Center, featuring 29 leading companies that supply products and services to specialized carriers. The Exhibit Center will be open on two days. Until January 14, early-bird registration fees are available at $349 for members, $419 for nonmembers, $99 for government employees and $119 for spouses. Fees include receptions, a buffet lunch, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks. Visit the SC&RA website and click on the Events tab to review the official program, which includes registration forms for the event, hotel rooms and exhibits. Information also is available by calling SC&RA at (703) 698-0291. The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) is an international trade association of more than 1,300 members from 43 nations. Members are involved in specialized transportation, machinery moving and erecting, industrial maintenance, millwrighting and crane and rigging operations, manufacturing and rental. SC&RA helps members run more efficient and safer businesses by monitoring and affecting pending legislation and regulatory policies at the state and national levels; researching and reporting on safety concerns and best business practices; and providing four yearly forums where these and other relevant member issues can be advanced.

Growing optimism in manufacturing as 49% plan to increase hiring in next six months

Senior management at U.S. manufacturing companies is once again optimistic, according to a Grant Thornton, LLP November survey. Nearly half (49%) believe the U.S. economy will improve in the next six months, and the same amount (49%) say they plan to increase staff during the same period. Manufacturing leaders are also optimistic about their own businesses, with 81% feeling optimistic about their companies’ growth over the next six months. 58

“This is consistent with what manufacturers are telling us as we are out in the marketplace talking with them” said Wally Gruenes, Grant Thornton’s national managing partner for Consumer and Industrial Products. “Despite reduced staffing levels and stricter customer mandates, manufacturers have improved their performance over the past three years in areas such as production cycle time, on-time delivery rate, scrap and rework, quality and warranty costs.” “In addition, the uncertainty surrounding some major concerns (tax rates, R&D credit extension, environmental standards, etc.) that paralyzed businesses over the past two years have been partially resolved, which sets the table for stable growth in manufacturing over the next two years. This, coupled with the highest level of cash on corporate balance sheets in over 50 years, bodes well for increased investment by the industry. In fact, 47% of manufacturers expect to increase purchases of capital equipment, 47% expect to embark upon process improvement initiatives and 37% expect to spend on information technology.”

Are you concerned about a double-dip recession? About the Grant Thornton Business Optimism Index The Grant Thornton Business Optimism Index, a quarterly survey of U.S. business leaders, comprises three measures: • U.S. economy: Business leaders’ perceptions of whether the U.S. economy will improve, remain the same or deteriorate in the next six months. • Business growth: Business leaders’ perceptions about the growth of their own businesses over the next six months. • Hiring expectations: Whether business leaders expect the number of people their companies employ to increase, remain the same or decrease in the next six months. The survey was conducted Nov. 3-16, 2010, with 63 senior executives from

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U.S. manufacturing companies. To see all the survey findings, please visit www.GrantThornton.com/BOI. About Grant Thornton, LLP The people in the independent firms of Grant Thornton International, Ltd. provide personalized attention and the highest quality service to public and private clients in more than 100 countries. Grant Thornton, LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, Ltd., one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations. Grant Thornton International, Ltd. and its member firms are not a worldwide partnership, as each member firm is a separate and distinct legal entity. In the U.S., visit Grant Thornton, LLP at www.GrantThornton.com.

WAI’s Interwire returns to Atlanta with strong showing; AWPA aligns meeting schedule Convention May 2-5 | Exhibits May 3-5, 2011

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. reports that it has sold more than 95% of its allotted 103,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space for Interwire 2011, which will return to the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where the flagship trade event originated 30 years ago. In a show of support for WAI, the American Wire Producers Association (AWPA) will again align its Supply Chain Symposium, to be held on May 2 and 3, with a Wire Association event at Interwire 2011. “WAI has developed a close working relationship with the AWPA. By coordinating event schedules both organizations can accommodate the ferrous sector and benefit from the participation of the groups’ members. We’re fortunate to have AWPA’s ongoing support,” said WAI Executive Director Steven Fetteroll. AWPA Executive Director Kimberly Korbel said, “We were very pleased with the success of the inaugural Supply Chain Symposium held alongside Wire Expo, last May. This industry event was sponsored by the Wire Association and several other ferrous wire and wire products associations. Their support and marketing efforts were invaluable in launching an event which showcases a new level of industry cooperation.” Support for Interwire’s technical program is also notable with more than 30 scheduled paper presentations over three days. WAI’s technical program content, which will be presented May 3-5, 2011, will be divided into three

new theme days: Metals & Materials; Manufacturing Best Practices; and Green Initiatives. Interwire highlights include: • product and service displays by more than 400 exhibiting companies • plant tours of Southwire’s Carrollton facility • on-floor production solutions demonstrations • productivity and fundamentals of wire manufacturing workshops • NEW, concurrent Global Continuous Casting Forum for copper • the opening reception and awards presentations • a 5K race and golf outing for charity Event schedule and details will be posted online at www.wirenet.org. Interwire is held biennially and is the largest trade show of its kind in the Americas for the wire and cable manufacturing industry. Initiated in 1981, Interwire offers an anticipated and timely meeting point for suppliers, manufacturers, buyers, researchers, and industry luminaries from around the globe. It is a forum for global industry experts to share insights on the latest trends and developments in wire and cable, including those related to

fiber optic, electrical, fastener, ferrous, and nonferrous disciplines. The Wire Association International, Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. WAI is dedicated to the promotion, collection, and dissemination of technical, manufacturing, and general business information and trends in the industry. It organizes events such as the Interwire and Wire Expo trade shows, technical workshops, and annual International Technical Conferences. Its publications and technical products include Wire Journal International (WJI) and the annual WJI Reference Guide as well as handbooks, reports, and DVDs.

Indexes for current and future North American business conditions close 2010 on upswing

The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions climbed for a second consecutive month in December, rising 5.5 points to 68, its highest level since June. A reading above 50 indicates more panelists than not reported conditions improved dur-

ing the month. Forty percent of survey panelists reported improved conditions in December, while only four percent reported deteriorating conditions. The intensity of change in current North American conditions also edged higher in December increasing to +0.4 from +0.3 the previous month. Panelists are asked to report intensity of change on a scale ranging from –5 (deteriorated significantly) through 0 (unchanged) to +5 (improved significantly). The EBCI for future North American conditions rose for a fourth straight month in December. The index reached 78, its highest mark since well before the severe recession of 2008-09, and is up a cumulative 24 points August 2010. Open your internet browser to www. nema.org/econ/ebci for the complete December 2010 report. NEMA is the association of electrical and medical imaging equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1926 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., its approximately 450 member companies manufacture products used in the generation, transmission and distribution, control, and end use of electricity. These products are used in utility, incontinued on next page

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wire & Tube Southeast Asia 2011 to be held at a time of economic growth

wire Southeast Asia 2011 - 3rd Wire & Cable Trade Fair for Southeast Asia and Tube Southeast Asia 2011 - 3rd International Tube & Pipe Trade Fair for Southeast Asia, will return to Bangkok at an opportune time when a strong economic growth of 5.8% is forecast for the country. Neighboring nations such as Vietnam (6.4%), Indonesia (6.4%) and Malaysia (5.3%) also anticipate strong growth. 2011 might be a new era of sustained growth in the ASEAN economies driven by exports and domestic consumption. In addition, the World Steel Association stated that ASEAN’s steel consumption was estimated at 42 million tons in 2009 and the regional steel consumption will increase to 45 million tons in 2010 and expand further to 49 million tons in 2011. The region is also a magnet for foreign investments as the various ASEAN economies continue to embark on their development and

expansion plans for manufacturing and various infrastructure requirements. wire and Tube Southeast Asia will be held concurrently from September 13 – 15, 2011 at the BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand. Both events are organized by Messe Düsseldorf Asia, the subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf in Germany. wire Southeast Asia 2011 has the support of the International Wire and Cable Exhibitors Association (IWCEA) - represented by the national associations from Austria, France and Germany -, the International Wire & Machinery Association (IWMA), the Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMAF) and the Wire and Cable Industries Suppliers Association (WCISA) while the International Tube Association (ITA) supports Tube Southeast Asia 2011. Exhibitors at wire Southeast Asia 2011 will present the latest developments in wire and cable manufacturing, processing and finishing machinery, fastener and spring making machinery as well as process technology tools, measuring and control technology and test engineering. Tube Southeast Asia 2011 will showcase state-of-the-art tube and pipe manufacturing and processing machinery, tool making machinery, iron and steel tubes, stainless and non-ferrous tubes as well as test engineering, control and measuring technology and used machinery. Thailand is a diversified manufacturing base with global capabilities and several factors make this country the essential center of wire, cable, tube

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and pipe manufacturing activities in ASEAN: • Reflecting long-term confidence in Thailand as an investment destination, record applications were received by the Board of Investment (BOI) in 2009 valued at around $ 22.4 billion. Among the beneficiaries were high-tech businesses engaged in the manufacturing of automotives, appliances and electronics, including automotive electronics. • The Board of Investment (BOI) has prioritized the local manufacturing of iron and steel piping (>1200 mm) and plastic piping or plastic coated piping (>1200 mm) for use in large projects and as such, they are now eligible for incentives. • Free trade agreements with countries such as Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and India, and the prospect of rising exports to ASEAN member nations are also boosting industry confidence along with export opportunities. • Thailand’s petrochemical industry expects capacity to grow by 70% between 2009 and 2014. New facilities and expansions of existing ones will generate demand for wire and tube products. The Thai government is currently in the midst of the third wave of its 2004-2018 development plan for the petrochemical sector. • Automobile production in Thailand is projected to grow from around 908,000 vehicles in 2009 to more than 2.5 million in 2014. Local parts manufacturers supply nearly all the requirement used in the assembly of motorcycles, about 85% of parts used in pickup truck assembly, and as much as 70% of those for passenger cars, representing considerable consumption of wire and tube products. • Thailand is also working actively to modernize its infrastructure, with mass transit systems and rail networks high on the agenda. Significant investment is also going into cogeneration as well as conventional power generation. Despite the challenging economic times when last held in 2009, wire Southeast Asia and Tube Southeast Asia 2009 confirmed their leading status. A total of 305 exhibiting companies from 29 countries, including country pavilions and groups from Austria, China, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore and the U.S. took part and attracted close to 5,000 trade visitors from 57 countries, with approximately 30% of the attendees coming from outside of Thailand. For further information on visiting

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SC&RA 2011 Annual Conference set for April 12-16 in San Diego

The 2011 Annual Conference of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) pledges to assist attendees in “Lifting Your Business.

Carrying You Forward.” SC&RA plans to accomplish that during the Annual Conference, April 12-15, at the Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, Calif., through a program that includes more than 50 sessions for education, networking, and industry/business development. The Annual Conference is expected to attract more than 500 attendees from all facets of the industry throughout the world. Among the anticipated highlights are the Products Fair with 70 exhibitors; the Rigging and Hauling Jobs of the Year Competitions; the Annual Awards and Recognition Dinner; the SC&R Foundation’s Good Vibrations Beach Party; the President’s Reception; golf, tennis and fun run events; and special receptions for international members, first-time attendees and spouses. World-renowned speakers who will educate and entertain attendees during special sessions throughout the Conference include: Opening session speaker Steve Farber will draw from his latest book, Greater than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson in Leadership, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller. With his powerful three-step approach, he will reveal how your organization can achieve explosive results by encouraging every leader and employee to take on a “Greater than Yourself” relationship for personal growth and productivity. A panel of experts from NBIS, SC&RA’s exclusively-endorsed property/casualty insurance partner, will discuss issues and concerns re-

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garding enforcement of contracts in today’s economy. Speakers include Robert Moore, Chief Legal Officer; Bill Smith, Executive Vice President, Claims and Risk Management; John Schoppert, Loss Contral Manager; and Kate Lasky, Associate Corporate Attorney. In her presentation,“The 8 Essential Elements of Human Synergy,” Robyn Benincasa will explain how to build world-class teams and highlight the skills necessary for dynamic role shifting and true teamwork. Her accomplishments as a world champion adventure racer, San Diego Firefighter, founder of World Class Teams and its Sister company, Flashover Seminars have been featured on such TV show as Today and Dateline NBC and magazines such as Vogue, Sports Illustrated, Harpers Bazaar and Outside. Bill Clement’s 11 years in the National Hockey League, leading to two Stanley Cup Championships, taught him that, regardless of job title or positions, everyone can be a powerful leader, especially in the Red Zones – the times of adversity. He will explain the key steps to maximizing contributions from colleagues who may see themselves only as minor players and share his insights on unifying an entire organization while disabling the number one enemy of personal success – fear. During his “Train as You Fight – Fight as You Train” presentation, former U.S. Army Ranger Keni Thomas, recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor, will stress the importance of leadership, teamwork and training as vital steps to success in battle and in life. At the heart of his presentation is his experience during the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, immortalized in the book and movie Black Hawk Down. He was a consultant for the movie. Until February 11, early-bird registration fees are available at $599 for members, $319 for their spouses,and $249 for children (12 to 18). Fees include receptions, a buffet lunch, continental breakfasts, and refreshment breaks. Visit the SC&RA Website now to review the program, learn more about the hotel, and register as an attendee or exhibitor. Information is also available by calling SC&RA at (703) 698-0291. The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) is an international trade association of more than 1,300

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Superior Construction wins top Indiana safety award

Company honored with the Indiana Construction Association’s Pinnacle Award for the second time in three years. For the second time in three years, Superior Construction Company, Inc., has received Indiana Construction Association’s (ICA) highest safety award, the Pinnacle Safety Award. The Gary, Indiana-based company bested nearly 40 other entrants in the ICA’s 2010 competition because of its “excellent

safety culture,” says ICA Director of Contractor Relations George Sheraw. “It was evident to the judges as they reviewed a summary of responses from surveys completed by a random selection of Superior’s onsite workers and supervisors, that they understand and follow the company’s safety program,” he says. “In addition, all onsite workers at Superior have received OSHA 10-Hour training.” Thomas Owens, safety director at Superior Construction, says that the award is especially gratifying due to the way in which winners are determined. “The ICA safety award program is unique within the construction industry,” he notes. Companies submitting nominations have to provide: confirmation of eligibility, documentation of company statistics; a company safety survey checklist; a survey of the components of their safety program survey; a description of at least three best safety practices; and an explanation of their programs effectiveness to improve worker safety. These are all common requirements for just about any safety awards program – but ICA takes the additional step of asking a company’s employees what they think, and know, about the

company’s safety program. “What makes this program so unique is a confidential worker and supervisor survey,” Owens says. “We randomly passed out 30 surveys to tradespeople and 10 surveys to supervisors. After the questions were answered and the comments were written down, the employees placed their surveys in provided envelopes, sealed them and then returned them to our safety department for submittal with the application. Employee questionnaires weigh heavily on the judges decisions in selection of the winners.” In Superior Construction’s case, not only did the surveys reveal that employees knew and understood the safety program, but also that the company took a strongly proactive approach to safety. “While many contractor applicants had outstanding safety programs, Superior’s ‘Good Catch’ program stood out,” Sheraw says. “This program rewards workers for reporting ‘near-misses’ or ‘close calls.’ This gives Superior the opportunity to investigate the close calls and make appropriate changes before they become actual incidents.” The employee-driven nature of the continued on next page

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continued from previous page ICA awards (“These awards truly belong to our outstanding safety minded employees,” Owens says) also means that they are more than just pretty trophies. They become part of a company’s safety program improvement process. After the awards presentation, all applicants receive a summary of their employee responses to their survey questions. Those responses can give all participating contractors insight into improving their safety programs. In addition to the Pinnacle Safety Award, Superior Construction also received a Gold Summit Award in the category of Highway, Heavy, and Utility Prime Contractor over 300,000 Indiana onsite hours. This was the third Golden Summit honor given to Superior Construction in the past three years. In that period, the company has also received safety awards from other organizations, including the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT), the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee (NMAPC).

About Superior Construction Superior Construction Co., Inc. began as a contracting business in Gary, Indiana in the early 1920s, where it erected landmark structures such as the Virginia Hotel and the Memorial Auditorium. Today, the company conducts heavy highway, industrial, petro-chemical and public works projects for clients including the Indiana Department of Transportation, U.S. Steel, ArcelorMittal and BP. For more information, visit www. superior-construction.com. About the Indiana Construction Association The Indiana Construction Association (ICA) is the state’s largest and oldest construction trade association. The core purpose of ICA is to enhance the image, well-being, economic stability, and political strength of the Indiana construction industry for the success of its membership. ICA represents nearly 300 member firms. For more information visit www.inconstruction.org.

Zantek and Super Slings agree to business management software implementation

SAP® Business One to streamline operations and facilitate growth Zantek Information Technology, Inc., an authorized SAP channel partner and IT consulting firm, announced an agreement with Super Slings, a manufacturer of rigging and safety products, to implement the SAP® Business One solution. SAP Business One is a single business management application designed to integrate core functions – from sales and customer relationships to finance and operations. The application accelerates time-to-value, facilitates business adaptability, and increases ease-ofuse as well as affordability. “We’ve outgrown our current systems,” said Aaron Giesinger, Owner, Super Slings Inc. “SAP Business One will centralize all of our critical information so that everyone is on the same page with an accurate view of our business.” Zantek will work closely with Super Slings to tailor a scalable business management solution to their needs. “We’ll focus on helping them gain a competitive advantage through efficiencies that will reduce costs and improve customer service,” said Ron Mondor, President, Zantek. About Super Slings Super Slings, Inc. is a leading supplier and manufacturer of rigging 64

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and related products, and provides “Secure Solutions” to the oil and gas drilling, mining, transportation, and construction industries. Based in Nisku, AB, the company is 100 percent locally-owned and operated, with a 16,000-sq-ft facility that includes a full line of rigging manufacturing, testing, and recertification equipment. Since it was founded in 2000, Super Slings has established itself as a reliable source for quality, safety and exceptional service. For more information: www.superslings.ca About Zantek Zantek Information Technology, Inc. provides intelligent solutions to business issues through the effective implementation of technology. Founded in 2001, Zantek caters to small- and medium-sized business in Western Canada from offices in Winnipeg, MB and Calgary, AB. In 2010, Zantek achieved gold-level status in SAP’s partner program - the highest level of certification. It is one of a select group of partner organizations to sit on the North American SAP Partner Advisory Council. Zantek prides itself in providing professional and reliable service to its 150 clients across the country. For more information: www.zantek-it.com.

2011 Specialized Transportation Symposium set by SC&RA for March 2-4 in Indianapolis

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) will host its annual Specialized Transportation Symposium, March 2-4, 2011, at the Westin, Indianapolis, IN. The event is expected to attract more than 300 specialized carriers, state and federal government officials, researchers, manufacturers and suppliers. Some attendees will be arriving early for full-day sessions of the Mississippi Valley Committee of State Highway and Transportation Officials (MVC), the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO), and the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO). MVC, SASHTO and WASHTO will continue the meetings on March 2 until the Symposium’s opening session in the afternoon. Also before the opening session on March 2, SC&RA’s Truck Permit Policy Committee and Transportation Safety Education & Training Committee and

Pilot Car Task Force will meet. Attendees already onsite are encouraged to attend these sessions. Anne S. Ferro, Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been invited as opening speaker. The session will address the numerous pending FMCSA rulemakings and their anticipated direct and long-range impact on the entire transport industry. Later in the Symposium, Bryan L. Price, an FMCSA Transportation Specialist, is scheduled to present factual and timely information on the agency’s new Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA), including the Driver Safety Measurement System and the Preemployment screening program. The emphasis will be on compliance, safety and accountability in the 2011 transportation business arena. Jones Loflin, co-author of Juggling Elephants, will draw from his powerful book in his keynote presentation to show attendees how to become more productive, less stressed, and better equipped to lead in their private and professional lives. Among the organizations he has helped achieve excellence over the past 15 years are Westinghouse, Microsoft, Bayer Health Care, US Airways, Siemens International, Arrow Shirt, and the U.S. Air Force. Other educational sessions on the program include: • Utilization of Technology in Risk Management by Robert Moore, Brent Moody and Ron Kipp, NBIS Denial of Cargo Claims and Permit Problems: Two Current Transport Priority by Robert Rothstein, the law firm of Franklin & Prokopok • Enforcement and Safety Partnership with Carriers by Steven A. Keppler, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance • Trailer Technology Advancement and Innovations by a panel from top manufacturers • Load Securement – An Essential Element of Safety by Henry Brozyna, Columbus McKinnon Corporation • 2010 Hauling Job of the Year Presentations by winning companies, Emmert International and Mammoet USA Still another highlight will be the Exhibit Center, featuring 29 leading companies that supply products and services to specialized carriers. The Exhibit Center will be open on two days. Until January 14, early-bird registration fees are available at $349 for members, $419 for nonmembers, $99 for government employees and $119 for spouses. Fees include receptions,

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Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region all posted strong readings in the low 60s, while future conditions measures for each of these regions reached or exceeded 50. For a complete summary of the June, 2006 index, including charts and a list of participating companies, visit www.nema.org/econ/ebci/upload/06_20 06_EBCI.pdf. The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index gauges the business confidence of the electroindustry in Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin and are named based on the (E&E).America, DSM’s strategy, Vision largest in aAsia. It was designed and results of monthly survey of focuses senior 2010 - Building on Strengths, manufactured by themember Juliand Sling Co. managers at NEMA compaon accelerating profitable innovaThe new equipment weighs 630 more tons nies. Those companies represent tive growth of the company’s specialties and is ft. long byelectroindustry. 59 ft. wide, and than 80267 percent of the portfolio. Market-driven growth, it will be capable of producing wire NEMA is the trade association innovation and increased presence of in ropes up 9-3/4” inare diameter with of a choice for to the electrical manufacturing emerging economies key drivers tons. imaximum n d ustrategy. s t r y .unit F oThe uweight n d egroup d of i n300 192 6 and this has annual Thisof new machine willand allow Juli headquartered near Washington, D.C., sales over EUR 8 billion employs Sling Co., Ltd. to further develop its 430 member companies manufacsome 22,000 people worldwide. DSM the growing offshore subsea ture products in theand generation, ranks among used the global leaders in steel markets all control, around transmission and distribution, many wire of itsrope fields. The company is the world. and use of electricity. products headquartered in theThese Netherlands, Juli Sling Co.,inLtd. provides a Africa broad are used in utility, medical, industrial, with locations Europe, Asia, range of products including steel wire commercial, institutional, and residenand the Americas. rope, chain, chainDomestic slings, pressed loop tial applications. production About W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. slings, spliced slings, grommets, both of electrical products sold worldwide W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a round and flatsolutions web synthetic slings, liftexceeds $120 billion. In provider addition to its technology with ing clamps and beams, hooks, shackles, headquarters in Virginia, nearly $2 billion in Rosslyn, sales and more than crane NEMA also Sao 7 , 0 0 0blocks, a s s ohas c steel i a toffices e stie , s rods, pine cBeijing, i awire l i z e srope in swaging Paulo, f l u o r oand p machines o lMexico y m e r City. iand n n ocable v a t i ofor n sbridge that and construction. improve the quality of life. Over its 47For more information about Juli year history, GoreOperator has applied its Mobile Crane Sling w o r l dCo., - r e nLtd. o w nplease e d e xvisit p e r t their i s e wweb ith and Inspector Classes site www.julisling.com send e-mail membranes, fibers Crane andorlaminates to North American Bureau has to pedro@juliglobal.com. thousands of products in performancemultiple Mobile Crane Inspector and

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Cable puller for lifting wire rope and electric cords and associated method Pat. 7,832,712 U.S. class 254/393 Int. class B66D 3/08 Inventor: Andrew Clarke, Port Saint Lucie, FL. Assignee: Andrew Clarke, Port Saint Lucie, FL. A pulley suspension assembly for assisting a user to vertically transport a cable to an elevated location may include a base member adapted to be positioned at the elevated location. A plurality of prongs may be statically coupled at the base, extended upwardly, and seated adjacent to a rear edge. A rectilinear guide rail may be statically mated to the prongs and spanned between them. Additionally, a plurality of stabilizing brackets may be statically affixed to the top surface and front of the base member. Further, a rectilinear shaft may be connected to the brackets and spanned between them. A plurality of pulleys may be journaled about the rectilinear shaft and rotatable thereabout. Such pulleys may be uniformly juxtaposed side-by-side and freely reciprocated along the shaft while rotating about the fulcrum axis. Anchor cables may be included and engaged with the prongs and an existing support surface at the elevated location. The assembly of this invention is referred to generally in figure 1 by the reference numeral 10 and is intended to provide a pulley suspension assembly. The present invention advantageously reduces the labor required to pull the wire rope(s) up, and enhances the safety of those performing that labor. Since it may be compact and portable in design, the assembly may be produced of industrial-grade cast aluminum, with precision ball bearings, components that provide heavy-duty, dependable service for extended periods of time. It should be understood that the pulley suspension assembly 10 may be used to assist a user in transporting many different types of cables, ropes and electric lines (electric are much

heavier than cables and ropes) to various elevations, such as electric suspended scaffoldings, and should not be limited to the applications discussed herein. As an example, the present invention may be used to lift 5/16’’ wire rope used in suspended scaffolding. Referring to figures 1-4, a pulley suspension assembly 10 for assisting a user to vertically transport a cable 11 to an elevated location may include a base member 20 adapted to be positioned at the elevated location. Such an elevated location may include the rooftop of a building, a top section of scaffolding, or any other elevated surface where a user may necessarily require cable 11 to be transported to, as is understood by one skilled in the art. The base member 20 may further include a lip 23A on an underside thereof and located on the front edge 23 of the base member 20. This may advantageously permit the base member 20 to be more securely placed and stabilized on the edge of an elevated surface. Further, the pulley suspension assembly 10 may include a plurality of prongs 24 statically coupled to the base member 20 and preferably seated adjacent to a rear edge 21. Such prongs 24 may extend upwardly from a top surface 22 of the base member 20 and may be registered orthogonal thereto. Depending on the diameter of cable 11 to be utilized with the assembly 10, the prongs 24 may be produced in a variety of diameters and heights to best assist the user in guiding the cable 11 onto the elevated surface. The assembly 10 may also include a rectilinear guide rail 25 statically mated to the prongs 24 respectively and spanned between them. Again referring to figures 1-4, the pulley suspension assembly 10 may additionally include a plurality of stabilizing brackets 26 statically affixed to the top surface 22 of the base member 20. Such stabilizing brackets 26 may be op-

Figure 1: Side elevational view showing a pulley suspension assembly, in accordance with the cable puller.

Figure 2: Front elevational view of the assembly shown in figure 1.

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Figure 3: Top plan view of the assembly shown in figure 1.

positely seated from the prongs 24 and situated at a front edge 23 of the base member 20. In operation, the stabilizing brackets 26 may be located near the edge of the elevated surface 22 where the cable 11 is being drawn over, and may advantageously assist the user in maintaining the stability of the base member 20 to ensure the cable 11 is safely guided onto the elevated location. Again referring to figures 1-4, the pulley suspension assembly 10 may further include a rectilinear shaft 27 connected to the brackets 26 and spanning between them. In addition, the assembly 10 may include a plurality of pulleys 30 journaled about the rectilinear shaft 27 and rotatable about a fulcrum axis extending along the shaft 27. Such pulleys 30 may be uniformly juxtaposed side-by-side such that the pulleys 30 may be freely reciprocated along the shaft 27 while rotating about the fulcrum axis. The pulleys 30 are vital and advantageous in that they may permit the cable 11 to be easily drawn over the base member 20 and pulled onto the elevated surface with little frictional resistance. In operation, the user may direct the cable 11 over the pulleys and between the prongs 24 to more quickly and easily transport the length of the cable 11 onto the elevated surface. The pulleys 30 may be intercalated between the brackets 26 to thereby provide a continuous and uniform surface 22 for receiving and directing the cable 11 to the elevated location. Now referring to figures 1, 3, and 4, the assembly 10 may also include a plurality of anchor cables 50 preferably having respective first ends 52 engaged with the prongs 24. Such anchor cables 50 may further include respective second ends adapted to be anchored to an existing support surface at the elevated location for preventing the base member 20

Figure 4: Cross-sectional view of the assembly shown in figure 2.

from undesirably moving away from the preferred location. Thus, a user may advantageously utilize the anchor cables 50 by fastening them to a fixture on the roof of the building where the cable 11 is to be transported to; thereby ensuring the base member 20 stays in place while the cable 11 is being drawn over the pulleys 30 and over the guide rail 25. Referring to figures 2-3, each of the prongs 24 may additionally have respective longitudinal lengths registered orthogonal to the top surface 22 of the base member 20. The guide rail 25 may be elevated above the top surface 22 of the base member 20 and may maintain a first vertical distance from it. In addition, each of the pulleys 30 may have coextensive diameters such that respective outer perimeters of the pulleys 30 may remain coplanar and uniformly spanned between the brackets 26. The coextensive diameters may allow the pulleys 30 to remain aligned with each other almost seamlessly, advantageously allowing the cable 11 to move from one pulley to the next with little resistance. This is vital for allowing the cable 11 to be easily drawn over the pulleys 30 even when the cable 11 may shift from side to side during the process of pulling the cable 11 onto the elevated surface 22. Further, selected ones of the pulleys 30 may be independently rotatable about the shaft 27 while remaining ones of the pulleys 30 may remain stationary. Thus, if the cable 11 shifts from one pulley to the next, each pulley 30 may rotate separately to assist the user in pulling the cable 11 onto the elevated surface 22. This provides the unexpected and unpredictable benefit of providing space for the cable 11 to shift from side to side during operation, while also preventing the need for a heavier, more resistant, single large pulley. Enhanced vehicle barrier system Pat. 7,845,877 U.S. class 404/6 Int. class E01F 13/08 Inventor: Matthew A. Gelfand, Brentwood, TN., Brad Grubb, White House, TN. Assignee: Universal Safety Response, Inc., Franklin, TN. This patent presents an enhanced vehicle barrier system. The enhanced vehicle barrier system including bases located on opposite sides of an area through which a vehicle may pass, first and second arms hinged and mechanically coupled to a base, first, second and third members, a raising/ lowering mechanism, and a cable in mechanical communication with at least one of the first, second, and third members. The cable has connecting points located on opposite sides of the area through which a vehicle may pass, and wherein, in one position, at least portions of the first, second, and third members and the cable may be high enough to encounter a front of a vehicle. Figures 5-7 show front views of an enhanced vehicle barrier system. Figure 8 shows a perspective view of an enhanced vehicle barrier system. In a first aspect, the vehicle barrier system may include at least a first arm 20a and a second arm 20b, a horizontal member 21, a first diagonal member 22a and a second diagonal member 22b, wire rope cables 23, bases 24, a manual and/or automatic raising/lowering mechanism 25, and anchors 26. Horizontal member 21 and first diagonal member 22a and second diagonal member 22b may extend at least partially across a roadway and may support cables 23, which may span the roadway. In figures 5 and 6, cable 23a may be supported by horizontal member 21, while cable 23b may be supported by first diagonal member 22a and cable 23c may be supported by second diagonal member 22b. Cables 23a, 23b, and 23c may be mechanically coupled on either side of continued on next page Wire Rope News & Sling Technology February 2011

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Figure 5: Front view of an enhanced vehicle barrier system, in raised position.

Figure 6: Front view of an enhanced vehicle barrier system, in lowered position.stalled lift assembly.

Figure 7: Front view of an enhanced vehicle barrier system in raised position with an automatic raising/lowering mechanism.

a roadway to anchors 26 using, for example, a heavy-duty D-link connector (not shown). Anchors 26 may be anything that resists movement and may be, for example, a vehicle. Anchors 26 may also have energy absorbing qualities. As shown in figures 7 and 8, the bases 24 may be connected to each other by a series of connecting linkages 45. The connecting linkages 45 may be connected to each other and to the bases 24 through groove connections. The connecting linkages 45 may be connecting angles as depicted in figure 8. The connecting linkages help to keep the bases 24 connected together without requiring the bases 24 to be fixed to the ground. The connecting linkages 45 also provide a support from which to connect the ramps 56, as shown in figure 9. As shown in figure 9, when in lowered position, the first arm 20a, second arm 20b, horizontal member 21, first and second diagonal members 22a and 22b may be substantially horizontal and/or parallel to ground level and low enough that a vehicle may pass over it using ramps 56 in a manner similar to a speed bump. In another aspect, the first arm

Figure 8: Perspective view of an enhanced vehicle barrier system in raised position with an automatic raising/lowering mechanism.

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Figure 9: Perspective view of an enhanced vehicle barrier system in lowered position with an automatic raising/lowering mechanism.

20a, second arm 20b, horizontal member 21, first and second diagonal members 22a and 22b may be embedded at or below ground level and ramps 56 may not be used. Bases 24 may be arranged on opposite sides of a roadway and, when in a raised position, first and second diagonal members 22a and 22b may form an `X` shape and may be mechanically coupled for example, using a pin. The diagonal members 22a and 22b may also be coupled using a linear slide, groove, ring, or other connector (not shown). Tiedown system Pat. 7,845,886 U.S. class 410/2 Int. class B60P 3/079 Inventor: Clinton W. Walker, III, Greenville, MS. Assignee: Clinton W. Walker, III, Greenville, MS. The tiedown system has a single tensile member with cargo attachments on each end. The tensile member passes through a series of guides affixed about the perimeter of the carrier (flatbed truck or trailer, etc.). The ends of the tensile member are secured removably to the rear of the cargo, e.g., the cargo rack of an all terrain vehicle (ATV). The medial portion of the tensile member is connected to a winch on the front of the ATV or other cargo, or alternatively the medial portion of the tensile member is passed through an opening on the front of the cargo, e.g., the forward cargo rack of the ATV, and connected to a winch anchored to the cargo bed of the carrier. The winch is actuated to draw up the tensile member, simultaneously pulling the rear and front of the cargo securely against the cargo bed of the carrier. Figure 10 provides a right side perspective view of a first embodiment of the tiedown system, in which the system is used to secure an ATV 10 having a conventional integral electric winch 12 (partially visible in figure 11) to the cargo bed 14 of a trailer 16. The ATV further includes forward and rear tiedown attachments comprising cargo racks, respectively 18 and 20, which are conventional open grate racks generally installed on ATVs. The trailer cargo bed 14 includes a forward end 22, an opposite rearward end 24, and mutually opposite left and right sides 26 and 28, with the ends and sides 22 through 28 defining a left front corner 30, right front corner 32, left rear corner 34, and right rear corner 36. Each of the corners 30 through 36 has a corner tiedown guide, respectively 38 through 44, affixed into the bed 14 and extending from it, adjacent to the respective corner. In the exemplary embodiment of figure 10, the guides 38 through 44 comprise a series of eyebolts. A single tensile member or line 46 passes through each of the guides 38 through 44, with the line 46 having its opposite left and right end portions 46a and 46b extending from the respective left and right guides 42 and 44. The line or tensile member 46 may comprise a steel cable wire rope. The two end portions 46a, 46b terminate in hooks 48a and 48b, which may be removably secured to the rear cargo rack 20 of the ATV 10. Alternative cargo attachment means may be used in lieu of the hooks 48a, 48b as desired, e.g., snap

Figure 10: Environmental, perspective view of a tiedown system, showing an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) secured upon a trailer.

hooks, clips, karabiners, or in the case of a flexible rope being used for the tensile member or line 46, the ends 46a, 46b may be tied to the cargo rack 20 or other convenient and secure component of the ATV. The line or tensile member 46 extends forwardly from the rear corner guides 42 and 44 to pass through the two forward corner guides 38 and 40 to the medial portion 50 of the line. Additional forward guides 52 and 54 are preferably affixed to the cargo bed 14 adjacent the forward edge 22 thereof, between the two front corner guides 38 and 40. The forward guides 52, 54 reduce the length of the tensile member medial portion 50 drawn up to tighten the tensile member or line 46, thereby reducing the amount of winch cable that must be retracted to tighten the line and enabling the ATV 10 to be positioned closer to the forward end 22 of the trailer 16. The tiedown system is used by initially placing the cargo (e.g., ATV 10, or other cargo having suitable means for attaching the tensile member) upon the cargo bed 14. The two ends 46a, 46b of the line 46 are connected to the rear cargo rack 20 (or other attachment means) with the hooks 48a, 48b (or other means). The winch 12 (shown partially in figure 11) is operated to extend the winch cable 56, and the winch cable hook 58 is hooked around the medial portion 50 of the tensile line 46. The winch 12 is then reversed to retract the winch cable 56, thus drawing the medial portion 50 of the tensile line or member 46 from its alignment through the guides 38, 40, 52, and 54. This draws the remainder of the line 46 forward through the corner guides 38 through 44, thus pulling the two end portions 46a, 46b downwardly to tighten their hold on the rear rack 20 of the ATV. The system functions optimally when used to secure a wheeled vehicle to the cargo bed, as the brakes may be left off to allow the vehicle to roll slightly forward or back to equalize the tiedown tension at the front and back of the vehicle. However, it will be seen that the present tiedown system is not limited to use with wheeled vehicles. Figure 11 of the drawings illustrates a top plan view of a second embodiment of the tiedown system, wherein the system is installed in the bed of a pickup truck. Identical components to those in figure 10 are referred to using the same reference numerals, with corresponding components using three digit reference numerals with the second and third digits identical to those of the corresponding components in figure 10. In figure 11, the ATV 10 is shown resting upon the cargo bed or floor 114 of a pickup truck 116, with the cargo bed 114 having a forward end 122 defined by the forward wall or cab of the pickup truck, an opposite rearward end 124 defined by the tailgate of the truck, and opposite left continued on next page Wire Rope News & Sling Technology February 2011

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Figure 11: Environmental top plan view of the tiedown system of figure 10.

and right sides 126 and 128 defined by the left and right side walls of the pickup truck box. The ends and sides 122 through 128 define the left front corner 130, right front corner 132, left rear corner 124, and right rear corner 136 of the bed or floor 114. Each of the corners includes a tensile member corner guide affixed adjacent to it, with the corner guides 138 through 144 of figure 11 comprising pulleys, rather than eyebolts. The use of pulleys reduces friction in the system somewhat, although this is generally not critical. A single tensile member or line 46 passes through each of the guides 138 through 144 with the two end portions 46a, 46b extending from the two rear guides 142 and 144, similar to the embodiment of figure 10, using eye bolts. The two ends of the tensile member or line are equipped with hooks 48a, 48b for securing to the rear cargo rack 20 of the ATV 10, or other convenient attachment point(s) of the cargo being secured. The cable 56 extending from the winch 12 of the ATV 10 is extended to hook onto the medial portion 50 of the line 46, and the winch cable 56 is retracted to draw up the medial portion 50 of the tensile line 46 and, thus, apply tension to the end portions 46a, 46b of the line 46 to draw down the rear cargo rack 20 of the ATV and secure the ATV to the bed or floor 114. As in the case of the first embodiment illustrated in figure 10, additional left front and right front guide pulleys 152 and 154 may be installed to reduce the span of the line 46 that must be drawn upwardly and rearwardly by the winch 12 to tighten the line. Figure 12 of the drawings illustrates an embodiment wherein the ATV 210 is not equipped with a winch. In this embodiment, the trailer 216 includes a manually actuated winch 212 installed at the forward end 222 of the cargo bed 214. The cargo bed is defined by its forward end 222, opposite rearward end 224, and two opposed sides 226 and 228,

Figure 12: Environmental, perspective view of a tiedown system, showing an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) secured upon a trailer, the tiedown system being secured by a winch disposed upon the trailer.

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which in turn define the left front corner 230, right front corner 232, left rear corner 234, and right rear corner 236. The cargo bed 214 differs from the cargo bed 14 only in that it includes the manually actuated winch 212, with the ATV 210 differing from the ATV 10 only in that it does not include a winch. The tensile member or line 46 of figure 12 extends through a series of corner tiedown guides 38 through 44, identical to the eyebolts 38 through 44 of the embodiment of figure 10. The two ends 46a, 46b of the tensile member 46 are secured to the rear cargo rack 220 of the ATV 210, and the medial portion of the tensile member is drawn taut by the winch 212 on the forward end of the cargo bed 214 of the trailer 216. It will be seen that the tensile member 46 must be secured to the forward end of the ATV in some manner, for the tensile line or member 46 to exert a balanced tiedown force on both ends of the ATV. This is accomplished by extending the medial portion of the tensile member upwardly from the two forward tiedown guides 52 and 54 and through the forward cargo rack 218 of the ATV, as indicated by the first central portions 50a of the tensile member, and then back down to the winch cable 56 and its hook 58, as shown by the uppermost loop portion 50b of the tensile member. The tensile member or line 46 may be extended to provide the additional length required to wrap through the forward cargo rack 218 of the ATV 210, e.g., by providing a longer line 46, or connecting an extension line (not shown) to the line 46, as required. Method and apparatus for reaching from outside an upper level of a tall structure Pat. 7,849,965 U.S. class 182/142 Int. class A62B 1/00 Inventor: Marvin M. May, Los Angeles, CA. Assignee: Exterior Elevator, LLC, Los Angeles, CA. An embodiment of the invention is directed to a system having a pulley attached to a building. A closed loop of cable is installed around the pulley. The loop is of sufficient length so as to reach, when deployed outside of the building, below the pulley to where emergency personnel gather in an area next to a base of the building (when responding to a disaster situation in the building). A winch around which the loop is to be operatively installed is located in the area next to the base. Referring to figures 13-15, these figures illustrate side elevation and front elevation views of a system 20 for accessing an upper floor 507 of a multi-story building 500. The building 500 has a roof 502 having an edge 504, a base 506, and a face or side 508 on which flames 510 are raging. The roof 502 as used here may be the actual roof of the building 500, or any other conventional location near the top of the building 500. The base 506 may be at ground level, another level near ground level, or any other level next to which there is an area where emergency equipment and personnel can gather when responding to a disaster situation in the building (e.g., the roof of another, adjacent building--not shown). A pulley 22 is mounted, in this embodiment, on the roof 502 near the edge 504. An alternative would be to attach the pulley to somewhere on the building above an upper floor. The distance between the pulley 22 and the base 506, along a vertical, is indicated as the height, H. The system 20 also has a winch 24 which is preferably disposed in an area next to the base 506 of the building, as shown. The winch 24 may alternatively be located near the top of the building (instead of near the bottom) with the pulley near the bottom. Upon activation (e.g., the application of motor power), the winch 24 can selectively rotate in a first direction or an opposite

second direction. In a preferred embodiment, the winch 24 is anchored or secured to a vehicle 26 as shown, which may be a Fire Department truck, that is horizontally moveable toward and away from the building 500. Alternatively, the winch 24 may be installed so as to move horizontally or vertically in other ways, such as on a track or on an inclining ramp. For instance, such a track might be located on an adjacent building or structure, instead of on the ground as shown. A reason for making the winch horizontally or vertically moveable is to allow a suspended load in the system to be moved a) away from a side of a building for clearance while being raised or lowered, and b) closer to the building for easier loading and unloading from the upper floor. The system also features a closed loop of cable 28 that is connected around the pulley 22 and the winch 24. The cable may be a wire rope which is of sufficient strength to suspend the intended load that will be attached to the cable, e.g. evacuees and related emergency personnel and equipment. The loop of cable 28 is of sufficient length so as to reach, when deployed outside of the building as shown, below the pulley to where emergency personnel gather in an area next to the base 506 of the building when responding to a disaster situation in the building. For example, the total length of the closed loop may be about twice the height H for the embodiment of figure 13, that is, a little more than twice the height H to allow for distance D1. In the preferred embodiment, the loop of cable 28 is connected exactly once around the pulley 22 as shown, and exactly once around the winch 24. In other continued on next page Figure 13: Conceptual diagram depicting a side elevation view of an embodiment of a system for reaching an upper floor of a multistory building.

Figure 14: Conceptual diagram of another configuration of the embodiment of the system in figure 13.

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continued from previous page words, neither the pulley 22 nor winch 24 have multiple wrappings of the loop of cable 28. Alternatively, however, more than one wrap of the cable may be used around the pulley or winch. Since, in many cases, the total length of the loop of cable 28 is determined by the height of the building 500, different buildings with different heights may generally require loops having different lengths. The system 20 shown in figure 13 further includes, in this embodiment, a container 30 designed for holding people and equipment and is connected to a near portion 31 of the loop of cable 28. This container may be a platform with a collapsible net, a basket (shown), a cage, a gondola, a module, or any other structure that may be used to transport evacuees, emergency personnel, or equipment to and from an upper floor of the multi-story building 500. If more than one container is to be used simultaneously in the system, they are preferably contra-positioned along the loop of cable 28, such that while the container 30 is moving toward the roof 502 (e.g., to assist evacuees), another container 32 connected to a far portion 29 is simultaneously moving toward the base 506 (e.g., to deliver evacuees to safety). See figure 16 for such an example. As an alternative, this system may be operated with just a single container 30, at a lower cost of operation and deployment. Figures 13 and 14 illustrate two different instances of the system as it is operating. In figure 13, the winch 24 has been moved to a location that is at a distance D1 (measured perpendicular to the side 508 of the building). In contrast, in figure 14, the winch 24 has been moved (in this embodiment, by driving the vehicle 26) to a further distance D2 (measured perpendicular to the side 508). With the winch Figure 16: Conceptual diagram depicting a side elevation view of a dual-sided embodiment of the system, showing the heavier of two containers aligning itself closer to the side of the building.

24 located at D1, the container 30 rests against the side 508 of the building and there is some slack in the near portion 31 of the loop of cable 28 (that is between the winch 24 and a point at which the container 30 is secured to the loop of cable 28). Note, however, that the far portion 29 of the loop of cable 28 has essentially no slack (due to the weight of the container 30).

Figure 15: conceptual diagram depicting a front elevation view of the embodiment of the system in figure 13.

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Modular lift assembly Pat. 7,854,423 U.S. class 254/331 Int. class B66D 3/08 Inventor: Donald A. Hoffend, Jr., Pittsford, NY. Assignee: Daktronics Hoist, Inc., Brookings, SD. This patent presents a lift assembly having a drum rotatably mounted to a frame and linearly translatable with respect to one or more portions of the frame. A plurality of head blocks can be connected to the frame along a helical mounting path, wherein linear translation of the drum during takeoff or take-up can maintain a predetermined fleet angle between a take off point from the drum and the head block. Referring to figure 17, the present lift assembly 10 is employed to selectively raise, lower and locate a batten 12 relative to a building or surrounding structure. Preferably, the lift assembly 10 moves a connected batten 12 between a lowered position and a raised position. Although the term “batten” is used in connection with theatrical and staging environment, including scenery, staging, lighting as well as sound equipment, it is understood the term encompasses any load connectable to a windable cable. The term “cable” is used herein to encompass any wire, metal, cable, rope, wire

Figure 17: Perspective partial cutaway view of a building having a plurality of structural members to which the lift assembly is connected.

rope or any other generally inelastic windable material. The term “building” is used to encompass a structure or facility to which the lift assembly is connected, such as but not limited to, performance venues, theaters, arenas, concert halls, auditoriums, schools, clubs, educational institutions, stages, convention centers, television studios showrooms and places of religious gathering. Building is also understood to encompass cruise ships which may employ battens. Referring to figures 17-19, the lift assembly 10 can include a frame, at least one head block 80, a drive mechanism 100, a rotatable drum 160 and a corresponding loft block 220. The lift assembly 10 can be constructed to cooperate with at least one cable 14. Typically, the number of cables is at least four, but may be as many as eight or more. As shown in the figures, a cable path can extend from the drum 160 through a corresponding head block 80 to pass about a loft block 220 and terminate at the batten 12. As shown in figures 17 and 18, the frame 20 can include a rigid skeleton to which the drum 160, the drive mechanism 100 and the head block 80 are attached. According to at least one configuration, the frame 20 can be sized to enclose the drive mechanism 100, the drum 160, a head block 80 and a loft block 220. However, it is understood the frame can include a backbone to which the components are connected. The frame 20 may be in the form of a grid or a box. The frame 20 can be formed of angle irons, rods, bars, tubing or other structural members. Typically, the frame 20 includes interconnected runners, struts and crossbars 22. The runners, struts and crossbars may be connected by welding, brazing, rivets, bolts or releasable fasteners. The particular configuration of the frame is at least partially dictated by the

Figure 18: Enlarged perspective partial cutaway view of the installed lift assembly.

intended operating environment and anticipated loading. To reduce the weight of the frame 20, a relatively lightweight and strong material such as aluminum is used in various embodiments. However, other materials including, but not limited to, metals, alloys, composites and plastics can be used in response to design parameters. Although the frame 20 is shown in skeleton configuration, it is understood the frame may be enclosed as a box or enclosure having walls to define and enclose an interior space. The frame 20 is constructed to be connectable to the building. The frame 20 can include a fixed coupler and a sliding coupler, wherein the distance between the fixed coupler and the sliding coupler can be varied to accommodate a variety of building spans. Typically connections of the frame 20 to the building include clamps, fasteners, bolts and ties. These connectors may be incorporated into the frame, or are separate components attached during installation of the frame. As set forth herein, adjustable clip assemblies 40 are provided for retaining the frame relative to the building.

Figure 19: Exploded perspective view of a drive mechanism for the lift assembly.

The frame 20 also includes or cooperatively engages mounts for the drive mechanism and bearings for the drum. Specifically, the frame can include a pair of rails for supporting the drive mechanism, a translating shaft and a threaded keeper. As set forth in the description of the drive mechanism 100, the drive mechanism can be connected to the frame 20 for translation with the drum along the axis of rotation of the drum. The frame 20 can include a head block mount 30 for locating the head blocks in a fixed position relative to the frame. In some embodiments, the head block mount 30 is a helical mount concentric with the axis of drum rotation. The inclination of the helical mount is at least partially determined by the length of the drum 160, the size of associated head blocks 80, the spacing of the installed frame and the number of cables to be drawn from the drum. Thus, the helical head block mount 30 may extend from approximately 5 degrees of the drum to over 180 degrees. The helical mounting allows the head blocks 80 to overlap along the longitudinal axis of drum rotation, without creating interfering cable paths. In a further construction, the head block mounts 30 can be merely radially spaced about the axis of drum rotation at a common longitudinal position along the axis of drum rotation. That is, rather than being disposed along the longitudinal axis of the drum 160, the head block mounts 30 are continued on next page Wire Rope News & Sling Technology February 2011

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Figure 20: Perspective view of the connection of the drum, drive mechanism and frame for rotation of the drum and translation of the drum and drive mechanism.

located at a fixed longitudinal position of the drum. However, it has been found that the width of the frame 20 can be reduced by radially and longitudinally displacing the head blocks 80 along a serpentine path about the axis of drum rotation, wherein the head blocks lie within approximately 100 degrees, such as 90 degrees of each other. As shown in figures 17 and 18, in the seven-cable configuration, the lift assembly 10 includes two internal and five external loft blocks 220. The internal loft blocks 220 are located within the frame 20 and the external loft blocks 220 are operably mounted outside the frame, as seen in figure 17. However, the lift assembly 10 can be configured to locate a plurality of external loft blocks 220 from each end of the frame. That is, two or more loft blocks 220 may be spaced from one end of the frame 20 and two or more loft blocks may be spaced from the remaining end of the frame. A plurality of head blocks 80 can be connected to the head

Figure 21: Enlarged view of a portion of figure 20.

block mount 30. The number of head blocks corresponds to the number of cables 14 to be controlled by the lift assembly 10. The head blocks 80 provide a guide surface about which the cable path changes direction from the drum 160 to a generally horizontal direction. The guide surface may be in the form of sliding surface or a moving surface that moves corresponding to travel of the cable. Each head block 80 draws cable 14 from a corresponding winding section along a tangent to the drum 160. The angle between the head block 80 and the respective cable take off point from the drum 160 may be repeated by each of the head blocks 80 relative to the drum. As the head blocks 80 are mounted to the head block mount 30, such as the helical mount, the head blocks can overlap along the axis of drum rotation. The overlap allows for size reduction in the lift assembly 10. That is, a helical mounting of the head blocks 80 allows the head blocks to overlap radially as well as longitudinally relative to the axis of drum rotation. By overlapping radially, the plurality of head blocks 80 can be operably located within a portion 74

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of the drum circumference, and, for example, within a 90 degree arc. Thus, the operable location of the head blocks 80 can be accommodated within a diameter of the drum. By disposing the head blocks within a dimension substantially equal to the diameter of the drum 160, the frame 20 width can be reduced to substantially that of the drum diameter. The drive mechanism 100 can be operably connected to the drum 160 for rotating the drum and translating the drum along its longitudinal axis, the axis of drum rotation. Referring to figures 20 and 21, the drive mechanism 100 includes a motor 110, such as an electric motor, and a gearbox 120 for transferring rotational motion of the motor to a drive shaft 114. The motor 110 may be any of a variety of high torque electric motors such as ac inverter duty motors, dc or servo motors as well as hydraulic motors. Tapered braking device for electrical winches Pat. 7,857,289 U.S. class 254/351 Int. class B66D 1/14 Inventor: Yuzhi Xie, Zhejing, CN., Kuo-Hsiang Tsao, Taibei, Taiwan, CN. Assignee: Yuzhi Xie, Zhejing, CN., Kuo-Hsiang Tsao, Taibei, Taiwan, CN. The present invention discloses a tapered braking device for electric winches which disposes a section of gear shaft, a section of core shaft, a wedge shape support, braking plates, an elastic element, a wedge shape piece A, a wedge shape piece B, a braking clutch base and so on in a gear box of an electric winch. When a motor works, the section of core shaft of the motor can drive the braking clutch base and the wedge shape pieces A, B to rotate, until a gap is formed between the friction faces of the wedge shape support and the wedge shape piece B and the braking plates so that the braking action stops. When the motor suddenly stops, a heavy load lifted by a tight wire rope reel provides a reverse pulling force so that the wedge shape piece B produces a reverse thrust force to push the friction faces of the braking plates, so the braking effect is achieved quickly. Based on the braking plates with the double tapered faces, the present invention can increase the braking area and the braking force and achieve safe braking. Furthermore, worn parts concentrate in the braking plates, so it only needs to replace the braking plates made of friction materials, which can simplify maintenance, reduce the costs and ensure service life of the gear box. As shown in figures 22-26, a tapered braking device for electric winches according to the present invention includes a gear box 4 fixed on an electric winch, a braking cover 13 connected with the gear box 4, and a section of hollow gear shaft 2 which extends into the center of the gear box 4 and is supported by a bearing 3. The hollow gear shaft 2 has a multikey structure. A section of core shaft 1 extending from a motor shaft passes through the hollow gear shaft 2, and

Figure 22: Exploded perspective view of a tapered braking device for electric winches.

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Figure 23: Structural view of the braking device, in a clockwise rotation and non-braking state.

one extended end portion of the core shaft 1 which extends out of the hollow gear shaft 2 is a hexahedron 18. Besides the bearing 3, a wedge shape support 5, an elastic element 7, a wedge shape piece B 8 and a wedge shape piece A 9 respectively sets on the section of gear shaft 2 from left to right. Outer surfaces of the wedge shape support 5 and the wedge shape piece B 8 have opposite tapered faces. Six pieces of braking plates 6 are disposed in the gear box 4 and each has a double tapered face structure. Double tapered friction faces are formed between the wedge shape support 5 and the wedge shape piece B 8 and the six braking plates 6 along the circumferences of the wedge shape support 5 and the wedge shape piece B 8 and the six braking plates 6. Based on the double tapered friction faces, the wedge shape support 5 and the wedge shape piece B 8 and the six braking plates 6 contact with each other or are detached from each other with friction.

Figure 25: Structural view of the braking device, in an anticlockwise rotation and non-braking state.

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www.strider-resource.com The elastic element 7 is a pagoda-shaped left-hand spring and disposed between the wedge shape support 5 and the wedge shape piece B 8, one end fastened in a hole of the section of gear shaft 2 and the other end fastened in a hole of a ring groove 17 of the wedge shape piece B. The wedge shape support 5 and the wedge shape piece B 8 are made of wear resistant alloy steel. The elastic element 7 is convenient for pushing the wedge shape piece B when there is no need of braking, so that a gap can be formed between the tapered faces of the wedge shape support and the wedge shape piece B and the double tapered faces of the braking plates (as shown in figures 23-26). During assembly, the elastic element 7 is compressed to produce a reverse thrust force for pushing the braking plates located on the tapered friction face of the wedge shape piece B far away from the friction faces, so it needs a proper turning force existing between the wedge shape piece B 8 and the elastic element 7, that is, when the two ends of the elastic element 7 are respectively fastened in the holes, the wedge shape piece B 8 needs to have a proper reverse turning force relative to the elastic element 7. When a heavy load needs to be lifted, users can press a clockwise press button so that the motor core shaft rotates clockwise. When the motor drives its core shaft to rotate, the braking clutch base is driven immediately and the inner double flanges in the braking clutch base are pushed to abut against the outer double flanges of the wedge shape piece A and the outer double flanges of the wedge shape piece B, so that the wedge shape pieces A, B can be synchronously driven to rotate. At this time, the wedge shape piece A drives the section of gear shaft to rotate synchronously, so the section of gear shaft comes back to engage with the above-mentioned decelcontinued on next page Wire Rope News & Sling Technology February 2011

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Figure 24: Schematic view showing a relative position of a braking clutch base and wedge shape pieces A, B when the braking device is in the clockwise rotation and non-braking state.

eration gear group (not shown), thereby driving a tight wire rope reel to rotate to reel up a tight wire rope. Accordingly, the heavy load is lifted. At the same time, since the wedge shape piece B is also driven so that the angle difference between the wedge shape piece A and the wedge shape piece B disappears, the gentler cam inclined face of the wedge shape piece B is close to that of the wedge shape piece A, and the rotation force of the gentler cam inclined face is greater than a reverse twisting force on the wedge shape piece B, and besides, the reverse thrust force of the elastic element has an effect on the wedge shape piece B, the wedge shape piece B moves towards the right. Accordingly, the braking plates are detached from the fric-

Figure 26: Schematic view showing a relative position of the braking clutch base and the wedge shape pieces A, B when the invention is in the anticlockwise rotation and non-braking state.

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tion faces, and the heavy load can be lifted successfully. When the motor stops transferring power, the motor core shaft and the braking clutch base thereupon stop rotating, so the inner double flanges 19 in the braking clutch base 11 stop pushing the outer double flanges 14, 15. At this time, a twisting force produced under the gravity of the heavy load pulls the tight wire rope reel to turn back through the tight wire rope and is transmitted to the core shaft 1 and the wedge shape piece A via the deceleration gear group so that the core shaft 1 and the wedge shape piece A are desired to turn back. In fact, the wedge shape piece A really turns back for a very small distance and then stops. So the angle difference between the wedge shape piece B and the wedge shape piece A instantly appears, and the steeper inclined face of the wedge shape piece A is pushed to that of the wedge shape piece B, and besides, the reverse twisting force of the elastic element has the effect on the wedge shape piece B, the wedge shape piece B has to move towards the left, thereby instantly producing a braking effect of contact friction of the braking plates and friction faces. Furthermore, the greater the twisting force of the heavy load is, the greater the push force that the wedge shape piece A exerts on the wedge shape piece B is, so the braking force produced by the contact friction is greater. Winch with tension indicator Pat. 7,862,008 U.S. class 254/218 Int. class B21F 9/00 Inventor: Rollin Woodruff, Aloha, OR. Assignee: Rollin Woodruff, Aloha, OR. A winch has a color area or other indicium that indicates whether an elongate member extending from winch spool is or is not tensioned. The winch includes a biasing member between a winch drive system and the spool that allows only limited rotation of the spool relative to the drive system. Movement of the drive system relative to the winch spool causes the indicium to signal that the elongate member is under tension. Winches are used to secure cargo to transport vehicles and for other purposes. In figures 27-30 a winch system 20 is shown mounted to a frame 24 of a cargo carrying vehicle such as a flat bed trailer. Cargo is secured to the transport vehicle by an elongate member (not shown). In the illustrated embodiment, the elongate member would be a strap of fabric webbing, but the elongate member could also be of another appropriate material such as rope, chain, cable, or wire rope. The elongate member is secured to a winch spool shaft 30. In this instance the elongate member is attached by threading a strap through a slot 32 through the shaft 30 and held in place by friction once the winch is operated, but an elongate member could be attached in another way. The other end of the elongate member may be free so that the elongate member can be detachably secured to the cargo. Or the elongate member can extend over or around the cargo with its free end used to secure the elongate member to another portion of the transporting vehicle so that the elongate member encircles a portion of the cargo and holds it in place against the frame provided by the vehicle. Or the other end may be permanently secured to another portion of the vehicle. Such a winch can secure a cargo container or lumber, for example, to a railroad car, truck bed, or deck of a ship (not shown). The shaft 30 is rotationally mounted relative to the frame 24. The shaft 30 can rotate about an axis A1 of rotation to wrap the elongate member around the shaft 30. The winch system 20 has a drive system 34 secured to the shaft 30 to control the rotation of the shaft. In the embodiment of figures 27-30 the drive system 34 includes a body 36 having a generally cylindrical exterior surface 37 that is coaxial with

the axis A1 and a ring or series of ratchet teeth 38 evenly spaced around the axis A1. The body 36 is mounted so that it can rotate relative to the shaft 30, but only to a limited extent, such that, when the body 36 is rotated about the axis A1, the shaft 30 normally also rotates as indicated by curved arrow in figure 28. A pawl 50 is rotationally mounted so that it can rotate about an axis A2 between two positions. In figures 27-29, the pawl 50 is shown in an engaged position wherein the pawl engages the series of ratchet teeth 38 such that the drive system 34 can rotate only in one direction when the pawl engages the teeth. To relieve tension on the elongate member, the pawl 50 can be rotated about the axis A2 (raised) to a disengaged position, wherein the pawl does not engage the series of ratchet teeth 38. When the pawl 50 is in the

Figure 29: Vertical, sectional view taken along line 3--3 of figure 28.

Figure 27: Oblique view of a winch system.

disengaged position, the drive system 34 can rotate in both directions. The body 36 of the drive system serves as a handle-engaging portion. The illustrated body 36 includes a series of radial openings 62 that are defined by interior surfaces 64 and are sized and shaped to receive a rod-like handle (not shown) that may be inserted by an operator through a pair of opposed openings 62. When a handle is inserted into the body 36, the operator can use the handle to apply rotational force. The force is transmitted from the handle to the shaft 30 via the body 36. Thus, by applying a torquing force to the handle, the operator will urge the shaft 30 to rotate. The body 36 is not rigidly connected to the shaft 30, but is connected in such a manner that the body 36 can rotate to a limited extent, about one quarter to one third turn, relative to the shaft when sufficient torquing force is applied to the

body and rotation of the shaft 30 is inhibited. In the system of figures 27-30, this is accomplished by means of a transmission system that includes a plate 70 that is attached to or of unitary construction with the shaft 30 so that the plate 70 rotates with the shaft 30 about the Axis A1. A second element of the transmission system is a plate 80 that is attached to or of unitary construction with the body 36 so that the plate 80 rotates with the body 36 about the Axis A1. The plates 70, 80 face one another and are interconnected such that they normally rotate together about the Axis A1 when sufficient torquing force is applied to

Figure 30: Vertical, sectional view taken along line 4--4 of figure 29.

Figure 28: Vertical, plan view of the winch system shown in figure 27.

the body. In the illustrated system, the plates 70, 80 define circular channels 72, 82 that face one another. Two pins 74 extend from the plate 70 into the channels 72, 82. And two pins 84 extend from the plate 80 into the channels 72, 82. The pins are positioned such that when the elongate member is not under tension, two or more pairs of pins 74, 84 are located at various positions around the channels 72, 82. In the illustrated system, there are two pairs of pins 74, 84. Each pair normally is located opposite the other on opposite sides of the axis A1. Extending between each pair of pins is a compression spring 90. WRN Wire Rope News & Sling Technology February 2011

Bridgewell Resources elects steel products veteran Kathleen Maier to board

Bridgewell Resources, LLC, a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings, LLC, has elected Kathleen Maier to its board of managers. “Kathleen is a well-known figure within the steel, utility and infrastructure products industries and brings a depth of experience and expertise to the company,” said Atlas Holdings Chairman, Andrew Bursky. “Having her actively involved in Bridgewell is an exciting development for the organization and will help us expand our efforts in the dynamic steel products markets.” Ms. Maier began her career in sales at Esco Corp. in Portland, Oregon. Following 11 years with Esco, she served as Reynolds Aluminum’s regional outside sales manager for the Pacific Northwest. In 1978, Ms. Maier started Portland-based Kipp Industrial Steel Sales, Inc., where for 22 years she and her employees

Obituary Bubba Club of Hoover, AL and James (Jim) Clayton Henry of was a supporter of the Habitat for Hoover, AL, died in his home on Humanity. He was a charter memSunday, November 14, 2010. Jim ber of St. Peter’s was born on June Anglican Church 4, 1931 in Vanand a member of dergrift, PA, he Don Harrison Biwas 79. ble Study Group. Jim had a long Jim served his career in the wire country proudly rope industry in the U.S. Air being employed Force. with United He is preceded States Steel and in death by his Paulsen Wire parents RobRope that exert and Ruth panded well over Hill Henry; and 40 years holding brother Ted Robvarious positions ert Henry, Jr. He in sales and maris survived by his keting. loving wife of 56 Throughout years, Blanche his life he lived Knighton Henry; in Vandergrift, children George PA; BirmingHenry (Lynn), ham, AL; New Donna Yatsko Orleans, LA; (Larry), and Kirk Danville, CA and James Clayton Henry Henry (Janie); Savannah, GA. and grandchilHe enjoyed golfdren Michael, Heather, Jimmy ing, dancing and Karaoke. Jim and Tinsley. was a founding member of the brokered and represented manufacturers of carbon, stainless and nickel alloy products. In 2000, she retired from Kipp, and in 2002 she co-founded Michigan Seamless Tube and served as executive vice president of sales and marketing. Bridgewell Resources LLC is a leading global trading and wholesale distributor of utility, infrastructure and construction products including steel utility poles, timber and composite mats and utility and construction products like utility poles and crossarms, railroad ties, foundation and marine piling, timbers, bridges, sign posts, road barriers, solar energy and lighting systems, and a variety of architectural products. The company is actively engaged in building a steel wholesale distribution and trading platform focused on a variety of specialty and commodity steel products. Based in Tigard, Oregon and an affiliate of Atlas Holdings, LLC, Bridgewell Resources is also a lead-

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ing global supplier of wood products such as hardwood and softwood lumber and boards, moulding, millwork, cutstock, flooring, decking, and panel products like plywood, OSB, MDF and particleboard, and trades and distributes a wide array of food and agricultural products, including baking ingredients, oils and shortening, organic and natural products, pulses and specialty crops, fertilizers and minerals, pet food and feed ingredients, and bird and grain seed. For more information, visit www. bridgewellresources.com. Atlas Holdings, LLC is an industrial holding company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. Atlas companies employ more than 5,000 people and operate in a number of industrial sectors, including building materials, capital equipment, trading and wholesale distribution, steel mill services, wood products, packaging, and pulp and paper. Over the past 25 years, the principals of Atlas, in partnership with capable manage-

ment teams, have built more than 40 companies in a variety of industries. For more information on Atlas, visit www.atlasholdingsllc.com.

Perroud to Guide Wire Association in 2011

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. announces the appointment of Dominique Perroud as president of the association for a one-year term that commenced on January 1, 2011. Perroud will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors and as the 57th president of the 81-year-old association, which is headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut, and has a subsidiary office in Pune, India. Continuing the efforts of his predecessor, 2010 WAI President Dane Armendariz, Perroud will lead the association’s growth initiatives. Organizational priorities for 2011 include the logistics associated with hosting Interwire 2011 and the Global Continuous Casting Forum in Atlanta, Georgia, USA; as well as developing new product and service offerings for WAI’s member and volunteer base, and network of international constituents. Perroud, a WAI member since 2000, has served on the Association’s Board of Directors, its Executive Committee, and on multiple committees and task forces. Currently the CEO of SAMP Shanghai, Perroud oversees the company’s operation and overall business and production activities for China and the Far-East. He has been involved in the wire and cable industry on the machinery supplier side of the business for more than 25 years, and has developed expertise on a wide range of products including extrusion, wiredrawing and bunching equipment. He began his career with Brown Boveri in Baden, Switzerland, now known as ABB, as a project engineer in one of its electrical automation divisions. Since 1981, he has held various positions in engineering and product management for NokiaMaillefer, both in Switzerland and in the U.S. He joined SAMP in 1997, became managing director of SAMP USA in Williamsport, Maryland, in 1999, and in 2010 was promoted to CEO of SAMP Shanghai. Perroud holds an electrical engineering degree from the ETS School in Fribourg, Switzerland, and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

SAMP, founded in 1936 as Società Anonima Meccanica di Precisione, engineers complex lines for wire and cable production. Sampsistemi operates through local companies in Italy, China and the USA, and serves all remaining countries around the world through an extensive, independent sales network. The Wire Association International, Inc. is governed by a network of volunteers from around the world. Joining Perroud for the 2011 term will be members of the association’s 2011 executive committee: First Vice President Nicholas Nickoletopoulos, Sivaco Wire Group; Second Vice President, Richard R. Miller, Southwire Co.; Executive Committee Members Thomas Maxwell Jr., Die Quip

Corp. and Gary L. Spence, Encore Wire Corp.; and Immediate Past President Dane Armendariz, Henkel Corp. WAI, founded in 1930, is a not-forprofit association with 2,000 individual members in 60 countries around the globe. The association serves the educational needs of the wire and cable manufacturing industry through a variety of products and services. WAI manages the Interwire Trade Exhibition and the Wire Expo event and publishes the Wire Journal International, Wire Journal International Reference Guide, and WIRE BULLETIN through subsidiary operations. Contact WAI for more information at Tel.: 001-203-453-2777; Fax: 001-203-453-8384.

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Suncor Stainless, Inc. gets hands-on with swage fittings

Introducing the new stainless steel hand swage series of turnbuckles and fittings Suncor Stainless, Inc. has developed a new line of stainless steel hand swage fittings and turnbuckles to add to their already expansive collection of stainless steel rigging hardware. After extensive development and testing, Suncor perfected the strength, durability and effectiveness of their new hand swage fittings. According to a company release, Suncor’s hand swage series boasts 19 different types of stainless steel terminals and turnbuckles to fill the needs of various marine, lifeline and architectural applications. In January 2010, Suncor Stainless Engineers began to aggressively research and develop stainless steel hand swage components. “We have Quick Attach™ mechanical swage fittings and machine swage fittings; it was only a matter of time and research till we developed a hand swage line. We essentially made a swage fitting with the same quality as our machine swage fitting, but with ¾ of the working load and requiring less force to compress onto the wire rope” says Patrick Striebel, President of Suncor Stainless, Inc. The onset of the current economic crisis spurred Suncor to offer their customers an affordable and practical alternative to the existing swage components that are available in the marine and architectural markets today. These 19 hand swage components are made from grade 316 stainless steel (open body turnbuckles feature a chromed bronze body) for maximum corrosion resistance and durability. They are offered in two different sizes, 1/8” and 3/16” and feature open body, closed body, pelican hook, lifeline adjuster, toggle, eye, double eye, swivel eye, wall mount, stud and terminal styles. Suncor recommends using a 7x7 construction stainless steel wire rope (or vinyl coated wire rope). When installed properly, these hand swage fittings will hold approximately 65 – 75% of the strength of 7x7 wire rope. Suncor also offers hand tools and an electric portable tool, which were specifically developed for use in conjunction with the hand swage series. 80

These stainless steel fittings and turnbuckles were primarily developed for lifeline, residential/commercial cable railing and other low weight bearing applications. They allow for gated and non-gated lifelines and feature a swivel wall mounting base for stair applications. Although these fittings have multiple uses, Suncor does not approve their use for standing rigging or high load applications. Throughout their existence, Suncor Stainless has been offering stainless steel hardware for do-it-yourselfenthusiasts and professionals alike. “The new hand swage series allows our customers to install lifelines on a sailboat or a cable railing system on a deck quickly and easily. We give them the means to have a professional look at a fraction of the cost,” says Patrick Striebel. Machine swaging tools are expensive. Suncor’s hand swage tool is an economical alternative for an easy marine or architectural installation.

Redesigned Palletizer is even more ergonomic

Southworth Products Corp has redesigned its popular, time-tested PalletPal Level Loader to make it still more ergonomic. A new, smaller base makes loading and unloading pallets faster, safer, and easier because it lets the user step even closer to the unit’s platform, for the best access to palletized loads. The PalletPal revolutionized manual palletizing in the United States when it was introduced more than 25 years ago. Its use virtually eliminates the productivity-robbing, injury-producing bending, lifting, reaching, and stretching common to pallet-loading applications. Heavy-duty springs automatically lower or raise a pallet as weight is added or removed, maintaining the top layer of stacked containers at a

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convenient height. And the turntable ring (or optional turntable platform) at the top of the PalletPal allows the user to spin the load so he or she can stand in the same spot throughout the loading or unloading process. The economical unit requires no power and is virtually maintenancefree. Fork pockets at the base allow for easy relocation. The PalletPal can accommodate loads from 400 to 4,500 lbs., depending on which of five spring packages is chosen by the customer (based on the anticipated weight and height of a fully loaded pallet). If needs change, the unit can be adapted easily in the field by changing its spring combination. For more information, contact Brian E. McNamara, president, Southworth Products Corp, P.O. Box 1380, Portland, ME 04104-1380, TEL: (207) 878-0700, FAX: (207) 797-4734, email: salesinfo@southworthproducts. com, www.SouthworthProducts.com.

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The pressed diameter after swaging is crucial in the wire rope industry! Talurit AB has developed a new measuring system. At the swager, the operator measures the wire rope using

digital calipers situated. The data is stored digitally in a spreadsheet together with other information about the assembly. Off limit values are highlighted. All data is printed out as a certificate to the customer. “The digital calipers save a lot of time” says Erik Petersson, Quality manager at Talurit AB “not only for the operator but also for other operations of the business, even accounts/ billing. Since quality is my field, I like the traceability and that you can sort out an incorrect sling directly.” Based in Gothenburg, Sweden, Talurit AB is head quarters for the TALURIT GROUP, with its two afcontinued on page 82

continued from page 80 filiates, Talurit (UK) Ltd and Gerro GmbH, Germany. From these three offices marketing, sales and service throughout the world is managed. Dedicated sales offices and workshops are found in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia. Fore more information about the digital caliper or other machines, please visit; www.talurit.com or call +46 31 709 30 80.

Improved Socket Lock formula from Sea-Fit

Sea-Fit, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has just completed an extensive effort to improve and reformulate its socketing resin product, Socket Lock. This has been a joint effort with ITW Polymer Technologies and the process has taken nearly 18 months to complete. According to a company release, the new product has improved grip performance and has undergone static, dynamic and shock load testing. In addition, improvements were made to the formulation to increase the product’s stability and toughness. To complement the enhancements to the product’s performance capabilities, the resin and hardener are now innovatively packaged in environmentally sealed foil packs. To further ensure stability, the components are then placed in plastic containers fitted with vapor lock lids. The plastic container can be used as the mixing vessel and is obvi-

ously well suited for corrosive marine environments. Not only is this packaging easy to use, it serves to ensure the product’s freshness. To make mixing easier, the resin color is now bright green and the hardener is white and in a soft paste form. When mixing, it is easy to see when the mixture is fully blended as the white swirls will disappear when fully mixed. All components are designed to be free of dusty, hazardous components. To make pouring sockets a cleaner process, 82

each kit is now supplied with a unique disposable pouring funnel. Printed on the funnel is useful information such as socket volumes and recommended socketing practices. Socket Lock has met or exceeded all of the performance and properties criteria to be Type Approved by both DNV and ABS. Product information is available online at www.socket-lock.com.

HSE Consultores new distributor of XSPlatforms fall protection

With its new representative HSE Consultores, the Dutch firm XSPlatforms is taking its first steps in the

Colombian market. After almost 20 years, the company now operates from 26 locations across the world. According to a company release, their systems for fall and roof-edge protection are proving their worth in more than 2,000 buildings in Western Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America and will soon be doing so in South America as well. “Fall protection is a necessity,” explains Pamela Manuhutu, marketing manager of XSPlatforms, ‘After all, good fall protection saves lives. The importance of safety when working at heights is often underestimated. Bad falls are the cause of 15% of all fatal industrial accidents. Every year, hundreds of people suffer serious injuries. High-quality fall protection is therefore not only an obligation; it is an absolute must”. XSPlatforms offers horizontal lifeline systems with anchor points, guardrails, mobile fall protection. XSPlatforms’ product range offers far more besides: building maintenance units, suspended platform systems and scaffolding systems. Additionally, XSPlatforms gives user training, inventories company risks and provides advice worldwide. In short: a company with a vision of industrial safety and global ambitions. HSE Consultores: perfect partner

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In HSE Consultores, XSPlatforms has found the perfect representative for its fall protection solutions. This young company is determined to become the Colombian market leader in industrial safety, industrial medicine and environmental standards. Their core activity is training in working at heights. Further information: XSPlatforms, BV,Pamela Manuhutu; +31(0)183 56 91 11; info@xsplatforms.com www.xsplatforms.com and www. hseconsultores.com.

Demag Cranes & Components to feature latest overhead material handling solutions at ProMat – booth #622

Demag will be showcasing its lines of overhead cranes, wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists, workstation cranes, Gottwald port cranes and crane service capabilities at ProMat 2011 in booth #622 on March 21-24 at McCormick Place, South Chicago, IL. The company will be introducing an addition to its popular KBK workstation crane construction kits that increases load capacity and spanning capability. The new track profile can be used for cranes or monorails. Also featured will be an operational stepless high speed chain hoist designed for precision positioning and high duty. Demag’s complete line of Hoist Manufacturer Institute (HMI) certified chain hoists will be on display, which can be pendant or radio controlled. The latest in wire rope hoist technology will also be featured. The booth will include two video monitors illustrating solutions for overhead cranes in the steel coil handling, waste-to-energy, aircraft, concrete pipe and wind turbine manufacturing industries. In addition, an overall capabilities video will demonstrate Demag’s global capabilities in ports, intermodal and manufacturing markets. About Demag Cranes and Components Demag Cranes & Components based in Cleveland, OH, a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG, is a world class manufacturer of high quality industrial cranes and components, electric chain and wire rope hoists, and load handling attachments and accessories for material handling flow, logistics and industrial drive applications. The company offers a complete range of services and support programs including replacement parts, maintenance and refurbishment.

Advertisers Index Please turn to the pages indicated below for a detailed view of advertisers’ products or services. AccuTech . ......................................................63

Miller Products . ..............................................19

AJT Equipment, USA/Roberts Testing ..............25

Morse-Starrett Products Co. . ..........................36

Allied Power Products......................................41

Quality Marine Hardware .................................21

All Material Handling .......................................56

Reel-O-Matic ..................................................33

Alps Wire Rope ...............................................48

Renfroe & Sons ................................................3

Associated Wire Rope & Rigging, Inc.........47, 62

Roberts Calibration .........................................57

Buffalo Lifting and Testing ...............................71

Rope Block/Sea Link........................................47

C. Sherman Johnson Co., Inc. . .......................42

Rud Chain, Inc. ...............................................17

Cableway Technical Services ..........................85

Samco . ..........................................................43

Caldwell Company, Inc. .............................32, 88

Sea Catch .......................................................65

Chant Engineering Co., Inc. .............................11

Sea-land Distributors . ...............6, 29, 35, 37, 39

Chicago Hardware ..........................................12

Slingmax Rigging Products ...............................5

The Crosby Group . ...............................2, 53, 79

Slinguard Protectors . ......................................65

Distributor Computer Systems . .......................41

Southern Weaving Company ...........................27

Downs Crane & Hoist Co., Inc. ........................61

Strider~Resource . .........................................75

Elite Sales .......................................................15

Suncor Stainless, Inc. ............................... 44-45

Esco Corporation ............................................20

Talurit .............................................................59

Gaylin International Co. Pte. Ltd. . ....................87

Taylor Chain Company ....................................60

GBG Industries . ..............................................24

Van Beest BV ..................................................40

Holland 1916 ..................................................23

Wichard, Inc. ..................................................69

Huskie Tools ...................................................55

Windy Ridge Corporation ................................61

Ken Forging, Inc. .............................................18

Wirop Industrial Co., Ltd. . ...............................31

KWS, Inc. .......................................................63

WSTDA . .........................................................54

Landmann Wire Rope Products .........................4

Yale Cordage . .................................................26

Letellier M.H.E. ...............................................81

Yoke Industrial Corp. .........................................9

Lincoln Hoist . .................................................13

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HELP WANTED Looking for an outside sales person for wire rope shop and fall protection company. Email resume to azwire@aol.com or email marty@ultrasafeusa.com. Established rigging shops across the U.S. looking for experienced wire rope splicer. Must be able to manufacture flemish eye slings along with hand splicing, both 4 tuck and hidden tuck. Competitive wages, and benefits including 401, health, and paid vacation. Reply to: Box 10-02, Wire Rope News & Sling Technology, 511 Colonia Blvd., Colonia, NJ 07067 Seeking to fill and inside customer service/sales position with at least 3 years in wire rope and rigging hardware sales experience, aggressive and good communication skill, hard working with integrity. Our company is located in Southern California and has been in business for 15 years. We offer a competitive salary plus commission. Please fax resume to (909) 548-2884. Established wire rope distributor in the Mid-Atlantic area is looking for an exp. outside sales representative to cover the Gulf Coast area. Strong background in cranes and wire ropes preferred. Ideal candidate has the ability to establish accounts and build strong business relationships. Excellent base and commission, comp. vehicle and benefits. Submit qualifications to: hoistemployment@gmail.com. Assistant foreman for East Coast’s largest importer & sling shop. We stock wire rope, hardware and mfg web slings. Must be “hands-on” and capable of directing shop personnel. Long term position with all benefits company paid, including profit sharing. The Bilco Group, BilcoDoran-Shaw, Barry I. Lemberg C.E.O, Phone:(908) 351-7800 Fax: (908) 3555544, E-mail: blemberg@bilcogroup.com. We are looking for Sales Rep and Area Sales Manager for US market. YOKE USA, a highly respected brand in Grade 80 chain accessories, aggressively expanding its distribution and requires sales personnel. Experience in chain and wire rope sling industries is an asset. Send resume to Steven Hong, President of YOKE GROUP, 12850 Florence Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. Fax 562903-1468 eMail: adrianaa@yoke-usa.com. POSITION AVAILABLE A fantastic opportunity is available to manage the sales force of a well known distributor and manufacturer of industrial rigging and material handling products in the Midwest. This senior position will develop and implement the company’s sales strategy from a business, sales and technical perspective. This person will be granted the task of increasing sales

on both a short and long term basis. Not only will this individual manage sales efforts but they will maintain and grow their own accounts as well. Experience in the rigging industry is a must. Competitive pay and benefits package available. Please email resume to info@wireropenews.com box no. 11-01. 58 year old, well respected rigging company in Southern California, seeking very experienced lead rigger, full time. Must have extensive splicing experience, and management skills. Great pay, excellent benefits and bonuses to the right person. Contact Esaul Mota at 310-834-8535. Experienced Wire Rope Splicer/Fabricator needed. QC21 Lifting Products is seeking quality craftsmanship and shop leadership for our recently relocated wire rope and synthetic operations in Harrison, OH. Knowledge of and hands-on ability to fabricate wire rope and chain assemblies, along with ability to direct workflow is required. Only self-starters with a strong work ethic need apply. We offer a smoke/ drug-free, results-oriented work environment with excellent wages and benefits. QC21 Lifting Products is an F&M Mafco, Inc owned company and a leader in the specialty rigging and nylon sling industry. If you are interested in joining our team, credentials can be faxed to (513) 202-8820 or e-mail hremployment@ fmmafco.com or apply online at www. fmmafco.com (under employment tab). EOE/M/F/V/D Fabrication manager/customer service. Work in a family oriented business with an opportunity to earn part ownership. Need someone 35-55+ years old who started at the bottom and looking to finish at the top. Need hands on splicing experience, lifting rigging experience, test bed knowledge, able to direct small growing crew. Basic computer knowledge. Willing to train and mentor young employees. Top wages and benefits for the right individual. Problem solver that our customers can depend on. Honesty and integrity a must. Call Chuck Farmer, President, Rouster Wire Rope and Rigging, Inc., 304-228-3722, in confidence. Outside Sales Representative needed for well established family owned business in Nashville, TN. Contractors & Industrial Supply Co., Inc. founded in 1970 is a distributor of wire rope, rigging hardware, chain and related industry products is expanding our sales team. The qualified individual will possess industry knowledge and the ability to develop new accounts and maintain existing. We offer a competitive base salary plus commission and an outstanding benefits package. If qualified, please email your resume with salary history to kreff@cisrigging.com.

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Outside sales rep. CCISCO of Summerville, SC is looking for experienced sales reps for the Carolina & Georgia markets. Computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP distribution software required. Knowledge of wire rope, rigging, construction and industrial supplies preferred. Traveling required. Company vehicle and expenses along with competitive base salary and commissions. Reply to careers@hanessupply.com. Established wire rope distributor in North America is expanding into crane/ container rope and fabrication. We are looking for an experienced individual that can assist in formulating a marketing and business plan. This position will eventually evolve to a sales manager or general manager. Fax your resume in strict confidence to 330-452-2331 attention Kris Lee or email to klee@afdindustries.com. Texas Wire Rope Company expanding inside sales department. Individuals must have a strong technical, mechanical and basic mathematical aptitude, including basic computer knowledge. Selected candidates must be quality conscious and able to handle multiple tasks. Previous experience in the industrial supply market is necessary. We offer a drug-free, resultsoriented work environment with excellent wages and advancement opportunities. Resumes received confidentially at wremployment@gmail.com. Outside sales representatives needed Southwest WireRope, the heavy-lift division of Teleflex, Inc, is a well-established distributor / fabricator of wire rope & related products. We are expanding our sales force and looking for experienced Outside Sales Professionals. Our ideal candidate has the ability to establish accounts and build strong business relationships. Knowledge of DCS based computer system, a plus. We offer a competitive base salary and commission program and vehicle allowance. Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, life, disability, paid vacation and an excellent 401(k) Plan. Relocation packages are available for candidates meeting our eligibility requirements. Visit our website at www. swwrinc.com. If qualified, please fax your resume with salary history to: (713) 453-1677 or e-mail to mherz@swwrinc.com. POSITION WANTED Former Division-Product Manager, Regional Outside Sales Manager desires southeast territory to manage and solicit accounts in the wire rope, chain, fittings, and related industries. Over 25 years experience including District Manager, Bethlehem Wire Rope, Regional Manager, Wire Rope Ind Product Manager, Rud Chain, Inc. Interested parties reply to M.E. (Mike) Givens mike90309@aol.com, continued ph 256-476-7700.

REPS WANTED Kennedy Wire Rope and Sling Company is seeking a qualified inside sales representative for their South Texas rigging shop located in Corpus Christi, Texas. We service various markets locally and globally. Solid sales skills working closely and interacting with customers directly, on the phone and in e-commerce is paramount. The candidate must have two years experience in sales and marketing of lifting products. Current knowledge of sling manufacturing and field use of rigging is very helpful. Basic computer skills are a must. Kennedy Wire Rope and Sling utilizes DCS software. We offer competitive salary and insurance benefits. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career opportunity on the Texas Riviera please send a resume to Box 10-01, c/o Wire Rope News & Sling Technology, 511 Colonia Blvd., Colonia NJ 07067 Sales rep wanted for an established manufacturer of labels and sling tags. We are looking for a sales rep that currently calls on sling makers and rigging companies and is familiar with the business. Etiflex is a registered trademark and manufactures custom sling tags for synthetic and wire rope slings and has an excellent reputation in the field. We advertise in trade journals and exhibit at industry shows to generate brand awareness. Please contact us at info@etiflex. com or call 866-ETIFLEX for information.

Manufacturer Represtentatives for Lifting Equipment & Accessories wanted by ALL MATERIAL HANDLING, Inc. Territories are now available and supported by our 4 USA Warehouses where our highly competitive and top quality products are stocked to the roof. Partner with us as we continue to grow market share. Check us out at www.allmaterialhandling.com and reach us at 877 5438264, or e-mail peter@allmaterialhandling.com. Well established manufacturer of wire rope assemblies seeks manufacturer representatives for most major U.S. and Canadian markets. Visit our web site at www.thecableconnection.com. Please contact ray@thecableconnection.com or call Ray at (800) 851-2961 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Dragline range & depth extended using gravity return. Contact Nielsen by fax for details (fax) 904-342-0547 INVESTMENT OPORTUNITIES Opportunity for investment by a big wire ropes industry, at the center of Europe, partner for installing wires drawing project, is sought. Reply by email to box 11-2 at: info@wireropenews.com. ACQUISITIONS SOUGHT Estd. Int’l firm seeks to acquire small to med-sized rigging company on the Atlantic seaboard/Gulf Coast. Flexible. Will consider partial buyout, retaining cur-

CABLEWAY TECHNICAL SERVICES GRAVITY RETURN Call Nielsen

Ocala, FL 24 Hour Fax (904) 342-0547 rent management. Also open to explore mergers, joint ventures or strategic alliances in lieu of acquisition. Pelase reply to buyUSrigging@gmail.com. Strict confidentiality will be exercised. Company seeks acquisitions – Well established thirty year old manufacturer of mechanical cable assemblies, controls and related products seeks to acquire small to mid-sized mechanical cable assembly manufacturers and specialty producers of miniature and small diameter strand and cable. The company has the financial ability to structure a transaction that is responsive to the owner’s needs. Be assured that we will exercise the appropriate confidentiality. Interested parties may reply in complete confidence to: P.O. Box 168, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438-0168. In lieu of an acquisition, other potential business opportunities to explore include mergers, joint ventures or strategic alliances with our company. EQUIPMENT WANTED Wanted: refurbished/used Esco 500 ton press in good working order. Please concontinued

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tact Wayne.Lyons@ftfarfan.com or telephone 868-674-7896/71. Wanted 600t wire rope swaging press complete with dies in good order, please contact Tony@cman.co.nz, or Tele 0064 3 366 1528. Wanted: used wire rope cable, sizes 1-1/8”, 1”, and 7/8”. Please call for pricing. (740) 452-5770. FOR SALE 3/16" Campbell Chain L3x51 LinksZinc; 3200 pieces 48" with 5/16" S Hook; 1100 pieces 15" with 5/16"x2.5" O ring; In NC. Best Offer abarker@rmcord.com, 800-342-9130 x 124, Andy. New wire rope with galvanized finish, 8 x19, Seale, fiber core, traction grade (1180/1770 N/mm²), right regular lay: 1/2” diameter, 14,900 lbs breaking load, .36 lbs/foot net weight, 25,000 feet; 5/8” diameter, 23,700 lbs breaking load, .58 lbs/foot, 16,489 feet. Contact Draka Elevator Products at 1-877-372-5237 for pricing. Excess 3/16” 7x19 GAC non-preformed specs available 150 5000 ft. reels wrapped 12 per pallet FOB IN $250.00 per reel. Also 1/8” stainless 7x7 at 15 cents per foot FOB IL. Also plastic covered GAC. Joe 800-473-0984.

New wire rope 1-1/8” drill line 5000 ft. 6x195 BR RR IFWV $30,000 Aud & freight. Reply to Brayd Gross, Alpha Rigging SErvice, 11-13 Gerberte Court, Wurruk, Victoria, Australia, 3850. Phone 0011+61351461088. Email: bgalpha@bigpond.net.au. Sleeve hammer used for moving sleeves on cable. Different sizes for different size sleeves. All hand made in use now for use safety purposes for employees. Saves on time. Our product does work guaranteed. Please call us today for use in oilfield. 901-357-4940. Crosby 7/8” G213 LPA shackles. NEW! 205 pieces available. Contact Gary Lee @ 1-800-844-3517. Fax 251-456-8860. Impacto Cable cutters and parts available from Windy Ridge Corp. Tamworth, NH, USA. 800-639-2021. Fax 603-3232322. WIRE ROPE FOR SALE Used steel cable for sale. 1-1/8” x 475’, 7/8” x 875’, 5/16” x 320’. Coiled on reels. Ongoing supply. Call: 561-840-2910. F.O.B. Rivera Beach, FL. HARDWARE FOR SALE 1200 RA2482-4 MFG/ACCO $1.45; 600 RA2482-5 MFG/ACCO $2.99 each; 16500 RA2500-3 MFG/ACCO $.70 each; 200

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MS21260-56RH $3.25 each. Call James Currie or Greg Bailey (562) 942-8076. 500 pcs 1-3/4” screw pin anchor shackle – overstock inventory sale – made in China. $28.00 each SWL 25T FOB Avenel, NJ. Call Art Jeronimo, Steelstran Industries 732-574-0700. Overstocked inventory for sale, 1-3/8” Shackle, WLL 13½ ton, galvanized, round pin, import. Super savings. Sold in minimum lots of 50 at $9 each. Eric Parkerson, Certified Slings, 407-331-6677. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1-800 ton Esco, 1-500 ton National, 1-500 ton Esco, 1-350 Esco. 713-641-1552. 150 ton, Wirop C-type hydraulic swaging machine for sale. Brand new, with 4 sets of dies. $19,500 or B/O. Call Oscar at 909-548-2884. Wire Rope Grips for proof test machines. Sizes: 1-1/2”, 2”, 2-1/2”. Load cells & digital read-outs also available. Call Joe Roberts (912) 964-9465. Prooftesters for sale. Capacities from 20,000 lbs. to 3,000,000 lbs. Call Joe Roberts (912) 964-9465. 500 ton National Press, with dies. 15,000 lb. Bessemer coiling machine. Call 800-448-7380, Bill Lindsey.

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