All Below the Hook Articles

Cameras in frame at Tower Cranes North America
Using cameras to help with ‘blind lifting’ is one of several topics at the Tower Cranes North America conference
SC&RA Rigging and Hauling JOY Awards
Exclusive SC&RA Job of the Year Award coverage
ALE conquers 'never attempted' transport
Over 500,000 pounds: Covering almost 1,000 land and nautical river miles in Venezuela, United Kingdom-based ALE was tasked with transporting six 22 MW power plant engines from Puerto Ordaz to the Santa Ines Refinery
Precision manages a meticulous move
Under 160,000 pounds: Precision Specialized Division transported expensive and fragile high-tech instruments, cased in thousands of pounds of steel, over a precarious route. 
Modulift spreader beams lift 17 buildings
Bryson Crane employed two spreader beams, manufactured by Modulift, below-the-hook of a Terex all-terrain in Edgewater, FL.
Bishop Lifting acquires Safeway Sling USA
Bishop Lifting has acquired Safeway Sling USA, a sling fabrication company headquartered in Greendale, WI. 
New Elebia hook
The Neo hook from Elebia is designed for lifting bell furnaces
Refurbished floating crane
The refurbishment of a 440 tonne capacity floating crane includes the addition of a load monitoring software package
IMT installs new laser cutting machine
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. has installed a new laser cutting machine as part of an initiative to improve efficiency.
Miniaturization provides unique training opportunities
Smaller scale training and certification techniques are both unique and cost effective.
Straightpoint pioneers Bluetooth technology
A new Bluetooth app for smart devices is now available for download and easy connection to the manufacturer’s recently launched range of load cells that boast the same technology.
WIKA presents award to Crane Warning Systems
WIKA Mobile Control has awarded Crane Warning Systems, Inc. the Top Sales Award for 2017.
Magnetek offers Flex EX2 wireless controls
Magnetek is now offering next Generation Flex EX2 wireless controls for use in material handling, overhead crane and industrial applications. 
Safe Lifting stocks Green Pin shackle
Safe Lifting Europe says it is the first rental company to stock the Green Pin Power Sling Shackle range
Huisman tests 3D printed crane hook
Printed crane hook passes 80 tonne load test
Severe weather guidance at Miami conference
Preparing tower cranes for extreme weather will be a key topic at the Tower Cranes North America (TCNA) conference
Righting ‘My Lady’ after Hurricane Irma damage
Lifting and moving a 1990 Hatteras damaged during Hurricane Irma required expert rigging. Mary Kanian reports for ACT.
Hybrid ropes offer ductility and strength
Bamdad Pourladian and Timothy Klein discuss the use of hybrid ropes for lifting and rigging.
Below the hook: no strain, no gain
Loads of new products on the market points to a healthy market for below the hook equipment. Christian Shelton reports
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