Trends That Will Shape the Lifting and Rigging Industry in 2026
Learn the top lifting and rigging industry trends for 2026, including AI, energy infrastructure growth, inspections, automation, and workforce challenges.
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Lifting and Rigging Trends for 2026: Industry Outlook
Explore lifting and rigging trends for 2026, from data center power demand to automation, training challenges, and cybersecurity.
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Top 10 Lifting & Rigging Videos of 2025
Catch up on 2025's top lifting and rigging videos. Explore our countdown of must-watch content covering hooks, chain, cranes, and…
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A Breakdown of Scope: Reasons to Consider AI-Enhanced Utility Stringing Line Inspections
Scope is an AI-powered software that identifies damage or defects, and predicts the break strength on utility stringing lines. Our…
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6 Ways to Preserve Knowledge in the Lifting Industry
With experienced lifting professionals about to retire from the workforce, find out how to capture their knowledge and educate the…
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Is Your Worksite Meeting Key Safety Standards?
Take the Lifting & Rigging Compliance Scorecard assessment to help you improve workplace safety.
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Tariffs and the Lifting Industry: What to Know as April Unfolds
Ahead of new tariff announcements, here’s what the lifting industry needs to know about sourcing, steel costs, and supply chain…
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Reviewing Updates & Revisions to ASME B30.10-2024 Hooks Standard
Recently, ASME updated the ASME B30.10 Hooks standards. This article breaks down the revisions, updates, and additions you need to…
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Top 10 Lifting & Rigging Videos of 2024
Are you looking for smarter ways to improve safety and efficiency on your job site? In this roundup, we’ve gathered…
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Tom Horton Named Chief Revenue Officer of Mazzella Companies
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce that Tom Horton has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer. Horton joined the organization…
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Building on a Legacy: The Next Era of Mazzella Companies
Join us for the second episode in Mazzella Companies’ 70-year celebration series, where we explore Mazzella family values and the…
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Rigging Through the Ages: Mazzella’s 70-Year Journey as a Rigging Industry Leader
Join us for a special episode of “Safety Factor” as we celebrate Mazzella Companies’ 70-year journey in the rigging industry.…
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Mazzella Companies Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Mazzella Wire Rope & Sling Co. was founded in 1954 by Jim Mazzella, Sr.—specializing in wire rope slings that were…
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Exploring Career Advancement in the Lifting Industry Through Industrial Training on Global Lifting Awareness Day
Dive into the world of industrial lifting and rigging as we celebrate Global Lifting Awareness Day. We discuss how the…
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How to Advance Your Career in Lifting and Rigging
Our article will explain how training and acquiring certification is key to meaningful advancements in our industry.
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Piedmont Hoist & Crane
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Piedmont Hoist & Crane based out of Winston-Salem, NC. This acquisition…
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Mazzella Wins LEEA Award for 2023 Global Lifting Awareness Day Campaign
Mazzella Companies is honored to win this award and proud to continue supporting the vision of LEEA and #GLAD2024, with…
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Unveiling AWRF’s Vision for the Future of Rigging Industry Safety and Standards
Dive deep into the heart of the rigging industry, where we unveil the Association of Wire Rope Fabricators‘ (AWRF) approach…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Midco Companies
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Midco Companies. This acquisition further strengthens Mazzella’s footprint in Texas and…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires Newell Davis Company
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Newell Davis Company of Wilmington, North Carolina. This acquisition further strengthens…
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How Is Technology Changing the Lifting and Rigging Industry?
How is technology being used in the lifting and rigging industry? Companies across the world are making working in lifting…
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Mazzella Companies Acquires John Sakach Company of St. Louis
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of John Sakach Company of St. Louis. This acquisition further strengthens Mazzella’s…
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How Does Global Lifting Awareness Day Promote the Lifting Industry?
What is Global Lifting Awareness Day? Simply put, it is a day used to promote the lifting and rigging industry…
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Safety Factor: How Global Lifting Awareness Day Addresses the Labor Shortage in the Lifting Industry
Global Lifting Awareness Day, Thursday, July 13, 2023, plays a pivotal role in combating the labor shortage that plagues the…
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