Mazzella Names Mike Lindsey Vice President of Business Development
Mazzella is pleased to announce that Mike Lindsey has been appointed Vice President of Business Development for its Lifting Business.
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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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What is Caldwell’s Dura-Lite™ Composite Lifting Beam?
Are you looking for a lightweight lifting beam that has a high capacity? Caldwell’s Dura-Lite™ Composite Lifting Beam is the…
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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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What Are a Tower Crane Operator’s Responsibilities Around Power Lines?
What are the responsibilities of a tower crane operator during an overhead lift around power lines? This section of the…
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What Are a Signalperson’s Responsibilities, According to ASME B30.2?
What are the responsibilities of a signalperson during an overhead lift? This was one of the major additions to the…
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What Is BlokAlert, and How Does It Make Lifts Safer?
Have you experienced a near-miss that could have been avoided if everyone on site knew a lift was underway? Crosby’s…
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ASME BTH-1: Common Terms Used in Lifting Device Design
“Design is the method of putting form and content together.” American designer Paul Rand’s words may not have been intended…
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How Is ITI Incorporating Technology Into Crane Operator Training?
How is technology being utilized to help crane operator trainees learn their craft? Industrial Training International, Inc. has incorporated simulator…
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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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What Are a Tower Crane Operator’s Responsibilities?
What are the responsibilities of a tower crane operator during an overhead lift? This section of the ASME B30.3 Tower…
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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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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Tower Crane Ropes?
How are your tower crane ropes inspected for compliance with ASME standards? This section of the ASME B30.3 Tower Cranes…
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What Is the Inspection Criteria for Fall Protection Wire Rope SRLs?
Do you know the rejection criteria for your fall protection wire rope SRL? There are many types of damage that,…
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How Can You Ensure Your Overhead Lifts are Safe?
How can overhead lifts be made safer? It is a question that lift directors, site supervisors, riggers, and operators should…
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What New Lifting & Rigging Trends Can You Expect in Wind Energy?
Why has wind become an in-demand source of energy in recent years? There are many factors that have made harnessing…
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When Does OSHA Require Proof Testing & Load Testing?
Regular proof testing of lifting slings is not required by ASME standards, but when are proof tests required for rigging…
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Why Should You Prioritize Fall Protection for Your Workers?
Why is it more commonplace for companies to be assessed and pay fines instead of providing fall protection for their…
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What Are an Overhead Crane Operator’s Responsibilities, According to ASME B30.2?
What are the responsibilities of a crane operator during an overhead lift? This part of the ASME B30.2 Overhead and…
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How Do You Safely Lift Off-Center Loads?
How do you safely lift an off-center load? There are several ways to safely make an overhead lift, even if…
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What Are the Requirements Needed to Reassemble Overhead Cranes?
What qualifications are needed to reassemble overhead cranes? In this edition of Rigging Qs, we answer your questions about overhead…
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How To Select the Correct Lifting Points For Your Overhead Lifts
How do you select the correct lifting points for your overhead lifts? There are several factors that affect what the…
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ASME B30.2-2022: Updates & Revisions to ASME B30.2 Overhead & Gantry Cranes Standard
What updates were made to the ASME B30.16 Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists standard? In this piece, we examine the…
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How Has the Verton EVEREST SpinPod Been Used in the Field?
How has the Verton EVEREST SpinPod 7.5 been used in practical, real-world situations? In everything from construction to mining, crane…
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