Below the Hook

Airpes, a manufacturer of lifting, weighing and below-the-hook equipment, has named Alex Lozano technical director for the Americas. He has already proved his worth in the field. Lozano completed transition from the company’s headquarters in Barcelona, Spain; the dual-citizen is fluent in both…

Airpes, a manufacturer of lifting, weighing and below-the-hook equipment, has shipped the first in a series of 75 metric ton (tonne) capacity custom, adjustable spreader beams to one of the largest companies that assembles wind turbines. The beams are a new…

Rockford, Illinois, U.S.-based The Caldwell Group Inc. has launched a custom lifting beam for applications where a crane cannot be positioned over a load due to limited travel or obstructions. The manufacturer’s auto-leveler technology is a standout feature. Caldwell was initially approached by…