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U.S. Construction Firm Lauds Versatility of Modulift Beams

Nov 30, 2018

Modulift spreader beams combined with other rigging equipment in 19 different configurations to complete over 200 lifts during modular construction of the citizenM Hotel in South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington recently. citizenM employed a construction method that involved piecing together…

Straightpoint Wins Rigging Services-Sponsored LEEA Safety Award

Nov 23, 2018

Load cell manufacturer Straightpoint (SP) won the inaugural Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Safety…

Equipment & technology

Rope and Sling Modifies Lifting Beam for Tata Steel

Nov 20, 2018

Lifting and rigging equipment supplier Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) has returned a 100t capacity beam to…

Business

Johnson Joins SP in Sales and Customer Support Role

Nov 19, 2018

Straightpoint (SP) has named Lauren Johnson sales and customer support executive, as the load cell manufacturer continues to expand its team based at Havant, UK headquarters in line with an ongoing gazelle growth strategy. The appointment represents a move into the industrial sector for Johnson,…

SP Wins Lifting Product of the Year Award at Speedy Expo 2018

Nov 12, 2018

Straightpoint’s (SP) Bluetooth-enabled Radiolink plus load cell and accompanying HHP app were named Lifting Product…

Equipment & technology

Modulift Spreader Frame Lifts Iconic Bell Tower

Oct 30, 2018

A modular spreader frame was key to lifting the 4.2t bell tower back into place, as restoration of Manchester's…

Equipment & technology

Modulift Beams Preserve Unique Southampton Heritage

Oct 11, 2018

Three Modulift spreader beams were used in a one-over-two configuration beneath the hook of a 350t capacity mobile crane to remove the historic Castle Way footbridge in Southampton, UK last month (September). Lifting and height safety specialist TackleStore Ltd T/A SafetyLiftinGear.com supplied…