by Peter Cooke on December 13, 2012
For over 30 years, CM-ET has been conducting this 1-day motor class to help familiarize entertainment technicians and riggers on safe and proper general maintenance and repair of the CM-ET Lodestar. Starting today, this popular class is available online! Get trained today! Students can expect the same level of information they would get if they [...]
Peter Cooke is a Training Manager specializing in Rigging & Load Securement for Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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by Gisela Clark on October 31, 2012
We love to talk about our entertainment training. We believe in teaching people how to be safer in their work environments. As much as I enjoy hearing stories from our training team, what gives me even greater pleasure is hearing this same enthusiasm echoed from one of our attendees. Bart Wells from Cory’s Audio Visual [...]
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by Gisela Clark on October 26, 2012
Last weekend Columbus McKinnon attended the 25th LDI show in Las Vegas and it was an event to remember. The show featured product innovations and refinements in lighting, sound, projection, special effects and more. Attendance at the show was the highest we have seen in the last three years. Whether you were there or not, below are five [...]
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by Gisela Clark on October 18, 2012
The Live Design International (LDI) Show kicks off today and will be celebrating 25 years. What a milestone! The LDI show has become the leading tradeshow and conference for live entertainment design professionals in North and South America. Read on for highlights about the show, what we will be featuring in our booth, plus a very exciting [...]
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by Chris Zgoda on October 1, 2012
The 2012 National Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) conference was held in Anaheim, California this month. The conference consisted of industry leading companies that are involved in voluntary protection programs from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Department of Energy (DOE) or other government agencies. These agencies are responsible for developing and implementing cooperative recognition programs. During the conference, Columbus McKinnon [...]
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by Troy Raines on August 3, 2012
Designed and forged in Chattanooga, Tennessee, CM Super Strong shackles are carbon-type shackles with strength ratings that are up to 50% stronger than comparable sized carbon shackles. As a result, they are designed with a 6:1 safety design factor. By using a special blended material, Columbus McKinnon is able to manufacture Super Strong shackles without [...]
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by Gisela Clark on July 16, 2012
At Columbus McKinnon, our success in the global marketplace is dependent not only on the knowledge and expertise to design and manufacture hoists, cranes, and rigging equipment; but also the business processes to facilitate consistent quality across our broad portfolio of products. Our commitment to introducing new and innovative products, along with our desire to appeal [...]
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by Gisela Clark on June 26, 2012
Earlier this month a team of two from Columbus McKinnon completed a ride of their lives – a 100-mile “Century” bicycle ride around Lake Tahoe – to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Our team consisted of Rakesh Jobanputra, Cindy Dominske and Joshua Karczewski (Cindy was unable to join the team for the ride, but had [...]
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by Tom Reardon on May 14, 2012
Kyle asks the following question about load testing: A company I work with conducts a special lift twice a year where they lift 100,000 lbs. with a 50 Ton crane. Are there any special requirements as far as load testing, inspections or OSHA requirements that need to be considered when doing this lift? If [...]
Tom Reardon is a Training Manager specializing in Hoists & Overhead Cranes for Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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by Stacie Wingfield on May 7, 2012
Although I have only been at Columbus McKinnon for 5 years, our company has been designing and manufacturing hoists and rigging products for over 135 years. Brands like CM, Yale, Coffing, Little Mule, Duff-Norton, Budgit, Shaw-Box, Chester, Dixie, Cady, and Camlok (all of which are from Columbus McKinnon) continue to be recognized as providing superior material handling [...]
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