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Crane & Rigging Conference | Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference

internet@lifting.com (Internet Department) — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:20:00 GMT

When: December 3-4, 2014

Where: Hilton Houston Nasa Clear Lake, Houston, Texas

Why: Don't miss one of the largest independent crane and rigging conferences to offer education and networking opportunities for safety and risk managers, crane and rigging supervisors, lift directors, project managers, and others responsible for managing crane and rigging operations in construction and heavy industry.

Bishop Lifting Products will be there and would love to discuss some of the huge advances in crane and rigging products for our industry.

Registration includes admission into two-day conference, exhibition area and breakfast and lunch both days. Special rates are also available to groups of three or more registrants from the same organization. Click here to register!

Click here to see a daily agenda of events!

For hotel and travel information, please click here.

Bishop Lifting Products Acquires Delta Rigging & Tools

internet@lifting.com (Internet Department) — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:18:00 GMT

Houston, TX -- March 27, 2014 – SBP Holdings, through its wholly owned subsidiary Bishop Lifting Products, has completed the acquisition of Delta Rigging & Tools headquartered in Houston, TX.

Bishop Lifting Products and Delta Rigging & Tools specialize in the fabrication and distribution of slings, wire rope and rigging products, crane and rigging inspection services, engineered solutions, and equipment rentals. The combined Company will go to market under the brands Bishop Lifting Products, Delta Rigging & Tools, Delta Rentals & Rigging, and Morgan City Rentals. The Company currently operates 23 branches in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and North Dakota with over 700 employees.

Derrick Deakins, President of Bishop Lifting Products, states, “the combination of Bishop Lifting and Delta will bring great value to our customers. The wide spectrum of products and services, extended geographic footprint, and technical expertise created by the acquisition positions Bishop Lifting Products to become the clear leader in the wire rope and rigging industry. The addition of rental equipment services will be a new offering that will benefit the combined customer base.”

About SBP Holdings:
SBP Holdings is one of the nation's leading specialty distribution groups focusing on the sale and rental of wire rope and rigging products through Bishop Lifting Products and the sale of industrial rubber products through Singer Equities. SBP Holdings is a portfolio company of AEA Investors based in New York City. For more information, go to www.sbpholdings.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

David "Mo" Moseley, Vice President of Marketing
Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. (BLP)
125 McCarty Drive
Houston, Texas 77029 USA

713-674-2266 office
713-671-7803 direct
david.moseley@lifting.com email

OSHA Wire Rope Inspection Fact Sheet

internet@lifting.com (Internet Department) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:02:00 GMT

Another great Fact Sheet from OSHA on the proper inspection requirements for wire rope used on cranes and derricks in construction. This document is intended to assist wire rope inspectors and supervisors. These provisions are effective November 8, 2010.

Fact sheet focuses on what actions need to be performed for:

Shift inspections: deficienceies and removal service criteria
critical review items
monthly inspection
and annual/comprehensive inspections.

Click here to view.

FREE SC&RA Webinar - December 5, 2012

internet@lifting.com (Internet Department) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:07:00 GMT

Webinar Topic: Economic Year in Review and Forecast

Chris Sleight, editor of International Construction magazine, will look at the key global economic trends that impact the specialized crane market and oversize/overweight transportation sector. In addition to general economic forecasts for different parts of the world, Mr. Sleight will look at construction markets and the specific factors that determine the business climate for owners and operators of large fleets of cranes and associated equipment.

Speaker: Chris Sleight, editor, International Construction

Price: FREE for Members and Non-Members

When: December 5, 2012 @ 12 pm EST

Register here!

Crane Care – SC&RA Webinar - June 13, 2012

internet@lifting.com (Internet Department) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:44:00 GMT

Crane Care – Guidelines for Good Clean Livin'

The June webinar brings together numerous industry experts from Manitowoc and MTU to discuss the importance of following manufacturers’ guidelines throughout the life of the crane to keep it in good working condition and to maximize its life. This online round-table will cover the following topics:

The importance of training and education for operators, riggers, and technicians on the rules of crane safety long before they start using a crane as well as the reasons a company should register the level of training received for each employee.

by Mike Brunet, Product Safety Director, Manitowoc Cranes
Why should a company follow the manufacturers’ recommendations for proper preventative maintenance?

by Dan Snook Corporate Training, MTU/Mercedes and
Brian Hill, Crawler Crane Field Service Manager, Manitowoc
Crane Care
Learn the advantage of tracking the crane during its working life via telematics.

by John Alexander, CraneSTAR and Technical Communications Director, Manitowoc Crane Care
How to adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines if the crane detects an overload occurrence.

by Scott Mohn, Mobile Crane Service Operations Director, Manitowoc Crane Care
The value of getting the manufacturers’ input and authorization of any structural repairs, throughout the entire life of the crane.

by Gary Herrmann, Structural Engineer, Manitowoc Crane Care

Cost:

$29 members/ $59 Non Members

Click Here to Register

Click Here for more

Crane & Rigging / Industrial Crane & Hoist Conferences - May 23-24

internet@lifting.com (Internet Department) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:15:00 GMT

Join Bishop Lifting Products at the Crane & Rigging / Industrial Crane & Hoist Conferences!

The jointly-held Crane & Rigging Conference and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (CRC/ICHC), hosted by MCM Events, moves to a new venue in 2012. The two-day safety management conference will be held May 23-24, 2012 in New Orleans, La.

The two-day conference is geared for safety managers, crane and rigging supervisors, plant managers, and risk management personnel. New this year, attendees can choose from two educational tracts. ICHC sessions will discuss topics relevant to users of overhead cranes inside plants or heavy industrial environments. CRC sessions will be of interest to users of mobile and tower cranes working in construction environments. In addition, several joint sessions focusing on training techniques, accident trends, and rigging inspection and proper use promise something for everyone.

BLP will be exhibiting and invite everyone to attend this great conference series. Salespeople from our New Orleans and Houston branches will be present.

There's still time to register!

Register prior to March 31, 2012 to reveive the early bird rate $550 (a savings of $145). All early bird registrations will be entered into a drawing for an iPad 2. Registration includes admission into either conference and breakfast and lunch both days.

Register online: CRC / ICHC or

Register by phone: Franci Motz, fmotz@maxcapmedia.com, 602-368-8552

ACRP 2012 Workshop & General Assembly

internet@lifting.com (Internet Department) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:10:00 GMT

Join John Hellums, the current VP of ACRP, and Bishop Lifting Products at the Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals (ACRP) 2012 Workshop and General Assembly on May 8-11 in Cleveland, Ohio. The workshop will include training strategies, educational workshops and technical presentations from members of the crane & rigging community. The workshop and assembly will take place at the Cleveland Airport Marriott. This is a great opportunity for ACRP members and crane & rigging professionals to network and participate in industry workshops.

Schedule and Topics include:

Tuesday, May 8:

Board Meeting
Golf
Welcome Reception

Wednesday, May 9:

General Assembly Session
Articulating Boom Cranes
Facility Tour - Mazzella Lifting Technologies

Thursday, May 10:

Risk Management
ACRP Committee Meetings
Concrete Pumper Trucks
Synthetic Ropes Used for Cranes
Overhead Cranes
Annual Banquet

Friday, May 11:

Computer Tools for Rigging
ACRP Awards
Closing Session

FREE Webinar from SC&RA - April 11 @ 12 EST

internet@lifting.com (Internet Department) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:10:00 GMT

SC&RA is hosting another free webinar on April 11th at 12 EST. See below for topic information and how to register.

Crisis Management - Effective Strategies for Dealing with the Unexpected

It’s the crisis you most dread — a fallen piece of equipment, an employee injury, an accident on the road — and it is now being covered by the media. Is your company prepared? This webinar will arm you with the best practices in crisis communications, with a particular focus on issues important to companies in specialized transportation and crane and rigging.

You’ll learn how to:

Apply the best practices for speaking to the media and other key stakeholders, which can make all difference between a company thriving during a crisis and closing its doors forever
Apply the main elements of a communications strategy that gets your messages out
Identify the key components of a communications contingency plan
Use social media during a crisis
Regain the trust of employees, customers, partners, and other stakeholders

By participating in this webinar, you will learn how to mitigate potential crises and safeguard your company’s reputation.

Cost: Free

Click Here to Register

Presenters:

Bruce Cordingly, Principal
Sound Counsel Crisis Communications

J. Vander Stoep, Principal
Sound Counsel Crisis Communications

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. Adds a New Location in Oklahoma City

internet@lifting.com (Internet Department) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:01:00 GMT

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. Adds a New Location in Oklahoma City

Houston, TX -- Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. (BLP), a fabricator and distributor of slings and rigging supplies, has announced the opening of a new regional office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma City office will be the one-stop source for servicing the oilfield rigging needs in the Mid-Continent region. “Our Oklahoma City office will provide rigging solutions and local MaxiRider™ support to businesses in the region,” says Jeff Bishop, President of Bishop Lifting Products. The new office enables BLP to host key customers and prospects, as well as the ability to offer essential product and solution services, such as onsite product testing and training.

Bishop Lifting Products in Oklahoma City will be fully stocked with Crosby products as well as a fabricator of slings, such as wire rope slings, web slings, roundslings, chain slings, and Slingmax® high performance slings. The location is also equipped with a 350,000 lb. proof testing machine, laser tag etching machine for making sling tags, a pouring tower for fabricating mast raising lines, and a 20,000 lb. wire rope spooling machine.

Bill Ray, Regional Vice President based in the Oklahoma City branch, says “we feel like our Oklahoma City facility is state of the art! It enables us to provide unparalleled service, fabrication and testing of rigging equipment for the Mid-Continent region. We are very excited about being in Oklahoma City.”

This is the third new branch for Bishop Lifting Products in the past year.

About Bishop Lifting Products, Inc.

Founded in 1984, Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. (BLP) is a leading fabricator and distributor of products, services, and lifting solutions for crane, rigging, marine, and oilfield applications. Our 200+ dedicated employees throughout Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Wyoming and Oklahoma supply wire rope, slings, rigging hardware, lifting devices, hoists and winches to customers with lifting, oilfield, towing, and hauling applications.

Crosby Sling Calculator 6.0 - Now Available for iPhones and iPads

teresa.massaro@lifting.com (Teresa Massaro) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:07:00 GMT

The much-anticipated Crosby Sling Calculator is now available as an app for your iPad or iPhone! With over 15 calculators, this app is packed with utilities to aid you in determining sling tensions, calculating a load's center of gravity, and computing the volume and weight of a load. Users of our popular PC-based Sling Calculator will find all of the functionality, and more, here in this newest addition to our suite of apps by The Crosby Group.

Features of the Crosby Sling Calculator 6.0

Features more than 15 calculators and utilities designed to aid in determining sling tensions, calculating a load's center of gravity, and computing the volume and weight of a load.
Allows you to choose local measurement (Metric units, Feet and Inches or Decimal Feet).
Indicate your preference for Vertical Sling Angles (CEN) or Horizontal Sling Angles (ASME).

The Crosby Sling Calculator also provides tutorial messages and inquiry screens that allow “real time” education on the use of the products many attributes. Finally, with just the tap on the screen the resultant PDF files can be sent directly to your e-mail inbox.

The Crosby Sling Calculator is available for $24.99 (US). Click here to download the app today!