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Specht Industries Installs R & M Cranes to Boost Productivity at ASC Process Systems
Specht Industries has successfully installed R & M Materials Handling’ s overhead cranes and hoists at ASC Process Systems, a manufacturer of customized autoclave systems in Santa Clarita, California. ASC, which specializes in creating autoclaves and industrial ovens for industries like aerospace and composites, faced a material handling challenge as its oven sales increased, requiring more cranes for their expanded facility.
Specht Industries designed and installed a system featuring four bridge cranes and two hoists, with capacities ranging from 5 to 30 tons. This installation aimed to support the manufacturing and shipping of ASC’ s oven products. The project, which had a tight two-month timeline, overcame challenges like an elevation slope and the need for custom footings to meet seismic requirements.
The project stemmed from a lead generated via R & M’ s Crane Designer tool, an online configurator that matches lifting needs with appropriate crane solutions. This tool helped ASC request the R & M cranes for the new facility, aligning with their existing equipment for consistency in maintenance.
Specht provided comprehensive services, including the full structure, crane installation, concrete work and system startup.
Wolffkran Unveils WOLFF 8038 Clear
Specht Industries installed bridge cranes and hoists at the manufacturer of customized autoclave systems.
Wolffkran has launched the WOLFF 8038 Clear, a new flat-top crane designed for large-scale projects like airports, industrial facilities and data centers. The crane offers exceptional lifting capacity and is easy to assemble, making it the largest flat-top crane in the Wolffkran portfolio, competing in the 560-metric-ton class.
With an 80-meter jib and a maximum lifting capacity of 20 tons, the WOLFF 8038 Clear combines the performance of a hammerhead crane with the practical advantages of a flat-top design. Its point-bearing capacity of 3.8 tons at an 80-meter radius is highly competitive. An optional jib extension increases the length to 85 meters while still supporting 2.1 tons at the top.
The crane features an optimized, smart jib design, which reduces material costs by 10 % and cuts assembly weight by 20 %. The WOLFF 8038 Clear also includes ergonomic assembly aids, such as bolt depots that reduce physical strain on workers.
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• Tadano America Corporation has appointed Jack Fendrick as chief operating officer( COO) for its crane business. Reporting directly to Dean Barley, president and CEO of Tadano America, Fendrick Fendrick will oversee business strategy development and execution to drive growth and operational efficiency.
Fendrick brings nearly 30 years of experience in the crane industry, with a proven history of expanding operations and leading teams to success. His career includes leadership roles such as general manager, vice president, and president and COO, where he played a significant part in growing North American crane business.
• Kito Crosby, a company in lifting and securement solutions, has promoted Jason Bulan to vice president of business development and product strategy for its hoists and cranes portfolio in the Bulan Americas.
With 23 years of experience in the lifting and securement industry, Bulan will lead strategic initiatives to enhance business development and drive commercial and product strategies for Kito Crosby’ s Harrington and Acco brands.
• Mazzella Companies announced the promotion of Tom Horton to chief revenue officer. Horton, who joined the company in 2019 as vice president of sales for Sheffield Metals, has served as executive vice president of sales for
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Mazzella Companies for the past three years. In his new role, Horton will report to CEO Tony Mazzella and oversee the development of the revenue team, which integrates sales and marketing. With more than 30 years of experience in industrial and equipment sales, Horton has a proven track record of leading revenue initiatives and implementing marketing strategies that drive growth and strengthen branding.
Meanwhile, Adam Franz has also been promoted. Franz was named the company’ s vice president of lifting branch development. With nearly two decades of experience at Mazzella, Franz has held various leadership roles,
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including project management, purchasing, crane sales, branch management, sales management and most recently, director of national accounts.
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