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Kito Crosby’ s Cosmo Terrace Wins Good Design Award 2024
OZ Lifting’ s Steve and Jane Napieralski, either side of Trace Erickson, of Code Blue K9.
OZ Lifting Funds Police Dog Training Through Code Blue K9 Initiative
OZ Lifting Products LLC, a manufacturer of davit cranes and industrial lifting equipment, has committed to funding the training of a new police dog annually through the Code Blue K9 program.
The initiative goes beyond financial support, with OZ Lifting allowing dog trainer Trace Erickson to use an out-building at its new 40,000-square-foot facility. The first sponsored dog will serve the City of New Hampton Police Department in Iowa.
Erickson, a former law enforcement officer, aims to run two 13-week training programs annually, preparing police dogs for duties such as narcotics detection, search and rescue and patrol support.
“ I met Trace at our local YMCA. As he told me, there are many police departments that would love to have a dog on staff but can’ t afford the upfront cost. My wife, Jane, and I felt this is a way to give back to a community,” Steve Napieralski, president at OZ Lifting said.
“ If there is a police department in a city looking for a dog, we ask that they send a written request outlining how they will use the animal in their community. If multiple departments are looking, we will select which department gets the dog,”
Mammoet SK6000 Achieves Fully Electric Operations
Mammoet has successfully tested the SK6000, said to be the world’ s strongest land-based crane, for fully electric operations, confirming its zero-emission capability.
This breakthrough positions the SK6000 as a pivotal tool for reducing the environmental impact of large-scale projects while enhancing safety and efficiency.
The crane can now operate directly from grid power or, in remote locations lacking stable network access, via battery packs or hydrogen generators.
This flexibility ensures the SK6000 is suitable for diverse project environments, including construction, offshore wind, oil and gas and nuclear sectors.
The Cosmo Terrace received prestigious honors.
Kito Crosby, a leader in lifting and securement solutions, said that its flagship office building, Cosmo Terrace, has been honored with the prestigious Good Design Award 2024. Recognized for its exceptional design, the building exemplifies innovation, functionality and environmental sustainability.
Cosmo Terrace won praise for its seamless integration of form and function, embodying the spirit of innovative design in Japan.
According to the Good Design Award jury,“ The building harmoniously blends with its surroundings while providing an efficient, user-friendly space. Its aesthetic simplicity and attention to detail make it an exemplary piece of modern architecture.”
Cosmo Terrace is more than just a visually striking structure— it is certified as a“ Net Zero Energy Building” by Japan’ s Ministry of Environment. This certification reflects the building’ s commitment to reducing its primary energy consumption to net zero.
The SK6000’ s capabilities reduce noise, improving worksite communication.
Testing utilized two 600kWh Battery Boxes from power specialist Bredenoord, delivering a combined 1,200kWh, equivalent to the output of 20 electric cars. The system was integrated on-site within a single day, demonstrating minimal disruption to operations.
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