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Bishop Lifting acquires Oceanside Equipment
Bishop Lifting Expands Into Canada
Bishop Lifting, a subsidiary of Altamont Capital Partners, has finalized the acquisition of Oceanside Equipment, a wholesaler specializing in rigging and mooring products. Established in 1990 by Greg Maloney to serve the aquaculture industry, Oceanside has grown its operations across Canada, serving various sectors including marine, mining, transportation and manufacturing.
“ The acquisition of Oceanside marks our first physical locations in Canada and continues our strategy to expand our core solution offerings and footprint to serve customers locally across North America,” said Harold King, CEO of Bishop Lifting.“ Oceanside has strong customer relationships across Canada, and I am excited to welcome the entire team to the Bishop family.”
With headquarters in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and a presence in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, this acquisition marks Bishop’ s 14th venture since 2012 and its seventh under Altamont’ s ownership.
OZ Lifting Unveils Stainless Steel Lever Hoist
OZ Lifting Products LLC, based in Winona, Minnesota, has introduced the first stainless steel lever hoist in North America. This innovative addition comes in capacities ranging from 0.25 to 3
Oz Lifting introduces stainless steel lever hoist. tons and offers unparalleled durability and versatility.
Available in various tonnages and lift lengths, including 5 ft., 10 ft., 15 ft., and 20 ft., the stainless-steel lever hoist complements OZ Lifting’ s existing range of type 304 stainless steel products, including chain hoists, push beam trolleys and beam clamps.
Designed to meet the demands of rigorous industries, such as water treatment, pharmaceuticals, food production and mining, the type 304 stainless steel used in this hoist boasts exceptional corrosion resistance. Its smooth, non-porous surface not only simplifies maintenance but also ensures hygiene in sensitive environments.
Manitowoc Boosts Crane Operator Training With Donation of Simulator
Manitowoc has recently made a significant contribution to the International Union of Operating Engineers( IUOE) International Training & Education Center in Crosby, Texas. In a move that solidifies their longstanding partnership, Manitowoc has donated a state-of-the-art crane simulator to the training center.
This donation represents a milestone in enhancing training opportunities for crane operators, advancing industry best practices, and enriching the educational experience for both instructors and students alike.
“ We are thrilled to receive this donation from Manitowoc,” said Chris Treml, IUOE Training Center director.“ This partnership has been invaluable, and having permanent access to this simulator is a game changer for our students and instructors.”
Barnhart Expands Midwest Presence
Barnhart, a provider of specialized lifting and logistics solutions, has announced its acquisition of CR Holland Crane Service, based in Forest City, Iowa. This strategic move marks Barnhart’ s expansion and solidification of its presence in the Midwest, with CR Holland Crane Service becoming its fifth branch in Iowa.
With existing branches in Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin, this acquisition underscores Barnhart’ s commitment to serving the region’ s growing demand for specialized lifting and logistics services.
“ We are pleased to join the Barnhart family as their vision and work ethic align with ours,” said Dustin Huston, vice president, CR Holland Crane Services.“ Our team brings regional knowledge, experience and expertise, while Barnhart brings an incredible national network, a depth of engineering know-how and logistical experience that will serve to benefit customers in the region.”
Manitowoc donates state-of-the-art crane simulator.
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