January 14th, 2010
A lot rests on lifting shackles, literally and figuratively. The humble galvanised shackle is usually the part that connects slings in the form of wire rope or chain to the item being lifted by a crane or other form of hoist or lifting equipment. The lifting shackle does not come as a standard item, but differs according to the way it is being used. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: lifting shackles
Posted in Arbil Lifting Gear |
October 27th, 2009
Virgin Trains has announced the appointment Paul Furze-Waddock as its new Business Development Director. The position will take effect from the New Year with an indication that his main priority and focus will lie within the area of franchise bidding. One area in particular will be the highly sought after West Franchise which of course is up for bidding around March 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: industry, news, rail
Posted in Arbil Rail |
October 24th, 2009
The largest crane company in Russia, Ivanovo Stamp has recently concluded a highly prestigious deal to sell forty of its latest heavy lifting crane units in what is reported to be a acquisition worth over five and half million US dollars or 165 million Rubles. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: gear, heavy lifing
Posted in Arbil Lifting Gear |
October 19th, 2009
Lifeguards in South Tyneside have taken possession of a new 4×4 patrol vehicle worth nineteen thousand pounds following a special presentation at Roker beach in Sunderland. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Arbil 4x4 |
September 25th, 2009
The one billion pound spend on electrification for the UK’s First Great Western railway line between the capital and Swansea city centre may also provide additional benefits for rail travellers from Wales and the west of England who are looking to get to Heathrow airport. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Arbil Rail |