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What Is a Telescopic Outage Jib Crane and Why It Matters for Nuclear Power Plants
Containment buildings aren’t designed for convenience. They’re designed for safety, redundancy, and control. During nuclear refueling and maintenance outages, that reality creates a familiar challenge: core components must be lifted, positioned, and removed in...
Comparing Single-Phase and Three-Phase Electric Chain Hoists
Choosing the right electric chain hoist isn’t just about capacity — it starts with understanding the power available in your facility. One of the most common questions during hoist selection is whether single-phase or three-phase power is the better fit. While both...
5 Common Mistakes Companies Make When Specifying a Custom Crane
Specifying a custom crane isn’t something most companies do every day. It’s a big decision, a long-term investment, and when done right, a game changer for safety and productivity. But because it’s not routine, it’s easy to miss a few key details along the way....
Benefits of Single-Phase Electric Chain Hoists for Facilities Without Three-Phase Power
For many facilities — especially older buildings, smaller shops, maintenance bays, and light industrial environments — three-phase electrical service simply isn’t available. Installing or upgrading to three-phase power can be costly and complex, often involving...
Recruiting Skilled Trades in a Changing Market
As we look back on this past year leading our recruitment efforts for skilled labor manufacturing roles, one word keeps coming to my mind… DIVERGENCE Across our region, many local companies have scaled back their workforce. On paper, that might sound like it should...
Understanding Crane Duty Cycles and Why They Matter
When selecting an overhead crane or hoist system, capacity often takes center stage. How much weight can it lift? How high? How far? But there’s another factor that is just as important and often overlooked: duty cycle. Understanding crane duty cycles is essential...
What Manufacturing Plants Must Know for 2026
Upgrading Aging Hoist Equipment: What Manufacturing Plants Must Know for 2026 For many manufacturing facilities, the new year is prompting a fresh look at their equipment and whether they can keep pace with current production and safety needs. Equipment that once...
The Most Critical Asset in Manufacturing Leadership
When you walk through a manufacturing plant, it’s easy to focus on equipment first and all the technology that keeps materials moving. But as FXV Digital Design founder and “Big Cheese”, Freddy Vasquez, reminds us in Episode 2 of Karen Norheim’s podcast, Always...
Crane Technology Trends You Need to Know for 2026
The crane and hoist industry is entering 2026 with a wave of innovation that’s reshaping how manufacturers think about safety, efficiency, and long-term equipment performance. Whether you’re running a high-throughput production line or managing a multi-facility...