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Kito Crosby announces 2023 ‘Lifting for the Troops’ campaign
Kito Crosby, a leading manufacturer of lifting and securement solutions, is pleased to announce its Lifting for the Troops campaign for 2023, supporting the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. Fallen Patriots provides college scholarships and educational services to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. After government programs, the average ...
TRANSACTION CLOSE AND FORMATION OF KITO CROSBY
RICHARDSON, Texas, United States, and SHOWA-CHO, Yamanashi, Japan, January 30, 2023 – The Crosby Group, a leading provider of lifting and rigging solutions, and KITO CORPORATION, a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment with 90 years of experience in the development and production of hoists and cranes, today announced the completion of their business combin...
The Crosby Group to Commence Cash Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of KITO CORPORATION
RICHARDSON, Texas, United States, and SHOWA-CHO, Yamanashi, Japan, September 22, 2022 – The Crosby Group, a leading provider of lifting and rigging solutions, and KITO CORPORATION, a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment with 90 years of experience in the development and production of hoists and cranes, today announced that they have secured all regulatory...
The Crosby Group and KITO CORPORATION to Combine, Creating Integrated Lifting Solutions Provider
RICHARDSON, Texas, United States, and SHOWA-CHO, Yamanashi, Japan, May 16, 2022 – The Crosby Group, a global leader in lifting and rigging, and KITO CORPORATION, a leading material handling manufacturer with 90 years of experience in the development and production of hoists and cranes, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine both bu...
What is the difference between Peerless Grade 80 and Grade 100 Alloy Chain?
Contributed by Bob Kozickie, Technical Sales Support Manager Peerless Grade 80 alloy chain has dominated the lifting and rigging market for many years. This is due to the fact that alloy chain is strong, durable, ductile, and can perform well in extreme environmental conditions. It also has the versatility to be used in a variety of different applications. ...
Peerless & KITO Invest in the Future
Peerless Chain Company is extremely pleased to announce that on December 17th, 2021, the purchase of the 350,000 sq. ft. building and surrounding property in Winona, MN was concluded. Peerless started its business in Winona over a hundred years ago and during that time generations of Peerless employees have called the facility home along with the headquarters that hav...
Retainer Latches on Sling Hooks
Contributed by Bob Kozickie, Technical Sales Support Manager The question that’s most often asked by end users and sling manufacturers is, “Are latches required to be installed on Sling Hooks?” Sling hooks are by far the most common component used as an end attachment on alloy chain slings. There has always been confusion throughout the lifting and rigging industry as ...
Don't Allow Your Alloy Chain to "Stretch Out" During a Heavy Workout
Contributed by Bob Kozickie, Technical Sales Support Manager There are many reasons for selecting alloy chain over wire rope or synthetics for heavy lifting applications. One positive aspect of alloy chain is its strength to weight ratio which provides the durability needed in the toughest environments. Alloy chain is also a very rigid material. This rigidity means tha...
Lifting Beam vs. Spreader Beam
Contributed by Bob Kozickie, Technical Sales Support ManagerEdited by Christy Kutchma, Marketing Coordinator Lifting Beams and Spreader Beams are significantly different in both appearance and by functional definition. Industry “slang” terminology, however, creates a semantics error, often mistaking which lifter is required on the job by calling both a “spreader beam”....
How to Read and Understand an Alloy Chain Sling Capacity Chart
Contributed by Bob Kozickie, Technical Sales Support Manager Alloy Chain Sling Capacity Charts are published by Standards Associations, chain manufacturers, and virtually every rigging shop in existence. They are reproduced and can be printed as large or small wall posters or as pocket guides that riggers carry with them for quick reference. At first glanc...