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Kito Crosby announces significant investment in Peerless chain manufacturing equipment, improving quality, efficiency, and service levels
Richardson, TX, USA – July 29, 2024 – Kito Crosby, a global leader in the lifting and securement industry, proudly announces the completion of a major investment at its flagship manufacturing site of Peerless branded products in Winona, Minnesota. The multi-year, multi-million-dollar, project involved the design, installation, and startup of an advanced continuous plat...
KITO CROSBY UNVEILS NEW CORPORATE BRAND - RAISE YOUR WORLD
Richardson, TX, USA and Showa-Cho, Yamanashi, Japan, October 16th, 2023 – Kito Crosby, a global leader of the lifting and securement industry, is proud to announce the launch of its new, unified corporate brand. The strategic business combination of KITO Corporation and The Crosby Group, announced in January this year, has combined the expertise and heritage of two ind...
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 ...
The Anatomy of an Alloy Chain Sling Failure
Contributed by Bob Kozickie, Technical Sales Support Manager Alloy steel chain slings are the most durable products used for lifting and rigging. So, why do alloy chain slings fail? Every year we read and hear stories of catastrophic chain sling breaks. When these failures happen, the broken sling components are then sent back to the sling manufacturer or a...
Nick & Gouge Protection and Prevention
Contributed by Bob Kozickie, Technical Sales Support Manager Alloy chain slings are required to be inspected by a competent person once in every 12 month period as defined in OSHA 1910.184, and as mentioned in a previous post. Some of the criteria for alloy chain slings to be removed from service are clearly defined; others rely on the judgement and experie...
Being Prepared for a Periodic Alloy Chain Sling Inspection
Contributed by Bob Kozickie, Technical Sales Support Manager If you own, use, or are responsible for your company’s alloy chain slings, you are required to have a documented inspected within every 12 month period per OSHA 1910.184 and ASME B30.9. This is contrary to the belief that alloy chain sling inspections are required once every calendar year. That ...
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. ...