Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference 2010

Preliminary Speakers Announced for Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference- The conference will feature some of the most respected and informed professionals in the overhead crane and rigging industry.    The Industrial Crane and Hoist Conference agenda is still in development, continue to check back for updated information.
 

Preliminary Topics & Speakers: 

Keynote Address:
Craig Epperson, CICB

Review of Wire Rope Applications used in the Overhead Lifting Industry:

Brad Benner, Vice President & General Manager, Alps Wire Rope Corporation

Overhead Load Protection and Weighing Solutions:
Keith Daley, OEM Key Account Manager, Hirschmann Automation & Control

Panel Discussion- The Advantages and Disadvantages of Third Party vs. In-house Crane Inspectors:
Moderated by Katie Parrish, Editor, Industrial Lift and Hoist
Joe Crews, President, Crews Crane Training International
Richard Wehrmeister, Advanced Overhead Crane
Tom Reardon, Corporate Trainer, Columbus McKinnon
Walter Brumley, Supervisor of Cranes, Rigging, Mechanics and Roads, Walks and Grounds, Shell Oil

Inspection Techniques for Technicians:
Richard Warriner, Vice President & General Manager of Engineered Solutions, Ace World Companies

Applications Guidelines and Benefits of Chain Hoists:
Scott Miller, VP of Operations, Harrington Hoists

Overhead Crane Component Aging & Obsolescence:
Pete Richards, Multi-Trade Leader, Crane Crew, Bruce Power
Fred Wolsey P.E., System Engineer Cranes & Hoists, Bruce Power

Panel Discussion-Overhead Crane Operator Training and Certification:
Moderator, Richard Howes, Managing Editor, OCH & Hoist magazines
Panelists: Joel Oliva, Special Projects Corrdinator, NCCCO
Tom Reardon, Corporate Trainer, Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Joe Crews, Owner, CCTI/ Crews Crane Training International, Inc.
Mike Perkins, National Oilwell Varco

Plate Lift Clamps & Crane Blocks:
David Matthews, Director of Engineering and R&D, J.C.Renfroe & Sons, Inc.

Flathead vs. Tapered Tread Crane Wheels:
Richard Warriner, Vice President & General Manager of Engineered Solutions, Ace World Companies

Safer Crane Bumpers-A Comparison of AIST and CMAA Standards:
Tom Berringer, Project Manager, Gantrex

Safe Design and Use of Custom-made Below-the-Hook Devices:
Al Abel, Lifting Specialist, Mazella Lifting
Common Hoist & Crane Questions:
Peter Cooke, Corporate Trainer, Columbus McKinnon

Why We Need Training?
Jerry Longtin, CICB

Gantry Crane Modernization- Case Study
Patrick Tobin, Business Development Manager, Han-Tek

 

Contact:

Guy Ramsey gramsey@maxcapmedia.com 480-595-2772

Register for the Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference: $695.00

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Conference Dates: 
Wed, 05/26/2010 - Thu, 05/27/2010