MCM Events Announces Dates for CRC/ICHC 2012

The jointly-held Crane & Rigging Conference and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (CRC/ICHC), hosted by MCM Events, moves to a new venue in 2012. The two-day safety management conference will be held May 23-24, 2012 in New Orleans, La. Joining the program as the 2012 Event Partners are Crane Institute Certification and Columbus McKinnon Corp.

Education and Networking Highlighted ICHC Houston

On July 19-20, industry professionals gathered in Houston, Texas, for the second annual Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference,  The event, presented information on a number of topics, including standards and certification, product development and certification, inspections, ergonomics, rigging gear and wire rope, and case studies showing lifting equipment in use. Additionally, vendors from an array of companies—manufacturers, rental companies, and distributors—exhibited their wares to the delegation.

CRC Provided an In-Depth Look at OSHA Requirements

CRC Panel Discussion

On July 19-20, more than 250 industry professionals gathered in Houston, Texas, for the second annual Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference, Crane & Rigging Conference, and Reach Expo 2011 trade exhibition. CRC, which was hosted by Maximum Capacity Media, provided information on a number of topics, including standards and certification, lift planning, ground conditions, lifting devices and wire rope, telematics, and case studies showing lifting equipment in use. Many of the presentations and discussions dug deeper into the new OSHA crane and derrick regulations, offering a more in-depth look at the requirements that crane owners and operators must comply with. Additionally, vendors from an array of companies—manufacturers, rental companies, and distributors—exhibited their wares to the delegation.

Reach Expo 2011 Slideshow

Thanks to everyone that joined us at the 2011 Reach Expo, July 19-20th in Houston.   We hope to see you at the next event!

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One Month to Go- The countdown continues for the second annual two-day Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference.

Whether you are a project manager, fleet or facility manager, safety leader, or operator, the Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (ICHC) in Houston, Texas, will provide the very latest information available to support your work with, and use of, overhead cranes and hoists.

In industrial plants and facilities where overhead cranes are a part of everyday operations, there are opportunities to improve the use of the equipment before, during, and after the lift. ICHC offers sessions that will help you apply new regulations; evaluate and safely prepare the work environment; hone your inspection skills; manage and maintain your equipment; and learn from colleagues and competitors.

Crane & Rigging Conference to Focus on Safety, Productivity, and Management

The agenda for the Crane & Rigging Conference, to be held July 19-20 in Houston, Texas, includes presentations, panel discussions, and case studies. Sessions are designed to provide additional information relevant to the OSHA Cranes and Derricks rule released in 2010, as well as timeless safety and productivity tips. Be sure to also check out the agenda for the Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference, geared toward users of overhead cranes, at www.reachexpo2011.com.

Crane & Rigging Conference Makes Canadian Debut

Maximum Capacity Media (MCM) will take its Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) to Canada for a two-day educational, networking event and exhibition, October 12-13, 2011,  Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta.

Magnetek to Address ICHC Houston Delegation

A fourth presentation has been confirmed for Industrial Lift & Hoist’s (ILH) Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (ICHC), set to take place July 19-20 in Houston, Texas. Following a successful inaugural event in 2010, ICHC will return to Houston, where it will again be staged alongside the Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) and Reach Expo at the Crowne Plaza Houston/North Greenspoint.

Dan Beilfuss, Magnetek

Dan Beilfuss, national sales manager, Magnetek Inc., will address the audience on “Automating an Overhead Crane and Hoist System.” Beilfuss will examine the health and safety benefits that come from automating an overhead crane and hoist, including removing an operator from dangerous conditions; how maintenance costs can be reduced; diagnostic capabilities not found in a manual system; and provide an overview of the technologies used in an automated system.

Speakers Tackle Timely Topics at Upcoming Conferences and Expo

For the second year, two key industry groups—the Construction Users Roundtable and the Houston Business Roundtable—are supporting organizations for Maximum Capacity Media’s three-in-one conference and expo for crane users. The program includes two conferences—Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) for mobile cranes users and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (ICHC) for users of overhead cranes—paired with a supplier showcase called Reach Expo. The event is July 19-20 in Houston, Texas.

Likewise, Bishop Lifting Products (BLP) and Crane Inspection and Certification Bureau (CICB) return as the Event Partners. BLP, Houston, is a manufacturer and distributor of services and products for rigging and crane applications. The BLP Services division provides offshore and land-based inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and modernization. The BLP Solutions division features an in-house mechanical engineering team skilled in custom fabrications

CICB, Orlando, Fla., specializes in operator training programs for mobile cranes, tower cranes, overhead cranes, aerial work platforms, and other industrial and construction equipment. The company provides training at its facilities in Houston and Orlando or at the customer’s location. In addition, CICB inspectors have performed more than 100,000 inspections on equipment used in nearly every material handling application. CICB also offers a Risk Management Control Program to help customers identify problem areas in their material handling operations.

CRC and ICHC Return to Houston

Following one-day conferences to be held later this month during ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas and ProMat in Chicago, Maximum Capacity Media announces the dates for the second Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (ICHC) to be held this summer with Reach Expo. The event returns to Houston, Texas, July 19-20, along with Event Partners Bishop Lifting Products, Houston, and Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau, Orlando, Fla.