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Crosby - July/Aug 2015 Newsletter

Posted by Crosby on Jul 30, 2015 2:34:00 PM

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Crosby YouTube Channel

Chances are you might have seen the announcements about Crosby’s new Vitalife® video or perhaps you’ve made your way over to the video resource page on our website to watch one of our training videos. What you might not know is that Crosby has all these videos—and many, many more—available to watch instantly in one location: the Crosby YouTube channel. 

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The Crosby YouTube channel is the best way to access the full collection of Crosby videos. The channel currently has 112 videos spanning a wide range of instructional topics, including product performance and inspection, product training, and rigging tips. You’ll also find videos that get to the heart of our company’s culture, such as our three-minute corporate video and the videos of Crosby’s participation in the ALS ice bucket challenge. 

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The latest acquisition at the Louvre Museum is…a Lebus® load binder?

Posted by Crosby on Jun 18, 2015 10:00:00 AM

Here at Crosby, we can’t help but keep an eye out for our products in the world around us. Whether it’s passing a construction site on the commute to work or watching a news story about a heavy-lift operation, it’s difficult not to get excited by the flash of a red pin or the momentary glance of an orange hook. There’s a “behind the scenes” sense of pride that comes with seeing Crosby products in prominent places, even when you know the average person standing next to you would likely never share the same experience of recognition.

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Topics: Products, People


Crosby - June 2015 Newsletter

Posted by Crosby on Jun 1, 2015 11:57:33 AM

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CROSBY SORTING HOOKS QUIZ

Sorting hooks are used in different types of end user markets. Perhaps you have been trained on the proper use of sorting hooks or perhaps this training has eluded you in the past.  Regardless, you can test your knowledge on the proper use of Crosby sorting hooks by taking this short quiz.  Click here for the imperial quiz or here for the metric quiz if you are you up for the challenge.

Thanks for letting Crosby be a part of your rigging education endeavors. Rig Safe!

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Crosby - May 2015 Newsletter

Posted by Crosby on May 6, 2015 8:00:00 AM

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CROSBY SHEAVE AND MACHINED SHANK HOOK CONFIGURATORS

“Hey Lou”, Stan said as he entered Lou’s office. “We have a problem with the hook in the block on the No. 2 crane.”

Lou looked up and replied, “What happened? Did someone get hurt?”

“Not yet”, Stan continued, “but if we don’t get it fixed, they might.  It is old and worn, loose in the housing, the latch no longer engages as it should, and the guys on the floor are worried about it.”

“We need to get it fixed then”, Lou replied, “Get with Ruth in purchasing, tell her what you need, and have her get a quote from our Crosby distributor.”

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The proof is in the picture: Crosby shackles set the subsea standard

Posted by Crosby on Apr 16, 2015 7:46:00 AM

It’s one thing to read about how Crosby sets the standard for the highest-quality rigging and lifting products in the industry—it’s another thing entirely to see it.

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The following images provide a glimpse into the multiple applications of Crosby shackles across the subsea sector. Companies across the globe turn to Crosby when it comes to selecting products of superior strength that will withstand the long-term physical demands associated with subsea endeavors. Whether the task involves installing a pipeline 2,400 feet (732 metres) below the surface of the ocean or lifting equipment hundreds of feet into the air above an offshore platform, Crosby considers every lift to be critical, which is why Crosby products are some of the most dependable and recognizable in the subsea sector—as the following images illustrate.

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Topics: Subsea


Crosby - April 2015 Newsletter

Posted by Crosby on Apr 7, 2015 9:13:00 AM

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CROSBY POCKET-SIZE RIGGING CARDS

(Fundamentals of Rigging Information)

For use in our standard fundamentals of rigging seminars and for end users to use in the field, Crosby has for many years made available laminated pocket size rigging cards called “Users Guide” or “Users Guide for Lifting” reference cards.

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How Crosby can help you navigate the subsea market in 2015 and beyond

Posted by Crosby on Apr 1, 2015 10:00:00 AM

In the subsea sector, navigating rough seas has always been part of the job. However, in recent years, navigating rough markets has demonstrated to be an equally challenging task.

2014 proved to be particularly challenging as the oil and gas industry plunged headlong into a spiraling succession of declining oil prices and rising production costs. With an equally volatile forecast predicted for 2015, the subsea sector is currently faced with the challenge of keeping afloat until industry economics improve. Based on current research, it appears that the subsea sector will need to buckle down and ride out the storm—at least for the short term. 

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Topics: Subsea


CROSBY® INTRODUCES TWO NEW CAPACITIES OF MCKISSICK® 70 & 80 SERIES TUBING BLOCKS

Posted by Robyn McKerley on Jan 12, 2015 8:53:00 AM

(Tulsa, OK) Crosby is pleased to introduce two new capacities of McKissick 70 & 80 Series tubing blocks. The new tubing blocks are a better match for the increased mast capacities of today’s well servicing rigs. Tubing_Block_Banner_Ad_393x301

These new block capacities provide maximum flexibility to our customers and are setting the new standard in tubing blocks for the well servicing industry. The new 125 & 175 ton working load limit tubing blocks incorporate all the same features and benefits you expect from the leading block manufacturer, including being RFID equipped for electronic inspection tracking. All Crosby McKissick tubing blocks are manufactured to API 8C standards. 

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Crosby Releases New Website

Posted by Robyn McKerley on Jul 22, 2014 11:26:00 AM

(Tulsa, OK) Crosby is pleased to announce the release of our newly redesigned website. In an effort to serve customers more efficiently, Crosby has added more functionality and improvements to the site. Search for product has been simplified through new product/industry selectors and global site search. For convenience, the many resources and tools designed to assist customers in their various planning activities can not only be found in the main navigation of our site, but also with the product to which they specifically pertain. CAD data, one of these many resources, has a simplified sign up process and 3D drawings are now offered in addition to 2D. A Career Center has also been established to reach out to potential employees and interns.

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The Crosby Group Partners with Warriors 4 Wireless to Help Veterans Transition to New Careers

Posted by Robyn McKerley on Jun 24, 2014 10:29:00 AM

The Crosby Group (“Crosby”), which is home to leading brands Crosby, McKissick, Lebus, and National Swage, announced today a partnership with Warriors 4 Wireless. Crosby is donating mission critical lifting and rigging equipment and training as well as making a financial contribution to support Warriors 4 Wireless, an organization dedicated to helping veterans transition to new careers in the wireless industry. 

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