Author name: EC&MW, Inc.

There will always be an element of risk in any type of business venture; that’s just a fact of life.  Unfortunately, the construction industry is certainly no exception to that rule.  So on a precautionary note, the importance of focusing on risk management cannot be overstated.  Therefore, you want to review contract documents at the […]

Whenever you’re making a large investment in industrial equipment and machinery, it’s imperative that you acquire something that’s reliable.  This is especially true if you’re purchasing an indoor gantry crane that is going to be used on a daily basis to perform a number of materials lifting and handling tasks.  You have to be assured

No matter what type of gantry crane you use on your construction or project site, proper care and preventative maintenance will help you avoid breakdowns and operational failures.  They should also be thoroughly inspected at regularly scheduled intervals in order to ensure their proper and safe operation.  Furthermore, all other equipment and machinery should likewise

Efficient and safe crane operation requires a great deal of skill, adhering to proven safety practices, alertness and concentration, and exercising extreme care and good judgment.  Every crane operator, whether they are directing lifting and handling tasks or slinging loads must be competent and thoroughly trained in all facets of crane operations.  All employees and

When searching for aluminum gantries for your project site or workstation, it’s important to remember that not all of them are alike because of the companies that manufacture them and their weight bearing or lifting capacities.  Therefore, it’s important to select the type of equipment that best suits your application and at the same time

There are three basic reasons for developing new technologies – to help us save our money, to make our lives easier, or to save someone’s life.  The same applies where materials handling and overhead lifting technologies are concerned, but what about the future of maintaining a gantry crane or portable gantry? Over the years, the

While a portable crane is a large investment, it is also a wise one, especially if it’s being used in a manufacturing unit where large scale lifting and moving applications are required.  You can easily lift and move heavy equipment and machinery with this type of crane as well.  Furthermore, they are popular in shipping

One of the best options for meeting your load lifting and materials handling demands on your project or work site is the aluminum gantry crane.  To say the least, it is a smart yet cost-effective investment provided you choose a high-quality product.  In order to make a well-informed decision where this is concerned, some due

Whenever material handling companies are in the process of building manufacturing and production facilities, and EPC (engineering procurement construction) company can play a significant role in the overall success of that client.  A facility\’s design and layout can dramatically impact the available space occupied by the employees and inventory of that particular structure.  Furthermore, this

Whenever you are purchasing any industrial overhead lifting equipment such as a gantry crane, keep in mind that no two models are alike.  Some of the key differences that you\’ll quickly discover include: constructed from different kinds of materials (e.g. aluminum or steel) customizable for a wide range of industry applications designed with different weight