The Crosby Group also provides connectors for anchors, chains, wire rope, and synthetics as well as a variety of other components that are utilized in many applications by oil and gas, and renewable energy professionals. Another key focus area for the group is offering easy access to broad expertise and raising awareness of the importance of a well-trained workforce. Leveraging a worldwide network of 3,000-plus regional distributors, The Crosby Group supports end-users through its breadth of product range, product availability close to the point of use, and a strategic commitment to vertically integrated manufacturing. Vertical integration provides complete control of the manufacturing process from raw material to finished goods to produce the highest quality hardware, further enabling safe and efficient lifting operations. The Crosby Group The Crosby Group is a global leader in the innovation, manufacturing and distribution of products and services used to make lifting and load securement safer and more efficient, with premier brands such as Crosby, Gunnebo Industries, Crosby Straightpoint, Acco, McKissick, Crosby Feubo, Trawlex, Lebus, and CrosbyIP. With global engineering, manufacturing, distribution and operations, the company provides a broad range of products and solutions for the most demanding applications with uncompromising quality that exceed industry standards.
The Crosby Group, marcom@thecrosbygroup.com, www.thecrosbygroup.com
AMS Lifting & towing SySteMS
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A diverse portfolio for new applications Another example of how The Crosby Group recently supported the offshore wind industry is with the delivery of turnbuckles for a leading wind turbine OEM to be used at Kriegers Flak wind farm outside of the coast of Denmark. Despite the tight delivery schedule, the company delivered 700 turnbuckles to be used together with wire slings to tighten both sides of tower sections, ensuring they don’t ovalize during transport and storage.
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transition and we are well positioned to support OEMs, contractors and channel partners with our wide and deep portfolio of lifting, rigging and mooring hardware and expertise through our marketing leading Crosby, Gunnebo Industries, Straightpoint and Feubo brands.”
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Stockists and distributors throughout Southern Africa of these leading international brands:
Also available from stock or to order: • Fibre ropes – polysteel; Nylon; Dyneema • Chain, wire rope and webbing slings • Green pin shackles and fittings • Safety and gangway nets • Specialized load testing for anchor, lifting & lashing points • MRT inspections on 50–83mm steel wire ropes CApE TOWN: +27 (0)21 510 3532 or info@africanmaritime.co.za WALvIS BAy: +264 (0)64 220 776 or admin@amsmarine.com.na www.africanmaritime.co.za
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