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I I TN July 2023

I&I Knoxville TN – Qualified Inspector 3 – July 17-18, 2023

Qualified Inspector 3 – $995.00 This 2-day inspection program is a comprehensive study covering periodic inspection criteria and techniques for slings, rigging hardware and below-the-hook lifting devices as described in OSHA 1910 & 1926, ASME B30.9, B30.10, B30.20 and B30.26 along with manufacturer requirements. The participant will gain the knowledge of sling and rigging hardware…

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I&I Sling / Slingmax Join Forces with Yale Cordage

  [April 4, 2023] River Associates Investments, L.P. (“River Associates”), a longstanding lower middle market private equity firm based in Chattanooga, TN, announced the acquisition of I&I Sling, Inc and Slingmax, Inc. (“I&I / Slingmax”).  This acquisition, in addition to River’s purchase of Yale Cordage in 2020, solidifies the combined businesses as an industry leader…

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Synthetic Web Sling Inspections

What to look for when Inspecting Synthetic Web Slings Typically fabricated from polyester or nylon webbing material, synthetic web slings are one of the most common types of synthetic lifting slings used in construction, manufacturing, and light material handling. Synthetic web slings are an inexpensive option that are lightweight and versatile. Web slings are extremely…

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Innovating Construction Safety While Rebuilding a Landmark

South Capitol Bridgebuilders Bring Breakthrough Rigging Technology to the New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge The new Frederick Douglass Memorial bridge is the largest infrastructure project in the history of Washington D.C., promising a modern crossing to connect vital neighborhoods on either side of the Anacostia River. Slated for completion in early 2022, the new 1,600-foot…

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