Promise to Perform Industries, Inc., a leading provider of material handling solutions, hoists, and fall protection systems, is expanding its operations with a new 43,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Franklin, WI. The plant is scheduled to begin operations in late Spring 2026 and marks the company’s fourth manufacturing location nationwide. This investment strengthens our Midwest presence…

Spanco, a leading manufacturer of overhead material handling systems, partnered with KAM Industrial Services to donate and install a state-of-the-art ceiling-mounted workstation crane for the Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Welding Program. The donation includes a 1-ton Workmate Hoist, tractor drives, and a wireless pendant control system, all professionally installed by KAM Industrial Services, a trusted…

An effective facility layout aims to provide the most efficient workflow and plant flexibility without disruption. There are several ways to ensure that manufacturing facilities design an effective layout that streamlines production and promotes a lean manufacturing process. Choosing the best crane for your facility layout is key to improving workflow and efficiency. Process Facility…

We are now featuring workstation bridge cranes with dimensions up to and including 40’ bridges and 40’ support centers for standard ordering.

Overall, deflection is literally defined as “deviation from an allotted course”. It can mean that something is deviated by turning aside or by coming off course. For overhead cranes, this definition translates to the relative vertical or horizontal displacement of a member or part of an overhead crane under load. So how does that impact…

Many industries are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI), with 78% of organizations using AI in 2024, according to the Stanford HAI AI Index Report 2025. Automated material handling solutions can help warehouses, maintenance plants, and manufacturing facilities boost productivity, efficiency, and safety.  Some aspects of AI and cranes are still in their early stages, such as fully…