INDUSTRY NEWS
75-year lift for Street
LVD ’ s Ulti-Form robotised bending cell handles parts from 50 x 100mm up to 1200 x 800mm (* weighing up to 25kg ).
Gold label for LVD
LVD Company nv has been named among Belgium ’ s ‘ Best Managed Companies ’ for the fourth consecutive year , achieving the programme ’ s Gold label . The ‘ Best Managed Companies ’ designation is granted annually by Deloitte Private , Econopolis and KU Leuven to private Belgian companies with top management processes , attention to sustainable management and strong financial results .
The Best Managed Companies programme evaluates and challenges organisations ’ strategy and operational management against a proven global framework based on four pillars : a clear long-term strategy , extensive capabilities , strong commitment and financial performance . Following the unique challenges of 2020 , resilience , leadership and agility have been particularly acknowledged in the selection of this year ’ s six ‘ Best Managed Companies ’.
“ We ’ re proud of this designation and for achieving it for a fourth year ,” said Carl Dewulf , CEO , LVD Company . “ As a familyowned business , our strategic planning process is dynamic , allowing us to move strategy and tactics quickly to suit business conditions . In a year of extraordinary circumstances , this agility served us well .”
LVD Group is represented in 47 countries , has 19 subsidiaries and multiple manufacturing facilities across Europe and the U . S . In 2020 , despite the challenges of a global pandemic , the company has introduced some of its most hightechnology sheet metalworking machinery to date , including an auto tool-changing robotised bending cell .
LVD is a leading manufacturer of sheet metalworking equipment , including laser cutting systems , punch presses , press brakes , guillotine shears and automation systems , integrated to and supported by its CADMAN ® software suite . n
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A key supplier to the steel stockholding and handling industry , Street Crane Company , is celebrating its 75th year of continuous innovation in crane technology . The company ’ s association with steel stockholding and handling grew in the 1970s and 1980s , with installations for Walker Steel and British Steel Distribution ( BSD ) making them amongst the biggest UK customers for coil and section handling
cranes . In recent times , Tata Steel has come to Street for both standard and highly specialised cranes .
Coil handling cranes have become a Street speciality , with multiple applications in automotive plants and automotive supply chains . Recent orders include 30 + tonnes safe working load coil handling cranes for A V Dawson , steel supplier to Nissan in Sunderland , and to Associated British Ports at Newport . A family-owned business , Street Crane is the UK ’ s largest producer of factory overhead , gantry and jib cranes and is a global supplier of advanced hoists and controls to a network of over 100 international independent crane-makers .
“ Key features that give steel stockholding and handling users assurance in lifting include an additional hoist brake for increased safety during maintenance operations . Heavy duty open winch hoists ensure a stable and true vertical lift . Programmable speed control and load-dependent speeds give precise movements for accurate and safe load positioning . Tandem cranes and hoists with load summation give even more handling flexibility ,” explained the company .
Innovation has been at the core of Street Crane ’ s success from its beginnings in 1946 . The current Street ZX hoist range is the sixth generation of hoisting equipment the company has designed and serially manufactured . In late 2020 , Street launched Eazycrane online crane configuration software . n
AutoForm appoints agent in South Africa
AutoForm Engineering GmbH , a leading supplier of software solutions for stamping and BiW assembly processes , has appointed an agent in South Africa . AutoForm Engineering will be represented there by Ultimate Partner and its team . This engineering solution partner will offer the full range of AutoForm products and services to long-standing and prospective customers .
In recent years , AutoForm has established a market presence in South Africa with its software technology . Several well-known automotive , tooling and stamping companies in the country have used AutoForm software for their key engineering and manufacturing operations . Right : Marc Lambriks , AutoForm Engineering .
Crane no 1248 , Daniel Doncaster Sheffield 1957 .
Aerospace - multiple Street cranes to rotate the load .
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Marc Lambriks , Country Manager , AutoForm Engineering in The Netherlands and responsible for the territory of South Africa , stated : “ I am delighted that Ultimate Partner has become our agent . The South African automotive industry is the largest in the region and future prospects are encouraging . With Ultimate Partner , we are able to foster our business relations with our existing customers as well as further grow our customer base . The collaboration with Ultimate Partner is in line with AutoForm ’ s strategy to expand the market and support customers in achieving outstanding results . We look forward to a very successful partnership !”. n
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