Dick Davidson Strengthens Crane Component and Hoist Makers USA Presence

Nov. 30, 2007 - PRLog -- Charlotte, North Carolina -- One of the most respected people in the North American crane industry, Dick Davidson is to spearhead Street Crane Company’s sales drive in the USA and Canada.  The largest independent crane maker in the UK, Street has invested heavily in developing a new generation of advanced hoists to set new standards in flexibility, performance and competitiveness.  

“In my new role I will be responsible for introducing independent regional crane builders to Street’s advanced hoist technology and also hope to win over many end-users,” Dick explained.  “Street has had a presence as a hoist supplier in North America for only a little time but has gained a reputation for hoists that are innovative and soundly engineered.  I have been able to see the new generation of hoists that Street has developed and think that North American manufacturers will appreciate not just their design and build quality, but exceptional competitiveness.”

Dick has spent his entire professional career in the industrial crane industry.  Since graduation from Mississippi State University, with a degree in math, he has worked for major manufacturers such as Eaton-Yale Hoist, R&M and DeShazo.  A past president of the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Dick is widely known throughout the industry.

The appointment is part of a world-wide expansion for Street Crane who is aiming to substantially increase its hoist and component sales business.  For the past three years the company has been developing a new generation of hoists for volume production and world-wide sale.  Using 3D modelling techniques, finite element analysis, critical vibration tests and accelerated life testing the company has developed a family of robust modular based hoists.  These meet or surpass US and international standards and have the adaptability to meet the specific needs of many users.          


More Information

North America: Dick Davidson, Tel. 704 998 9484, E-mail dick.davidson@streetcrane.co.uk

United Kingdom: Gus Zona, Tel. +44 (0)1298 812456 Fax. +44 (0)1298 814 945
Street Crane Company, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 0PH, UK
E-mail: admin@streetcrane.co.uk Web: www.streetcrane.co.uk

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