Continued growth is expected in the material handling

Winona, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/17/2013 -- The Material Handling Institute has made public their annual analysis of the state of the material handling industry, and estimates are that the modest growth of the last two years will be continued through 2014.

The report shows that material handling equipment shipments and new material handling equipment sales both rose again in 2012, up 9.8% and 7.2%, respectively, and are expected to do so again in 2013 and the coming years, with new equipment orders potentially reaching as much as 10% or more by the end of 2014. The report showed a slowing in foreign trade growth, showing only a 17.9% increase in growth in 2012 versus 37.7% in 2011, however continued foreign growth is still expected in 2014, perhaps rebounding back to 2011 levels. Domestic demand also showed growth, albeit less than 2011's increases, but expects to return above 10% growth levels by 2014. The complete forecast can be purchased at the Material Handling Institute's website, MHI.org.

Originally based out of Australia and currently also operating in Winona, Minnesota, OZ Lifting is an international supplier of industrial material lifting equipment working to help expand the reach of the material handling industry. They offer a full line of premium hoists, clamps, trolleys, electrical and mechanical equipment for both industrial and individual use and their products are renowned for their reliability and durability.

You can see the full catalogue of OZ Lifting's products or contact them online through their website at http://www.ozliftingproducts.com/, or writing to them at 5455 West 6th Street, P.O. Box 845, Winona, MN 55987, or calling them toll free at 800-749-1064.

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Chain Hoists Help With Completion of Highway 21 Repairs

Winona, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/03/2013 -- Material handling experts OZ Lifting Products recently assisted in the construction of a new bridge across the Catawba River by providing two 30-Ton chain hoists to the project.

The bridge, part of U.S. Highway 21 connecting Wytheville, Virginia to Huntington Island off the coast of South Carolina, was a particularly demanding operation thanks to the fluctuating nature of the river and the frequent presence of kayakers, canoers, and other boating traffic. Those passersby using the river increased the importance of safety throughout the duration of the project, necessitating chain hoists that could handle the extreme weights and pressures of the bridge but also were equipped with fail-safes just in case anything unexpected occurred. As such, OZ Lifting's 30-ton chain hoists with overload protection ended up being the ideal product for handling the required loads while providing assurance to the construction workers, the boaters that use the Catawba, and the drivers that will use the bridge in the future. Fortunately the project went off without incident, and the bridge is currently open for river and highway traffic.

OZ Lifting is an international supplier of industrial material lifting equipment and offers a full line of premium hoists, clamps, trolleys, electrical and mechanical equipment. Their products are known for their reliability and for safety features and their customer service department is renowned for their willingness to work with any company to find the right products for meeting their specific material handling needs.

You can see their full catalogue or contact OZ Lifting online through their website, http://www.ozliftingproducts.com/, or writing to them at 5455 West 6th Street, P.O. Box 845, Winona, MN 55987, or calling them toll free at 800-749-1064.

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Results set 3-year all-time low

Winona, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/31/2013 -- The first quarter summary of U.S. mining deaths has been released by the Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Overall 11 miners have been killed so far this year in on-site accidents, a slight rise in the fatality rate from the two-year lows of 2011 and 2012 but still part of an all-time low for a three-year period. Four coal miners died in West Virginia over less than a month, prompting the release of a MSHA Safety Alert, however initiatives such as the "Rules to Live By" informational campaign seem to be having a positive effect overall, lead to one of the safest periods in the mining industry's history with the data showing all-time low levels of deaths per man hour. Improved procedures, miner education, and safer equipment are cited as the main rationales for the results.

OZ Lifting Products makes the research and development of better safety technology one of their main priorities, and innovations such as overload protection for chain hoists are the fruits of those labors. OZ Lifting is an international supplier of industrial material lifting equipment and offers a full line of premium hoists, clamps, trolleys, electrical and mechanical equipment that has helped miners and material handlers of all industries get their work done safely and efficiently.

You can see their full catalogue or contact OZ Lifting online through their website, http://www.ozliftingproducts.com/, writing to them at 5455 West 6th Street, P.O. Box 845, Winona, MN 55987, or calling them toll free at 800-749-1064.

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Award Continues Equipment Supplier’s Run of Recognitions

Winona, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2013 -- Material handling experts OZ Lifting Products has been named one of Grainger's "Partners in Performance" for their achievements in 2012.

OZ Lifting products has continued their tradition of excellence and is again being recognized by Grainger for their commitment to superior products and customer service for the second time in three years. Grainger has over 4000 suppliers and more than 900,000 part numbers, but only a select few are named Partners in Performance each year. OZ has been granted a number of awards and distinctions recently, having also been named 3rd place in Fastenal's Supplier Award in 2011, and 1st place from Fastenal's Supplier Award in 2009.

About OZ Lifting
OZ Lifting is an international supplier of industrial lifting equipment and offers a full line of premium hoists, clamps, trolleys, electrical equipment, and mechanical equipment for all other handling requirements a business might have. They have partnered with Grainger Industrial Supply, Fastenal Company, McMaster Carr, and many other distributors of maintenance, repairs and operations equipment, in order to best serve the industrial economy with products that help make their businesses run.

You can see their full catalogue or contact OZ Lifting online through their website, http://www.ozliftingproducts.com/, or by e-mailing sales@ozliftingproducts.com, writing to them at 5455 West 6th Street, P.O. Box 845, Winona, MN 55987, or calling them toll free at 800-749-1064.

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Safety Feature Guards Against Operator Error and Equipment Failure

Winona, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/28/2013 -- All of OZ Lifting Products' line of Premium Hoists are built with Overload Protection in order to help material handlers avoid accidents and injuries.

The single largest cause of workplace mishaps is the mishandling of materials. Mistakes like overloading a hoist can lead to lost days, lost productivity, and lost pay, as well as pain, suffering, permanent injury, and even loss of life. This is why OZ Lifting developed an Overload Protection system that shuts the hoist down in the event of an unsafe load size, ensuring that neither negligent use nor inaccurate measurement will damage the hoist, drop the load, or incur any more unfortunate consequences.

OZ Lifting manufactures all of their material handling products with an eye toward safety and reliability, triple-testing all hoists with up to 150% of their capacity. All of their equipment has corrosion protection to guard against long-term decay, and they come with a standard 5-year warranty. OZ hoists also require 20-30% less effort to operate, making lifting heavy loads safer and easier. They come in Lever and Chain varieties, both standard and mechanical, and OZ offers beam clamp and trolleys as well.

To see the full catalog of OZ Lifting's products, or to send them a message, visit ozliftingproducts.com.

One can also call OZ at 507-474-6250 or toll-free at 800-749-1064

Write them at:
5455 West 6th Street
P.O. Box 845
Winona, MN 55987.

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Get Heavy Duty Oz Lifting Quality at Competitive Prices

Winona, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/25/2013 -- Oz Lifting Products is now offering the Oz Economy Hoist in both chain hoist and lever hoist styles. Previously sold in Australia, Oz Lifting now brings these devices to the global market for long-lasting lifting products at competitive prices.

The Heavy Duty Oz Economy Chain Hoist features all steel construction, a weatherproof twin pawl brake, and forged alloy steel hooks. It also has a grade 80-alloy chain, as well as fully enclosed gearing. The Heavy Duty Oz Economy Chain Hoist is available in half ton, one ton, and two ton sizes.

The New Economy line by Oz Lifting Products is also available in a lever hoist style. This lever hoist features the same durable all steel construction and weatherproof twin pawl brake as the chain hoist, with a pocket wheel tab, a fully enclosed lift wheel, and a rubber grip on the steel handle for even further ease of operation. The Heavy Duty Oz Economy Lever Hoist is available in .75 ton, 1.5 ton, and 3 ton sizes. All Oz lifting products are individually rigged and tested by hand at Oz Lifting. The Economy line will continue to offer the 1 year warranty as well as immediate customer support. A company spokesperson recently stated, "We are committed to providing safe, high quality, and affordable industrial lifting equipment to our customers." Their high quality economy line proves just that.

About Oz Lifting Products
Oz Lifting Products maintains its headquarters in Winona, Minnesota. Their superior lifting product lines have been available and successful on the world market for many years, and have recently been made available here in the U.S. Oz Lifting Products is committed to safety, and provides high quality products with a test certificate. These certificates describe in detail the material of the product, as well as the tests applied, to make every inch of the product fully traceable. Every certificate is signed by hand as proof of quality testing for lifting products customers can rely on every time. For additional information please visit, http://www.ozliftingproducts.com.

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Heavy Duty Economy Hoists to Provide Affordable Quality

Winona, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/11/2013 -- Industrial lifting equipment manufacturer OZ Lifting Products is adding the new Heavy Duty Economy Hoists to their already extensive selection of lifting products.

Both the Economy Lever Hoist and the Economy Chain Hoist are non-overload protected, unlike their line of premium hoists; however, they offer the same durability and overall quality as the rest of OZ Lifting's products, and come with a one-year warranty and access to OZ Lifting's award-winning customer support.

Every Economy Hoist is rigged and tested like the Premium Hoists to ensure that, even though they are a less expensive option, that they are still as safe and effective as all of OZ Lifting's other products.

OZ Lifting has developed a reputation in the material handling industry for their commitment to quality, service, and fair pricing, and this new line of hoists continues that tradition. In addition to their Hoists, OZ Lifting is also known for their clamps and trolleys, and electrical and mechanical equipment that is designed to meet all material handling needs that a company might have.

They have been in the industry for over 20 years, starting out in Australia before branching out to offer their products to businesses worldwide. You can see their full catalogue of offerings and contact OZ Lifting online through their website, at www.OZLiftingProducts.com, or by e-mailing sales@ozliftingproducts.com, writing to them at 5455 West 6th Street, P.O. Box 845, Winona, MN 55987, or by calling toll free at 800-749-1084.

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OZ Lifting Products will Begin Sales of the New Hand Winches by Year’s End

Winona, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/03/2012 -- OZ Lifting Products, LLC has announced that they will be offering a new Hand Winches, which will be available nationwide by the end of the year.

The Hand Winch is OZ Lifting Products' first winch offering, and will come in both carbon steel and stainless steel varieties. Ideal for both lifting and lowering applications, it will be available in 1000, 1500, and 2000 lb capacity models. Click on the link for more information on electric hoists.

Fresh off the heels of their announcement last month that they would begin distributing their line of Economy Hoists, the Hand Winch further expands OZ Lifting Products' current selection of Hoists, Clamps, Trolleys, and other lifting products. This also broadens the range of lifting and lowering needs that OZ is able to accommodate. OZ Lifting Products are used in many different industries worldwide, including warehouses, factories, loading docks, and construction sites. The mining industry is also one of the most prevalent consumers of OZ Lifting Products, and OZ was a recent attendee of the MINExpo, sponsored by the National Mining Association.

Customers can see OZ Lifting Products' full catalog online via their website, www.OZLiftingProducts.com. For further information, please contact one of their customer service representatives by email at sales@ozliftingproducts.com or by calling toll free at (800) 749.1084. Located at 5455 West 6th Street, P.O. Box 845, Winona, MN 55987, OZ Lifting Products has been in business of selling top of the industry quality lifting products for over twenty years. Founded in Australia, all Hand Winches products are rigged in the U.S.A.

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