Lift Turn Move Ltd have qualified for full membership of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). LEEA is a technical association involved in the design, manufacture, hire, repair, refurbishment, test, examination and use of lifting equipment. Applicants are subject to technical audits before full membership is granted and then to a continuing assessment programme.
The approval process involved full technical audits carried out by LEEA Officers which led to some minor changes to processes to ensure best practice. Certified LEEA training for all staff was also carried out. All of our workshop staff are now fully certified by an independent body to carry out hoist and lifting equipment assembly, inspection and maintenance.
LTM are delighted at achieving full membership, John Jones reports- ‘’we are upskilling to allow work on more complex projects. All LTM engineers are now LEEA certified with Team Cards which prove competence. At the same time LTM sales staff have been trained through similar training schemes’’.
‘’We have been working on this for over three years and are delighted to achieve full membership of LEEA, it will help as it proves competence, we have over two hundred man years of lifting equipment experience and lots of knowledge but now we can prove our competence to clients with LEEA certification.’’
Established in 1944, the LEEA has over 300 member companies worldwide and campaigns vigorously for higher standards of safety within the lifting industry. In addition to providing members with training and expert technical advice, the association works closely with organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive in the preparation of regulations and British, European and International standards.
22.06.2010 Motor Schools 2010 announced
Lift Turn Move Ltd has announced 4 Hoist School courses for 2010 due to the high demand for training courses last year. The first course commences on 2nd & 3rd March 2010 with 3 further dates set for 18th & 19th May 2010, 19th & 20th October 2010 and 30th Nov & 1st December 2010
The course has been expanded to include the new Loadguard Hoists giving students a more detailed understanding of different types of hoists which meet different standards including an ability of flying loads without secondary suspension.
The course also covers General Electrical theory, Overview of the Lodestar and new Loadguard Hoists, how to operate a hoist correctly, hoist assembly and disassembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, fault finding on faulty hoists, and health and safety.
A section has been included to cover standards and how the LoadGuard conforms.
The numbers are deliberately set at 16 places, this is the ideal number to allow everyone sufficient individual attention.
The course costs £350 plus VAT and includes training material, equipment, all snacks, lunch and drinks, and a meal on the Tuesday night in Liverpool’s renowned Albert Dock.
Further details and Information on the LTM Motor Schools can be obtained from Alison Jones on 0151 649 0467 or by email on alisonjones@liftturnmove.co.uk. To download the forms please see their website www.liftturnmove.co.uk
22.06.2010 Litestructures & Lift Turn Move play an important role in Manchester Central redevelopment
Following a competitive tender process, Litestructures, one of the leading specialists in creative aluminium structures and LTM were commissioned to supply a staging, rigging and lifting/ control package to Manchester Central Convention Complex as part of the venue’s £20 million redevelopment programme.
Manchester Central is one of the UK’s most iconic and popular venues and the redevelopment has centered on creating a new and extended foyer area to the iconic Grade ll listed Central Hall. The redevelopment is allied to infrastructure improvements to provide further cohesion to the venue’s facilities, adding value to clients and to the venue’s appeal as one of the UK’s major convention and exhibition complexes. Key to the Central Hall space development was the implementation of improvements to facilitate the staging of conference and gala functions.
The rigging package, consisted of over 240m of Litestructures LitePro520 trusses, orientated in 6 longitudinal runs down the hall space. These runs can be operated independently for local rigging, or joined laterally using LitePro290-4HD spreader beams, to create a versatile rigging grid.
Litestructures worked with Lift Turn Move (LTM) to specify a computerized hoisting system, with the aim of minimizing working at height within the Central Hall. Utilising 54 LTM Loadguard 1000kg chain hoists to BS7906: Part 1- Category A standard, these hoists allow the grid to move to a number of positions within the hall, without the need for secondary restraint when rigged.
The control system utilizes an LTM configured IBEX positional control and integrated load monitoring system on all hoist locations creating a reliable user interface to embrace the many and varied requirements of users of Manchester Central.
Cabling and mounting infrastructure was installed throughout by Alternative Access, utilising a combination of IRATA abseiling and powered access machinery, in direct liaison with the venue management and electrical contractors.
Manchester Central also required a turn-key staging system, to facilitate every configuration from performance staging, to exhibition areas, to staging rostra. Litestructures LiteDeck fitted the bill perfectly, and through consultation with the venue and events teams, a complete package of 368 LiteDeck, with leg frame, step unit and handrail systems was specified. The modular design and lightweight yet robust construction, ensures that a fast and versatile staging solution will be an offer at Manchester Central for years to come.
Following the tender procedures and extensive design consultation, the manufacture and installation of the systems was completed in a period of just 8 weeks. Handover of the systems was completed with complete user documentation, aimed specifically at ensuring safe and productive use of this cutting edge venue infrastructure, now and in the future.
22.06.2010 Lift Turn Move (LTM) and COW Lifting Technology (COW) join forces at Prolight and Sound 2010
Two newly combined forces of the industry will come together as one at Prolight & Sound 2010!
This year's Prolight & Sound Exhibition will see Lift Turn Move Ltd (LTM) and COW Lifting Technology (COW) use the show to present their combined portfolio of Lifting, Control and Rigging equipment products.
LTM recently purchased 100% of the shares in COW Lifting Technology - the Aichach (near Munich, Germany) based manufacturer of BGV C1 and SIL 3 chain hoists, winch and control systems.
Together the two companies can offer solutions for most lifting and control applications within the entertainment industry. From a standard theatre hand winch to an automated BGV C1 hoist and control solution with variable speed, positional control and load monitoring – LTM can meet your needs.
LTM will show the LoadGuard® electric chain hoists in capacities from 250kg to 5 tonnes as standard rigging hoists and to all current European entertainment standards, e.g. the British Hoisting Entertainment Standard BS 7906: Part 1, Category A, and German Standard BGV D8 Plus.
COW Lifting Technology will show the C-Force range of hoists, winches and control systems. C-Force products specialise in fixed or variable speed hoist and control systems to BGV C1 and up to SIL 3 performance standards.
Both companies offer spares for various manufacturers, repairs and routine servicing across Europe, staff are fully trained in both standard rigging and higher integrity equipment and can offer honest advice at all stages of a project.
Both COW and LTM will be actively seeking to increase their dealer network across Europe and would welcome visitors to discuss this further at the exhibition.
LTM will be in Hall Hall 11.1 Stand C651. They will have the usual hospitality including the LTM Teapot!
22.06.2010 Lift Turn Move (LTM) exhibiting at Palme Middle East 2010
This year's Palme Exhibition will see Lift Turn Move Ltd (LTM) show the LoadGuard® electric chain hoists in capacities from 250kg to 5 tonnes as standard rigging hoists and to all current European entertainment standards, e.g. the British Hoisting Entertainment Standard BS 7906: Part 1, Category A, and German Standard BGV D8 Plus.
LTM recently purchased 100% of the shares in COW Lifting Technology - the Aichach (near Munich, Germany) based manufacturer of BGV C1 and SIL 3 chain hoists, winch and control systems, solutions from both companies will be shown on LTM’s stand
Together the two companies can offer solutions for most lifting and control applications within the entertainment industry. From a standard theatre hand winch to an automated BGV C1 hoist and control solution with variable speed, positional control and load monitoring – LTM can meet your needs.
Both companies offer spares for various manufacturers, repairs and routine servicing, staff are fully trained in both standard rigging and higher integrity equipment and can offer honest advice at all stages of a project.
LTM will be actively seeking to increase their dealer network across the Middle East and would welcome visitors to discuss this further at the exhibition.
LTM will be on Stand 4D01. They will have the usual hospitality including the LTM Teapot!
16.06.2010 Lift Turn Move (LTM) at ABTT 2010
This year's ABTT Exhibition saw Lift Turn Move Ltd (LTM) and COW Lifting Technology (COW) use the show to present their combined portfolio of Lifting, Control and Rigging equipment products.
LTM purchased 100% of the shares in COW Lifting Technology in 2009 - the Aichach (near Munich, Germany) based manufacturer of BGV C1 and SIL 3 chain hoists, winch and control systems.
Together the two companies offer solutions for most lifting and control applications within the entertainment industry. From a standard theatre hand winch to a BS7906: Part1- Category A or automated BGV C1 hoist and control solution with variable speed, positional control and load monitoring – LTM can meet your needs.
LTM showed the LoadGuard® electric chain hoists in capacities from 250kg to 5 tonnes as standard rigging hoists and to all current European entertainment standards, e.g. the British Hoisting Entertainment Standard BS 7906: Part 1, Category A, and German Standard BGV D8 Plus.
COW Lifting Technology will show the C-Force range of hoists, winches and control systems. C-Force products specialise in fixed or variable speed hoist and control systems to BGV C1 and up to SIL 3 performance standards.
Also on display will be the latest development from the Guardian Motion Control division of LTM – a (wireless) radio control hoist controller. Already in use on several installations and tours in Europe, this latest development high-lights the added value LTM can bring as a supplier of specialised and reliable solutions in entertainment applications.
Both companies offer spares for various manufacturers, repairs and routine servicing across Europe, staff are fully trained in both standard rigging and higher integrity equipment and can offer honest advice at all stages of a project.
Both COW and LTM will be actively seeking to increase their dealer network across Europe and would welcome visitors to discuss this further at the exhibition.
28.05.2008 COW lifting technology GmbH has a strong partner:
Deutsche Technologie Beteiligungen AG acquires a 51% holding
Aichach, 28 May 2008. COW lifting technology GmbH, the manufacturer of innovative chain hoist systems under the brand name c-force, has acquired a strong partner: Deutsche Technologie Beteiligungen AG (DeTeBe) has taken over 51% of the company from Managing Director Klaus Weber, thereby guaranteeing the continued strong growth of the lifting technology specialists.
C.O.W. Lifting Technology in Aichach was founded in 2003 as Consulting Office Weber. After advising various famous companies in a number of stage technology projects, in 2004 COW took over the German office of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation of Amherst, New York, the manufacturer of CM Lodestar chain hoists for events. In early 2006 the company was renamed C.O.W. Lifting, offering its own chain hoists under the brand name c-force. COW offers a complete range of products in the field of lifting technology for the entertainment business, including not only the cable systems but also the programming and controlling of chain hoists, as well as winches if required. User training courses and the provision of maintenance services complete the range of services on offer. Weber, who has extensive experience in the branch, will continue to run the company in future.
The company can point to a large number of successful projects. For example, COW lifting technology provided the lifting technology for the opening ceremony at the Football World Championships in Munich in 2006 and some sections of the programme at the Handball World Championships in Berlin in 2007. During his world tour in 2007, Peter Maffay placed his trust in the specialists from Aichach. And the modern multi-purpose halls ISS Dome in Düsseldorf and the new O2 Arena in Berlin, which is currently under construction, are, or will be, equipped with innovative lifting technology from Aichach.
The company expects a considerable increase in turnover during the current business year. The invested capital will be used to finance the company's strong growth. It will also provide COW lifting technology with an opportunity to expand further in the field of winches.
Deutsche Technologie Beteiligungen AG (DeTeBe) with its headquarters in Gräfelfing near Munich is listed in the Entry Standard of the German Stock Exchange. The company, under its Chairman Stefan Thoma, acquires majority holdings in medium-sized technology and growth companies. "Our shareholding philosophy maintains the independence of the companies. This permits our holdings to make quick business decisions, creates continuity and is the basis for a successful partnership based on mutual trust", says Thoma.
