28.09.2009

Certex launches own-brand slings

Certex UK has launched its own-brand range of slings produced at its recently opened manufacturing facility in Montrose, Scotland.

The company says that the new ‘Quic-Slings’ are the first wire rope slings to fully to comply with the latest European standard EN 13414-1. The slings are designed and manufactured to the new regulations using only approved components and fittings from leading suppliers such as Crosby.

As well as manufacturing its own brand of Flemish Eye and steel ferrule slings, the Montrose facility will also produce wire rope slings by Talurit; socket terminations by resin pack; two, three, four and five leg wire rope slings; pennants; and crane wires.
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Producing Certex slings in Montrose

Certex says that the manufacturing facility has been set up to enhance its range of services to the offshore market and will be run in conjunction with the company’s regional centre in Aberdeen.

Certex’s regional business manager, Davy Young said: “We have worked hard to recruit the services of very experienced local personnel, who have been making wire rope sling assemblies in the area for many years. This means that we can ensure workmanship and product knowledge to the very highest of standards.”
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Davy Young

“Add to that our excellent supply partnerships with major and global manufacturers of wire ropes and fittings and we are able to produce an unparalleled range of products,” he added.