Quality Lifting Acquisitions
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Crane
barriers; US customers were impressed by the quality and the features of our products, but I think there was almost a stigma attached to buying from across the pond and concerns that an offshore company may just disappear.”
Tenacity paid off when Street Crane deployed localization and finished stock to its growth strategy.“ Employing American people is the key factor that enabled us to overcome those barriers,” continues Gus.“ We have 11 people on the ground now and we’ ve established an organization called Street Crane Inc. with a facility in Charleston, which is relocating to a 30,000 square foot facility in Greenville this year. Storing finished stock in a warehouse, ready for next-day delivery, has helped us immensely, as shipping times from the UK could be sales prohibitive. Our sales in the US this year are probably 80 percent up on forecast, despite the administration
▲ Gus Zona, Managing Director
R. C. JONES( LIFTING)
LIMITED
Quality Lifting Acquisitions
We would like to extend our congratulations to Street Crane on the remarkable milestone of your 80 th anniversary. Our association supplying hook blocks to them has been going strong for 48 years, working closely on innovation and quality, and we are looking forward to a bright future together.
Hook Block Manufacturer(+ associated products)
Lifting Gear Manufacturer
Partner with a global manufacturer of highquality hook blocks and lifting tackle up to 1000 Tonne SWL.
Onshore & Offshore Fabrications
R. C. Jones( Lifting) Ltd, 61-62 Chapel Street, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9PN
01384 231651 enquiries @ rcj-lifting. co. uk www. rcj-lifting. co. uk
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