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Kito Crosby announces Oliver Crosby & Edwin Harrington Memorial Scholarship

2023-07-31

RICHARDSON, TX, USA – Kito Crosby, a leading manufacturer of lifting and securement solutions, is pleased to launch the Oliver Crosby & Edwin Harrington Memorial Scholarship through the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF) association scholarship program. The new scholarship is named in honor of the founders of Crosby and Harrington Hoists and furthers Kito Crosby’s commitment to supporting education and professional development in our industry.

The $3,000 scholarship is available to a current employee or child of a current employee of an AWRF member company in the United States or Canada. Eligible candidates must plan to attend an accredited technical, career, or trade educational institution.

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Past Articles

Introducing Harrington's TCW Series Lube Free and Wash Down Air Powered Hoists

3-1-21 Our model TCW lube free, wash down air hoists are designed for use in humid, outdoor or limited corrosive environments or where equipment must be washed or hosed off regularly.These hoists also operate without air supply lubrication, leaving work areas free of oil mist from air exhaust. Harrington’s TCW hoists feature an unpainted compact & lightweight cast ...

Harrington Hoists, Inc. Introduces SmartLok Self-Locking Hooks

4-1-22 Harrington Hoists, Inc. has launched the SmartLok self-locking hook that offers the extra security needed for applications with stringent safety requirements. The SmartLok hook latch locks securely in place and is only opened when the release lever is depressed. SmartLok hooks are small and compact and they meet the industry standards and regulations of ASME...

The Crosby Group and KITO CORPORATION to Combine, Creating Integrated Lifting Solutions Provider

RICHARDSON, Texas, United States, and SHOWA-CHO, Yamanashi, Japan, May 16, 2022 – The Crosby Group, a global leader in lifting and rigging, and KITO CORPORATION, a leading material handling manufacturer with 90 years of experience in the development and production of hoists and cranes, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine both bu...

The Crosby Group to Commence Cash Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of KITO CORPORATION

RICHARDSON, Texas, United States, and SHOWA-CHO, Yamanashi, Japan, September 22, 2022 – The Crosby Group, a leading provider of lifting and rigging solutions, and KITO CORPORATION, a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment with 90 years of experience in the development and production of hoists and cranes, today announced that they have secured all regulatory...

Transaction close and formation of Kito Crosby

RICHARDSON, Texas, United States, and SHOWA-CHO, Yamanashi, Japan, January 30, 2023 – The Crosby Group, a leading provider of lifting and rigging solutions, and KITO CORPORATION, a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment with 90 years of experience in the development and production of hoists and cranes, today announced the completion of their business combin...