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Teresa Clayton

Mar 20

COVID-19 Update

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THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF EVERYONE REMAINS OUR TOP PRIORITY.  

Like all of you, we are assessing the situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on our business and industry. Please be assured we are committed to maintaining our high level of service, while protecting the health of our employees, our customers and our community. We want to let you know that as of this date we have not had any significant disruption in our supply chain or our ability to service our customer’s requests, orders or shipments.

We continue to carefully reviewed the local, state and federal directives and guidance related to the COVID-19 crisis.  At this time we remain an essential business that must continue its operations.  Our work is critical to ensure continuity of its service and support of essential infrastructure and essential businesses, including health care facilities, food and beverage processing facilities, hospitals, lab facilities, industrial facilities such as municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities that have critical reliance on safe, clean, reliable water.

Besides monitoring the situation, we are also taking the following active measures to reduce the impact to our customers:

  • We are following all recommended strategies issued by the CDC to keep our employees safe and healthy, including allowing employees to work from home whenever possible and rotating shifts to limit person-to-person contact.
  • We are asking our suppliers and customers to limit their visits to our facilities whenever possible as we are committed to maintaining a safe working environment for all of our employees.
  • We are in constant communication with our suppliers in China and Japan to ensure we react immediately to any disruption in our supply chain.
  • We remain readily available to help you address any specific concerns. Our Inside Sales and Outside Sales teams, Service Departments, Accounting and Shipping Departments are all functioning without disruption.
  • We will employ available technologies to provide remote assistance wherever possible.
  • We will remain proactive and update you as necessary.  Please send us an email or call us with any concerns or questions you may have.

In these unique times, our company and our Team joins with everyone to support our community and neighbors. We appreciate your business and understanding during this global health emergency.

Nov 11

Bishop Lifting Products has Finalized the Acquisition of Louisiana Crane & Electrical Services, Inc.

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Houston, Tx – November 8, 2019 – Bishop Lifting Products is proud to announce the completed acquisition of Louisiana Crane & Electrical Services, Inc., headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana.

Louisiana Crane & Electrical Services Inc. is a major regional manufacturer of overhead cranes and mechanical handling solutions.  Louisiana Crane supplies, installs, services and maintains cranes and hoists throughout Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and beyond.  Started over 20 years ago, Louisiana Crane & Electrical Services was founded on the principle that proper fabrication is the most important part of the crane system allowing them to be the leading crane fabricator in the Southeast.

Louisiana Crane offers 24 hour dispatching, preventative maintenance crane inspections and electrical services.

Harold King, President of Bishop Lifting Products, said “Louisiana Crane significantly expands and diversifies the crane fabrication and service divisions within our Company.  LA Crane will be a strong addition to our footprint in Louisiana.”

“We are certainly excited to become part of the Bishop Lifting Products team,” said Anthony Comeaux, President of Louisiana Crane.  “This acquisition provides for a great opportunity, not only for Louisiana Crane & Electrical Services, Inc., but for our many and loyal customers. This will allow us the opportunity to expand our product line and provide services to a greater region of the country.”

Bishop Lifting operates 7 locations within Louisiana, going to market as Delta Rigging & Tools, Morgan City Rentals, Matex, and Bishop Lifting Products.

 

Bishop Lifting Products, along with Singer Equities and Dakota Fluid Power, are wholly owned subsidiaries of SBP Holdings, headquartered in Houston, TX and through its 98 locations provides industrial rubber, wire rope, rigging, fluid power products and services to a broad range of industrial markets throughout North America. More information can be obtained at  www.staging-sbpholdingsmultisite.kinsta.cloud, www.louisianacraneandelectrical.com,  www.lifting.com,  www.singerequities.com,  and www.dakotafluidpower.com.

Sep 27

Bishop Lifting Acquires Western Sling & Supply Company

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Houston, Texas — September 26, 2019 – Bishop Lifting Products announces that it has completed the acquisition of Western Sling & Supply Company.  Headquartered in the Denver, Colorado suburb of Sedalia, along with a branch operation in Casper, Wyoming, Western Sling & Supply Company is recognized as one of the leading providers of rigging and lifting equipment in the Rocky Mountain region of the US.  This acquisition expands Bishop Lifting’s presence in the Midwest regions of the US, along with broadening the company’s access to new end markets currently being serviced by Western Sling & Supply,

“Strategically, the acquisition of Western Sling complements and strengthens our existing operations in the Rocky Mountain region,” stated Harold King, Bishop Lifting President.  He also commented that “Western Sling & Supply, and its customers, should benefit from gaining access to the broad range of rental and custom engineered and fabricated lifting products offered by Bishop Lifting.”

Stan Truitt, President of Western Sling and Supply, states, “This union between Bishop and Western solidifies our mutual strengths in the energy, construction and manufacturing markets. We are excited to be part of the plan.”

Bishop Lifting, along with Singer Equities and Dakota Fluid Power, are wholly owned subsidiaries of SBP Holdings, headquartered in Houston, TX. With 97 locations, SBP provides industrial rubber, wire rope, rigging, fluid power products and services to a broad range of industrial markets throughout North America. More information can be obtained at www.staging-sbpholdingsmultisite.kinsta.cloud, www.Lifting.com, and www.westernsling.com.

Jun 14

Bishop Lifting Products Has Completed the Acquisition of American Wire Rope & Sling

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Houston, Tx – June 14, 2019 — Bishop Lifting Products announces that it has finalized the acquisition of American Wire Rope & Sling (AWRS) headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Since its founding in 1933, AWRS has been a leader in providing rigging, lifting and overhead crane solutions in the Midwestern region of the United States. With its three locations in Indiana, and thirty-four employees, AWRS is a strong addition to Bishop Lifting Products portfolio of industry leading crane and rigging companies.

“We are excited about the acquisition of American Wire Rope and Sling. AWRS expands our geographic footprint into the upper Midwest area of the country. Moreover, the addition of AWRS enhances our existing capabilities by expanding our overhead crane manufacturing and service capabilities,” said Harold King, President of Bishop Lifting Products. AWRS shares in the Bishop Lifting Products philosophy of providing its customers the highest quality brands in the industry, along with unequaled value-added services, making them an excellent addition to our existing network of rigging companies.

Kyle Howard CEO of ECP American Steel, LLC states, “We are extremely excited to be joining the Bishop Lifting family. Being part of the Bishop Lifting family provides AWRS, and our customers, access to a broader line of lifting and rigging products and solutions. It opens up opportunities to expand into rigging rental and custom designed and fabricated lifting products. We are eager to introduce these new products, services, and solutions to our customers.”

Bishop Lifting, along with Singer Equities and Dakota Fluid Power, are wholly owned subsidiaries of SBP Holdings, headquartered in Houston, TX and through its 92 locations provides industrial rubber, wire rope, rigging, fluid power products and services to a broad range of industrial markets throughout North America. More information can be obtained at www.staging-sbpholdingsmultisite.kinsta.cloud, www.Lifting.com, and www.awrsling.com.

Feb 04

Bishop Lifting Has Completed the Acquisition of Woods Logging and Industrial Supply

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Houston, TX – February 1, 2019 — Bishop Lifting Products completed the acquisition of Woods Logging and Industrial Supply based out of Longview, Washington.   Since 1978, Woods Logging has specialized in servicing the logging, marine and construction industries with spooling services, rigging products, wire rope and hydraulic solutions.

“Today’s announcement is continued support of our company-wide goal of geographic and end market diversification,” said Harold King, President of Bishop Lifting.  He continued, “Woods Logging has a long history of professional sales and service within the area, making them a great addition to our team.”

Mick White, President of Woods Logging, states, “We’re excited to join the Bishop Lifting and SBP Holdings family of companies and its large national footprint of companies focused on rigging, rubber and fluid power products.”

This growth will allow Bishop Lifting to continue to expand its national footprint to the Pacific Northwest. From on-site inspections to rigging services and wire rope delivery to marine terminals, Woods Logging provides high performance wire rope for cranes, as well as, wire rope and chain slings for the Logging, Maritime and Construction industries.

Bishop Lifting Products, along with Singer Equities and Dakota Fluid Power, are wholly owned subsidiaries of SBP Holdings, headquartered in Houston, TX and through its 86 locations provides industrial rubber, wire rope, rigging, fluid power products and services to a broad range of industrial markets throughout North America. More information can be obtained at www.staging-sbpholdingsmultisite.kinsta.cloud, www.lifting.com, www.singerequities.com, and www.dakotafluidpower.com

Dec 05

SBP Finalizes Acquisition of Dakota Fluid Power

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December 5, 2018-Houston, Texas — SBP Holdings completes acquisition of Dakota Fluid Power on December 3, 2018.  The Dakota Fluid Power operation forms the Fluid Power vertical for SBP Holdings in addition to Industrial Rubber vertical with Singer Equities and Rigging & Rental vertical with Bishop Lifting Products.

Dakota Fluid Power established in 1991 by President, Rick Lindemann, and his partner and Vice President, Mike Nelson, is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD and has grown to 13 locations and 197 associates in the upper Midwest U.S. with operations in North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Dakota Fluid Power organization provides hydraulic and pneumatic components and machinery along with service and repairs through it operations and subsidiaries Prairie Truck Equipment, Midway Machining, Engineered Products, Y2K Filtration, OEM Manufacturing and ASI Hydraulics. DFP is the region’s leading hydraulic expert in a variety of industries notably agriculture, on and off highway construction, municipalities, utilities, waste, food processing, wind energy, mining and oil and gas. Lindemann and Nelson will continue to manage the DFP operation and expand the enterprise through acquisition and organic means.

SBP Holdings provides industrial rubber, wire rope, rigging, fluid power products and services to a broad range of industrial markets at 76 locations throughout North America.  More information can be provided by viewing www.staging-sbpholdingsmultisite.kinsta.cloud, www.singerequities.com, www.lifting.com, www.dakotafluidpower.com.

 

Nov 13

SBP Holdings to Acquire Dakota Fluid Power

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November 12, 2018-Houston, Texas — SBP Holdings will acquire Dakota Fluid Power and subsidiaries with closing scheduled for December 3, 2018. The Dakota Fluid Power operation will form the platform foundation for SBP Holdings entry into the Fluid Power repair and services industry forming a third business vertical within the holding company along with its Industrial Rubber vertical, Singer Equities and its Rigging and Rental vertical, Bishop Lifting Products. With this addition SBP Holdings will increase its North America footprint to 74 locations with over 1,300 employees.

Dakota Fluid Power established in 1991 by President, Rick Lindemann, and his partner and Vice President, Mike Nelson, is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD and has grown to 13 locations and 197 associates in the upper Midwest U.S. with operations in North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Dakota Fluid Power organization provides hydraulic and pneumatic components and machinery along with service and repairs through it operations and subsidiaries Prairie Truck Equipment, Midway Machining, Engineered Products, Y2K Filtration, OEM Manufacturing and ASI Hydraulics. DFP is the region’s leading hydraulic expert in a variety of industries notably agriculture, on and off highway construction, municipalities, utilities, waste, food processing, wind energy, mining and oil and gas. Lindemann and Nelson will continue to manage the DFP operation and expand the enterprise through acquisition and organic means.

SBP President and CEO Don Fritzinger said, “We are truly excited about teaming up with Rick and Mike at Dakota Fluid Power to enter the fluid power market. It is a large addressable market with tremendous opportunity for growth and there is no question we have the right team as a foundation.”

Rick Lindemann and Mike Nelson of Dakota Fluid Power are excited about the opportunity SBP Holdings provides to continue to grow the foundation they have built. “We feel strongly that we have teamed up with the right group to continue DFP’s tradition of “Commitment to Customer Success”. We look forward to the opportunity to expand our presence in the Fluid Power Industry. We are also eager to work with our fellow companies in the SBP group.

SBP Holdings provides mission critical components, inspection and testing services, repairs and specialized rental activities throughout North America. More information can be provided by viewing www.staging-sbpholdingsmultisite.kinsta.cloud, www.singerequities.com, www.lifting.com, www.dakotafluidpower.com.

Dakota Fluid Power will add 13 locations, 197 employees and 230,000 square feet of warehouse space to the company.