Friday, October 1, 2010
Port equipment group expands membership
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) announced its membership has expanded once with the addition of German electronics manufacturer, IFM Electronic and Israel’s Hi-Tech Solutions (HTS).
“Security in ports now rivals safety as a key issue for the global maritime industry. Our two new members are drawn from both these critical fields, and we anticipate they will bring valuable insights to our work,” said PEMA President, Ottonel Popesco in a statement.
The association says it “provides a forum and public voice for the global port equipment and technology sectors.”
Established in 1969, IFM Electronic supplies advanced sensors and controllers to spreader manufacturers that have included Bromma, RAM and ZPMC. The company specializes in inductive proximity sensors for twist locks; detection and distance measurement systems for anti-collision devices fitted to port cranes, mobile controllers and I/O modules; cameras and displays for mobile applications; hydraulic pressure and temperature sensors; RFID systems and cables, the press release said.
In the ports and intermodal sectors, HTS specializes in optical character recognition equipment, laser profiling, security and gate and port automation. Formed in 1992 and with operations based in Israel, the Netherlands and the US, HTS also manufactures solutions for damage inspection and hazardous materials tracking, according to PEMA.
PEMA’s members include ABB, Actiw, AME, APS Technology Group, Baltkran, Brevetti Stendalto, Brieda Cabins, Bromma, Bureau Veritas, Cavotec MSL, Conductix-Wampfler, Control Techniques, Craneports, Hyster Europe, Identec Solutions, Kalmar Industries, Konecranes, Konecranes Liftrucks, Lasstec, Linde Heavy Truck Division, Liftech Consultants, Loxystem, MAFI Transport-Systeme, Michelin, Nexans, Portek Group, Pintsch Bubenzer, Prysmian, RAM Spreaders, SICK, Siemens, Stinis, Svetruck, Terberg Benschop, Terex Cranes, Tratos Cavi, TTS Port Equipment and Visy.
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