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[Read More](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/the-crosby-group-partners-with-bridges-to-prosperity) --- ## [Crosby rigging gear used in rebuilding social circus flying trapeze](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/crosby-rigging-gear-for-social-circus-flying-trapeze) Posted by [Crosby](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby) on Aug 23, 2021 8:35:28 AM The Crosby Group, the global leader in lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware, donated equipment to Uprise Circus, as it completed an overhaul of the 32 ft.-high flying trapezes at School on the Rise in Austin, TX. [Read More](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/crosby-rigging-gear-for-social-circus-flying-trapeze) --- ## [The Crosby Group announces ownership participation program to all employees](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/the-crosby-group-announces-ownership-participation-program-to-all-employees) Posted by [Crosby](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby) on Jul 29, 2021 7:40:18 AM *All Team Members to have a meaningful stake at The Crosby Group* **Richardson, Texas, USA --** The Crosby Group (“Crosby”), a global leader in lifting, rigging, and load securement hardware, announced that all global team members will now participate in the equity growth of the business. This program, designed and supported by KKR who acquired Crosby in 2013, provides every team member employed at the time of a future sale or liquidity event, regardless of location or role, with a meaningful financial stake in Crosby’s growth. KKR and Crosby firmly believe that broad based employee ownership is a key pillar in driving employee engagement and, in turn, building a stronger business. [Read More](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/the-crosby-group-announces-ownership-participation-program-to-all-employees) --- ## [The Crosby Group announces 2021 Rigging for the Troops campaign](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/the-crosby-group-announces-2021-rigging-for-the-troops-campaign) Posted by [Crosby](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby) on Jul 15, 2021 1:52:00 PM The Crosby Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of rigging, lifting and material handling hardware, is pleased to announce its Rigging for the Troops program for the third quarter of 2021. The Crosby Group will donate a portion of its US sales to the [Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation](https://www.fallenpatriots.org/), up to $25,000. The Crosby Group manufactures a broad range of product solutions from leading brands including Crosby, Gunnebo Industries, Crosby Straightpoint, Crosby BlokCam, Speedbinders, and McKissick. [Read More](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/the-crosby-group-announces-2021-rigging-for-the-troops-campaign) --- ## [Rapid Rescue Chain Kit, a lifesaver](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/rapid-rescue-chain-kit-a-lifesaver) Posted by [Crosby](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby) on Jun 9, 2021 11:39:13 AM When accidents happen, every second counts. For firefighters and rescue workers across the globe, it is vital to keep rescue operations as smooth and safe as possible. The chain rescue kit, developed by The Crosby Group, provides the needed flexibility and efficiency in these challenging operations. [Read More](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/rapid-rescue-chain-kit-a-lifesaver) --- ## [Lifting clamps 2.0 – for safer and more efficient wind operations](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/lifting-clamps-2.0) Posted by [Crosby](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby) on May 26, 2021 11:00:00 PM *With the unique challenges that the wind industry is facing, The Crosby Group helps to solve key problems through lifting clamp innovation* [Read More](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/lifting-clamps-2.0) --- ## [The Crosby Group acquires Speedbinders.com](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/the-crosby-group-acquires-speedbinders-dot-com) Posted by [Crosby](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby) on May 17, 2021 7:57:15 AM *Innovative load binders for safer and more efficient load securement* Richardson, Texas, USA – The Crosby Group, a global leader in lifting, rigging, and load securement hardware, today announced that it has acquired Speedbinders.com (“Speedbinders”). US-based Speedbinders is a designer and manufacturer of pioneering load binders for heavy duty load securement. The Speedbinders products not only provide faster tie-down and release times for drivers, but also safer load securement with reduced strain and injuries. [Read More](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/the-crosby-group-acquires-speedbinders-dot-com) --- ## [The Crosby Group acquires BlokCorp, launches Technology Solutions business unit](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/blokcorp) Posted by [Crosby](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby) on Apr 19, 2021 8:36:59 AM *Market-leading camera and alert systems for a safer and more efficient lifting industry* Richardson, Texas, USA -- The Crosby Group, a global leader in lifting, rigging, and load securement hardware, today announced that it has acquired BlokCorp Ltd (“BlokCorp”). UK-based BlokCorp designs and manufactures innovative camera and alert systems for tower and mobile cranes. These advanced systems provide crane operators with critical visual and audio capabilities that enable safer and more productive lifting operations. The transaction marks The Crosby Group’s fifth investment since 2019. [Read More](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/blokcorp) --- ## [Wim Fabricius appointed Managing Director, EMEA region at The Crosby Group](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/wim-fabricius-managing-director-emea-region) Posted by [Crosby](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby) on Mar 24, 2021 10:45:41 AM *The Crosby Group, the global leader in lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware, announces Wim Fabricius as Managing Director for the EMEA region.* [Read More](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/wim-fabricius-managing-director-emea-region) --- ## [The Crosby Group lifts wind energy](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/the-crosby-group-lifts-wind-energy) Posted by [Crosby](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby) on Mar 9, 2021 1:00:00 AM *Powered by its unique portfolio of brands, The Crosby Group addresses customers’ challenges, including schedule attainment, project cost and total cost of ownership, and industry knowledge around topside and subsea lifts, in the world of offshore wind.* [Read More](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/the-crosby-group-lifts-wind-energy) [Previous](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby/page/3) [All posts](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/all) [Next](https://news.kitocrosby.com/news/author/crosby/page/5) [![Follow Crosby On LinkedIn](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/383226/edd3fd1a-7b73-40a4-8b4b-83a9720cf3c2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/383226/edd3fd1a-7b73-40a4-8b4b-83a9720cf3c2) ### Recent Posts ### View Crosby News by Topic:  [Newsletters](http://news.thecrosbygroup.com/news/topic/newsletter) [SubSea Market](http://news.thecrosbygroup.com/news/topic/subsea) [Products](http://news.thecrosbygroup.com/news/topic/products)  [People](http://news.thecrosbygroup.com/news/topic/people) [Danny's Rigging Den](http://news.thecrosbygroup.com/news/topic/dannys-rigging-den)  [Other News ](http://news.thecrosbygroup.com/news/topic/other)   © Kito Crosby. 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