Bishop Lifting acquires Western Sling & Supply

30 September 2019

Bishop 1

Bishop Lifting Products continues to expand its portfolio

Lifting equipment specialist Bishop Lifting Products has completed the acquisition of Western Sling & Supply Company in the USA.

Western Sling & Supply Company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and there is a branch in Casper, Wyoming. Bishop Lifting said it is a leading provider of rigging and lifting equipment in the Rocky Mountain region of the USA.

“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, Western Sling and Supply president, said, “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.”

 

Latest News
Outrigger pads: from the ground up
SC&RA’s newest guide helps equip the industry for better site assessments and safer operations
Prillaman’s Crane expands fleet with LTM 1300-6.2
This mobile crane addition is the company’s 7th and largest Liebherr crane.
A surplus amid transition: crude oil’s evolving landscape
Be aware of the potential impact of developments in the oil market on your crane and transport business