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Lifting equipment that minimizes the strain on backs, knees and shoulders  TAWI manufactures a complete line of ergonomic lifting equipment. Ergonomics is about adjusting work and work environments to the needs of the employees. Good ergonomics is an effective way of making your business more productive and profitable. Workplace efficiency can be improved dramatically with solid ergonomic lifting aids that offer ways to keep employees safe, stay effective, speed production process, and save companies time and money. TAWI has been facilitating ergonomic material handling for decades, and by customizing our solutions to your specific needs we can guarantee that our lifting equipment will help lift your business. The TAWI VacuMove ,  VacuCobra , and ViperHoist lifting equipment are all certified by the Association of Healthy Back – Better Living and the Federal Association of German Back Schools, also known as the Aktion Gesunder Rücken (Campaign for Healthier Backs). The AGR s

Box lifter solutions Looking for a box lifter that can eliminate problems caused by manual handling? A TAWI VacuMove makes box lifting safe, fast and ergonomic in all working conditions and is easy to adjust to suit your organization's requirements. The box lifter is safer both for the operator and for the product being handled.   It is designed with suction feet and tooling for lifting and a handle to lift, lower, hold and release the box for smooth and fast box lifting. Box lifting above shoulder height.  Manual box lifting above shoulder height puts stress on the upper back, shoulders and arms. With the TAWI VacuMove box lifter, lifting above shoulder height becomes safe, effortless and fully possible with the extended, flexible handle. The handle makes it easy to reach boxes with lifting surfaces above shoulder height and the stainless-steel bracket helps position the suction foot correctly on top of the boxes.  Box lifter for large boxes. In order to

A drum lifter facilitates ergonomic material handling  A TAWI drum lifter allows you to lift, turn, rotate and empty contents of a drum from the top or the side in complete control. It can be designed with various standard and customized tools for handling drums in different sizes and shapes. Different industries and environments have special requirements that need to be met, and using either a TAWI vacuum drum lifter or electric drum lifter is the solution. Vacuum Drum Lifter with special suction foot to lift eight drums of chemical substance at a time. Vacuum drum lifter A TAWI vacuum drum lifter easily lifts, transports, rotates and empties drums. It is a strong, compact, versatile piece of equipment designed to make quick work of handling loads weighing up to 600 lbs. Applications such as bottles, tins, buckets and cans can be lifted from the top, while other applications, such as beer kegs, can be lifted from the sides and turned upside down. Suction feet can also

A TAWI lift assist device is the solution to the challenges within the industrial baking industry. Without a lift assist device, the industrial baking industry faces many challenges. Manually lifting bags of ingredients, tilting and emptying containers, and placing ingredients into machines or manufacturing areas can be hazardous labor. An ergonomic TAWI lift assist device solves these challenges. TAWI lift assist device in a chocolate factory. A VacuMove lift assist device can lift, place, split and empty bags of ingredients. The manual lifting of bags of ingredients is often a hazard due to the awkward grip. The TAWI ergonomic VacuMove is specifically designed to save knees, backs and shoulders from injuries and long-term problems caused by repetitive manual bag lifting. It is strong, compact, versatile equipment designed to make quick work of handling air tight bags of ingredients that can weigh up to 600 lbs. This lift assist device is available in stainless steel fo

A TAWI vacuum lifter improves the process of bag lifting in the baggage handling area. It's that time of year again for heavy traveling and when baggage flow rates will be high in baggage handling areas. This area plays a crucial role in keeping travelers happy and moving bags quickly and efficiently is crucial. As a result, the risk of injuries due to potentially hazardous manual lifting increases. Shoulder injuries from heavy bag lifting are the most common of injuries. But an ergonomic vacuum lifter will remove the strain of this laborious work, thus eliminating manual bag lifting and injuries. Bag lifting is easy, safe and fast with the TA WI VacuCobra vacuum lifter. Bag lifting is an area which has traditionally included lots of heavy lifting. With that in mind, TAWI designed the VacuCobra vacuum lifter to speed up frequent bag lifting and make quick work of handling a lot of baggage. The vacuum force of the VacuCobra vacuum lifter secures the suction cup, i

Ergonomic Box Lifter With Portable Lifting Device A portable lifting device is ideal when you need a box lifter to move around over large areas and reach into racks to pick up goods. It is fitting for distribution centers that don't have a centralized conveyor system. The TAWI  VacuMove  box lifter with portable forklift attachment is a thoroughly proven system meeting the highest standards of functionality and safety. The suction foot on the VacuMove box lifter holds the load securely in place until it has reached the floor. The lifting tube is suspended on a swivel and can be operate in 360 degrees. An investment in a TAWI portable lifting device pays for itself as it is easy to install and can be adjusted to suit the requirements of different industries. In the above picture, the VacuCobra box lifter is mounted to a forklift. Its 3-phase vacuum pump is powered by the forklift battery. This portable lifting device is adaptable to any forklift brand and battery

TAWI's lifting equipment is ergonomic and reliable, designed to streamline the manual handling of goods in any industry. Our lifting equipment is designed with the user in mind, because we believe in making lifting easy for everyone. Lifting Equipment for Heavy Lifting TAWI vacuum lifters can handle all types of goods, lifting up to 600 lbs. Giving everyone in the work place the power to lift this weight is a great way of increasing efficiency and flexibility in your operations. When anyone can do the heavy lifting, you avoid unnecessary down-time and secure productivity, no matter who is operating the lifting equipment.  Read More... TAWI VacuMove -  Vacuum Lifting Equipment Roll Handling Lifting Equipment Our Protema lifting equipment is easy to maneuver and push forward making it almost effortless to transport goods to the intended location. This is a great tool for mounting rolls on machine axis. Read More... TAWI Protema -  Roll Handling Lifting Equipment Pr

TAWI USA is proud to be featured in the latest issue of MHI Solutions magazine. Our Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Mike Lee, explains the benefits of using a gantry crane system. Products are moved around within a facility constantly. When workers lift and carry the products manually, they become susceptible to serious risk of injury. Additionally, if the items are exceptionally heavy, it may take multiple workers to perform these tasks. A safer and more economical way to move products around is by using a gantry crane system. A gantry crane system consists of overhead metal tracks combined with lift assists, cranes and vacuum lifting systems. Gantry crane systems can lift heavy weights but are also popular for lifting as little as 20 pounds. TAWI provides a gantry crane system consisting of an aluminum track that can be used to move lighter products. Employers would rather their workers not lift products of any weight, in order to prevent injury. With the lighter goods

Lifting equipment is dependent within the wood industry TAWI's lifting equipment is an ingenious solution to a very common problem within any wood handling industry.  Our VacuMove lifting equipment will lift sheets and panels of all material and dimensions safely. By choosing a flexible, extended handle, based on the dimensions of the panel, the operator can control the transportation at a comfortable and safe distance.  Lift wood panels using a TAWI VacuMove Tilting wood panels often involves tilting the sheet wood from a horizontal to a vertical position.  By adding an angle adapter and handle to your lifting equipment, the suction foot can grip from a horizontal position and tilt to a vertical position, a 90 degree manual tilt which uses very little manual force. Power loss does not cause any problems and our lifting equipment is ensured that the goods are lowered to the ground in a controlled manner.  The operator easily turns the panel from horizontal to vertical

Introducing a New Generation of Ergonomic Electric Lifts Versatile and Efficient Electric Lifts Our new series of Protema electric lifts can be used for ergonomic handling of rolls, drums, boxes, crates and more. These electric lifts, handling goods up to 550lbs, streamline the handling of rolls and drums, saving both money and resources while contributing to a safe and ergonomic working environment. They are also available in stainless steel, making them ideal for use in sensitive environments such as food and pharmaceutical industries. TAWI Protema Electric Lift EasySqueeze Using TAWI electric lifts means that large and heavy goods can be handled by one single person, saving valuable time and resources for your business. The challenge of increasing productivity and ergonomics at the same time is increasingly important for more and more companies and our focus is to help you achieve this. Safe and Reliable Electric Lifts The Protema electric lifts provide safe and pre

TAWI USA recently exhibited our quick lifting equipment at the 2017 Pack Expo in Las Vegas. The Pack Expo unites the world of packaging and processing and is North America's largest gathering of suppliers and manufacturers of the packaging technology. The trade show offers innovations for every vertical market and sales representatives from TAWI USA were there to demonstrate our quick lifting solutions. TAWI's new  generation of Protema lifting equipment. On display was TAWI's new generation of ergonomic lifting equipment. The Protema quick lifting solution will increase efficiency, safety and ergonomics in the work place. Each are equipped with a safety mechanism ensuring that if a tool hits an object during lowering, it will stop immediately. Also, the modular construction makes it easy to adjust the lifting equipment for various applications, up to 550 lbs. The ergonomic design of the lifting equipment minimizes the strain on backs, knees and shoulders as well. T

Wire Hoist with Customized Tools The TAWI ViperHoist offers functional design and safe handling for various types of applications. Some of those applications include roll handling, automobile parts, aluminum profiles, plastic containers, wooden pallets, electrical cabinets and many more. The hoist is available for quick lifting up to 132 lbs and also for heavier lifting up to 265 lbs., offering a quick and smooth operation. It is also easy to install and requires very little maintenance. The ViperHoist can be equipped with a quick coupling, enabling the operator to attach any tool to the hoist. Available tools for the include hooks, vacuums, clamps and other customized tools. Using this hoist allows the operator to lift various types of goods from different angles, rather it be from the side, above, turned or tilted. The operator can also separate the handle from and combine it with an angle adapter for more flexibility and various positioning. The handles on the ViperHoist a

TAWI's lifting solutions were recently displayed at the 2017 Process Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The Process Expo is a global food equipment and technology show hosted by  The Food Processing Suppliers Association and our staff was on hand to demonstrate our WDA Certified, stainless steel lifting solutions. TAWI VacuMove Lifting Solution On display at the Process Expo was our VacuMove , the original vacuum lifter that lifts, lowers, rotates and tilts loads. It is a versatile lifting solution that is simple to adjust and customize. The flexible vacuum lifter can lift sacks, boxes, sheets, panels, crates, bales, drums and much more up to 600 lbs. With this lifting solution, you can achieve a combination of efficiency and ergonomics that cannot be matched by any other lifting system. TAWI Protema Lifting Solution Also on display at Process Expo were our Protema lifters. These electric lifters are easy to maneuver and push forward making it almost eff

TAWI's WDA Certified Vacuum Lifts have helped lift the food industry for many years and it has given us an in-depth understanding of the special demands made in the industry. September is  National Food Safety Month  and is a topic that's important to everyone. Food safety is not just the responsibility of one person, but it takes the entire team working together to make sure food is handled safely. Stainless steel units are often requested in the food industry.  We understand the high standards of hygiene that permeate the food industry and we offer a wide range of stainless steel vacuum lifts, well adapted for use in clean and sterile environments, that are WDA Certified. TAWI WDA Certified TAWI Vacuum Lift The TAWI VacuMove vacuum lifts are thoroughly proven systems meeting the highest standards of functionality and safety. The vacuum lifts are easy to install and adjusts to suit the requirements of different industries. Food safety is now synonymous wit

TAWI Provides Ergonomic Lifting Solutions in the workplace. Here at TAWI USA, our products are ergonomically designed to reduce the strain on backs, knees and shoulders and at the same time create a more safe and effective handling of goods. Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. With TAWI’s ergonomic lifting solutions, it is easy to lift, move, tilt and rotate loads in all kinds of environments. Improved ergonomic lifting solutions and increased efficiency also contribute to reduced costs for our customers. Our VacuMove system has the capacity to lift up to 600 lbs with ease and efficiency without causing any strain to your back. We handle goods of all shapes, sizes and weights. Our battery operated Protema  offers mobility and ease of lifting an array of products including: turning rolls, drums, and handling boxes with capacites up to 440 lbs. Workpla

We are pleased to introduce Ryan Porter who has recently joined the TAWI sales team as the Regional Manager for our South territory. Ryan is a graduate of Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi with a Bachelors in Business Administration. Prior to joining TAWI, Ryan had worked in the manufacturing industry as a sales rep allowing him to advance his communication and management skills. As a Regional Manager, Ryan's goal is to strategize with his clients to meet their needs and lead them to a safer, ergonomic lifting working environment. We are confident that Ryan will fulfill his role to the best of his ability. Welcome aboard Ryan!

Today we're launching a new series of electric lifting trolleys for ergonomic handling of reels, drums, boxes, crates and more. Their modular construction allows for easy adaptation to varying needs and applications. The trolleys, handling goods up to 550lbs, streamline the handling of reels and drums, saving both money and resources while contributing to a safe and ergonomic work environment.     Our electric lifting trolleys have helped create an efficient, ergonomic, and safe work environment in everything from food- to car manufacturing for decades. The new generation trolleys being launched today will contribute to further streamlining and improving ergonomics in industries worldwide. That's what we call smart lifting for efficient and ergonomic businesses! The global hygiene and forest products company SCA is one of our many happy customers. Their production unit in Falkenberg, Sweden was among the first to try the new ergonomic lifting trolleys. You can read mor

TAWI has been producing innovative lifting solutions for the food industry for many years. We understand the food industry, and we know how to lift smart. That is why we can provide optimal lifting solutions, securing safe, ergonomic and efficient lifting for food manufacturing facilities. With our thorough understanding of the food industry, and decades of experience of smart lifting, we can offer bespoke solutions for your every need. Our ergonomic vacuum lifters can be equipped with tools for lifting sacks of different materials, frozen foods, or vacuum-packed goods, just to mention a few. Protema electric trolleys are commonly used in the food industry and the Coregripper is one of our most popular tools, often used to lift and install reels in packaging machines. Learn more about our solutions for the food industry  here  or  Contact  us for more information.

We are pleased to introduce Bob Debusk who has recently joined the TAWI sales team as the Regional Manager for our Southeastern territory. Prior to joining TAWI, Bob had worked in the printing industry where his work required him to manage his sales accounts and communicate effectively with his customers. As a Regional Manager, Bob's goal is to help his customers discover areas of improvement with the use of our Smart Lifting equipment. We are confident that Bob will be a great addition to the TAWI team!

We at TAWI have helped lift the food industry for many years and it has given us an in-depth understanding of the special demands made in the industry.  Today we can offer many flexible and ergonomic solutions for easy handling of cartons, sacks and other types of containers commonly found in the food industry. We understand the high standards of hygiene that permeate the food industry and we offer a wide range of stainless steel lifting solutions, well adapted for use in clean and sterile environments. Here at TAWI, we can also offer suction cups approved by the FDA. A custom-made stainless steel application without any screws between the operator's handle and suction cup makes it easy to keep clean. This can be combined with a lift hose manufactured according to FDA specifications and available for models VM120 and VM160. You can read more about our solutions for the food industry here . We are constantly working to develop new solutions for ergonomic and safe lifting to

At TAWI, our focus is not on products, but on providing solutions to your specific needs. Our devoted team of skilled design engineers work closely together with our experienced installation engineers to design and manufacture customised products that meet your specific requirements. Here is one special solution that our engineers produced for a customer who needed to handle wooden planks up to 10 meters. A TAWIGrip is mounted on  a Lyftman steel crane system, installed on wooden beams with extensions and struts to reach the desired level of suspension for the crane system and the tool. The tool, combined with an electrical chain trolley, is equipped with four suction cups and a fully integrated handle. This allows the operator to easily transport the large planks to a saw machine, using the TAWIGrip tool. Easy, ergonomical, and efficient. See the system in action here . Speaking of wood, we have also developed some great solutions for lifting and tilting big wooden sheets, doo

SEB Private Equity is the new growth partner for TAWI. The investment fund SEB Private Equity Opportunity III has invested in TAWI Holding AB and is the new majority shareholder. SEB PE invests behind TAWI's leading position in an attractive niche market within material handling and will continue to support TAWI on its impressive growth trajectory and further internationalize its operations.  "We are convinced that SEB PE, with its heritage from being a part of SEB, provide valuable knowledge and expertise in enabling companies to expand globally and build robust organizations with focus on long-term values. SEB PE as a new owner will inject new energy to TAWI's already strong organization and unique culture", says Leif Emblad, previous owner and member of the board of directors.  "With it's strong market position and unparalleled customization and solutions offering, TAWI is well positioned to further grow with new and existing customers and w