DENNIS MICHAEL MANNION 10/03/1940 – 06/16/202

DENNIS MICHAEL MANNION 10/03/1940 – 06/16/2023 June 23, 2023 – The BETA MAX family experienced a great loss last week.  BETA MAX HOISTS founder Dennis Mannion passed away on June 16, 2023.  Mr. Mannion was not only the founder of our company, he was a family member, friend and a true gentleman. Dennis Michael Mannion […]

BETA MAX HOISTS Installed At F1 Miami Grand Prix

BETA MAX Transport Platforms Installed At F1 Miami Grand Prix May 2023 – The BETA MAX MC1600 TP/M was recently selected as a hoisting solution at the grandstand of the upcoming Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.  The MC1600 is a small-footprint transport platform with a 1600lb capacity and can fit in smaller spaces than just […]

Back-to-Back Certification Training At BETA MAX This Month

Back-To-Back Certification Training Courses At BETA MAX This Month March 2023 – The month started out with a bang at BETA MAX Hoists with a full class of students for the in person / hands on portion of MC2500 TP/M certification course. Several of the students in this class were seasoned pros when it comes […]

Material Hoist In Use Since First iPhone Was Introduced

October 2022 – BETA MAX HOIST customer at a BOISE® paper mill called in to finally replace the GEMINI material hoist that they have been using since 2007!  To put this in perspective, 2007 is the year that Steve Jobs introduce the ORIGINAL iPhone to the world.  The hoist was installed and remained outside in the […]

New Product Announcement

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT BETA MAX HOISTS DEBUTS NEW MC 1600 VFD  TRANSPORT PLATFORM / MATERIAL HOIST KEY FEATURES: One Base Lifting Unit with 2 interchangeable basket size options! Can be installed as either a Transport Platform or Material Hoist VFD motor provides smooth start / stop and multi-speed function Runs on 208v 3ph power CLICK […]

Construction Hoists vs. Transport Platforms

Construction Hoists vs. Transport Platforms UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE (AND WHY YOU SHOULD) Standard Construction Hoist / Personnel Hoist (“Buck Hoist”) Definition– Hoist that is installed inside or outside a building or structure during the construction, alteration, or demolition of the building or structure and that is used to raise and lower workers, other personnel, and materials […]

Suspended In The Sky In Philadelphia

Suspended In The Sky In Philly LEO Hoists + Monorail + Swing Stages = Amazing Results on 54-Story Arthouse Building in Philadelphia Photo Courtesy Superior Scaffold Services As you can see, there is a lot going on in this picture at the top of the 54-story Arthouse condo building at 301 S. Broad St. in […]