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Welcome to the ITI Blog, your hub for expert insights, industry updates, and real-world stories from the field. Whether you're a crane operator, rigging professional, safety manager, or simply passionate about lifting and hoisting, our content is here to inform, inspire, and support your work.

You’ll find practical how-tos, training tips, news, and thought leadership that reflect the fast-changing world of industrial training. From virtual reality and online learning to certification prep and safety trends, we cover the topics that matter most to crews and companies alike.

At ITI, progress never stops. Our blog reflects that same mindset with fresh content, helpful guidance, and relevant updates. Check back often or subscribe to stay connected with the latest developments shaping safer and more effective lifting operations.

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May 19, 2020 6:00:00 AM2 min read

Freo Group Joins Marmon Crane Subsidiaries adopting Simulator Training

Freo Group Limited of Australia has closely monitored the implementation of ITI VR Crane ...
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Apr 16, 2020 10:21:33 AM2 min read

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Selects ITI

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Savannah Machinery Works facility has added the ITI ...
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Apr 2, 2020 9:58:17 AM1 min read

NCCCO Foundation Report on VR's Role in Crane Operator Certification

We are excited to share that a new study published by the NCCCO Foundation suggests there ...
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Mar 16, 2020 4:07:54 PM2 min read

NCCCO Rigger Level I & II Test Prep Online Courses are available now!

Our new NCCCO Rigger Level I & II Test Prep Online Courses are available now! ...
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Feb 12, 2020 11:42:27 AM1 min read

Buckner Heavylift adds Learning Hub to Training Program

After thorough consideration, Buckner Heavylift Cranes has added the ITI Online Learning ...
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Feb 10, 2020 1:16:24 PM1 min read

ITI UK to Host Lift Planning Workshop in Coventry

Fundamentals of Rigging Engineering Program Manager, J. Keith Anderson to Lead ITI UK ...
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Feb 3, 2020 12:47:58 PM1 min read

Bechtel & Barnhart Rigging Engineers join LITES Podcast

Bechtel Chief Rigging Engineer, Keith Anderson and President of JL Yates Services and ...
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Jan 24, 2020 8:45:00 AM2 min read

What Crane Operators can learn from big tech's micro-credential trend

Imagine you were helping to hire a new tech support employee for your company. Your ...
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Jan 22, 2020 8:45:00 AM2 min read

Norfolk becomes 4th US Naval Shipyard to add ITI VR Crane Simulator

The team at Norfolk Naval Shipyard has become the fourth US Naval Shipyard to implement ...
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Jan 6, 2020 8:15:00 AM1 min read

RIG-SOLUTIONS FOR 2020

A new decade is upon us! (Maybe? Apparently there isn't a total consensus on that ...
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