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> ROBERT
NEMETH, Rigging Consultant
> ALOYS
(AL) WIRTZ, Product Manager
> ROLAND
TEPFENHARDT, Sales Manager PythonŽ USA
> STAN
WOODS, Rigging Consultant
> DAVE
ESKRA, Rigging Consultant
> STEVE
SWIFT, Rigging Consultant
> SCOTT
ANTHONY, Rigging Consultant
> CARL
STEINKE, Wire Rope Consultant; Edmonton Branch
> ROBERTO
BELLO, Wire Rope Consultant; Montreal Branch
INSPECTION-
AND TESTING SERVICES:
> CORY
ESKRA, Inspection and Testing Manager |
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ROBERT NEMETH
Rigging Consultant
Bob is one of our 'oldtimers' – not in age but in experience. Back
some 20 years ago he joined our sales team to promote rigging products to
the construction industry. Together with Canron Construction Bob was instrumental
in specifying Twin-Path® Lifting Slings for the famous 'New York Lift';
at that time these lifts between 300 to and 750 tons set a new world record
for syntehic lifting slings.
Bob is an avid golfer and great golf coach; however that hasn't increased
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ALOYS (AL)
WIRTZ
Product Manager
Al is a Director of Unirope Ltd. and the Product Manager Wire Rope. Al has
over 35 years experience with wire rope and there is not much which he hasn't
seen yet.
Al's favorite past time activity is cooking for and entertaining guest in
his house in Hamilton. He is married to Nicole, a native from Belgium, whom
he lovingly calls his little 'Brussels sprout'.
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ROLAND TEPFENHARDT
Sales Manager Python® USA
Since 1985 Roland represents Python® High Performance Wire Rope all
across the US. Over the years, he said, "we have seen many other companies
trying to copy us but none had the patience for the 'long haul' commitment
like us". Roland has acquired a vast knowledge of application experience,
particularly in the overhead-, construction-, and mobile crane environment,
as well as in the rigging, steel making and marine industry.
Roland is the official factory trained support specialist to help and consult
with distributors AND crane operators on all matters of wire rope use and
application.
Roland and his wife Nicole live in Trenton, N.J. Both sons have finished
university and one now lives in Finland (working for Nokia) while the other
lives at the other side of the globe in Australia.
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STAN WOODS
Rigging Consultant
Stan services our customers within the Niagara Peninsula and throughout
Southern Ontario. Stan is known for his strong commitment to customer service
and product application- and inspection training seminars. Due to the large
territory to cover over the years Stan has built a large industrial distribution
network of very committed Unirope dealers. Stan joined Unirope in 1989 and
during his career has seen pretty much every aspects of our business, including
all 'blunders and bloopers'.
Stan lives in Hamilton and enjoys his weekends at Lake Erie together with
his Jeep, the dog in the back... and his wife!
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DAVE ESKRA
Rigging Consultant
If you live in Northern- or Eastern Ontario, or if your business is located
in Mississauga or Toronto, you will meet Dave. His background is a application
specialist for wire rope and slings but also for all of our synthetic product
lines. Dave started in this industry in 1977 and has accumulated a great
experience level in all sorts of industrial applications.
Dave lives in Wasaga Beach where his wife Debbi teaches at the local school.
Dave likes to play golf and, as he puts it: There's always room for improvement.
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STEVE SWIFT
Rigging Consultant
Steve is our specialist for all products required by the power generating-
and electrical distribution industry. He also looks after our railroad and
public transportation customers. Before joining Unirope in 2001 Steve worked
for are large chain and hoist manufacturer so he knows his 'chains'.
Steve is also your specialist for Yale Fiber Rope products, Twin-Path®
Lifting Slings, and special utility- and power generating related lifting
products . Steve and his wife Dianne live in Cobourg, just East of Toronto.
In his spare time he likes to tinker around his cottage and tries to keep
him and his dog out of trouble.
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SCOTT ANTHONY
Rigging Consultant
Scott is one of the very few at Unirope who is a true native from Mississauga.
He grew up just a few blocks from here and remembers well the fields and
orchards along Dundas and Burnhamthorpe. During his apprenticeship as a
boilermaker he was involved in the construction of many of Ontario's lager
industrial sites, one of which was the nuclear power plant Bruce Block B.
Later on he completed his Bachelor of Art at York University in Toronto.
Scott's background includes extensive experience with rigging hardware,
chain, and other lifting products.
Scott is married with 2 kids but still finds time to enjoy his hobby as
a gourmet cook. You ever need a tip for a great recipe, here is your source.
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CARL STEINKE
Wire Rope Consultant; Edmonton Branch
As long as he can remember, Carl's professional life revolved around wire
rope. As a native of Alberta, he had a first hand experience of how the
oil and gas industry evolved and what technical challenges this industry
required to be solved. There is not much he hasn't seen in his career.
Carl is our resident Wire Rope Consultant for the Western Provinces and
not only does he consult with the energy sector but also with the logging,
pulp and paper and mining industry. As a 'family man' he enjoys time with
his wife and young daughter as much as he can.
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ROBERTO BELLO
Wire Rope Consultant; Montreal Branch
Working out of our Montreal Branch, Roberto services our customers throughout
Quebec. With over 10 years experience in the wire rope and rigging industry,
our customers will appreciate his product knowledge and problem solving
skills. And, of course, he is fully bilingual.
His other passions include sailing and having a fun time with his wife Diane.
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CORY ESKRA
Inspection and Testing Manager
Cory is one of our most experienced Rigging Products Consultants. He moved
up through the ranks of our organization and happened to meet a lot of our
customers during his time in our inside sales department and his previous
position as Product Manager for Architectural Wire Rope Systems. He also
used to help out in the rope shop. He knows what it takes to splice a rope
and to swage a socket.
Because of this background in rigging manufacturing and rigging application,
Cory has now taken over our Field Inspection and Testing Service as well
our 150,000 lbs capacity Mobile Test Bed management. If you see on Ontario
roads his 40 ft rigg pulled by that ‘black beauty’ of an F450
Diesel, you know he is helping someone to ensure a safer workplace.
Cory enjoys to make music with his Rock band but listens to every genre.
Another past time favorite, which he shares with his wife, is wake-boarding.
Hangon to the rope, Cory! |
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