YOKE Supports Hardware, Software with Training

YOKE Industrial Corp.’s world-class Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)-accredited training programs uphold its lifting and rigging equipment hardware and digital chips.

YOKE is a renowned supplier of hardware, including Grade 80 and Grade 100 lifting chain fittings; swivel hoist hooks; shackles; angular contact swivels; wire rope clips; and lifting points.

It also offers award-winning SupraNano digital chips, which can be embedded directly into steel or retrofitted to snatch blocks and other products using tags. In fact, YOKE’s complete range of lifting and rigging products is now equipped with Digital Product Passports (DPP), as industry conforms to the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

However, another important facet of the business is training. As Steven Hong, president at YOKE, explained, at the center of training endeavors is elimination of accidents and incidents to zero.

He said: “Lifting in many cases looks simple but safety always hinges on important behind-the-scenes details, like sling angles, load distribution, hardware selection, and inspection criteria. Without proper knowledge, incorrect operation can lead to equipment failure or even serious injuries.”

Hong continued: “Training is the backbone of professionalism and trust. Customers feel more confident when they know how to use the equipment properly. Training boosts their skills, improves real-world performance, and strengthens their trust in YOKE as a reliable partner.”

YOKE Industrial Corp. regularly delivers Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)-accredited training to the point of use.

As a stakeholder in the world’s energy markets, YOKE training helps channel partners meet regulations and reduce risk. In high-risk industries — oil and gas, offshore, wind energy, etc. — operating best practices are extremely strict. Paper-based inspection records are no longer sufficient due to high inspection frequency, manpower cost, and the need for traceability.

YOKE’s BlueSupra digital chips integrate with RiConnect Inc.’s Asset Management Platform, which helps different stakeholders solve common asset management challenges. 

A DPP is a data management tool that records a product’s lifecycle information, including material composition, energy performance, maintenance guidelines, and recycling methods. A DPP, therefore, promotes compliance and transparency, while improving resource efficiency and supporting circular economy goals. YOKE has campaigned for digital chips and Software as a Service (SaaS) to be more widely utilised by the lifting industry for many years — and remains dedicated to simplifying and digitalising the processes around compliance and traceability for equipment management.

Training complements YOKE Industrial Corp.’s hardware and software offerings.

Hong said: “Asset Management, through RiConnect it is aimed at customers who require comprehensive asset tracking and management.

“Meanwhile, our DPP-ready programme is for manufacturers, focussing primarily on meeting regulatory requirements. These two approaches combine with our training ethos to help customers understand how digital tools improve safety, inspection transparency, and operational efficiency.”

The EU’s ESPR will introduce a mandatory DPP for certain product categories. This shift requires manufacturers to provide transparent traceability, digital documentation, and sustainability data. To support the industry’s transition, YOKE offers a DPP-ready solution, helping manufacturers easily meet these requirements, while reducing manual workload and ensuring full compliance.