November 11, 2008, WINONA, Minn. – Thern, Inc. has expanded the winch options available to its manufacturing customers, announcing the addition of a new imported stainless steel hand winch series to their catalog of winches and cranes.

Fabricated of 304 grade stainless steel, the new Titan series hand winches feature solid steel machine cut gears, gear covers and automatic brakes. Titan winches are constructed without bearings and are available in three models offering lifting load capacities of 600, 900 and 1300 lbs.

Designed for infrequent use, the Titan winch offers manufacturing operators an economic option for lifting and pulling small to medium sized loads. Whether it’s lifting dies, positioning conveyors or pulling material carts, Titan winches are up to the task.

Full integration of the Titan series hand winches with Thern’s increasingly popular davit crane line ensures product compatibility and a greater range of crane package options for manufacturing customers.

Titan series hand winches carry a 6-month warranty and are currently available for customer order.

Celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2008, Thern, Inc. is a major designer and manufacturer of winches, cranes and hoists for virtually any industrial application. Founded in 1948, Thern is headquartered in Winona, Minn. and markets its products worldwide.