Long-Time Lift-It Manufacturing Employee Passes

January 30, 2017 - Wolfgang Keil, one of four original employees at Lift-It Manufacturing, passed away on Jan. 10, 2017. He spent 40 years in the industry as a synthetic sling fabrication specialist. 

Michael Gelskey Jr., vice president and general manager, Lift-It, said: "Wolfgang was without a doubt the absolute best synthetic sling fabricator the rigging world will ever know. His slings were comprised of hundreds of millions of stitches and handled loads that would equate to billions of tons. All without incident".

Michael Gelskey Sr., founder of Lift-It, said that Wolfgang as an integral part of the company's success. "Many of his co-workers at Lift-It provide for their families because of his example and work ethic," he added.

Wolfgang was pre-deceased by his son, Shane and is survived by Sao, his wife of 44 years, sons; Albert, Wolfgang and Steven, five grandchildren, countless Samoan brothers and sisters and his Lift-It family.

 

The Lift-It Learning Center is undergoing renovation to include two load simulators and will be dedicated on Oct. 2, 2017 as the Wolf W. Kiel Learning Center.