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Greenfield Products Announces Distribution Partnership with Elebia Automatic Hooks to Serve Port and Break-Bulk Markets

Published on: February 25, 2026
Greenfield Products Announces Distribution Partnership with Elebia Automatic Hooks to Serve Port and Break-Bulk Markets

Homewood, IL / Canet de Mar, Spain: February 25, 2026. For Immediate Release.

Greenfield Products, a leading provider of lifting and material handling solutions, is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with Elebia, the Canet de Mar, Spain–based global leader in automatic crane hook technology. Through this collaboration, Greenfield Products will serve as a distributor of Elebia’s automatic hook systems, expanding access to advanced, safety-driven lifting solutions for port, break-bulk, and bulk material handling operations across North America. Through this collaboration, Greenfield Products will serve as a distributor of Elebia’s automatic hook systems, expanding access to advanced, safety-driven lifting solutions for port, break-bulk and bulk material handling operations across North America.

Elebia automatic hooks are engineered to improve safety and operational efficiency by allowing remote load engagement and release, eliminating the need for workers to be positioned beneath suspended loads. These systems are particularly well suited for high-cycle lifting applications such as super sack handling, break-bulk cargo, port terminals, pulp, lumber, steel products, and other bulk commodities, where safety, speed, and consistency are critical.

“Elebia’s automatic hook technology directly addresses the real-world challenges our customers face in port and break-bulk environments,” said Anthony Calomino, Vice President of Sales at Greenfield Products. “From super sacks and bulk bags to palletized and irregular loads, these products reduce risk to personnel while increasing throughput and operational control. This partnership allows us to offer a best-in-class automatic hook solution as part of a complete lifting and material handling system.”

Under the agreement, Greenfield Products will provide sales support, application engineering, and technical expertise for Elebia automatic hooks, helping customers select and implement the appropriate hook configurations for their specific cranes, lifting devices, and operating environments. Greenfield’s experience in engineered lifting solutions, combined with Elebia’s proven automatic hook technology, enables seamless integration into existing port and industrial workflows.

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Primary target markets for the collaboration include:

  • Port and terminal operations
  • Break-bulk and project cargo handling
  • Super sack and bulk bag handling
  • Pulp, paper, lumber, and steel
  • Industrial and bulk material processing facilities

“We are pleased to collaborate with Greenfield Products as a distribution partner,” said Gustavo Lopez, Elebia’s Business Manager – USA & Canada. “Greenfield’s strong reputation in engineered lifting solutions and their deep understanding of port and break-bulk applications make them an ideal partner to expand the reach of Elebia automatic hooks in the North American market.”

This partnership reinforces Greenfield Products continued focus on expanding its product portfolio with innovative technologies that enhance workplace safety, operational efficiency, and long-term equipment performance in demanding lifting environments.

About Greenfield Products

Greenfield Products is a trusted manufacturer and distributor of lifting and material handling equipment serving industrial, port, and bulk material handling markets. With a focus on engineered solutions and application-specific design, Greenfield Products delivers equipment that improves safety, productivity, and operational reliability.

About Elebia

Elebia is a global leader in automatic crane hook technology headquartered in Canet de Mar, Spain. Elebia’s automatic hooks are designed to improve safety and efficiency by enabling remote load engagement and release, reducing personnel exposure and increasing control in lifting operations worldwide.


For more information, visit: https://www.greenfieldpi.com/equipment/automatic-crane-hook/