FATs withdrawn

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Leading container lashing equipment supplier MacGregor has withdrawn its ALC-2 and ALC-2/1 fully automatic twistlocks (FATs) from the market and is contacting its customers to discuss and agree the replacement of FAT units already in use by proven semi-automatic twistlocks (SATLs).

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