YOKE Industrial Corp. is now a validated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) service provider of the Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa (LEEASA).

YOKE, a LEEASA member, 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. LEEASA was formed by like-minded organisations and individuals from the providers and manufacturers, in addition to maintenance, inspection, examination and training sectors of the industry.

Central to LEEASA’s purpose is CPD — it awards credits to individual members who are registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), while participation in LEEASA-validated training and seminars, also earns recognition. The partnership thusly positions YOKE not just as a member, but as a trusted partner, supporting professional growth, compliance, and safety.

Importantly, LEEASA membership alone does not automatically make an organisation a validated CPD service provider. To be recognised as a CPD service provider that can issue ECSA-recognised CPD credits, a company must go through a formal verification process under the ECSA CPD framework. CPD activities recognised by LEEASA count towards statutory CPD requirements for maintaining registration. This makes CPD both a legal and professional requirement. Participants are entitled to a single CPD point for every eight hours trained.

Steven Hong, president at YOKE, said: “We continue to focus on the development of Africa; we have enjoyed strong support in the mining and manufacturing industries in South Africa, especially. Not only do we see growth in our traditional markets, but further expansion into sectors such as oil and gas, automotive, and construction.

“On such a trajectory, LEEASA membership — upheld by a commitment to CPD — is essential to ongoing improvement of industry best practices. For companies, engineers, and end users, it has never been more important to keep professional registration up to date, stay compliant, and reduce operational risks.”

LEEASA membership is separate to YOKE’s membership with the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), which is established across the world as the leading trade association for all those involved in the lifting industry. Notably, YOKE is among a select group of companies that are members of both esteemed organisations.

Hong added: “LEEA operates globally and focuses on international lifting standards, guidance, and training frameworks. LEEASA, on the other hand, is closely aligned with South African legislation, ECSA requirements, and local CPD structures. Together, they provide both global consistency and local relevance. Each serves a distinct but complementary role. Their objectives align around safety, competence, and professionalism.”

In addition to rigging hardware, YOKE 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). Overall, YOKE combines strong technical expertise, international training experience, in-depth product knowledge, structured training materials, and experienced instructors. Training continues to align with both LEEASA and LEEA requirements.

Caption: YOKE Industrial Corp. is now a validated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) service provider of the Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa (LEEASA).

Caption: The partnership positions YOKE Industrial Corp. as a trusted partner, supporting professional growth, compliance, and safety.

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