Welcome to the LGH Blog—a comprehensive resource for all things rigging, lifting, and beyond. Here, you can access our entire library of expert content, from practical insights to detailed product features, to help you tackle every challenge with confidence and safety. Dive into one of our four blog categories for focused content:
Product Spotlight, Rigging Tips and Techniques, Project Solutions, and Miscellaneous.
Whether you’re looking for specific equipment information, expert techniques, or inspiration for your next project, our blog is designed to keep you informed and equipped for success. Start exploring below!
Upon graduating from the University of Waterloo in 1977 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I started working full-time at Lackie Bros. Ltd. as a Project Engineer in the Heavy Transport and Rigging Division, based in Kitchener, Ontario. At that time Lackie Bros. were leaders in this field working all across Canada. In 1979 at […]
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Overall, safety in our industry is the most important part of our business and yours. Our type of rental equipment is used on major construction sites, power plants, refineries, and all other types of heavy industries. These types of sites can often be very dangerous and the type work that is being performed could also […]
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Frying Pan Tower uses BETA MAX Leo Hoist for Restoration Frying Pan Tower is a Coast Guard Light Station about 30 miles off the coast of North Carolina that is being restored. It includes a Bed & Breakfast where the public can stay on the tower for a night or two. Or longer if […]
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Never get complacent or lax in following operating and hoist safety procedures. Almost two-thirds of accidents, 74 percent, happen during routine operations!
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Every year around this time, I always reflect on the past 12 months and mentally prepare myself for the upcoming New Year. This past year has been fantastic for a number of different reasons, but mainly because we celebrated our 25th anniversary this year. It’s hard to believe that the Lifting Gear Hire business began in […]
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Load Weight Estimation & Area of a Circle Load weight estimation is crucial when rigging or planning a lift. The LGH workshop uses the Journeyman Rigger’s Reference Card panel 6 to help provide a solution for weight estimation. You can refer to this reference card below! Area of a Circle The area of a circle […]
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Every year just before Thanksgiving, I try and reflect on some of the things I should be thankful for from this past year. Thanksgiving is always a busy time for many people and not to mention, it appears we’re going to have a “white” Thanksgiving from all of the snow Chicago received this past weekend. […]
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Hi, I’m Tony Fiscelli, the President of LGH! I thrive in the fast paced nature of the lifting equipment rental industry, and I enjoy the challenges and decisions I’m faced with daily in business operations.
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The GRIPHOIST can be used as a hoist, a winch, a tensioner, a binder, ratchet, and more. This blog will give you practical application ideas!
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What to Know About the TRACTEL Tempo III One of the most innovative safety products on the project, the Tempo III from TRACTEL® is a temporary horizontal lifeline that’s manufactured to be used by a maximum of three persons. Its simplistic design offers a lightweight solution to temporary horizontal fall-arrest applications. To familiarize yourself […]
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