LGH News

LGH Announces Strategic Partnership with BETA MAX Hoists LGH is proud to announce a strategic partnership with BETA MAX Hoists, strengthening access to premium hoisting solutions across the United States and Canada. This collaboration brings together one of the most trusted hoist manufacturers in the industry with LGH’s unmatched lifting expertise, inventory depth, and customer […]

LGH just renewed their membership with the SC&RA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association). We have been members of the SC&RA for 23 years. This association is a trade association with more than 1,300 members across 43 nations. We have an employee, Patrick Clark, who helps us maintain our relationship by being on four committees within […]

LGH Customers, This past week has been a challenging and difficult time for all of us across the Globe and I am sure that we are all looking forward to getting back to normalcy soon. All of the LGH Rental Centers and Bridgeview Offices are operational. LGH is considered an Essential Business and is required […]

LGH is now a full member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association(LEEA). Being a member of LEEA is a great partnership that allows us access to the latest technical, legal, and safety information that is needed to be successful in the lifting industry. We have a strong desire to consistently enhance and improve our standards, […]

LGH Unveils New Brand Identity and Global Website as Part of International Expansion Lifting Gear Hire has revealed its new corporate name, refreshed logo, and global website as part of a comprehensive rebrand. This initiative is designed to unite its international operations and position the company for continued growth. The transition from “Lifting Gear Hire” […]

LGH North America has partnered with Rotrex USA. Rotrex USA is based in Houston, TX and is now part of the LGH family of companies in North America.  Rotrex has been affiliated with LGH since the early 1990’s in the UK and Europe and had recently expanded in the USA market over a year ago. […]

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has acquired the Aberdeen-based hire division of JD Neuhaus (JDN) Ltd., a manufacturer of hoists and crane systems for extreme environments. JDN, headquartered in Germany, will retain its other U.K. divisions, including sales and repair, and will remain an LGH supplier. The value of the transaction was not disclosed.   The […]

LGH Canada Demonstrates Aerial Construction Expertise at the Canadian International Air Show Toronto, Ontario – September 2017 – In a powerful display of innovation and teamwork, LGH Canada, Four Seasons Aviation Ltd., and Sprint Mechanical Inc. demonstrated their combined aerial construction capability at the Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) in Toronto. Together, the team successfully […]

Earlier this year, it was announced that LGH would resume operations in the United Kingdom once again. Now, LGH has opened a new Rental Center in Ontario, Canada, as well.   “The international expansion is part of a larger initiative to move LGH into new territories and to further service customers abroad,” said President of […]

Exactly 10 years after Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) sold the UK arm to Speedy Hire, LGH has officially resumed operations in the United Kingdom during the Fall of 2016. LGH originally began operations in the UK in the 1970s, founded by Bill Parkinson, now led by Chairman Ian Parkinson. In 1990, LGH opened a branch […]