LGH News

Bridgeview, IL – June 18, 2014 ­– Lifting Gear Hire’s (LGH) Pittsburgh, PA warehouse has relocated to a new facility. The new warehouse, located at 11 Waller Way, Burgettstown, PA, will help LGH provide faster equipment rental turn-around times for customers in and around the Pittsburgh area. In addition, the new warehouse will also provide […]

The Project Clausen Structures was challenged to perform the setting of (2) 210’ x 14’8” pedestrian bridge spans, each weighing about 160,000lbs, in Peoria, IL over Knoxville Avenue. The bridge’s final landing place was between two sets of power lines. This was a two crane pick with one 500 ton crane and one 300 ton […]

To ensure come-a-long safety, please follow these guidelines: For material applications only Inspect hoist before each use Ensure chain is not twisted Do not exceed the WLL No cheater bars or extra people Do not modify the hoist Do not point load the hook(s) Do not use as a sling Do not lube the brake […]

LGH and BMWC Constructors, Inc. / Refinery Cooling Tower Unit Section The Project BMWC Constructors, Inc. (BMWC) was challenged to perform the setting of (2) 15’ x 52’ cooling tower unit sections within an active, working refinery. While being responsible for the coordination of a 550-ton crane, submitting an engineer lift plan for approval, as […]

Bridgeview, IL — April 9, 2014 ¬— Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has CMOD 50 corner units available for immediate rental. CMOD50 are the corner units for mod 50 spreader beams to make up a spreader frame.   Spreader Frames are useful for lifts with more than two lifting points. These are also ideal for lifts […]

Bridgeview, IL — February 19, 2013 ¬— Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) recently launched a new product demonstration video. The video is now available on the LGH YouTube page, www.youtube.com/liftinggearhire. This video focuses on troubleshooting electric winches.   The troubleshooting video contains pertinent information regarding finding solutions to common problems with electric winches. The electric winch […]

Bridgeview, IL — December 16, 2013 ¬— Lifting Gear Hire Corporation (LGH) is pleased to announce the opening of its 5,500 square foot office addition. This two story office expansion boasts additional room for approximately 25 more office employees. It also includes a new state of the art conference and training room and a new […]

Bridgeview, IL — October 17, 2013 – Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) recently promoted four of our warehouse foreman to regional foreman. The four promoted were Tim Cogley, Mark Rundquist, David Crowley, Jr. and Chris Loper. These gentlemen will not only oversee their own warehouse, but three additional warehouses. LGH has added this layer of management […]

LGH Adds Air Skate Systems to Rental Fleet February 14, 2013 — LGH has added air skate systems to its rental fleet, now available for immediate rental across all North American locations. The LGH air skate system allows users to move heavy loads on a thin cushion of air, reducing the coefficient of friction to nearly 1%. […]

April 18, 2012 – Tangye Hydraulic Toe Jacks are now available for rent at LGH Canada. The Hydraulic Toe Jacks are composed of high strength aluminum alloys and have a ram capacity ranging from 5 to 60 tons. They have the ability to lift, lower, maneuver and position heavy loads with maximum safety. The Tangye […]