Check out this cool video on United Airlines how they re branded to their new colors, lots of man-lifts used in the process, it's pretty cool to see how they do it.
Check out this cool video on United Airlines how they re branded to their new colors, lots of man-lifts used in the process, it's pretty cool to see how they do it.
The sun is just coming up over Gainesville when the trailer carrying a 6,000lb hoist parks at University Avenue and NW 18th street, just a block from legendary It’s not long before the shackles are in place and the base belonging to the single car hoist is rigged. He gives the signal to start the […]
The six-axle ranges are now fully formed across most of the main manufacturers as they look towards filling the gulf between the 500 and 600 tonne capacity class. Euan Youdale reports A Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 Richi Weiningen carries out construction work in Germany Manufacturers of all terrain cranes have steadily been extending their offerings across the 6-axle […]
We hope you enjoy our very first video from our new series "The Sims Crane Minute". Twice a month we'll bring you new episodes with the latest news on cranes, safety, training, rigging, our employees and highlighting some of the jobs we do. We hope you enjoy!
Joe Mazlizek Joseph Maslizek currently holds the position as Manitowoc Cranes' Vice President, Sales North America, Lattice Boom and Mobile Hydraulic Cranes. In Mr. Maslizek's new position, he is responsible for Grove and Manitowoc product sales in North America. This includes distribution management and major accounts management in North America. The position became effective in […]
Weathervane that Crane! In year 2010 there were an alarming number of worldwide tower crane collapses due to WIND! The numbers speak for themselves, 27 out of 157 (17%) of the reported / uncovered tower crane accidents in year 2010 have been linked to high winds. However, in most cases the wind may have […]
Indicative of both wind power’s continued maturation and the importance the industry places on the safety of its greatest asset, today the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) entered into an official Alliance to further protect the health and safety of the industry’s workers. […]
Bobbi Revels wears many hats at Sims Crane. She doesn’t only lend an ear to her friends she also lends a helping hand to anyone who needs it. Although her official title is executive administrative assistant to President Steve Stodghill, it’s obvious she finds it easy to go out of her way to help […]
From the corner of State Road 535 and Kyngs Heath Road in Kissimmee, two giant tower cranes dominate the sky above a Hardin Construction Co, LLC jobsite. The location is home to what will soon be an 11-story Embassy Suites Hotel owned and managed by California-based Sierra Land Group. On a Thursday morning, employees from […]
On August 1, 2011, Sims Crane employee's started a new morning program called "Stretch & Flex." For about 15 minutes each morning, they gather and do just that "stretch and flex" their muscles to get them ready for the workday. In this video, we highlighted the program along with the employees who have been doing the exercises […]
