From the entire Sims Crane family, we would like to take a moment and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for the many blessing each one of you have bestowed on our lives. May your day be surrounded by friends, family and lots of love.
Mary Helen & Gill Green October 2011 marked the beginning of a huge campaign for Sims Crane & Equipment. To launch it’s 2012 Campaign for the cure, Sims Crane & Equipment unveiled its 70 Ton Linkbelt that was painted pink, and will be the ‘face’ of the campaign. Over the next year, every time the […]
Terex Cranes has begun integrating the use of Quick Response codes (QR codes) into its latest printed communication to customers and distributors. Introduced in 1994 for the tracking of parts in the automobile industry, the QR code is an evolution of the statutory product bar code. It enables customers to instantly learn more about a business and […]
Russ Hopper has been promoted to the post of vice president, manufacturing for Kentucky, USA based crane manufacturer Link-Belt.Hopper, who takes on the new job from January 1st, began working at Link-Belt 36 years ago as a welder. He moved quickly into the supervisory ranks within welding production and continued to take on more management […]
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, FL is relocating its holding area helipad for Care Flight. Construction is now complete on the new pad, and the next step was to take the fuel tank from the old location, and move it to the new. The helipad is the holding place for the Air Ambulance Care Flight. An […]
Recently, AT&T continued to increase it’s fast growing 4G LTE network in Tampa. As of October of 2011, AT&T has more than 1,730 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in Florida. This time, the tower was placed on top of the Urban Centre in the Westshore Business district of Tampa. Westshore is the largest commercial market in […]
The Crane School has been preparing students for heavy equipment operating certifications for more than 12 years. The key to our longtime success is our communication and teaching style. Learning how to operate a crane is not something that can be done just by reading a book. Instructor Bud Wilson has been a crane operator […]
NCCCO was formed in January 1995 as a non-profit organization with its mission to develop effective performance standards for safe crane operation to assist all segments of general industry and construction. By providing a thorough, independent assessment of knowledge and skills, NCCCO aims to enhance lifting equipment safety, reduce workplace risk, improve performance records, stimulate […]
USI is a growing and diversified insurance and financial services firm focused on providing fully integrated distribution of general and specialty property and casualty insurance and financial services such as employee benefits outsourcing and related consulting. Our associates are comprised of a diverse team of experts and client advisors who concentrate on specialty property and […]
There are many types of overhead cranes, all of which can pose hazards if they are not used properly and with adequate safety precautions. Strict guidelines and safety regulations are published by OSHA (US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration Department) and by adhering to these standards and rules, you protect your company […]
