Lifting Gear Hire
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Now Available: Air Skate Systems
Bridgeview, IL – Lifting Gear Hire Corporation (LGH) has air skate systems available for immediate rental. Air skates move heavy loads on a thin cushion of air and are available in sets of either four or six. Since air skates lower the coefficient of friction near 1%, one person can typically move 5,000 lbs. on a smooth and flat floor. The air skate system utilizes a manifold that individually...
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Lifting Beam Systems feature modular construction.
Modular Lifting Beam system, designed for one-man assembly, consists of spreaders ranging in size from 3-80 ft long in increments of 1 to 2 ft. Capacities range from 9-187 tons depending on span and spreaders used. For heavier lifting, MaxiBar system is offered with spreaders from 12-60 ft long and capacities from 12-350 tons. Both systems can both be pieced together in infinite configurations to...
Read More »Lifting Gear Hire Upgrades Load Cell Fleet with Straightpoint
U.S. lifting equipment rental specialist Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has initiated a major overhaul of its load cell fleet and placed a landmark order for manufacturer Straightpoint’s (SP) Radiolink plus units up to 220,000 lbs. in capacity. The order, the value of which is not disclosed, will be delivered in a piecemeal fashion over a two-to-three-year period and will result in 23 LGH rental...
Read More »Gear Up Toronto! Get hands-on with Some of the Toughest Equipment in the Lifting and Rigging Industry
Lifting Gear Hire is hosting a customer appreciation event in collaboration with equipment manufacturers, industrial partners and LGH equipment rental staff on October 27, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. This event will be held at the LGH Toronto Rental Center in Oakville, ON featuring equipment demonstrations, inspection tips, facility tours, and LGH will provide food and beverages for all attendees. Some of...
Read More »LGH to Expand Hydra-Slide Fleet to Serve U.S. Rental Market
Bridgeview, Illinois-based lifting equipment rental specialist Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) is preparing to expand its fleet of Hydra-Slide equipment after a period of sustained utilization of its three 500 ton capacity HT500 heavy track skid systems and power units. The HT500 is one of the most cost-effective and accurate methods for moving, loading or unloading all types of heavy loads, including...
Read More »Lifting Gear Hire to Host 3rd Annual 'Cosmic Bowling' Fundraiser in November
Bridgeview, IL – Organized and hosted by Lifting Gear Hire, the 3rd annual fundraiser, Cosmic Bowling, is set to occur on Sunday, November 13, 2016, and promises to provide an interstellar evening of bowling, raffles, games, food, drinks, and more. The event was created on behalf of the Transplant Village, the charitable arm of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, with the goal to raise money and...
Read More »LGH/ITI Partner Once Again to Offer Rigger Training Courses in Chicago
Bridgeview, IL –Ã- Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) and Industrial Training Institute (ITI) are teaming up once again to offer prospective students and seasoned professionals alike two intensive rigging courses in Chicago. “As two leaders in the industry, it was a perfect match,” Patrick Clark of LGH said. “It was like peanut butter and jelly. At the end of the day, we are both leaders in this...
Read More »LGH Founder Releases Autobiography
Bridgeview, ILÃ- – The founder of Lifting Gear Hire (LGH), Bill Parkinson, has released an autobiography entitled, “Lifting The World: The Autobiography of an Entrepreneur” which details the history that eventually led to the success that is Lifting Gear Hire. The book was published by Ladyhill House and covers Parkinson’s slow but gradual creation of the biggest name in liftng...
Read More »LGH/ITI Team Up to Offer World Class Training in Chicago
Bridgeview, ILÃ- – Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) and Industrial Training International (ITI) are partnering to offer prospective students of rigging the chance to train with two of the biggest names in the industry. ITI will be offering both network training coursesÃ- - Rigging Gear Inspector Levels I II and Lift Director Critical Lift Planning – to students, faculty, and seasoned...
Read More »LGH's Patrick Clark Wins Corporate Top Trainer 2015
Bridgeview, ILÃ- – Lifting Gear Hire’s very own Patrick Clark has been nominated and selected as Crane Rigging Hotline’s Top Corporate Trainer of 2015. Endorsed by the Association of Crane Rigging Professionals, the Top Trainer Awards program is designed to recognize crane and rigging trainers working in the construction industry. The trainers selected for this award are individuals...
Read More »LGH Will Host 2Nd Annual Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser
Bridgeview, IL –Ã- Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) will be hosting the 2nd annual Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser event on October 18th, 2015. The fundraiser will be held at the Thunder Bowl in Mokena, Illinois and prizes, raffles, food and beverages will be offered. Attendees are also given the option to donate or become a sponsor of the event and special packages will be available depending on the...
Read More »LGH's Kansas City, MO Warehouse Relocates
Bridgeview, ILÃ- – Lifting Gear Hire’s (LGH) Kansas City, MO warehouse has relocated to a new facility. The new warehouse, located at 1886 N Topping, Kansas City, MO 64120, will help LGH provide faster equipment rental turn-around times for customers in and around the Kansas City area. In addition, the new warehouse will also provide an expansive selection of rental equipment, larger...
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