LGH News

For nearly a decade, Janine Sijan has been trying to relocate her brother’s F4-C Phantom from across the Mitchell International Airport, a jet that famously flew during the Vietnam War, and now, finally, Janine’s dream has come true.   While on a flight over North Vietnam, Captain Lance Sijan was forced to eject from his […]

On Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 4:00PM ET, the NASCAR® BOYD GAMING 300 Xfinity Series Race will be held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Lifting Gear Hire (LGH), lifting equipment rental specialists, will be sponsoring NASCAR® driver, Blake Koch, and his #11 vehicle. The racing event coincides with another premiere event being held […]

Bridgeview, IL – CONEXPO-CON/AGG is an international event that is held once every three years, centering around construction industries. It will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center during March 7-11, 2017 and is expected to draw nearly 130,000 attendees and 2,500 exhibitors including rental lifting equipment specialists Lifting Gear Hire.   The five-day […]

Last Fall, Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) completed the case study, “Lifting and Replacing a Coal Transfer Conveyor Tube,” which has since been published in various industry publications including the front page of the October 2016 issue of Power Magazine, the front page of a September issue of Contractors Hotline, and the December 2016/January 2017 issue […]

In honor of a successful and prosperous 2016, President of Lifting Gear Hire, Tony Fiscelli, would like to take a moment to acknowledge the challenges that this year has presented and to thank our customers for their continued patronage.   [span6][/span6] [span6][/span6]  

On Sunday, November 13th, 2016, Lifting Gear Hire hosted the 3rd annual Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser at the Thunderbowl in Mokena, IL and it was, yet again, a massive success!   The event brought together LGH employees, families and friends for an intergalactic afternoon of bowling, raffles, games, food, drinks, and fun while raising money for […]

Exactly 10 years after Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) sold the UK arm to Speedy Hire, LGH 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 lead by Chairman, Ian Parkinson. In 1990, LGH opened a branch in […]

For the third occasion, Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) welcomed Industrial Training International (ITI) and a classroom of students to it’s massive rental center in Bridgeview, IL to learn about the advanced challenges and solutions of today’s rigging industry.   ITI currently offers two of its own classes in LGH’s prime facility at special times during […]

Recently, Lifting Gear Hire has relocated their Minnesota rental center to accommodate more equipment and easier access.   Originally opened on August 2, 2010, the rental center has consistently added new equipment to keep up with customer demands. In order to continue to provide customers with the safest and most up-to-date equipment available, the rental center is […]

Bridgeview, IL – Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) and Industrial Training International (ITI) are working together again this year to offer the course, “Rigging Gear Inspector – Levels I & II” to all prospective students, faculty, and seasoned professionals alike.   This original Rigging Gear Inspector Program was designed to build or enhance the skills of […]