LGH News

Bridgeview, IL – November 19, 2015 – Published under Ladyhill House, “Lifting The World: The Autobiography of an Entrepreneur” is a brand new autobiography by the founder of Lifting Gear Hire, Bill Parkinson. The book details the proceeding events that eventually gave way to the successful creation of the largest lifting equipment rental company. From […]

Bridgeview, IL – November 13, 2015 ­– Want to freshen up your rigging knowledge? Want to be taught by two of the biggest names in the rigging industry? Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) and Industrial Training International (ITI) are partnering up to offer two network training courses to students, faculty, and seasoned professionals alike.   This […]

[span3] [/span3] [span8] The Project Dee Cramer, a sheetmetal and HVAC contractor in Holly, Michigan, was approached by the owners of Greektown Casino to place a steam boiler on top of their casino to provide adequate heating for their facility. The Detroit Field Superintendent, Chris Dufour, had 12 to 16 weeks to obtain his equipment, […]

Bridgeview, IL – November 2, 2015 ­– 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 […]

Bridgeview – On Sunday, October 18th, 2015, Lifting Gear Hire held the 2nd Annual Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser at the Thunderbowl in Mokena, IL, and it was a success!   Comprised of LGH staff, family, friends, and supporters, over 120 people attended the event, shaping the occasion to rank amongst the most memorable events in LGH’s […]

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has added new items to its ever expanding product line. These new products include SHB Ultra-Low Headroom Trolley Hoist, and Model AM Chester Hoist.   Manufactured by Harrington Hoist, the SHB Ultra-Low Headroom Trolley Hoist offers premium quality and durability in a low profile package. This industrial grade hand chain hoist […]

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has announced a brand new sweepstakes with leading manufacturer of safety equipment, TRACTEL®, called “Get on Track with TRACTEL®.”   The sweepstakes will begin on September 22, 2015 and will conclude on November 22, 2015. TRACTEL® is giving away a brand new TRACTEL® Tempo III, valued at $436. The Tempo III […]

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has added several new rigging rollers to its already broad equipment rental fleet. These new rollers include Beam Clamp Rigging Rollers, Beam Clamp Multi-Rollers, and Rack Rollers.   Beam Clamp Rigging Rollers are used for a variety of applications, but mainly for the installation of pipe into racks at refineries and […]

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has added a brand new product to its already broad catalog – the 4x4x2 Gated Material Basket.   Our 4x4x2 Gated Material Basket have a capacity of 3,000 lb. with an approximate weight of 1,000 lbs. The basket is has a removable drop gate, which approximately weighs 80 lb., fork pockets, […]

Pearson Construction was involved in the erection of a 9/11 Memorial in Benton Harbor, MI. The memorial itself contained a piece of steel from the World Trade Center as its focal point. Imperial Power Services donated the crane required for the work and Lifting Gear Hire donated the rigging. Imperial Power Services also provided a […]