LGH News

LGH Recognized for Excellence in Crane and Rigging Training Bridgeview, IL – May 31, 2016 – During the annual General Assembly of the Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals (ACRP), LGH was recognized for its continued leadership in rigging education and training excellence. At the event, Patrick Clark, former National Rental Support Manager at LGH, […]

When the Smithsonian Museum acquired Chuck Berry’s iconic 1973 red Eldorado Cadillac, they turned to LGH for the specialized lifting equipment needed to move the vehicle safely into its new home.

LGH Featured on Discovery Channel’s “Innovations” Television Series Bridgeview, IL – February 2016 — LGH, the nation’s leading provider of lifting and rigging equipment rentals, was featured in a segment of the television program “Innovations” on the Discovery Channel. Hosted by actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr., Innovations highlights advancements in science, engineering, and technology […]

LGH Adds Headache Balls to Rental Fleet for Safer, More Controlled Crane Operations   LGH has expanded its rental fleet with the addition of headache balls, also known as overhaul balls or crane hook balls. The precision-engineered steel weight headache ball provides essential ballast at the hook end of a crane hoist rope, ensuring smoother, […]

LGH Hosts Annual 2015 Christmas Party On Tuesday, December 22, 2015, the staff of LGH’s corporate office in Bridgeview, IL held its annual Christmas party which featured an Ugly Christmas Sweater competition, raffle prizes, and the first ever Bean Bag Tourney. The proceeds of which were generously donated to LGH’s charity of choice – the […]

LGH Hosts ITI Rigging and Lift Director Training Courses in Bridgeview, IL On December 7–11, LGH hosted three Industrial Training International (ITI) courses at its 100,000-square-foot rental center in Bridgeview, IL: Rigging Gear Inspector (Levels I & II), Lift Director, and Critical Lift Planning. LGH and ITI partnered to offer these courses in order to […]

LGH Expands Rental Fleet with AIRFLOAT Air Skate Systems   Bridgeview, IL — LGH continues to strengthen its material handling rental fleet with the addition of new AIRFLOAT 4-skate and 6-skate air skate systems, giving customers an efficient solution for moving heavy loads with precision and control. Air skate systems allow heavy equipment to move […]

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 LGH, Bill Parkinson. The book details the proceeding events that eventually gave way to the successful creation of the largest lifting equipment rental company. After being fired […]

LGH Expands Product Line with New Hoist Additions Bridgeview, IL – October 2015 — LGH has expanded its ever-growing rental inventory with the addition of two new hoist models: the SHB Ultra-Low Headroom Trolley Hoist and the Model AM Chester Hoist. Manufactured by Harrington Hoist, the SHB Ultra-Low Headroom Trolley Hoist delivers premium quality and […]

LGH Expands Rental Fleet With New Rigging Rollers LGH has added several new rigging rollers to its already extensive rental fleet, offering more options for safe, efficient pipe handling across industrial applications. The new additions include Beam Clamp Rigging Rollers, Beam Clamp Multi-Rollers, and Rack Rollers, each designed to streamline pipe installation in refineries, chemical […]