LGH News

LGH Introduces Cantilever Man Baskets for Safe Elevated Access Bridgeview, IL – June 14, 2012 — LGH is pleased to announce that cantilever man baskets are now available for rent. Designed for superior safety and maneuverability, these man basket lifts provide a reliable solution for elevated access in challenging environments. The crane man basket offers […]

LGH Partners with Chicago Pipefitters Local 597 for Rigging Training Bridgeview, IL – May 16, 2012 – The Local 597 Pipefitters Union training facility in Chicago and Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) have formed a new partnership focused on advancing safe rigging practices and hands-on education. The partnership includes an annual rental contract pilot program, securing […]

LGH Adds Tangye Hydraulic Toe Jacks to Rental Fleet Bridgeview, IL — April 18, 2012 – LGH is proud to announce that Tangye Hydraulic Toe Jacks are now available for rent across North America. Engineered for precision, power, and safety, these low-profile toe jack models provide an efficient solution for lifting, lowering, and positioning heavy […]

LGH Expands Fleet with 40 and 50 Ton Hand Chain Hoists Bridgeview, IL — January 25, 2012 — LGH has announced the addition of 40 and 50 ton hand chain hoists to its rental fleet. These heavy-duty hoists are now available for immediate rental through LGH’s thirteen warehouse locations across the United States. The introduction […]

Lifting Gear Hire Releases 2010 Product Specification Catalog May 21st, 2010 — Bridgeview, IL — Lifting Gear Hire Corporation announces the release of its newest Product Specification Catalog. This catalog is LGH’s largest ever, and most comprehensive book, containing the product information of over 40,000 pieces of equipment it has available for rental throughout its […]

LGH Expands Washington Operations with Larger Kent Warehouse Bridgeview, IL – April 2010 — LGH, the nation’s leading provider of lifting and rigging rental equipment, expanded its Washington operations with the opening of a larger warehouse facility in Kent, WA. The new 13,000-square-foot warehouse offers a 4,500-square-foot increase over LGH’s previous location, providing additional space […]

LGH Opens 12th Rental Center in Lakeland, Florida Lakeland, FL – January 2010 — LGH, the nation’s leading provider of lifting and rigging equipment rentals, expanded its operations with the opening of its 12th U.S. rental center in Lakeland, Florida. The 20,000-square-foot facility enhances LGH’s ability to serve customers across the southeastern United States, offering […]

LGH Debuts 700-Ton Modular Spreader Beam LGH, North America’s leading provider of lifting and rigging equipment rentals, announced the addition of a 700 ton modular spreader beam system to its fleet. This advanced system enables LGH customers to safely lift loads up to 700 tons at 75 feet or 443 tons at 100 feet unsupported, […]

LGH Expands East Coast Operations with New Philadelphia Rental Center Bridgeview, IL – January 2009 — LGH announced plans to expand its presence in the Eastern United States with the addition of a new rental center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and expanded sales representation in Tampa, Florida. The new Philadelphia facility — LGH’s 11th rental center […]

LGH Adds Enerpac Synchronous Lifting System to Rental Fleet LGH has expanded its rental fleet with an advanced piece of lifting technology designed to deliver maximum safety and precision for complex, heavy lifts — the Enerpac Synchronous Lifting System, also known as the Sync Lift. This innovative system uses digital sensors and computer control to […]