LGH News

LGH Expands Internationally with New Rental Center in Ontario, Canada Earlier this year, LGH resumed operations in the United Kingdom, marking an exciting return to its roots. Now, LGH continues its global expansion with the opening of a new rental center in Ontario, Canada. “The international expansion is part of a larger initiative to move […]

Previously a gold sponsor of the last five events, LGH hosted its first-ever Lift & Move USA program on May 3, 2017, and received rave reviews from attendees, vendors, and sponsors alike.   Initiated, organized, and largely funded by SC&RA, KHL Group and NCCCO with each event hosted by a different SC&RA member, the fundamental […]

LGH Hosts Lift & Move USA Career Fair at Bridgeview Headquarters On May 3, 2017, LGH’s 100,000-square-foot warehouse and facility in Bridgeview, Illinois, hosted the triannual Lift & Move USA career fair — an educational event dedicated to inspiring the next generation of crane, rigging, and specialized transportation professionals. The event provided high school and […]

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. Now, finally, Janine’s dream has come true.   While on a flight over North Vietnam, Captain Lance Sijan was forced to eject from his disabled […]

LGH Sponsored NASCAR Driver Blake Koch at the 2017 BOYD GAMING 300 and Exhibited at CONEXPO in Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV – March 2017 — LGH, the nation’s leading lifting equipment rental specialist, proudly sponsored NASCAR driver Blake Koch and his #11 vehicle during the BOYD GAMING 300 Xfinity Series Race at the Las […]

LGH Reflects on Growth and Global Expansion in 2016 Bridgeview, IL — As part of its ongoing mission to provide the safest and most reliable lifting and rigging rental equipment, LGH entered 2017 celebrating one of the most transformative years in company history. In 2016, LGH achieved several major milestones, including the opening of new […]

LGH Raises $30,000 for Transplant Village at Annual Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser On Sunday, November 13, 2016, LGH hosted the 3rd annual Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser at Thunderbowl in Mokena, Illinois—an afternoon filled with bowling, raffles, games, food, and fun, all in support of Transplant Village. The event brought together LGH employees, families, and friends for a […]

LGH Resumes UK Operations After 10-Year Hiatus Bridgeview, IL – November 2016 — After a decade-long hiatus, LGH officially resumed operations in the United Kingdom, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued global expansion. Originally founded in the UK during the 1970s by Bill Parkinson, LGH quickly became a leader in the lifting and […]

LGH and ITI Partner to Advance Rigging Training Safety and Education For the third time, LGH welcomed Industrial Training International (ITI) and a class of rigging professionals to its 100,000-square-foot rental center in Bridgeview, Illinois, for hands-on rigging safety and inspection training. ITI, a global leader in crane, rigging, and lifting instruction, regularly offers two […]

LGH Expands Minnesota Rental Center to Support Growth LGH has relocated its Minnesota rental center to accommodate a larger inventory and provide customers with easier access and faster service. Originally opened on August 2, 2010, the Minnesota location has continually added new lifting and rigging equipment to meet growing customer demand. The move allows LGH […]