Welcome to LGH News, your source for company updates, new product announcements, and insights from North America’s lifting and rigging rental leader. Here, you’ll find the latest stories on our expanding fleet, safety initiatives, and industry partnerships, along with updates from our warehouses and field teams across North America.
Whether we’re opening a new facility, introducing advanced equipment, or celebrating our people, LGH keeps you informed on how we’re lifting standards higher every day.
Safety at LGH: Our Commitment to the Highest Standards Bridgeview, IL — At LGH, safety is more than a priority; it’s the foundation of everything we do. From our internal operations to the rental equipment we supply, LGH follows strict safety protocols. These are designed to protect our people, our customers, and every jobsite we […]
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The Project Clausen Structures was challenged to perform the setting of (2) 210’ x 14’8” pedestrian bridge spans, each weighing about 160,000lbs, in Peoria, IL over Knoxville Avenue. The bridge’s final landing place was between two sets of power lines. This was a two crane pick with one 500 ton crane and one 300 ton […]
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LGH Adds Modulift CMOD 50 Corner Units for Modular Spreader Frames Bridgeview, IL — April 9, 2014 — LGH has added Modulift CMOD 50 corner units to its rental fleet, expanding options for the LGH CMOD spreader frame and multi-point lifting applications. These units are available for immediate rental across LGH’s nationwide network. The CMOD […]
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LGH Donates Modular Spreader Beam to Support Home Build for Wounded U.S. Veteran Bridgeview, IL — January 21, 2014 — LGH proudly contributed to the Operation Finally Home initiative by donating a Modulift Mod 24 spreader beam with top rigging to help lift and place the roof on a new home for a deserving U.S. […]
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LGH Adds Air Skate Systems to Rental Fleet Bridgeview, IL — February 14, 2013 — LGH has added air skate systems to its rental fleet, now available for immediate rental across all U.S. locations. The LGH air skate system allows users to move heavy loads on a thin cushion of air, reducing the coefficient of […]
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LGH Donates Spreader Beam to Support New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity Bridgeview, IL — December 12, 2012 — LGH recently donated a Modulift Mod 24 spreader beam with top rigging to support the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) in its mission to provide affordable housing for families in need. The donated spreader […]
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Bridgeview, IL — October 24, 2012 – Lifting Gear Hire Corporation (LGH) is expanding in the Southeast Region of the United States. In the last two years, LGH has opened a new warehouse in the Southeast and added two new Rental Representatives. Last August, Rental Representative Jon Trucksis was hired to help service North and […]
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LGH Opens New Columbus, Ohio Rental Center Bridgeview, IL – August 29, 2012 – LGH is pleased to announce the opening of a new rental center in Columbus, Ohio — the fifteenth LGH warehouse in the United States. Located at 1531 Alum Creek Drive, the new facility will help serve customers throughout the Ohio Valley […]
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LGH Opens New Charlotte, North Carolina Rental Center Bridgeview, IL – July 16, 2012 – Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) is pleased to announce the opening of a new rental center in Charlotte, North Carolina — the fourteenth LGH warehouse in the United States. Located at 3500-L Woodpark Blvd, the Charlotte facility enhances LGH’s ability to […]
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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 […]
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