LGH News

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.

A CMOD spreader frame from LGH, demonstrating what it looks like.

LGH Has Corner Mod 50 Units Available for Rent

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 Helps BCMC and Operation Finally Home

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

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 Helps Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans, LA

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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LGH Expands Southeast Region

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

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

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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Cantilever Man Basket Rentals – LGH

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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LGH Partners with Pipefitters Local 597 in Chicago

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 […]

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Tangye Hydraulic Toe Jacks Now Available for Rent

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 […]

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