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Barnhart Founder Dies
Richard Barnhart, founder of Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co., passed away at his home in Millington, TN on January 21st at the…
LATEST ACQUISITIONS MAY BE A SIGN OF THE TIMES
After 2023 produced three company acquisitions for Barnhart in Minneapolis, St. Louis and Madison, IL, the company has started off the year…
Strategic Growth: Barnhart Bolsters Operations with Branch Acquisitions
The year 2023 marked a pivotal year of growth and expansion for Barnhart with the acquisition of three new branches. This strategic…
BARNHART TEAMS UP TO TRAIN FUTURE WORKERS
It’s no secret there’s a labor shortage in some of the skilled trades. Addressing that scarcity is essential to Barnhart CEO Alan…
Preserving History: Battleship Gun Barrel Finds New Home
Barnhart is known for moving oversize or heavy pieces in industrial or plant settings. But a project to move a 1940s-era battleship…
Barnhart Purchases Taylor Crane Rental
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. has purchased Taylor Crane Rental, of St. Louis, including its operated crane rental service and…
SC&RA: An Industry Advocate
For 75 years, the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has been on a mission. SC&RA advocates, educates and provides networking opportunities…
GET A JOB WITH ROOM TO GROW
A great disruption occurred in the workforce over the past few years. As the initial phase of the COVID crisis ebbed, businesses reopened….
Barnhart Adds Second Ohio Branch
Barnhart has opened a new branch in Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. The branch opened in September, joining another Buckeye branch down the…
Crane Types and Their Uses
At their core, all cranes perform the same job. They lift and move heavy materials and equipment. But within that general job…