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February 5, 2024

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…

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January 29, 2024

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…

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December 12, 2023

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…

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October 11, 2023

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…

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June 20, 2023

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…

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May 15, 2023

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…

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April 13, 2023

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…

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March 22, 2023

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….

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November 9, 2022

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…

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September 21, 2022

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…

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