Category Archives: News

LABOR WOES MAY WORSEN OVER REGULATIONS

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Meredith Portman

According to a recent article in Fortune, “Overall, nonfarm employment in the U.S. is down by 4.2 million, or 2.8%, from its pre-pandemic level. This is according to the latest October figures from the BLS. Others estimate it could be higher. … Continue reading →

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BARNHART GIVES NEW LIFE TO ABANDONED BUILDING

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Meredith Portman

In the early morning hours on a frigid night in Jan. 2014, the Rose Bowl, a popular entertainment spot in Mason City, IA, caught fire. The bowling alley and restaurant was a local fixture since the 1960s. Presidential and other … Continue reading →

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Lady Justice Gets a Lift from Barnhart

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Meredith Portman

Barnhart played a part in the recent restoration of a historic Holmes County Courthouse in Millersburg, Ohio. The courthouse, constructed in 1885, was in bad need of repair to restore it to its former glory. The project involved the removal … Continue reading →

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Barnhart Adds Machinery Moving Services to Its Midwest Operations

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Meredith Portman

Barnhart has purchased a division of a respected and established Midwest company, Days Corporation of Elkhart, Indiana. Under a recent agreement, Barnhart will acquire Days Machinery Movers, including all associated personnel and equipment of that business unit. Days Corporation, a … Continue reading →

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Barnhart Expands Midwest Presence with Purchase of Viant Crane

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Meredith Portman

Barnhart has expanded into new territory with the recent acquisition of Viant Crane, adding a company dedicated to safety, reliability and performance. With offices in Wisconsin and North Dakota, Viant focuses on clients in the Northland and Midwestern United … Continue reading →

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Miniature Crane Highlight of Children’s Museum

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Meredith Portman

The Children’s Museum of Skagit County in Burlington, Washington has long been a favorite attraction for kids. It features interactive exhibits, including a miniature tower crane, which was donated by Sicklesteel Cranes a decade ago. When the Children’s Museum decided … Continue reading →

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Barnhart Purchases Burkhalter Rigging

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Meredith Portman

Barnhart Crane and Burkhalter Rigging, Inc., of Columbus, Mississippi, entered into an agreement on Friday May 31st under which Barnhart will purchase the majority of Burkhalter’s assets. The two companies have complementary skills and similar paths. Burkhalter, a third-generation family … Continue reading →

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Barnhart Part of Kentucky Workforce Development Program

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Meredith Portman

Barnhart is part of an effort to prepare Kentucky’s workers meet growing workforce demands. Currently, the state is facing a shortage of highly skilled workers to fill approximately 115,000 open jobs. Through the InDemand program, a partnership between Kentucky Educational Television and the … Continue reading →

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Barnhart Opens First Ohio Branch with Selinsky Acquisition

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Meredith Portman

Barnhart will expand its services into Ohio through a recent agreement with Selinsky Force based in Canton. Barnhart will purchase the company’s crane and rigging operations, including all associated personnel and equipment. Those resources include crane service with a lifting … Continue reading →

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Barnhart Expands Service in the Northwest with Purchase of Strate Line

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Meredith Portman

Barnhart is adding its first Idaho location with the company’s recent agreement to purchase Strate Line Inc, a Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based crane service company. The purchase will expand Barnhart’s ability to serve commercial, civil and heavy industrial customers in the northwestern … Continue reading →

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