Gratitude and Grace
At Thanksgiving, it’s customary to take stock of your good fortune. During gatherings of family and friends, we often reflect upon the…
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…
TEN RULES OF CRANE CAPACITY CHARTS
A crane capacity chart is a crane operator’s Bible. Following the chart is essential to avoid disaster. Here’s a few things to keep…
Putting Others First: The Art of Servant Leadership
Servant leadership is one of Barnhart’s core values, which states: We serve our people by providing purpose, trust, belonging, progress, recognition and…
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…
Barnhart Tackles Challenging Projects with Award-Winning Results
Faced with the threat of a collapsing scrubber unit, a power plant in New Jersey made an emergency call to Barnhart. A thousand…
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….
Pit Stops Get Plants Back on Track Faster
The words shutdowns, turnarounds and outages are familiar terms in heavy industry. In all cases, they involve a lengthy stoppage of a…