Tag Archives: innovative engineering

THE STARBUCKS LESSON

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Meredith Portman

Fast Company’s list of the world’s 50 most innovative companies includes Starbucks.  Why is a company that makes a pretty unimaginative product like a cup of coffee consistently rank among the most creative companies worldwide? One big reason is the … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Plant Upgrade Project Wins Barnhart SC&RA Rigging Job of the Year

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Meredith Portman

The team at Barnhart Crane and Rigging is always up for a challenge.  But when we were contacted about a nuclear plant in Two Rivers, WI, we knew we had our work cut out for us.  That work has won … Continue reading →

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Versatility and Portability of the Modular Lift Tower, Part II

Posted on October 6, 2011 by David von Walland

The brilliant engineers at Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co., headed by Chief Engineer Eric Barnhart, came up with the design for the Modular Lift Tower in the mid 1990’s. They simply sought a low-cost, safe, and highly versatile alternative to … Continue reading →

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Barnhart’s Modular Lift Tower: A Perfect Response to Industry Demands, Part I

Posted on September 13, 2011 by David von Walland

Many large, heavy lift projects require work in subpar conditions. Congested power plants, refineries, and factories complicate the lifting and transport processes: laying down equipment, setting up and tearing down machinery, and allowing entry for cranes or other lifting devices. … Continue reading →

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Congested Site Leads Barnhart to Innovative, Speedy Finish in Feedwater Heater Replacement

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David von Walland

Market: Nuclear Location: Wisconsin Project Dates: 10/05/2008 – 10/30/2008 The Challenge A confined plant setting restricted an easy move and replacement of a nuclear feedwater heater. The Solution Barnhart’s innovative engineering, matched with air skates, allowed the team to easily … Continue reading →

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