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All-Terrain Cranes a Wise Investment

A recent article in American Cranes & Transport Magazine (ACT) highlights the numerous positive attributes of all-terrain cranes and how the purchase of an AT crane can be a wise investment in the construction industry. ACT spoke with Scott Wilson, president of M-L Holdings Company Crane Group Crane Services. M-L Holdings is headquartered in Albuquerque, […]

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Considering Crane Refurbishment, use a Dedicated Specialist or OEM?

Crane owners who are considering repair and refurbishment options for their machines can save time and money by choosing the right type of company to perform the work. International Cranes Magazine recently featured an article on their website that discusses what to do when deciding to extend the life of a crane. Dedicated Specialist or […]

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Sims Crane launches Sims U, a paid training course for crane operators

TAMPA, Fla. (April 8, 2019) – Sims Crane, Florida’s premier crane rental and rigging service company, has launched Sims U, a paid, hands-on crane operator training school based in Tampa. The inaugural group of eight students started classes April 1; the semester will end July 19. By the end of the course, students will be […]

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Vapor Body Heavy Haul - CMW Mulberry, FL

Check out the latest project video from our Sims HD Heavy Haul crew on site in Mulberry, FL moving this massive 58,000 lb. vapor body unit for Central Maintenance and Welding.  The short trip included some sharp corners and obstacles and a great effort by everyone involved!

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The Importance of Safety from Above

An article at EHS Today’s website reminds readers that safety in the workplace is of utmost importance, especially when it comes to falling objects, large and small. Wherever a job is being conducted, whether just a few feet or dozens of stories above our heads, the potential for harm is always present. The terrible crane […]

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Understanding the Center of Gravity to a Mobile Crane

With mobile cranes, there are three basic components that have individual center of gravity points. These are the superstructure, carrier and boom. Each of these components has its own center of gravity. Depending on how each piece is positioned, it can affect the other's center of gravity. Let’s break down each component and see what […]

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You Never Know Where You’ll See Sims Crane

Recently spotted at Port Everglades in Hollywood, Florida, Sims Crane took part in the ever-important waterway oil-spill drill hosted by the Coast Guard. As part of the annual corporate OSR Equipment Deployment Exercise, the industry-led PREP process featured Sims Crane for the deployment of CRT equipment. Our crane was a vital part of the procedure, […]

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Emotions is the Overlooked Leader to Distractions

Put Your Junk In The Trunk – Emotional Distractions Distractions are known as the leading causes to accidents on job sites. For example, someone may be reading a text, tweeting about last night’s party or talking on the phone with a loved one. Any of these examples are quite common causes for accidents. Although, there […]

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Massive Stage Build for WrestleMania 33

Operators and riggers from Sims Crane joined the stage crew of WrestleMania 33 for their biggest stage build ever! Two 160 ton Tadano cranes and one 70 ton Tadano assisted with the hoisting which included an 80' tall canopy over the main stage, a custom roller coaster and massive entryway decorations and signage. The total […]

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Lightning Season is approaching, how do we protect ourselves?

With lightning season approaching, it is best to learn and understand the safety regulations in regards to lightning. Lightning is a dangerous, spontaneous, and wild thing. Understanding what the proper procedures are and how to apply them is very important. Here are a couple things we should be most concerned about. When to suspend operations, […]

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