NEWS Ӏ JANUARY 2024


BARNHART ACquIRES ARMSTRoNG CRANE & RIGGING


Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. and Armstrong Crane and Rigging, Inc., of New Brighton, Minnesota, USA, have entered into an agreement under which Barnhart has purchased Armstrong, including its operated crane rental service and all associated personnel and equipment. The purchase marks Barnhart’s third acquisition this year. Since 1979, Armstrong Crane and Rigging has provided the equipment, expertise, and experienced personnel to serve utility and heavy industry’s transport, rigging, and lift needs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The latest acquisition now further


strengthens Barnhart’s presence in the upper Midwest.


“We look forward to working with Armstrong’s personnel and building upon the outstanding service their customer base is accustomed to by backing it up with a national network and a full-time team of more than 60 engineers who can deliver custom solutions for difficult jobs, whether they involve lifting, transporting, setting, or a combination of services.” Barnhart is one of America's leading lifting and logistics contractors. It has a current network of more than


55 facilities. Barnhart also claims to have one of the


“Armstrong is well-respected in the


industry and brings an experienced and dedicated group of employees to the Barnhart family,” said Mike Lins, Barnhart branch manager of the new acquisition.


largest engineering teams in the industry –including a full R&D department – with the aim of driving innovation across all services. Barnhart is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.


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