A five-week equipment turnaround at a refinery in the Southeast required multiple equipment transports, removals, and replacements across a large work area. With a close eye on safety and efficiency, Deep South engineered and executed a comprehensive plan that incorporated a suite of 16 cranes ranging from a 500-ton hydraulic all-terrain crane to a 35-ton rough-terrain crane. The project included the replacement of 30,000-pound fin-fans, transport and setting of three 40’x20’x10’ box coolers, a reactor catalyst change on multiple reactors, the replacement of a 58,000-pound exchanger bundle with an aerial extractor, and the removal, replacement, and on-site hauling of 68,000-pound tube bundles.

The transport and setting of the box coolers tested the team’s precision-move capabilities. For the three box coolers, the team relied on a 10-axle-line Scheuerle SPMT to move the pieces into place with just 3” of clearance on each side.

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About Deep South: Deep South Crane & Rigging is a leading provider of heavy lift and transportation services, serving a diverse range of industries. With a focus on safety, innovation, and technical expertise, Deep South delivers reliable solutions for complex projects while maintaining the highest standards of workforce protection. The company strives to equip its customers with the best tools to complete the task at hand and is home to the VersaCrane fleet.

The firm offers a complete range of services, from bare crane rental to turnkey heavy lift and transport solutions, serving clients across North and South America. It operates out of seven locations, including Baton Rouge, LA; Lake Charles, LA; New Orleans, LA; DeQuincy, LA; Beaumont, TX; Houston, TX; and Catlettsburg, KY. Sister company DS Americas operates out of Bogotá, Colombia.

Recent recognition includes: 2024 Industry Business Roundtable (IBR) Safety Excellence Award in Crane and Rigging, and 2023 IBR Mentor Award; 2023 and 2024 Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) Safety Excellence Award; 2023, 2024, and 2025 Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award; 13 consecutive years included in Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) Safest 70; 2023 and 2025 Texas Mutual Platinum Safety Partner Award; Marathon's 2024 Exceptional Partner Award; and the 2025 Specialized Carriers & Riggers Foundation (SC&RF) Workforce Ambassador Award