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Reconfigured for a Higher Load

Posted: 11/05/2024

During a planned outage, a petrochemical facility in Texas needed to replace a large tower head—measuring 54' L x 30' W x 30' H and weighing 280,000 pounds. Deep South Crane & Rigging selected a strategic setup location for its 2,500-ton VersaCrane TC-36000 to accommodate both the head lift and additional turnaround work. The lift was initially planned at 350,000 pounds, accounting for tray installation.

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Deep South Crane Performance Earns GBRIA Safety Recognition

Posted: 04/26/2018

The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) recently awarded Deep South Crane first place in the Crane & Rigging category at GBRIA’s 2018 Contractor Safety Excellence Awards on Thursday, March 15^th. Eligibility for the awards is based on nominations by GBRIA members, who submit their highest performing contractors for consideration. For the 22^ndannual competition, Deep South Crane and Rigging was nominated by Axiall/Westlake Chemical.

Deep South Celebrates 50 Years of Customer-focused Success

Posted: 03/28/2018

2018 is a milestone year for Deep South Crane. Fifty years after hardworking electrical engineer Camile Landry saw an opportunity to make a go of his own business, Deep South is now among the top 20 crane heavy lift, heavy haul companies in the world, operating nine offices throughout North and South America. As we celebrate a half-century in business, we couldn’t be prouder of what our people have accomplished and the future they’re paving for us.

Deep South Employees Honored for Life Saving Response

Posted: 02/23/2018

Deep South employees, Josh McDavid and Daniel Potter, were awarded Bring Your A-Game coins by Marathon Petroleum Company for their quick thinking to save a car crash victim.

Deep South Continues Focus on People, Projects and Growing the Profession

Posted: 12/13/2017

What do you want to do when you grow up? It’s a familiar question asked of young people that is often met with a shrug, likely because the question is asked without context or within the narrow confines of an aptitude test and/or parental/advisor experiences.

Louisiana Companies to Host Crane and Heavy Transport Careers Event

Posted: 10/04/2017

Deep South Crane & Rigging and Berard will co-host a one-day careers event for students and veterans on November 15^th in Baton Rouge as part of a national careers initiative through Lift & Move USA. The event will be the first in Louisiana and up to 400 students are expected to attend from local high schools and colleges.

Ramp up Efficiency with Specialized Equipment

Posted: 09/25/2017

Deep South has a large inventory of specialized equipment to solve the complex challenges presented in today’s heavy construction projects. This video will walk you through our steel distribution systems, moment connection bridge ramps, temporary bridge systems, bolsters, and barge ramps, all of which will bring additional strength, efficiency, and safety to your project.