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Expert Execution on a Time-Critical LNG Changeout
Posted: 07/07/2026
When a critical motor failed at an LNG plant, the clock started immediately. At 680,000 lbs, the motor had never been changed out before.
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Deep South Featured in October 2018 Issue of BIC: A 50-year Legacy of Heavy Lift, Heavy Haul Excellence
Posted: 10/18/2018
Deep South Crane & Rigging's 50 year legacy of excellence is outlined in the October 2018 issue of BIC.
Quintin Reeves Talks Trucks, Transporters and Cranes
Posted: 10/09/2018
Whether moving an offshore drilling rig into port or 40+ barge loads of refinery equipment across a levee, heavy hauling is more than driving big trucks. It’s challenging work that top professionals like Quintin Reeves know requires constant learning, careful planning and a resolute focus on safety.
Safety Source: Look, Learn, and Live with Motorcycle Safety
Posted: 10/08/2018
The Texas Department of Transportation’s “Look, Learn, Live” motorcycle safety and awareness campaign offers great tips, practices, and reminders for drivers and riders alike. These three simple themes offer statistics and techniques that can save lives.
Bridge Limits: Deep South Facilitates Complex Multi-Stages Delivery of Million Pound Converter
Posted: 09/19/2018
In preparation for a capacity expansion project, Deep South transported a 939,327-pound ammonia converter shell from the manufacturer to its plant in Donaldsonville, La. The trek required moving the system about 135 miles by water to a barge unloading site and 30 miles over the road.
Deep South Wins Safety Awards from GBRIA, HASC/HBR, and ISTC, Among Others
Posted: 07/12/2018
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 March 15th. Deep South also won the Houston Area Safety Council and Houston Business Roundtable (HBR) Best of the Best award in the Crane & Rigging division, becoming the only company that has received this award in back-to-back years of eligibility, and the ISTC Beaumont Safety Achievement Award.
Deep South Ranks 10th in ACT100 Index
Posted: 07/10/2018
Deep South Crane & Rigging climbed to the #10 crane company in the American Cranes and Transport Index, growing its fleet in 2017 to 246 mobile cranes and 24 crawler cranes.
Safety Source: 5 water safety tips for swimming this summer
Posted: 06/28/2018
Whether it’s a backyard oasis or a trip to the beach, the fun and memories made in and around the water would not be complete without some simple safety tips. Read on for advice to keep in mind this summer and share in your next safety minute.
