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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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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 15th 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.
Safety Source: Put These Safety Tips in Your Tailgate Playbook
Posted: 09/20/2017
Football season is back and that means the return of tailgating. Make sure you brush up on a few safety tips to make this tailgate season a safe one.
Deep South to Serve Warm Meals for Hurricane Harvey Relief
Posted: 09/06/2017
Deep South Crane will have teams in Mont Belvieu and Beaumont, Texas on Friday, September 8th and Saturday, September 9th for Deep South families, union employees, and first responders.
Safety Source: Above Average Hurricane Season Predicted
Posted: 08/24/2017
The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has already produced five tropical cyclones by the middle of July, a quick start for what is historically a slower time of the hurricane season. Now is the time to prepare should a storm head your way. Here are a few tips that can help you, your home, and your family stay safe.
Safety Starts With Planning - A Glimpse Into Our Roadmap to Safety
Posted: 07/26/2017
Looking through the lens of a 315,969-pound critical lift using the 1,000-ton VersaCrane CC-12000, Deep South highlights the importance of proper planning, good communication, and forming a partnership with clients to ensure safety on a jobsite.
Extreme Circumstances Call for Extreme Measures: A Narrow Canal Requires a Side Roll-Off
Posted: 07/13/2017
Deep South was contracted to deliver a 750,000-pound reactor to a refinery in northern Illinois. The navigable waterway, a highly-trafficked 125-foot wide canal, required a side roll-off.
