When your logo is a polar bear, odds are you have an affinity for animals. So we were pretty tickled to see this article in the Shropshire Star showing firefighters using a HIAB crane to rescue a horse in Shifnal. The horse had collapsed near Bonemill Lane, and an Amber Watch was sent out to […]

Increased efficiency and enhanced customer experience are paramount for independent builders’ supplies merchant Huws Gray Group and its product delivery subsidiary, PDM. HIAB has helped achieve those goals. Huws Gray is one of the largest building supply companies in the UK, with over 250 locations across England, Scotland and Wales. PDM, its product delivery arm, […]

Small tradeshows are always helpful, informative and a great way for suppliers to connect with customers. HIAB took the recent 32nd Annual CPA Convention to a new level of excitement. Hosted by the Concrete Precasters’ Association of Ontario, owners and manufacturers of septic tanks and underground precast structures, crane operators and even their kids lined […]

Every HIAB model comes with lifting information you should familiarize yourself with. One key starting point is the LOAD CHART. While it might be obvious, understanding how to read this diagram is required for your crane operators’ training certification. Load diagrams are graphs. They show the crane’s ability to handle a load in different positions. […]

Safety signals for HIAB crane operators are pretty simple but may not always be used clearly. Everyone can use a refresher guide, right? This simple guide found on HIAB’s video clip to four basic crane hand signals will help you stay safe and communicate clearly. LIFT Raise your arm, close your hand and extend your […]