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New Stop Log Lifter Ad in Canadian Dam Bulletin Magazine
Get a Quote on a Stop Log Lifter Did you know that Atlas Polar is well recognized as a leader in the stop log lifter equipment business? Our company installed the first Stop Log Lifter system way back in 1972. We now have many happy customers with systems across the...
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HIAB in Forestry
Get a Quote on a HIAB Truck Crane In our continuing look back at the history of the HIAB company, we see how HIAB truck mounted cranes were adapted for use in specific industries. Although HIAB now has specialty forestry cranes, when the companies working in the forestry industry were...
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Extra Long Reach with Atlas Polar Telescopic Mixveyor Conveyor
Get a Quote on a Mixveyor With some innovations in truck design and the addition of a 52’ telescopic Mixveyor, the Central Supply Company of West Virginia has extended the reach of its ready-mix trucks to compensate for the uneven terrain frequently found on building sites in the state. The...
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Dateline 1966: HIAB Speedloader 177 Uses a Hydraulic Winch
Get a Quote on a HIAB Crane Imagine trying to lower 500 kg (1,100 lb) transformers thirty feet below ground 44 years ago. That is exactly the problem an Australian power company faced in 1966. They also had to handle installations close to buildings, with shop signs and overhangs from...
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HIAB Speedloader 174 a Success back in 1966
Get a Quote on a HIAB Crane Looking back with HIAB Method magazine, we turn our attention to the year 1966. An article entitled “HIAB 174 a Success Right From the Start,” outlines how quickly the HIAB 174 Speedloader gained a foothold in the marketplace. A mere six months after...
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HIAB – A Long Record of Safety
Most people probably assume that employee and workplace safety are fairly recent innovations, but volume 4 of HIAB Method magazine proves that this is not the case. As far back as 1963, the idea of training and safety aids for drivers of large trucks was being discussed in Sweden, and...
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The Development of the HIAB Hi-Tilt
Get a Quote on a HIAB XS 435K In an earlier post we said we would put a spotlight on some of the ways the “HIAB method” transformed construction methods used in the 1960s. The development of the HIAB Hi-Tilt is one example. As the editors of HIAB Method magazine...
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The HIAB Method of Building Site Deliveries
Looking back with HIAB Method magazine, we feature another issue from 1966. The first article, called “HIAB on site,” discusses some new challenges that builders were facing at the time. The article notes that many of the resources on a building site were dedicated to moving materials around, so any...
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Atlas Polar Talks Cranes with On-Site Magazine
Get a Quote on a HIAB Crane The November/December 2010 issue of On-Site Magazine includes a feature article called “Choosing the Right Crane for the Job.” The article opens with a discussion of knuckle boom or articulated cranes—more specifically, HIAB articulated cranes. I was interviewed for the article and talk...
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Add our Contact List to Your Directory
When you have questions about Atlas Polar products, you need timely answers. At Atlas Polar, we take tremendous pride in the excellent service we offer our clients. Your salesperson is always available to help you, but when you need assistance with a specific issue—scheduling maintenance, technical support, parts, billing—we want...
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New Atlas Polar Signs Show Off New Logo
You may remember our announcement, in late summer, about our new logo. We refreshed our logo to give it a more modern and streamlined feel. We also added our new tag line, “It’s all about quality.” This tag line reflects our corporate philosophy. We believe in selling quality products, which...
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Larry Schnittker retires after 25 Years at Atlas Polar
On October 30th of this year, Larry Schnittker officially retired from Atlas Polar. It is a sad time for all of the employees as Larry was a fixture of our team and definitely a lively part of any meetings. Larry was a member of the sales staff for a full...