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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 buildings obstructing their work. Other […]
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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 introducing the 174, HIAB had […]
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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 by 1966, a Road Transport […]
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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 noted in 1966, larger building […]
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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 efficiencies that could be realized […]
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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 briefly about the history of […]
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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 to ensure that you find […]
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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 is evident in all of […]
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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 25 years at Atlas Polar, […]
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Watson Building Supplies Delivers On Time, Every Time with HIAB Cranes
Get a Quote on a HIAB XS 435K We are always happy to show our equipment in action, this time with Watson Building Supplies. Watson Building Supplies provides drywall, insulation, steel framing, roofing products, stucco, tools, and landscaping products for professional contractors. They serve clients across Ontario from four locations: Vaughn, Belleville, Barrie, and Burlington. […]
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