Case Studies

When railroad tracks through Columbus, Indiana, were upgraded to accommodate larger and faster trains, it was a boon for the local economy, but created a challenge for area motorists.

Methanol plant reconstruction showcases blockbuster crane dedicated to southern states

In the heart of America’s dairy country, a cheese-processing plant is in the midst of a multiyear modernization project that will increase its ability to process more milk and make larger blocks of cheese.

After 60 years, Chicago’s Mile Long Bridge is getting a rebuild

Urban settings can be tough environments in which to operate a crane. A recent project in downtown Chicago highlighted seemingly every conceivable hardship inherent to city work, yet each was overcome thanks to diligence, teamwork, and careful planning.

A strong national economy encourages construction opportunities. However, even a strong national economy typically results in construction growth that tends to be regional. Not a problem for Central Ohio. Columbus, Ohio, continues to defy the odds for a mid-sized Midwest metro area by remaining a hotbed of new construction.

When it comes to cranes, bigger isn’t always better. Especially when your construction project is reminiscent of Russian nesting dolls.

Sitting in the cab of his Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2., a 300-USt mobile crane, Raymond Gallagher maneuveres a 13-ton pedestrian bridge that will join two buildings.

Luffing jibs are often the unsung heroes of certain crane lifts. In fact, many jobs couldn’t be done without them.

Installing a 160,000-lb. electrical transformer at a steel mill isn't an everyday occurrence — for good reason. It takes an incredible amount of planning to make sure the endeavor proceeds smoothly, safely and with a minimum amount of plant downtime.

Atlanta’s busy I-285/SR 400 interchange gets a remake with an assist from the ALL Family of Companies on critical lifts

A new facility expected to be completed this fall will be almost 166,500 square feet and offer grand ocean views with its modern steel and glass design and openness to the water. ALL Sunshine Crane Rental of Florida, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, is providing cranes for the project.

Heralded as a “Midwest success story” by no less than Forbes, the growth of Columbus, Ohio, and its business district that runs the corridor through to Cincinnati, rolls on.

Cranes and bulldozers rule different realms: one, the air and the other, land. So it’s not every day they collaborate on setting a bridge, but they did just that for a temporary cantilever bridge in Aurora, N.C., earlier this year.

The Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 is gaining new fans for its capacity, reach, and versatility—this time in the Hoosier State, prompted by a recent bridge project near Indiana University Northwest.

To perform any job correctly, it’s important to have the right equipment. Even better if one tool can do many things. In the heavy lift industry, a versatile piece of equipment can have a positive effect on a job’s safety, productivity, and cost. ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. of Cleveland, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, recently proved this point using a Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane with VarioBallast® on the Uhler Conveyance combined sewer project in Akron, Ohio.

In the past decade, Orlando, Florida, has been in a near-constant state of road construction. State and local governments are tasked with staying ahead of the transportation needs of a swelling residential population and a year-round flood of tourists.

All along the Great Lakes, fishermen dream of reeling in the big one. ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. of Cleveland, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, may have reeled in the biggest one of all—a 230,000 pound reel full of electrical cable, and one that helped bring reliable electricity to residents of a Lake Erie island.

ALL Crane Rental of Tennessee helps build new catholic cathedral. All jobs and all customers are important, but some jobs make you feel like you’re reporting to a higher authority. This was no doubt the case when construction crews took on the project to build the new Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in West Knoxville, Tennessee.

Cleveland’s Little Italy is a close-knit, historic community. When a 75-ton capacity crane arrives on the scene—and starts winding through tight alleyways—people take notice.