Lifting and rigging in energy and utility operations rarely follows a routine pattern.
Whether supporting a refinery turnaround, replacing critical process equipment or routine maintenance, the margin for error is slim. Safety, precision and timing are everything.
LGH supports chemical plants, refineries, terminals, pipeline facilities and power generation sites with engineered lifting and rigging rental solutions designed to minimize risk and downtime. With more than 90,000 pieces of certified hoisting, rigging, jacking and material handling equipment available across North America, LGH provides industrial facilities with immediate access to the equipment needed to execute complex lifts safely and efficiently.
In high-consequence environments, equipment reliability is non-negotiable. Every LGH rental item is maintained, inspected and certified to meet industry standards before it reaches the jobsite. From high-capacity hydraulic gantries and toe jacks to chain hoists, modular spreader beams and custom rigging configurations, facilities can source critical lifting equipment without compromising compliance or safety.
Beyond inventory depth, LGH’s regional footprint allows facilities to respond quickly to unplanned events. When outages, emergency repairs or severe weather impact operations, rapid equipment deployment helps reduce production losses and accelerate restart timelines.
Lift planning: Reducing risk before the first pick
As projects become more complex and safety expectations continue to rise, the need for pre-lift engineering support has grown significantly. In response, LGH has expanded its services to include dedicated lift planning support.
Lift planning provides facilities with detailed rigging configuration drawings and pre-lift guidance before equipment ever reaches the site. When plant teams share equipment specifications, load weights and site constraints, LGH develops engineered lifting configurations that clearly illustrate how the lift should be assembled and executed.
This proactive approach supports safer execution by identifying potential challenges early, such as headroom limitations, load distribution concerns or capacity constraints, and resolving them before the lift begins. For turnaround managers and maintenance teams, that means fewer surprises in the field and greater confidence in the plan.
In refinery and petrochemical environments, where downtime carries significant cost implications, thoughtful pre-lift planning can help streamline coordination between operations, safety and contractors. Lift planning enhances communication, improves documentation and reinforces compliance with internal safety procedures.
A partner for planned and unplanned work
From scheduled maintenance to capital projects and emergency response, lifting challenges vary in scale and urgency. LGH works alongside plant teams, contractors and project managers to align equipment selection with the specific demands of each job.
During turnarounds and expansions, this may involve high-capacity lifting systems capable of maneuvering heavy exchangers, vessels or other equipment within tight footprints. What remains constant is the focus on safety, certainty and service. By combining a broad rental fleet of certified equipment and over 35 years of expertise, LGH helps industrial facilities approach complex lifts with clarity and confidence.
In an industry where reliability drives profitability, having the right lifting partner in place can make the difference between a devastating loss and a big win.
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