At Superior, we love a good rigging challenge. Recently, APG Electric entrusted us on a very important project for Amazon. We took on the task of installing three transformers—coming in at around 50,000 lbs. each—onto concrete pads at their new distribution facility in Lakeland, Florida. The original plan was for us to off-load, rig, lift, […]
Over 2,000 tons – that is how much steel we erected at the new student union building on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s campus. With that much weight you would expect the building to look like a colossal mass sunk in the ground; instead, it appears more to hover above the ground, suspended by its giant steel wings, ready to take flight at any moment. […]
This Christmas season, the sales team at Superior Rigging & Erecting Co., with locations in Atlanta and Orlando, delivered more than 300 cases of oranges to customers, vendors, employees and friends of the company. Historically, oranges are symbols of gold and prosperity, so the Superior Rigging & Erecting sales team delivers oranges each Christmas season […]
Superior Rigging & Erecting Co., with locations in Atlanta and Orlando, is committed to the awareness and prevention of ovarian cancer. As such, the company will wrap one of their cranes in graphics designed to draw viewers attention to the cause of ovarian cancer awareness and will donate five percent of all revenue generated by […]
CUSTOMER: KYKENKEE EQUIPMENT: 350 ton Liebheer AT/ 110 ton Link Belt HTC PROJECT: Disassemble log unload crane at Interfore in Thomaston, Ga.
Atlanta Track Club (Peachtree Road Race) EQUIPMENT RENTED: 50-Ton crane PROJECT: Hold the American flag at the starting line for the Peachtree Road Race. Superior Rigging & Erecting has the honor of hoisting the American Flag at the Peachtree Road Race each year. We have been working the Peachtree Road Race every year since 2007 […]
1960’s Caboose Transport CUSTOMER: The Allen Morris Companies PROJECT: The Allen Morris Companies had a 1960’s caboose on site on Howell Mill Road in Atlanta that they wanted to remove, transport to Austell, and unload in Austell. Their plans are to restore the caboose. EQUIPMENT: 165-Ton crane with a spreader bar and rigging team First, we had […]
Justin Whitaker How long have you worked for Superior Rigging and Erecting? 2 years What is your role here? I have been an operator for the past two years and will now be starting a new position as a salesman. What makes a great day at work? Knowing I have completed a task safely, and […]
MACY’S GREAT TREE LIGHTING PROJECT: Remove the tree from a flat bed truck to set on the roof of Macy’s at the Lennox Square Mall in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. After Christmas, remove the tree and set on truck for removal. CUSTOMER: Macy’s EQUIPMENT: 90 Ton Crane + Rigging Team The Macy’s Christmas tree is […]
SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA PROJECT: Changing the drive chain on the Dare Devil Dive ride at Six Flags over Georgia. EQUIPMENT USED: Link-Belt HTC 8690 – 90 ton hydraulic truck crane We have the pleasure of assisting with a number of projects for our friends at Six Flags over Georgia. Here are some photos from previous […]