06.06.2010

Barnhart acquires Powell Crane

Memphis, Tennessee based Barnhart Crane & Rigging has purchased the crane rental division of Powell Companies, a coal and minerals processing and steel erection group, including locations in Knoxville and Johnson City, Tennessee.

Powell's crane rental division has served the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas for 40 years but the deal will allow the group to focus on its core businesses. The two locations join Barnhart's national network of 23 locations.
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Barnhart chief executive Alan Barnhart said: "We feel like this is a win/win for everyone involved. This agreement will give our current customers access to a larger equipment inventory. As for the former customers of Powell's Crane Division, we are going to work hard to build a relationship with them and earn their business. In the end we think they will be very pleased with multitude of new services and equipment we can provide."