01.10.2009

Barnhart opens in LA

USA based Barnhart Crane & Rigging has opened a Western Region Office and local branch in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California.

The Long Beach branch will serve as an operations centre for the company’s work in the Western U.S., as well as a project service office for the southern California area.

Jim Harris, takes on the role of vice president - Western Region, with more than 39 years of industry experience, he worked previously with Hake Rigging on the East Coast and with California based contractor - Brinderson.

Harris said: “Barnhart has performed work in California for years. Now, with a permanent physical presence in California a new chapter for Barnhart begins. Barnhart will be able to better serve its clients and provide the safe and reliable service they expect and demand. We feel very positive about our future and the California economy.”

Barnhart Crane & Rigging was established in 1969 and now operates from 23 locations across the United States.