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4 SIMPLE SAFETY SIGNALS FOR HIAB CRANE OPERATORS
Safety signals for HIAB crane operators are pretty simple but may not always be used clearly. Everyone can use a refresher guide, right? This simple guide found on HIAB’s video clip to four basic crane hand signals will help you stay safe and communicate clearly. LIFT Raise your arm, close your hand and extend your […]
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HIAB & MULTILIFT ACCESSORIES – BIG AND SMALL
Large, small, and in between, Atlas Polar’s accessories make your truck-mounted equipment more productive, efficient, profitable, comfortable, safer, easier, and sometimes kinda’ cooler, like the latest HIAB Virtual Reality training simulator. Here are just a few. These particular accessories are not exactly cool or fancy, but they are great additions to your HIAB crane and […]
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HIAB HISKILL VR TAKES THE LOAD OFF CRANE TRAINING
Virtual reality simulators help pilots, astronauts, and surgeons perfect techniques before testing their skills and equipment in the real world. They let gamers live out their space fantasies. Now, businesses can take the load off crane training with the HIAB HiSkill VR Training Simulator. With HiSkill, operators simulate real HIAB crane controls for an immersive, […]
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2025: EMISSION-FREE LOGISTICS. HIAB GETS VLOT PREPARED.
The Netherlands is one of the top five countries leading the world in managing climate change and carbon emissions. In 2025, it will implement a zero-emission zone in all major cities, requiring new service and delivery vehicles to be emission-free. VLOT Logistics is preparing for that reality with HIAB and Moffett. In 125 years, VLOT […]
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A ROBOT CRANE FOR PROPANE? IF YOU SAY SO!
We were pleasantly surprised and also had a good laugh at this video of a US Tank Carrier hyping HIAB truck cranes with SAF as “robot cranes.” Actually, they’re HIAB knuckleboom cranes configured with Semi-Automatic Folding (SAF), an available feature that’s really handy when delivering propane. Many LP Gas crane operators choose SAF to help […]
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HIAB ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR PRE-SLINGING PIPES
HIAB consistently develops specialized crane solutions for specialized industry challenges. The latest innovation is a pair of customized HiDUO 418-EP5 truck cranes for Selwood Pump Rental Solutions. The powerful HiDUO cranes are fitted with a Groenevelt 811-2000 tube grapple ‘pipe grab’ with hydraulic rotator, boom storage and lifting eyes that significantly reduce labour and safety […]
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HIAB and MULTILIFT TAKE CLEANING UNDERGROUND
HIAB and Multilift are helping make underground waste management more sustainable. Underground containers are a popular, pleasing, and convenient solution for waste management in many cities. They optimize space and address the problem of unsightly overflowing trash bins, making cityscapes more visually appealing. They also have a significant environmental impact. Underground waste collection reduces litter, […]
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COOL TRENDS IN THE AIR FOR HIAB CRANES
When really cool things are happening with HIAB, we like to share them, especially when they also play a role in the surging demand for renewable energy sources. Offshore wind power is a growing energy alternative. According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), global offshore wind capacity grew by 8.8 GW to 64.3 GW […]
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OUR DEALERS MAKE YOU WORK-READY ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Judging by the response to our social media posts, we’re sure you’ve spotted at least some of the myriad work-ready HIAB crane, Moffett forklift and Multilift truck packages rolling off the lot at Atlas Polar. You’ve undoubtedly seen them hard at work on the job sites across Ontario. But did you know our authorized dealers […]
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SWITCH TO HIAB GIVES LONG-TERM RENTALS RELIABILITY
For UK-based truck rental firm Driveline GB Ltd., switching to HIAB cranes made a lot of sense. Many of their vehicles go out on long-term rentals. Crane and truck equipment that delivers lasting, long-term reliability and versatility was an obvious choice for Driveline GB’s long-term goals and those of its customers. From engineering to finish […]