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Smiley Crane Has Some New Digs!

Smiley Crane Has Made Their Move To 52nd Ave. Today, 4/23, Smiley Crane has officially made their move into the new shop over on 52nd ave. The team is set up on custom standing desks in the main office area, giving them the room for a proper work environment. This move was expedited to properly adhere to better Social Distancing guidelines to prevent COVID-19. The way the office is set up will allow Lorrie and Jason to monitor the happenings of what's going on, while still being able to have their own space to work and perform more of their managerial duties. Jeremiah also now has his own office space the office, allowing him to be with the team immediately and continue to work with them as they make [...]

2020-04-23T22:52:26+00:00April 23, 2020|Company, Smiley Crane|Comments Off on Smiley Crane Has Some New Digs!
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Smiley Lifting is on LinkedIn!

Smiley Lifting is on LinkedIn! Follow us on our LinkedIn pages! We are looking to grow our LinkedIn presence and would love to have your ideas or photos to post on our pages! give us a follow if you haven’t already! https://www.linkedin.com/company/smiley-crane-service https://www.linkedin.com/company/spydercrane

2020-04-20T04:43:24+00:00April 20, 2020|Company, Smiley Crane, SPYDERCRANE|Comments Off on Smiley Lifting is on LinkedIn!
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Smiley Crane at PGA

Smiley Crane at the PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open 2020 This past year, Smiley Crane had the opportunity set up multiple event stands/monuments at the PGA Waste Management Open. In addition to building the grand stands that house lounges and viewing areas, we lifted a vintage helicopter from the Vietnam war that was donated as the viewing piece for the veteran tent. Due to the size of the event, the building process takes months to complete. For our part, the 80 ton was set up in October to build the massive 3 story grand stands. In January, Vince was flying large top pieces for the roof of the same exact structure. Also in January, the final helicopter lift was completed by George Latour. For a tight fit with precious [...]

2020-04-10T17:47:04+00:00April 10, 2020|Company, Isn't It Pretty, Smiley Crane|Comments Off on Smiley Crane at PGA
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Throwback Thursday: 30 Ton Jet Engine Set

30 Ton Crane Sets Jet Engine on Gulfstream G-III In 2013, Smiley Crane had the opportunity to take photos of a Gulfstream G-III engine replacement process, using the 30 ton Terex crane. The JT8D jet engine was hoisted onto the mount with the crane reaching in through the hanger doors. The engine weighs around 14,000 lbs and was hoisted with a spreader bar. With the assistance of the aviation mechanics, they were able to successfully attach the engine to the aircraft. This process is similar to what the SCAMP II does with the helicopter engines in the Army.  Another job well done by Smiley's!

2020-04-09T16:43:22+00:00April 9, 2020|Company, Smiley Crane|Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: 30 Ton Jet Engine Set
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SPYDERCRANES On-site in Los Angeles

SPYDERCRANES Working Hard in Los AngelesBack in February 2020, NR Windows had six SPYDERCRANE units working on one major job site in Century City, Los Angeles, California. The company is in the middle of glazing the largest project on the west side of LA and has over 10 of Smiley Lifting's units on site. Not only did they have three rented SPYDERCRANES, they also had two MAVLift 1320 Offroad units as well as two man baskets. The company also owns three of their own SPYDERCRANE units, totaling six of the mini crawlers. This massive job site was once a part of the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel, which is also going under complete renovation. This job is comprised of two towers reaching 28 stories. Both towers will house floor sized [...]

2020-04-06T20:49:06+00:00April 6, 2020|Company|Comments Off on SPYDERCRANES On-site in Los Angeles
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What is SCAMP II?

What is SCAMP II? If you work in the SLS Phoenix office, you have more than likely seen these cranes parked in our shop. These tan colored mini-crawlers are dedicated to our Military contract that was awarded to Smiley Lifting in 2019. These cranes known as the Self-Propelled Crane Aircraft Maintenance and Position increment II exploratory crane, known as SCAMP II. In more familiar terms, the SCAMP II is a modified UNIC URW 375. What is the crane used for in the military? Aviation maintenance will be the primary use of the SCAMP II, to remove and replace major aircraft components for downed aircraft recovery. This capability is the first Army program ever to provide aviation units with a crane that can complete the tasks they [...]

2020-04-02T22:19:54+00:00April 2, 2020|Company, SCAMP II|Comments Off on What is SCAMP II?
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How does a Mini-Crawler Crane Become a SPYDERCRANE?

SPYDERCRANE is a brand of mini-crawler cranes distributed across the United States and Canada exclusively by Smiley Lifting Solutions, but where do the mini-cranes come from, and how are they made? A SPYDERCRANE starts its journey at the Furukawa UNIC manufacturing facility. Furukawa UNIC is a Japanese company that is the largest manufacturer of booms in the world. They manufacture around 21,000 booms a year and their products are known for their strength and reliability. UNIC products are distributed to all parts of the world. Once a UNIC Mini-crawler reaches Smiley Lifting Solutions, there is work to be done before it becomes a SPYDERCRANE product. UNIC produces five types of mini-crawlers for Smiley Lifting Solutions but Smiley Lifting Solutions offers over 45 variants of the five series of [...]

2020-04-01T21:34:18+00:00April 1, 2020|Company|Comments Off on How does a Mini-Crawler Crane Become a SPYDERCRANE?
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“ConExpo”- A Buzzword Around Smiley Lifting Solutions

ConExpo, held in Las Vegas  every three years, is North America's largest construction trade show.  Considered a construction industry must attend, the event features the latest equipment advances and newest technology applications in every aspect of construction. Headlined by major players, the Vegas hotels compete with a multitude of tower cranes for space on the famous Las Vegas skyline. So since ConExpo is kinda a big deal, how does Smiley Lifting prepare? Preparations for ConExpo start long before the show. Discussions regarding the needed staff, cranes to display, give away items, and hotels start months in advance. Once the plan is in place, we must get to work to ensure the correct equipment, merchandise, and cranes are ready for the show. Who attends [...]

2020-04-01T17:54:11+00:00April 1, 2020|Company|Comments Off on “ConExpo”- A Buzzword Around Smiley Lifting Solutions
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