BRAINS BEHIND THE BOOM LIFT: PART TWO Beginnings Jay M. Eitel. Born in San Jose, California. 1916. Inventor of the boom lift. Growing up in sunny California, Jay had spent much of his time around the produce California is known for. He spent the summer of 1944 in the orchards, picking cherries and no doubt […]
Month: August 2022
Brains Behind the Boom Lift: Part One
BRAINS BEHIND THE BOOM LIFT: PART ONE Beginnings Ted Thornton-Trump. Fellow Canadian. Inventor of the boom lift. Well, one of our inventors, because there are actually two men who claim that title. Ted Thornton-Trump, and Jay Eitel. Today, we’ll learn Ted’s story, from his early years of post-secondary schooling to his famous invention. […]
Telehandler Rentals: What to Look For
TELEHANDLER RENTALS: WHAT TO LOOK FOR Telehandler rentals are a must for most job sites. Why? Because they are one of the most versatile pieces of equipment on the job site. From shifting pallets across the site, to bringing your supplies up to the third floor, to hoisting up that structural beam into one of […]
Elevated Access: Where Ladders Fall Short
Cutting-edge lift equipment has greatly influenced the construction industry in recent years. The fact that a boom or scissor lift rental is a phone call away makes a world of difference on the jobsite. But while modern equipment can reach higher and move quicker, their crowning advantage is always safety. Safety is essential in any […]