Barnhart Purchases Powell Crane Rental Division

Barnhart Crane & Rigging, Knoxville, Tenn., announced it will pick the used crane rental division of Powell Cos., Johnson City, Tenn. With locations both in Knoxille and Johnson City, Powell’s crane rental division has served the region for 40 years. This transaction was finished with little if any job disruption or displacement, and definately will allow Powell to offer greater focus and commitment to their core businesses, based on your firm stand out from Barnhart.

“We’re feeling that is a win/win for every individual involved,” said Alan Barnhart, CEO. “This agreement can give our current customers having access to a larger equipment inventory. Straightforward former customers of Powell’s crane division, we’re going to strive to construct a relationship with them and earn their business. In the end we feel they shall be pretty pleased using the large number of new services and equipment we are able to provide.”

Currently, Barnhart has 23 branches nationwide, and possesses among the nation’s largest equipment inventories including electronic steer Goldhofer trailers, quality craneto 1,760 tons, sliding systems, strand jacks, along with the Modular Lift Tower system.