OUR HISTORY
In 1990, LGH started out what would become a long journey with only one thing in mind: To become the best. Since 1990, LGH North America has had tremendous success by supporting our customers with local representatives and growing to over 20 rental equipment facilities.
With locations throughout North America, LGH can provide hoisting, pulling, jacking and rigging equipment to meet virtually every conceivable lifting or moving need. LGH does this by holding the most comprehensive inventory of equipment whether for simple everyday tasks or for special projects where expertise has to be matched with availability of the right equipment in sufficient quantity. All of this equipment has been carefully selected by LGH for its durability and longevity. All rental stock is maintained in excellent condition to be ready for immediate and, above all, safe use.
LIFTING THE WORLD – BILL PARKINSON
Bill Parkinson’s autobiography is a fascinating and heart-warming story of a man who was fired from his job in 1969, which prompted him to start his own business hiring out lifting equipment. Starting with an overdraft of £2500 and a second hand van, he created the largest such company in the world, with global sales of over $60 million. The book describes how he achieved this phenomenal success in a relatively small niche market. There are lots of anecdotes, especially from the early formative years, which clearly illustrate the attributes necessary to succeed in business, and there are a few cautionary tales showing that Bill’s judgement was not infallible. Along the way many businesses were bought, sold, started and closed in a roller-coaster ride of highs and lows. Bill might not be a household name like Richard Branson or Steve Jobs but his story is every bit as interesting; small businessmen and women who’d like to become big businessmen and women will be sure to gain motivation and inspiration from what Bill was able to achieve from a very inauspicious beginning.