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How To Transport Heavy Medical Equipment
Heavy medical equipment has become a mainstay of modern medicine, especially in the field of oncology where nuclear medicine and radiation therapy are core treatment options. Installing, transporting, and remediating machines like MRIs, X-rays and cyclotrons is...
How to Choose the Right Rigging Company
When it comes to moving heavy equipment, there are a lot of things you need to consider. The first thing you need to decide is if the project is simple enough to handle on your own or if you need to hire a rigging company. If the project requires moving heavy...
8 Tips for Preparing Industrial Equipment for Storage
As business slows down for the colder months, some of your heavy equipment may likely go unused for a little while. If you won’t be using your equipment for months—or even years—you should properly store it to protect your industrial equipment from damage while it...
Why Climate Control is Essential for Your Warehousing Needs
At some point, we’ve all likely experienced the toll humidity and weather can take on stored items. Whether you’re cleaning out old boxes or you’re opening a storage unit that’s been unattended for too long, you can see how weather can negatively impact stored goods...
How to Prep Your Heavy Equipment for Transportation
Moving your heavy equipment or machinery can be a nerve-racking process. Even when you work with an experienced rigging and transportation logistics partner, moving your valuable equipment is more than enough to keep you awake the night before. At Rowe Transfer, we...
9 Questions to Ask About Custom Crating
Shipping any item can be a stressful experience. Especially if it’s an important tool or piece of machinery that’s essential to your business, a prized antique, or an invaluable piece of artwork. Shipping sensitive items require careful precision, top quality...
Common Crate Shipping Problems and How to Address Them
Whether you’re moving your business across town or you need valuable equipment shipped across the world, we know you’ve got some concerns about keeping your cargo safe. Your shipment, no matter if it’s your own equipment or a delivery to a valuable customer, must be...
Common Rigging Terms and Their Meanings
Rigging is the act of using equipment and gear to lift or support a load. It is a complex practice that is used for moving heavy equipment in a variety of industries, such as construction, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and more. If you don’t have a lot of...
What Is Sling Protection + When to Use It
Lifting slings are often used when moving heavy equipment during rigging projects. However, these slings can easily become damaged, and when slings are damaged, the load is at risk of being damaged as well. Sling protection can solve this problem. The term sling...
Transportation and Warehousing Careers in 2020
So far, 2020 has been a rough year for job growth, with the United States seeing extremely high unemployment numbers. As of April 2020, the unemployment rate hit an all-time high of nearly 15%, before decreasing to around 11%. There is still hope for individuals...
Rowe Transfer Inc Receives 2020 Best of Knoxville Award
Knoxville Award Program Honors the Achievement KNOXVILLE August 25, 2020 -- Rowe Transfer Inc has been selected for the 2020 Best of Knoxville Award in the Machinery Mover & Erector Contractors category by the Knoxville Award Program. Each year, the Knoxville...
How to Move Your Used Machinery
There are many great deals to be had on purchasing used machinery. Every day, used lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, and drill presses go on sale at firestorm prices. The real question is, how do you move your used machinery to its new location? While you...