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Morrow Equipment
the crane company
Morrow Equipment Co, LLC
P O Box 3306
Salem Oregon 97302 USA
Tel +1 503 585 5721
Fax +1 503 363 1172
[email protected]
www.morrow.com
Cover photo:
Facchina - McGaughan LLC
Quantam by the Sea
Miami Florida USA
Liebherr 200 HC (4)
contents
the company
facilities
map
products
tower cranes
port cranes
construction hoists
services
sales/marketing
engineering
service/maintenance
parts
training
safety
equipment certification
turn-key
job reports
James McHugh Construction Company
Trump International Tower and Hotel
Chicago Illinois USA
Liebherr 420 EC-H 16 tower cranes (2)
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the company
“The demands of the 21st century global marketplace have evolved with new
technologies. Recent advances in design and in engineering as well as increasingly
knowledgeable clientele are changing how companies approach customers.”
Morrow Equipment Co., L.L.C.
International headquarters
Salem Oregon USA
Morrow Equipment Co., L.L.C. has responded
to these marketplace demands by providing
a complete range of innovative services and
products designed to address the diverse
needs of each customer.
Since our founding in 1968, Morrow has
focused exclusively on the tower crane and
construction hoist industry. As an exclusive
distributor of Liebherr-manufactured tower
cranes and as a representative of Alimak Scando
hoists, we have developed a unique expertise
and knowledge of our product line. Our technical
support, combined with the high quality of our
product, has made Morrow one of the most
successful in the lift equipment industry.
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the facilities
As a Morrow customer, you
can rely on comprehensive
solutions that meet the complex
requirements of your project.
Through active teamwork with
Morrow, you will be able to make
flexible, affordable decisions from
simple erecting/dismantlement
support to full turn-key
operations.
You are offered the full benefit
of Morrow’s customized services
including equipment selection,
engineering support, erecting,
testing and certification, parts
and accessories, maintenance
and field repairs, dismantlement,
and a variety of related training
programs.
Atlanta District Office located in Acworth Georgia USA
Our network of full-service facilities
offers you the advantage of prompt
attention to your support needs. A
general contractor in Los Angeles
with a project in Atlanta, Georgia has
the opportunity of partnering with a
Morrow representative in Los Angeles
as well as the Morrow sales and service
staff in Atlanta. Quick, responsive
support translates into productive, costeffective job site management.
A large inventory of spare parts and
equipment accessories is located at
each facility reassuring our clients of
Morrow’s well-established commitment
to responsive backup and support.
San Francisco District facility located in American Canyon
California USA
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Headquartered in Salem, Oregon,
Morrow maintains a system of 26
regional offices in the United States,
Canada, Mexico, Australia and New
Zealand. They are full-service facilities
offering a wide range of customer
support staffed by sales representatives
and factory-trained service technicians.
“Morrow... a successful
combination of responsive,
high quality service with
the proven excellence of an
extensive product line.”
Los Angeles District facility located
in Fontana California USA
Current Morrow locations include:
Atlanta, Georgia
Chicago, Illinois
Dallas, Texas
Denver, Colorado
Honolulu, Hawaii
Houston, Texas
Las Vegas, Nevada
USA
Los Angeles, California
Salem, Oregon
Miami, Florida
San Francisco, California
Millwood, New York
Seattle, Washington
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Tampa, Florida
Myrtle Beach, So. Carolina
Washington, DC
Pensacola, Florida
St. Louis, Missouri
International
Auckland, New Zealand
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Mexico City, Mexico
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Toronto, ON, Canada
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Wellington, New Zealand
Washington DC District facility located in Manassas Virginia USA
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You’ll find us at 26 locations in 5 countries.
Vancouver •
• Seattle
Toronto
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• Salem
• Honolulu
Milwaukee •
• Chicago
• Denver
San Francisco •
Los Angeles •
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New York
Washington DC
• St Louis
• Las Vegas
Atlanta •
• Myrtle Beach
Pensacola
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Dallas •
Houston •
Tampa • • Miami
• Mexico City
• Brisbane
• Sydney
• Auckland
• Wellington
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Morrow
the crane company
the products
The Morrow product-line offers a full-range of
tower cranes including horizontal jib, flat-top,
luffing boom and self-erecting models and
a comprehensive line of Alimak and Pecco
construction hoists.
The current Morrow equipment fleet
consists of more than 750 tower cranes and
construction hoists. With this volume and range
of products, we have the unique ability to
provide you with the lifting equipment that
best meets the requirements of your project.
Hawaiian Dredging
Nordstrom expansion - Ala Moana Center
Honolulu Hawaii USA
420 EC-H 16 (2)
Facchina Construction
Pentagon “Phoenix” project
Arlington, Virginia USA
Liebherr 630 EC-H 20 (2)
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the products
Horizontal jib cranes
Horizontal jib tower cranes are versatile
and efficient. They easily adapt to any
project whether using concrete, steel or
other types of construction materials. It’s
practical modular construction makes
transport, assembly and disassembly quick,
easy and cost-effective. The horizontal jib
(or hammerhead) crane has earned a solid
reputation for its dependable performance.
Commonplace on construction projects
throughout the world, the tower crane is
keeping pace with the demands of the
marketplace by combining time-tested
technologies with new design enhancements.
Beck HCB Company
Radio Shack national headquarters
Ft. Worth Texas
Liebherr 290 HC and 316 EC-H 12
“The hammerhead crane...a
solid reputation for dependable
performance.”
Odebrecht Construction
Orinoco River Bridge
Puerta Ordaz Venezuela
Liebherr 550 HC 40
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Odebrecht Construction Company
FCC control tower
Miami International Airport
Miami Florida USA
Liebherr 390 HC
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the products
Luffing boom cranes
The luffing boom crane was designed to
meet the requirements of the restricted job
site. With a short tail-swing and the ability to
raise and lower its boom, it easily adapts to
construction site demands providing complete
coverage while avoiding obstructions.
Additional benefits of the luffer include its
modular design, its capability of extreme hook
heights and its generous load curves.
The Liebherr range of luffing cranes currently
includes 5 models from 125 meter-tonnes to
540 m-t. Therefore, there is a Liebherr luffing
crane that will meet the lifting demands of your
project.
Blue Ridge Erectors
Newport Office complex
Newark, New Jersey USA
Liebherr 500 HC-L (2)
Daniel Smith Industries Ltd
Mercure Hotel
Wellington New Zealand
Liebherr 160 HC-L
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Olive 8 LLC & Hedreen Hotel 2 LLC
Residential tower
Seattle Washington USA
Liebherr 540 HC-L 12
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Flat-top cranes
The principal design feature of the flat-top tower
crane is the compact head. With the emphasis on
quick and easy assembly, the simplified design
is appealing and an undeniable benefit to the
customer.
While a welcome sight on any type of job site, many
flat top cranes have been used on construction
projects at or near airports where overhead
clearance is frequently a concern. Ranging from 50
to over 500 meter-tonnes, the current generation
flat-top tower crane offers the latest in design
innovations plus unsurpassed versatility.
Job sites like this airport project
are often subject to height restrictions
Liebherr’s EC-B models were designed with
this requirement in mind
Close-up of versatile flat-top
316 EC-B 12 Litronic
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Self-erecting cranes
The self-erecting tower crane is an
economical and adaptable choice
for the small construction site. The
Liebherr TT and K-series of selferectors provide a truly multi-purpose
alternative to standard mobile cranes.
Fully self-contained, the Liebherr
self erecting tower crane is easy to
transport, erect and dismantle. An
extensive range of models with
capacities from 13 to 120 metertonnes come with a variety of hook
heights and hook reaches.
CAS Group
Residential construction
Wellington New Zealand
32 TT Self-erector
“Quick and easy
installation, operation
and dismantlement...
it’s as easy as 1-2-3.”
A&M Apartment LTD
Multi-unit construction
Waterloo ON Canada
97 K Self-erector
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Harbor mobile cranes
The features list of the harbor mobile crane is
impressive. It has performance, reliability, economy
and mobility to benefit any port operation,
large or small. Available in a wide range of lifting
capacities and boom lengths, it offers flexible
solutions for the most complex of cargo handling
tasks.
Available with lifting capacities of 100 to 600
meter-tonnes, the LHM-series harbor mobiles are
the right solution for small to large port facilities.
“The LHM-series harbor crane from
Liebherr is an efficient and cost
effective alternative.”
PrimePort
Timaru, New Zealand
Liebherr LHM 500
GIE Noumea Port
Unloading new harbor mobile crane
Noumea, New Caledonia
Liebherr LHM 400
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Container gantry cranes
Liebherr-manufactured ship to shore
container gantry cranes are an extremely
efficient addition to any port facility. These
massive, heavy-duty cranes provide a variety
of feeder service terminals to Panamax and
post-Panamax operations.
There are a number of models currently
available. Customers, however, can have
models manufactured to their individual
specifications.
Port of Tauranga
Wellington, New Zealand
Liebherr container cranes
CentrePort Ltd
Wellington, New Zealand
Post-PANAMAX container cranes
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the products
Construction hoists
The fully modular construction hoist is an effective means of transporting workers and material on your project
quickly and safely. Depending on the model chosen, a hoist can accommodate personnel, tools and other materials
of up to 7,000 pounds per car including material up to 12 feet in length.
Available in single or double car
configurations with standard end doors or
optional side door. The all-new design FCseries hoists from Alimak offer impressive
payloads, lifting heights and economy of
operation.
Construction hoists from Morrow provide
improved performance, durability
and lifting capacity with low energy
consumption and reduced cost of
operation.
“Durable. Economical.
Proven technology.”
Typical construction dual hoist installation showing
base enclosure with end doors and side door
Dual Alimak FC 7100-12
with optional side door installed
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Austin Commercial LP
Hunt corporate offices
Dallas Texas USA
Alimak FC 7100-12D
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“Sunrise”
Condo project on Biscayne Bay
Miami Florida USA
Liebherr 200 HC
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the services
Sales and marketing
As exclusive distributor of Liebherr tower
cranes in Canada, the U.S.A., Mexico, Australia
and New Zealand, Morrow is able to offer
the widest range of new and used cranes
available. A motivated, highly trained sales
and sales support staff, knowledgeable in the
advantages of the tower crane, are in place
to provide you with the best in customer
services.
The Morrow sales staff is always on call, ready
to assist customers in equipment selection,
technical planning, scheduling and budgeting
as well as other key elements of project
development.
Morrow sales, leasing or purchase option
programs emphasize practical solutions based
on client and project-defined requirements.
With a fleet of 750 units in stock, Morrow can
offer each customer the singular advantage of
being able to select the lifting equipment and
sales/lease program that best suits the unique
challenges of their construction project.
Liebherr exhibit CONEXPO 2005
Las Vegas Nevada USA
Liebherr 550 EC-H 20, 316 EC-B 12 and 32 TT
“Renting or leasing from
Morrow offers you both
flexibility and reliability.”
Combining localized customer support
with the excellent reputation of the Morrow
product-line, the sales department places
a premium on providing responsive,
professional customer service.
Morrow sales personnel and support staff work
closely with each client to assure optimum
utilization of equipment based on specific
project needs
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Morrow Equipment
Morrow is the exclusive tower crane
distributor for Liebherr throughout the
United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia
and New Zealand. With highly-trained
personnel maintaining our full-service
facilities, Morrow customers can be
assured of prompt attention to their
specific lifting needs.
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Freeport LNG Facility at Freeport Texas
Zachry Construction Corporation
6 x Liebherr 316 EC-H 12 Litronic™
top-slewing tower cranes
the crane company
the services
Engineeering
Licensed professional engineers assisted by a staff of highly-trained technical design personnel provide essential
engineering services customized to customer and project requirements.
Morrow engineering provides
customers with viable solutions to
complex issues affecting the work site.
These issues include proper placement
of equipment on the job site, optimum
equipment configuration, detailed
structural specifications, reaction
forces, as well as proposed alternative
recommendations.
“All aspects of the application
plan are presented in easy-tounderstand graphics.”
MEC application engineers develop and produce comprehensive working
plans based on sound engineering practices and knowledge tailored to
meet the rigors of the modern job site
Morrow engineering provides custom equipment application drawings based on site
specific criteria
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By placing an emphasis on the
completeness and accuracy of
each project application, Morrow
customers benefit in terms of time
and cost savings. The knowledge and
experience of the engineering staff
is amply illustrated in each and every
equipment utilization application plan
produced at Morrow.
The capacity to develop and produce
comprehensive application drawings,
integrating engineering analysis,
quickly and accurately has produced
a long list of satisfied construction
clients.
In order to “tie” the crane to the structure,
Morrow engineering designed special
tie-in struts to meet contractor needs.
(Cooper River bridge, Charleston SC USA)
“Customer consultation
is key to developing the
best and most effective
use of each tower crane
or construction hoist.”
Each new equipment application drawing set is
meticulously reviewed for completeness and accuracy
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Service and maintenance
Morrow’s service program offers broadbased customer support. Our factory-trained
and field experienced service staff provides
each client with the technical expertise
needed to ensure a smooth and successful
project 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
At strategically located facilities in the US,
Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand,
our teams of service technicians offer
responsive customer support.
For 40 years, Morrow remains committed
to providing you with the highest quality
products and service.
“Morrow is fully committed
to responsive equipment
maintenance and service.”
Service technicians install replacement
trolley sheave on Liebherr 390 HC
Morrow service technicians and field
maintenance personnel are factory trained
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Parts and accessories
Morrow Equipment maintains the largest inventory
of tower crane parts in North America. Each Morrow
facility stocks a full complement of new factory parts
and accessories.
With our networked priority-based inventory system,
customers can be assured of quick, reliable delivery
whenever and wherever the need for equipment
parts and accessories may arise.
Morrow service is delivered 24/7 by factory-trained technicians
wherever the need arises
Morrow is committed to offering the highest quality
parts and parts service in the lifting industry. Quick
delivery, attention to detail, experienced parts
support personnel, quality products add up to a
growing list of satisfied customers.
Removal of race bearing can be a tedious task but
Morrow has the experience and the expertise to
handle the job whether for repair, refurbishment or
replacement.
“Morrow maintains the largest
inventory of tower crane parts in
North America.”
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Morrow Training Center
Morrow offers a comprehensive
technical training program covering
relevant aspects of tower crane
operation, maintenance, safety and
job site management.
Located at corporate headquarters
in Salem, Oregon, USA, the Morrow
training center provides thorough,
safety-oriented courses of instruction
based on proven factory methods
and modern teaching aids in a
classroom setting.
The Morrow training center has been
geared to meet the ever-changing
demands of the construction industry.
All instructional programs are
designed with the flexibility necessary
to adapt to the innovations occurring
in the industry.
Top-climbing process underway
420 EC-H 16 Litronic™
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Classroom equipped with actual crane components
and state-of-the-art instructional aids
Morrow Training Center, Salem Oregon USA
The Morrow Equipment Training Center provides
practical instruction for tower crane operators, service
personnel, equipment managers as well as safety
and inspection personnel. From introductory-level
to advanced courses, we are dedicated to advancing
the various skills needed to meet the challenges and
opportunities found on the work site.
“The Morrow Training Center...
practical, hands-on instruction for
today’s competent operator.”
Training includes practical application
under supervision of factory-trained instructors
NCCCO certification
Morrow fully endorses the program offered
by the National Commission for Certification
of Crane Operators. The Morrow training
center provides training to prepare
candidates for the tower crane written and
practical examinations in addition to offering
the written and practical examinations.
NCCCO operator testing in progress at
Morrow Training Center in Salem Oregon USA
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the services
Safety
Safe operation of tower cranes and construction
hoists is absolutely essential. Recognizing this demand,
Morrow has implemented a stringent equipment
certification policy as part of one of the most complete
safety programs offered in the lifting equipment
industry.
In addition to comprehensive equipment inspections
prior to erection, periodic on-site inspections are
conducted by Morrow safety personnel. These
measures are conducted to ensure that proper levels
of compliance with established standards and industry
safety procedures are manintained.
Morrow offers in-depth safety instruction at the
Morrow Training Center in Salem Oregon.
The success of the Morrow safety program is not only
measured in terms of improved safety records, but
also in terms of increased operational efficiency and
productivity.
Erection of construction hoist
Portland Oregon USA
Alimak FC6200-12D hoist
“Safe operation of wellmaintained equipment
is a primary concern at
Morrow.”
Safety in all aspects of erecting, operating, servicing
and dismantling of tower cranes and construction
hoists must be a priority
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Equipment certification
Morrow offers a wide range of inspection
and certification programs. Our welltrained technical staff and factory-trained
equipment inspectors can carry out any
phase or level of inspection required
for tower crane and construction hoist
equipment.
From basic recommendations for service
and maintenance to thorough testing and
certification, Morrow will tailor a program
meeting any customer need.
Morrow is Cal-OSHA certified and can fulfill
the requirements of California’s Department
of Industrial Relations. In addition to
California, Morrow is licensed in a growing
list of states, including Washington, Georgia,
Nevada, Arkansas, etc.
Technician inspects electrical panel
as part of certification process
With expert technicians, certified
inspectors and our engineering
department, Morrow provides each
customer with unparalleled service
in the certification and inspection of
tower cranes and construction hoists.
Inspector checks Liebherr 540 HC-L 12
machine deck during erection process
for compliance to applicable standards
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Turnkey operations
Whatever your lifting equipment challenge, Morrow has the team and the expertise to deliver turnkey solutions
tailored to your needs -- globally. Morrow’s professional approach provides responsive, reliable programs based
on 40 years of experience in the construction equipment field.
Morrow turnkey solutions include:
Equipment transportation, foundation
engineering and fabrication, equipment
erection crews, load testing, overload
system calibration, equipment operators,
crane climbing, routine maintenance, field
servicing, plus dismantlement & removal of
equipment.
Equipment operators, erecting crews, transporting
equipment to and from the job site are representative
of some of the services available from Morrow
“We offer you nothing less than the
convenience and flexibility of an
experienced, single source, one-stop
equipment management specialist.”
Dismantlement crew disassembling
Liebherr 316 EC-H 12 tower crane at Cougar Dam
power station, Cottage Grove, Oregon USA
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Odebrecht SA
Orinoco River Bridge
Puerto Ordaz Venezuela
Liebherr 550 HC 40
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job reports
San Francisco, California USA —
The 1.3-billion dollar Benicia-Martinez
bridge project is a high-level, long-span
passenger vehicle bridge. Located north
of San Francisco, California, the 1.7-mile
long bridge has five lanes, 20 spans and
11 pier footings.
Contractor Kiewit Pacific Company
used seven Liebherr tower cranes: (5)
550 EC-H 40 and (2) 630 EC-H 40. The
cranes were purchased or leased from
Morrow Equipment Co., L.L.C. of Salem
Oregon.
The project, also known as the George
Miller Jr Memorial bridge, opened
for northbound traffic in August 2007
alleviating the existing parallel I-680
bridge of projected traffic congestion.
A unique design feature includes the
use of high-performance, light-weight
concrete in the superstructure to reduce
the bridge’s mass and seismic demand.
Liebherr tower cranes on specially engineered
grillage footings on the bridge piers
Kiewit used seven high capacity
Liebherr tower cranes
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Kiewit Pacific Company
Benicia-Martinez bridge
San Francisco California USA
630 EC-H 40 and 550 EC-H 40
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job reports
Miami, Florida USA — The
years 2005 through 2007 saw
booming growth in southern
Florida. The growth was most
evident in the dozens of
residential towers being built in
anticipation of the demand for
luxury condos by retiring “BabyBoomers.” Metropolitan Miami
and other coastal properties
of Dade county were host to
countless construction sites
manned by tower cranes.
During this boom, Morrow had
up to 75 cranes working in the
greater Miami area.
Liebherr 200 HC, 316 EC-H 12,
290 HC and 420 EC-H 16
hammerheads were ideal for the
type of construction employed.
Typically in freestanding or tiedto-the building configuration, the
range of capacity and hook reach
of these cranes met the project
requirements perfectly.
John Moriarty & Associates
ICON Brickell 1/2
Miami Florida USA
Liebherr 316 EC-H 12 (4)
The Morrow Miami district office
provided invaluable support to the
many contractors in the greater Miami
area during the boom.
Morrow personnel were able to
supply a variety of essential services
including erection/dismantlement,
parts and accessories, professional
engineering, field maintenance as well
as complete turn-key operations in an
efficient and responsive manner.
CMC Construction Co
DuPont West Condos
Miami Florida USA
Liebherr 200 HC, 420 EC-H
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Dearborn, Michigan USA — One of the largest
tower cranes in North America, a Liebherr 1800
C, was recently on a historic job site in Dearborn,
Michigan USA. The Rouge Plant, built in the 1920’s
by auto magnate Henry Ford, was undergoing a
major rebuild. Part of the rebuild project included
the replacement of the “C” blast furnace. The
Liebherr 1800 C played a significant role in the
furnace upgrade.
Initially, the tower crane assisted in the demolition
phase of the more than 50-year-old steel furnace.
Once the teardown was completed, the 1800 C was
used to erect a new furnace fitted with the latest in
steel-making technology. While Ford no longer owns
the steel facilities at the Rouge, production continues
to this day. SeverStal North America purchased
the steel operations a few years ago and invested
US$300 million to upgrade the furnace.
Graycor, the project general contractor and Metro
Industrial Contracting selected the 1800 C from
Morrow Equipment because of the crane’s ability to
adapt to the specific requirements of the Dearborn
project. Configured with a hook height of 270 feet
(82m) and a 218-ft (66m) jib, the 66-ton (60t) tower
crane was well suited to the tight work area adjacent
to the furnace.
Metro Industrial Contracting
historic Ford Rouge Plant
Dearborn Michigan USA
Liebherr 1800 C
The project was completed the
end of October 2007. The “C” blast
furnace was off line for only 100 days
during the demolition-replacement
process. This ambitious construction
schedule, the result of 18 months of
planning, was accomplished through
the successful coordination of skilled
personnel and high-capacity lifting
equipment, like the Liebherr 1800 C
from Morrow.
The Liebherr 1800 C
has a 66-ton capacity
and 246-ft reach
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job reports
Arlington, Texas USA — The NFL Dallas
Cowboys Stadium project in Arlington,
Texas used six Liebherr 630 EC-H 40 Litronic
horizontal jib tower cranes. These high
capacity, uniquely efficient Liebherr tower
cranes leased from Morrow Equipment
played significant roles in the initial phase
of construction. The 630 EC-H 40 cranes
provided full job site coverage for concrete
placement, setting of precast elements and
general material handling.
This 1-billion dollar project is without
peer in the recent wave of sports complex
construction projects in North America.
Morrow has also supplied tower cranes for a
number of sports complex projects including
the NFL Baltimore Ravens stadium, MLB
Seattle Mariners Safeco Field, NBA Portland
Trailblazers Rose Garden arena, and others.
Manhattan Construction Company
Dallas Cowboy Stadium
Arlington Texas USA
Liebherr 630 EC-H 40 (6)
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NFL Dallas Cowboy Stadium
Arlington Texas USA
Liebherr 630 EC-H 40 (2)
Chicago, Illinois USA — The Trump
International Hotel and Tower, named for
famed real estate developer Donald Trump,
is currently under construction at 401 N.
Wabash Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Upon
completion, it will be the second tallest
building in Chicago behind the Sears Tower.
The Trump International Hotel and Tower
will be 1,362 feet (415m) tall and contain 96
floors for various uses. A hotel will occupy
the lower levels of the building, while office
space and residential units will be available
on the upper levels.
Trump Tower, contractor, James McHugh
Construction Co., leased two Liebherr 420
EC-H 16 tower cranes. Both cranes are
installed in bottom climbing configurations.
James McHugh Construction Company
Trump International Tower and Hotel
Chicago Illinois USA
Liebherr 420 EC-H 16 tower cranes
One crane had an initial hook height of 219 feet and an
estimated final height of 1,236 ft. It has a hook reach of 131
feet. The second crane’s initial hook height was 257 ft and
will top out at 1,290 feet. This crane has a jib reach of 164
feet.
The cranes’ primary function is to assist in concrete
placement. They have been positioned to provide concrete
pours wherever required with speed, ease and accuracy.
Both Liebherr 420 EC-H 16 tower cranes are configured
as inside or bottom climbing units; an economical alternative
when placing cranes on extreme tall structures.
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job reports
St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada —
The Hibernia oil platform was the largest
and most complex of its type ever
constructed. The NODECO consortium
received the 2-billion dollar project to
design and construct the gravity base
structure (GBS), something never done
before.
Construction of the GBS began in dry
dock at the Bull Arm site near St Johns
using four Liebherr 550 HC and four 132
EC-H 8 tower cranes. Later, the floating
GBS was finished using the 550 HCs. The
cranes were used to handle slipforms,
rebar, general building material and some
concrete work on the 4-year project.
NODECO
Gravity base for marine oil platform
St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
Seattle, Washington USA — Construction
on Puget Sound’s second Tacoma Narrows
bridge began in October 2002. The
$615-million 3.4-mile long span suspension
bridge was the first constructed in the US in
nearly 40 years. It is 78 feet wide with two
massive 510-ft towers.
The project, completed in mid 2007, was a
joint venture of Kiewit Pacific and Bechtel.
A Liebherr 550 HC from Morrow was
positioned atop one of the towers initially
to construct the tower and then to assist in
material and concrete placement on the
adjacent traffic lanes.
Kiewit Pacific
Tacoma Narrows bridge
Tacoma, Washington USA
Liebherr 550 HC
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The completed GBS was constructed
of over 500,000 tons of concrete and
100,000 tons of rebar.
Grapevine, Texas USA —
The 515-million dollar Graylord Texan
Resort project near Lake Grapevine, Texas
was contracted by Centex Construction
Group of nearby Dallas.
Morrow brought in 6 new Liebherr
420 EC-H 16 tower cranes to build
the elaborate 2.4-million-sq-ft resort
that included 1,500 hotel rooms and a
790,000-sq-ft convention hall. The facilities
also housed retail space, restaurants and a
4.5-acre climate-controlled atrium.
The all-electric Liebherr tower cranes
proved to be an economical and versatile
a choice for Centex. The cranes assisted in
placing concrete and moving framework
plus handling of various construction
materials.
Centex Construction Company
Gaylord Texan (Opryland) Resort and Convention Center
Grapevine Texas USA
420 EC-H 16 (6)
Cape Girardeau, Missouri USA —
The cable-stayed Bill Emerson Memorial
bridge was constructed over a three-year
period across the Mississippi River at Cape
Girardeau, Missouri.
Contractor Traylor Bros. Construction Co.
selected tower cranes to construct the 365ft tall pylons that would eventually support
the load of the bridge deck by means
of massive cables. The two pylons were
topped with tower cranes supplied by
Morrow. The Liebherr 290 HC and 450 C
played vital roles during the construction of
the bridge.
Traylor Brothers Construction Company
Wm. Emerson Memorial Bridge
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Liebherr 290 HC and 450C
The 1,300-ft long traffic bridge cost
an estimated 100-million dollars upon
completion.
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Benicia-Martinez bridge
San Francisco California USA
630 EC-H 40 (4) and 550 EC-H 40 (3)
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3218 Pringle Road SE
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Salem, Oregon 97302-0306 USA
503.585.5721
Fax 503.363.1172
[email protected]
www.morrow.com
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