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There is No Substitute for Experience.
SAFETY
QUALITY SERVICE
Since 1961, Edwards Moving & Rigging has served as a specialist in providing heavy lifting and multimodal transport solutions. Over the years, we
have earned the reputation as a solution provider as we’ve capitalized on
over 50 years of experience to provide intelligent, logistically sound solutions to all our clients’ challenges. We do this by continually developing
innovative strategies that allow us to deliver on time or ahead of schedule
service in time-demanding marketplaces, including: automotive, manufacturing, petrochemical, power generation, nuclear plants, and over-the-road
all across America.
Whether your project requires a short haul, specialized jacking or rigging,
barge or rail transport, a complicated crane lift, or a complete turnkey operation, our sales, safety and engineering staff are ready to solve your transportation and rigging needs.
SINCE 1961
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THE EDWARDS ADVANTAGE
PREPLANNING
We realize that careful preplanning is critical to the success of each transport we make. A project
manager is specifically assigned to your job to make sure it runs smoothly from start to finish.
ENGINEERING
Designing the most innovative solutions for your unique needs is our specialty. Our fully staffed
engineering department includes marine, civil, structural and mechanical engineers, and each
work together to provide the most optimal solutions for your project.
EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL
We recognize that employee satisfaction means higher customer satisfaction. By selecting and
screening prospective candidates and continually investing in their training, we retain highly
experienced personnel dedicated to professionalism, cooperation and overall excellence.
SAFETY
Safety is the cornerstone of our business. Utilizing decades of experience, knowledge and a
complete inventory of state of the art equipment, we’ve earned a reputation for getting the job
done not only on time and within budget, but accident free.
“CAN DO” SERVICE ATTITUDE
We approach the handling of projects for all of our customers with a “Can Do” attitude. This high
level of service allows us to successfully manage your job from initiation to completion, meaning
no worries for you.
QUALITY CONTROL
Throughout the course of your project, we continually monitor processes to make sure that we
are using the most practical, safe and cost effective solution for your specific needs.
NUCLEAR CERTIFIED CREWS
Our Nuclear Certified Crews are prepared to mobilize on demand to get your job done efficiently,
saving you downtime and money.
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SERVICES
Twenty HRSG
modules weighing
up to 516,800 lbs.
were offloaded from
barge on two 18
line self-propelled
Goldhofer trailers
for transport to a
power plant.
Heavy HAULING
Edwards offers solutions for transporting
oversized and overweight items that require
special handling. We can provide turnkey
service for single units as well as transportation services for projects requiring multiple
moves.
To ensure proper height clearance, we transported this 17’ tall, 284,000 lb.
transformer on our 6-deck-6 configuration of Goldhofer trailer.
To eliminate concerns about possible damage while crossing a
300’ bridge, Edwards transported this 346,441 lb. transformer
on our 10 tandem Dual Lane trailer.
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Edwards utilized our 6 line 4-file self-propelled
Goldhofer to safely transport three 220,000 lb. bulb
housings down a 14% grade.
SPECIALIZED RIGGING
With our broad range of equipment and experience,
Edwards can handle your specialized rigging needs
including jobs requiring a crane-based solution, a
combination of strand jacks and gantries, or a tipup with a crane and gantry. Edwards can develop a
plan that is best suited for you.
After receiving this 473,800 lb. transformer at port, it was positioned
into the cargo bay of our 18-line Goldhofer Suspension Beam trailer.
This 350,860 lb. dryer
was offloaded from a
barge on 15 lines of
our Goldhofer trailer
and transported into a
refinery.
Utilizing our 18 line 4-file self-propelled Goldhofer trailer and our barge ramps, this
783,000 lb. transformer was moved off a barge and transported into the protected area
of a nuclear plant. Edwards engineering provided barge clearances and load securement.
ENGINEERING
Edwards is staffed with engineers
from a multitude of disciplines including structural, mechanical, civil,
and marine. They have the experience and expertise to develop and
write engineering rigging plans to
meet the needs of your projects
from the most simple to the most
complex.
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Edwards utilized our
15 line self-propelled
Goldhofer to transport this 448,640 lb.
transformer through
the middle of town and
up a 14% grade .
POWER
This 820,000 lb. generator was offloaded from a barge and transported into
a power plant on our 12 line 4-file self-propelled Goldhofer trailer.
This 169,000 lb. transformer was offloaded from rail using our hydraulic
lock and slide system onto our 6-deck-6 configured Goldhofer trailer to
reduce clearance issues for a 30 mile transport to a power plant.
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When it comes to power, we’re proud to
have some of the most extensive experience in the industry. Our high level planning and decades long experience, help
us maintain a clean track record working
in time sensitive environments. We’re
proud of the fact that we frequently deliver ahead of schedule service, during
the most critical time sensitive equipment change outs and shut downs.
One of two HRSG modules that were unloaded from rail
using our 500 ton gantry and transported into a plant on
12 lines of our self-propelled Goldhofer.
Two 20’ tall reactors
were transported
simultaneously using
our 6-deck-6 configuration of Goldhofer
trailers, over a 24
mile route consisting
of both inner city and
highway travel with a
gross-permitted load
of 343,000 lbs.
NUCLEAR
This generator circuit breaker was installed at a
nuclear power plant using our 6 line self-propelled
Goldhofer trailer and our 450T gantry system.
Edwards’ nuclear certified crew loaded this 444,000 lb. 28’ tall
reactor onto a barge for transport using our 45’ barge ramps and
12 lines of our self-propelled Goldhofer trailer.
Utilizing our Nuclear Certified Crews, we’ve been able
to develop innovative strategies for successfully delivering our nuclear jobs on time or ahead of schedule. We’re
able to do this because we put the time and effort into
preplanning for your project. We also realize safety is
an important part of the nuclear industry, so we work
hard with your staff to achieve a “zero” percent ALARA
(As Low As Reasonably Achievable) rating. Working
successfully together is a part of any nuclear transport
activity, and we’re proud to do it best.
Edwards transported this 701,069 lb. fully-assembled
transformer into the protected area of a nuclear plant
on our 12 line 4-file self-propelled Goldhofer.
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To reduce overhead clearance issues for an 84 mile
route, Edwards transported
this 275,500 lb. Yankee
Dryer on our Goldhofer
Dual Lane trailer in a
4-deck-4 configuration.
PETROCHEMICAL
Edwards transported a 53’x13’ electrical package through very
tight quarters in a refinery using 9 lines of our Goldhofer trailer.
Self-propelled dollies were used to move over 20 duct segments,
measuring up to 95’ in length, 30’ in width, and 38’ in height.
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This 252,429 lb. reactor was one of three offloaded from a barge
and transported on our 18 line Goldhofer trailer into a refinery.
We recognize that being capable
of safely transporting and erecting
these super-sized components
in extremely tight spaces is vital
to our longevity working in the
industry. Our dedicated personnel work hard to beat deadlines
in these facilities during their
most critical equipment change
outs and shutdowns. We’ve had
over half a century of experience
in this industry and consistently
move these units on time and
within budget.
Edwards moved four
cold boxes weighing
up to 327,000 lbs.
and measuring up to
113’9” long on our
12 line self-propelled
Goldhofer to maneuver through the
tight spaces within a
manufacturing facility.
MANUFACTURING/AUTOMOTIVE
Whether we’re offloading hundreds
of oversized steel stamping components from ship to rail to automotive plant or unusual shaped skulls
made from molten metal and solidified, we’re able to use over fifty
years of experience to custom create the most cost-effective solution.
We deliver those solutions on time
and accident free, every time.
To navigate around multiple concrete piers, Edwards utilized two of our
12-line self-propelled Goldhofer trailers in a split 4-file configuration to
change-out an 800,000 lb. 32’ diameter furnace.
One of five press
pieces weighing
160,000 to 300,000
lbs. that was transported on our 6 line
Goldhofer trailer into
an automotive plant.
One of three ball mills, weighing 260,000 lbs. each and
measuring 42’ long and 15’ in diameter, were transported
on-site using 9 lines of our Goldhofer trailer.
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To transport this
93’7” long vessel
over 1200 miles
through multiple
states, Edwards
utilized our steerable 13-axle trailer
with 100’ beams
for an overall length
of 203’.
OVER-THE-ROAD
Edwards used our
13-axle trailer to
transport this transformer 142 miles
with a gross weight
of 234,644 lbs.
For an 1116 mile multi-state haul with multiple bridge crossings, Edwards
utilized our 8 tandem Dual Lane Goldhofer trailer to transport this 86’5” long
vessel with a gross permitted weight of 380,000 lbs.
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Edwards has a wide variety
of transport configurations
capable of hauling the largest and most difficult loads
in the industry. Our extensive experience across the
country, working with state
DOT and other governing
agencies, allows us to tackle
the most complex multistate
moves and international
moves between the U.S.,
Canada, and Mexico.
This 83’8” long,
201,900 lb. historic
Presidential railcar
was transported 15
miles on our 12 line
THP Goldhofer trailer.
OTHER MARKETS
One of six 71’ long x 16’3” tall bridge sections transported from factory
to port within a tight time frame on our 12 line self-propelled Goldhofer.
This historic landmark facade, with a gross weight of
190,000 lbs. and measuring 30’L x 2’W x 32’H, was
transported a half mile using four self-propelled dollies.
In addition to heavy equipment of all mega
shapes and sizes, Edwards specializes in safely transporting unique objects such as bridges,
historical structures, valuable sculptures, and
locomotives. Safety is key in every aspect of
lifts, rigging, and specialized transports. Each
and every maneuver we perform is executed
with the most comprehensive plan designed
by a team of engineers to provide you with the
safest, most cost-effective solution.
This 1,440,000 lb. concrete bridge and two 1,080,000 lb. steel
bridges were jacked up 18” and supported over a major highway
system while maintenance work was performed.
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EQUIPMENT
Edwards utilized our
6-deck-6 configuration of Goldhofer
trailer to reduce
clearance issues
while transporting
this 170,000 lb,
23’8” high transformer through the
middle of town.
Heavy TrANSPORT
Utilizing our 45’ barge ramps, Edwards offloaded this 104’ long,
286,598 lb. cold box from a barge and transported it 17 miles on our
18 line self-propelled Goldhofer.
Two of our 6 line Goldhofer trailers with bolsters were used
to move this 105’ long vessel, measuring 19’1” in diameter,
through very tight quarters into an industrial facility.
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Goldhofer PST/PST-E, THP
Dual Lane Trailer
Dual Lane Suspension Beam Trailer
Conventional Multi-Axle Trailers
13-Axle Trailers
Perimeter Frame Trailer
Self-Propelled Hydraulic Dollies
This 660,000 lb. transformer was transported around sharp
turns and up grades exceeding 12% in winter conditions on
12 lines of our 4-file self-propelled Goldhofer trailer.
Edwards transported
this 151,000 lb.
replacement transformer on our 13-axle
trailer to safely deliver
it to a power plant
for an emergency
change-out.
With a gross-permitted
load of 1,005,072 lbs,
this turbine combined
skid was one of three
transported on our 32axle Dual Lane trailer
and suspension beams
126 miles along major
interstate highways and
narrow country roads
using one pull and two
push trucks.
This 370,000 lb. boiler, with a high center of gravity, was
offloaded from a barge using our self-propelled dollies.
To distribute the load on several bridges for DOT permitting, we combined
8 of our dollies and our 18-line Goldhofer trailer to transport this
transformer with a gross-permitted load of 753,070 lbs.
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EQUIPMENT
One of four
155,559 lb.
stators offloaded from
our 6-deck-6
trailer utilizing
our hydraulic
lock and slide
system.
This 497,380 lb.
transformer was
offloaded from an
Edwards Goldhofer
transporter, tilted
up and placed into
position on a temporary foundation
utilizing our 500
ton gantry system.
Heavy RIGGING
This 185’ long,
506,000 lb. concrete bridge girder
was one of four
lifted and placed
over 60’ in the air
with our 800 ton
strand jack system.
This 863,600 lb. LP condensor and an 862,400 lb. HP condensor at 71’L x
25’6”W x 35’H were slid 240’ using our 500-ton hydraulic lock and slide system. There was a 1” clearance on all sides as they entered the turbine building.
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Hydraulic Gantry Systems
• 450T, 500T, 700T
Strand Jacks
Unified Climbing Jacks
Unified Multi-Port Jacking Systems
Hydraulic Turntables
Hydraulic Dollie Systems
Edwards utilized our 500-ton gantry system to offload
this 484,900 lb. generator from our 15 line 4-file
self-propelled Goldhofer trailer.
Edwards used our 500
ton gantry to unload
this generator rotor
shaft after a 184 mile
multi-state transport
on our 8 tandem Dual
Lane Goldhofer.
This 14 mile move involved multiple challenges including flooding
issues along the route and crossing a median between a 4-lane
highway using our 15 line 4-file self-propelled Goldhofer.
We utilized our 120’ bridge jumpers to jump two 82’ long bridges
and transport this generator stator on our 18 line 4-file selfpropelled Goldhofer with a permitted weight of 1,250,570 lbs.
Bridge & utility
MITIGATION
Combining the use of our low-profile deck and bridge jumpers to mitigate both
overhead obstructions and weak bridges, Edwards transported this transformer
with a gross permitted weight of 786,596 lbs.
Modular Bridge Jumpers
• Up to 24’(W) and 120’(L)
• Rapid deploy
Hybrid Trailer Configurations
Dual Lane Configurations
150-300T Drop Decks
Suspension Beams
Onsite Utility Mitigation
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