Advanced Precast Company, Inc., an Iowa based producer of structural and architectural prestress products, has strengthened its lifting and material-handling capabilities with the recent addition of a Shuttlelift DB50 rubber-tired gantry crane. The investment supports the company’s growth and its commitment to efficient, precise, and dependable production.
The DB50 delivered to Advanced Precast includes features that have proven valuable to both operators and maintenance staff. Anderson highlighted Shuttlelift’s spacious cab and platform layout, which he described as “a nice working space for our operators.” The maintenance team also noted the benefit of being able to access and service critical components from ground level or a ladder thanks to the crane’s low-mounted hoist design. Shuttlelift’s IQAN diagnostic system gives the ability to streamline troubleshooting and help the team keep working, further maximizing uptime and improving overall efficiency.
Founded in 2008, Advanced Precast operates a 70,000-square-foot facility equipped with four casting lines. Despite being a smaller operation, the company has built a reputation for exceptional speed and efficiency. “We are a small facility, but we are fast in how we operate,” said Randy Anderson, Director of Operations. “Because of our efficiencies, people often think we’re much larger than we actually are.”
As business continued to expand over the past several years, the need for a new gantry crane became increasingly clear. Anderson first connected with Shuttlelift at a trade show, where he was introduced to the company’s equipment and team. “After getting to know Shuttlelift, we realized how easy it was to work together.”
“The Shuttlelift technicians were incredibly self-sufficient, we were able to go about our normal day as they did their job. It was a seamless install… the learning curve from our previous equipment to Shuttlelift was easy and smooth,” said Anderson.
“Shuttlelift has always treated us well, and there has always been full transparency,” he said. “If we’re in a bind, they are quick to help us out. Their level of knowledge in the gantry crane industry is second to none,” Anderson said.
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