Sturgeon Bay, WI – 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 steady growth and its commitment to efficient, precise, and dependable production.
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 DB50 delivered to Advanced Precast includes several features that have quickly 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. Additionally, Shuttlelift’s IQAN diagnostic system gives the ability to streamline troubleshooting and help the team keep working, further maximizing uptime and improving overall efficiency.
The delivery and installation process also exceeded expectations. Anderson was impressed with the professionalism and independence of the Shuttlelift service team. Anderson stated, “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.” After upgrading to a Shuttlelift gantry crane, Anderson also noted that, “The learning curve from our previous equipment to Shuttlelift was easy and smooth.”
Working with Shuttlelift, Anderson emphasized, has been a consistently positive experience. “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 then added that the value of choosing Shuttlelift was clear from the beginning: “We could feel the value of working with Shuttlelift immediately, and it had an impact on our business.”
With the addition of the DB50, Advanced Precast is better equipped to support its growing production demands while maintaining the high standards of quality and reliability that have defined the company’s success.
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Shuttlelift rubber-tired gantry cranes are the preferred customer inspired solution for heavy lifting requirements and are manufactured to specification for a multitude of applications worldwide. The Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin USA-based company manufactures cranes with capacities ranging from 30 to 1,000 U.S. tons and greater, all of which are supported by a global network of experienced dealers. Through superior engineering innovations, Shuttlelift has become one of the premier lines in today’s material-handling industry. Please visit Shuttlelift at the upcoming Precast Show in Kansas City, MO on February 4th – 6th. The team can be found in booth #1202.