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Marino Crane Joins Barnhart Team

MIDDLETOWN, Conn., Sept. 24, 2008 — Marino Crane is pleased to announce that it is now a Division of Barnhart Northeast, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Barnhart Crane and Rigging Company. Marino's proud history of serving customers in the Northeast and across the country is now enhanced by an even brighter future with Barnhart. For over 55 years, Marino has provided crane service, heavy lifting, heavy transportation and specialized rigging to a wide range of customers. Through the relationship with Barnhart, Marino now has access to one of the largest branch networks in the US and one of the most innovative engineering teams in the world. The combined capabilities of Marino and Barnhart now include over 225 operated cranes, Heavy Lift Cranes to 1,760 tons, Slide Systems, Hydraulic Gantries, Goldholfer PSTe platform trailers, Modular Lift Towers and a long list of other unique lifting and transportation tools.

In 2005, Barnhart established its presence in the Northeast with the acquisition of the rigging and transportation assets of the original Hake Rigging Company in Philadelphia. The addition of Marino to the Barnhart team dramatically strengthens its commitment to the region and adds capability across the country.

Barnhart Crane & Rigging, established in 1969, is a leading national supplier of lifting and transportation solutions. The company, with 19 branches across the United State, also provides logistics, machinery moving and plant relocations. Barnhart Crane & Rigging is an ISO 9001 certified supplier.

For more information, visit http://www.barnhartcrane.com, or call Chris Teague at 251-402-5140.

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