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HOOKtheEmployee Newsletter: Summer 2009INSIDE THIS ISSUE:Page 2:Rising to the Top inCrane SafetyPage 4 - 6:HappeningsPage 7:Human Resource &Safety CornerPage 8:Milestones & New FacesSAFETYAT ITS HIGHESTOn March 26, 2009, FrankBardonaro Jr. received one of 25Top Newsmaker Awards fromEngineering News-Record (ENR)– McGraw-Hill Construction’sprestigious news magazine.
Rising to the Top in CraneSafetyA Dayto RememberEngineering News Record recognizes AmQuip forSpearheading a Local Safety Standard for Tower CranesOn March 26, 2009, Frank Bardonaro Jr. receivedone of 25 Top Newsmaker Awards from EngineeringNews-Record (ENR) – McGraw-Hill Construction’sprestigious news magazine, which is part of theMcGraw-Hill Companies at the 44th annual Award ofExcellence dinner held March 26 at the New YorkMarriott Marquis. It was attended by more than 1,000construction industry leaders.Bardonaro, president and chief operating officer ofAmQuip Crane Rental LLC in Bensalem, Pa., wasrecognized for raising the bar on crane safety.Contractors do not usually ask regulators to imposemore restrictions, but a trend in fatal crane accidentslast year prompted Bardonaro to act swiftly to cleanup safety lapses. After hearing of initial regulationsdrafted in Philadelphia, he assembled industrygroups, including a local steel erector, labor unionsand a rigging company, to help the city craft a moreintelligent policy.Source: www.gbcanet.orgThe Philadelphia tower-crane standard, signed intolaw in December 2008, had unanimous support, andis the most comprehensive crane regulation in the U.S.,addressing safe operations, rigging, signaling andinspections, and may be amended later to includemobile cranes. Other cities and states are looking atit as a model.Bardonaro also serves as chairman of the SpecializedCarriers & Rigging Association’s tower-crane committeeand is working on an international effort to standardizerules.ENR’s top honor, the Award of Excellence, was presented to Bernard Amadei, Ph.D., NAE, professor of civilengineering, and director of the Mortenson Center inEngineering for Developing Communities program at theUniversity of Colorado-Boulder. Amadei was selected forhis work in launching Engineers without Borders-USAin 2002, a group that now not only delivers neededinfrastructure to developing communities around thethe HOOK Employee Newsletter: Summer 2009world, but also allows young engineers and othersto build on their academic skills to become bettermanagers of people and projects earlier in theircareers.“We wantedthis to besafe first andenforceablesecond.”– Frank Bardonaro Jr.25 Top Newsmaker Awards fromEngineering News-Record (ENR)The recipient of the Award of Excellence and theother 24 Newsmakers, also honored at March 26award ceremonies, were selected from a large poolof nominees judged by ENR editors to have madethe most important contributions to the industryand the public in 2008. ENR magazine and itswebsite, ENR.com, are the primary trusted sourcesof news, analysis, commentary and data for thebuilding, design and construction industry.the HOOK Employee Newsletter: Summer 2009
HappeningsBOSTONShaughnessy AmQuipAchieves Platinum Designationby Harvard Contractor SafetyAssessment ProgramMay 28, 2009 The assessmentperformed by ConstructSecure,Inc., measures both historicalperformance and forward-lookingfactors within a company's safetyprogram. ShaughnessyAmQuip scored in excess of 95% demonstrating outstanding performance.Emerson College, Downtown BostonShaughnessy AmQuip onsite atEmerson College removing a 605tower crane with our 360 tonLiebherr, which was operated byJason Galvin and Robert Kaye.Dan Moriarty had the tall task oflaying out the job, which resulted inless than 3 inches to spare with ourtail swing.PHILADELPHIAPhiladelphia, PAMarch 5, 2009 The HarlemGlobetrotters raise the roof onelast time at the WachoviaSpectrum by playing on the roofof the famed arena. AmQuipwas onsite to raise the hoops tothe roof. The spectacle was partof the year-long series of specialevents honoring the 42-year-old arena that is scheduled to betorn down later this year.Bensalem, PABENSALEM MEMORIAL DAY PARADEMay 25, 2009 Driver: Joe Nugent withwife Denise and grandson Birdie.Escort Vehicle Driver: Ceil Gresley withhusband Al.the HOOK Employee Newsletter: Summer 2009Bensalem, PAANNUAL PLACING OF FLAGSAT RESURRECTION CEMETERYMay 16, 2009 Local scouts,junior cheerleaders andcommunity join together tohelp the Eddington VFWplace over 4,000 flags at Resurrection Cemetery in memoryof our fallen veterans.Bensalem, PAAMQUIP WELCOMES ITS NEW 16000MANITOWOC CRANE TO BENSALEM, PAAmQuip recently purchased aManitowoc 16000 440 Ton CrawlerCrane which immediately went to workat the Cira Center, 30th & MarketStreets in Philadelphia for DevonContracting, Inc / Keating Group. Thecrane is erecting a precast parkinggarage and is equipped with 177’Boom and 157’ Luffing Jib.ATLANTAHartsfield Jackson AtlantaAirport, Atlanta GANew construction of theinternational terminal atthe Hartsfield JacksonAtlanta Airport commenced in July 2008.Nine cranes are currentlyonsite with three moreexpected by the end ofJuly 2009.All cranes are operated and maintained from our Atlanta Office.OHIOCheshire, OhioAmQuip’s 2250 maxeronsite at AEP Kyger CreekPower Plant.As you are traveling in downtown Philadelphia, look for the bigred boom in the sky.Despite the country’s current economic condition, AmQuip iscommitted to reinvesting in strategic profitable opportunities,securing our future well being.Alliger Park, New JerseyMay 23, 2009 AmQuip onsiteat Hopewell Valley VeteransAssociation’s annual MemorialDay ceremony.New Haven, West VirginaAmQuip’s Manitowoc 2250Maxer with luffing jib atthe Mountaineer Power Plantresponding to an outageremoving superheat elementsfrom a boiler.MARYLANDGlen Burnie, MarylandAmQuip’s 5120B insidethe dome at ConstellationEnergy.Clifton Hills, Missouri1 of 2 LR-1400s constructing twoSCRs (Selective Catalytic Removal(SRC) is a clean air emission addon to a power plant to remove coalsoot before entering the smokestack).Murfreesboro, TNElliott AmQuip in actionhelping to construct the newMiddle Tennessee MedicalCenter.Edwardsport, IndianaJune 3, 2009 AmQuip’sManitowoc 18000 onsite atDuke Energy’s grass roots powerplant performing a test lift(119,000 lbs at 225' radiuswith 280' of boom). Fifteencranes are currently onsite andare expected to reach 20 cranes when job is fully under way.Lifts are expected to be in excess of 900,000 lbs.TOWER DIVISIONAmQuip's Tower Division paves roads into the Power market.Texarkana, TexasAmQuip will erect one of its new MR615 luffing cranes on the600 mega watt John Turk Power Plant with a rental durationof 18 months.ArizonaTwo shut down projects for Arizona Power requiring our largeSK575 cranes for a duration of 12 months each.TENNESSEEDecatur, AlabamaOperator Scott Stevens setting an 85 talltank weighing 19,000 lbs at Alpha Pet.Nashville, TennesseeOperator Martin Evanssetting stages at VanderbiltFootball Stadium for the DaveMatthews Band concert.the HOOK Employee Newsletter: Summer 2009
SAFETY CORNERJeff Hammons, VP of Risk ManagementHappeningsNEW HIRESKICK BACK, RELAX AND BE SAFECELEBRATIONSJanuary 19, 2009 Tom Prozinski has beenappointed as the Northeast Tower CraneManager. Tom will be responsible for managing the sales, marketing and field support forthe Northeast Tower Crane Division along theentire East Coast of the United States.March 20, 2009 Josh Dressler has beenappointed the Southeast Crane RentalSpecialist. Josh will join Tom Newell in Atlantaas Powell-AmQuip expands is Southeast regionfootprint.June 4, 2009 Ken Holmes was recently hired asDirector of Operations and Steven Adolt asSupply Chain Manager. Both Ken and Steven willwork under the direction of ourVice President of Operations,Michael Good, and will be basedin our Corporate Offices in Trevose, PA. We feelKen and Steven’s experience will provide additionalresources for our company’s future growth.June 22, 2009 AmQuip is pleased to announcethat Kristilyn Strongin has been hired as HumanResource Manager. Kristilyn will work under thedirection of our Vice President of AdministrationSteve Stunder, and will be based in our CorporateOffices in Trevose, PA.Birthday: Donna Jackiewicz (Receptionist)celebrated her 50th Birthday on April 25, 2009.After 14 years of dedicated service,Elliott AmQuip honored Henry Edisonwith a retirement party on January29, 2009. Over the past 14 years,Henry was responsible for runningcrawler cranes which included assembly and disassembly on our cranemove crew. Henry’s experience andhard work will be missed.Left to Right – Mark Boaz,Henry Edison and Bud ElliottShaw/PSEG honors AmQuip with Safety Recognition AwardOn April 13, 2009, Tony Maureillo and Dennis Naples bothreceived the Hudson BET Project Jersey City’s Safety RecognitionAward for outstanding safety performance.Maryland International RacewayJune 12 - 13, 2009 Mark Orlowski, Bill O’Brien and many TeamAmQuip supporters attended Maryland International Raceway’sPINKS All Out where hundreds of the best drag racers in thecountry bring their game to the track in search of glory and theirshare of 18,000 in cash and prizes. Both Mark and Bill made itto the finals in their class.NEW ADDITIONSMichael & Lisa Levigne welcomed baby Lucas into the world onJanuary 1, 2009. Lucas weighed in at 8lb 10 oz.Michael & Marsha Crowell welcomed baby Myles into the world onJanuary 21, 2009. Myles weighed in at 8lb 6 oz.Shown: Mark’s ’72 Vega and Bill’s ‘79 CameroEd & Taryn Long welcomed baby Riley into the world on February17, 2009. Riley weighed in at 7lb 14oz.The Usrey Family welcomed baby Karlee Zaine into the world onMarch 26, 2009. Karlee weighed in at 6lb 12 oz, 19” long.The Smith Family welcomed baby Cash Jacob into the world onMarch 26, 2009. Cash weighed in at 7lb 10 oz, 19 3/4” long.the HOOK Employee Newsletter: Summer 2009RECIPE OF THE QUARTERSubmitted by LaClaire Crouch(Birmingham, Alabama)Gut Bomb'sItems needed1 bag1 can1 bag8 oz18 ozSummer is upon us. It is time to partake in the funand frivolity for which the season calls. These arethe sweet rewards of coping with the harsh winterweather and its miseries. As members of theAmQuip family, where safety is a number one priority, we must remember to practice these idealswhile enjoying our summer activities.Please remember to act wisely when enjoying thesummer activities and if these activities involvealcoholic beverages please do not drink and drive.If you are hosting, be sure options are available soyour guests make it home safely. Elect a designated driver, offer over-night accommodations if roomis available. Don’t let a good time end in tragedy.Stay safe in the sun. Use sun protection that willadequately keep your skin from burning while outdoors. Be aware of heat-related illnesses and thesigns and symptoms associated with them. Drinkplenty of water to avoid becoming dehydrated andseek a shaded area to cool down.We are nearly through one-half of the year. Oursafety performance is good in many areas and attimes has leant us opportunities to improve. Wemust strive to make and keep safety our top priorityif we are to prosper. It is important that we exercise safe behaviors and ensure our work practicesas well as the work practices of our co-workers.Together we can achieve break through safety performance and keep our most valuable asset safe.HUMAN RESOURCES CORNERTristan Coplien, HR GeneralistHuman Resources have been busy this year! Thedepartment has added another person, KateKing, and we have rolled out new benefits toeveryone for August 1.AmQuip has switched health benefit providers toBlue Cross Blue Shield, dental benefits providerto Assurant, and a Flexible Spending Accounthas been added effective August 1, 2009. Thisis a lot of changes for one open enrollment, butI know that all of them will benefit AmQuipemployees. Here are some reminders about ournew benefits:1 – After you reach your deductible ( 500 for asingle/ 750 for a family) please bring in proofto Human Resources to have your HRA turnedon. You still have to meet the deductible set byBlue Cross Blue Shield. An explanation of benefit (EOB) can be obtained from BCBS for proof.2 – If you elected to participate in the FlexibleSpending program, monitor your balance closelythroughout the year. If you don’t use – you willlose it!3 – Your FSA can pay for your deductible (if youelected to participate).4 – The deductible covers you for a plan year.AmQuip’s plan year runs from August 1 throughJuly 31.If you have any questions about your benefits,please contact Human Resources.It is up to every AmQuip individual to ensurenew heights of safety performance to get backto basics and shine as example to all. I imploreall of you to take the safe practices we have hereat AmQuip to heart. Use them both at work andat play.PreparationTater totsChili - your favoriteshredded cheese (your preference)sour creamjalapeño pepperguacamolePrepare tater tots in oven as package directs. HeatChili in sauce pan. Place cooked tots on large serving plate. Cover tots with chili and shredded cheesebake for 5 minutes (to melt the cheese). Then garnish with jalapeno peppers (if desired), sour creamand / or guacamole dip.Be Safe. Be Healthy. Be Happy.the HOOK Employee Newsletter: Summer 2009
AmQuipCORPORATE OFFICE1150 Northbrook Drive, Suite 100Trevose, PA 19053PRESORTEDFIRST CLASS MAILU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPHILA PAPERMIT 5634MilestonesMark DefeliceNew Faces25Roy Green10Vince Denoncour25Scott Roman10Donald Kerr25Robert Grabfelder10Joseph Nugent25William Levy10Kenneth Schiller25Terry McGrath10Keith Schoch25David K. Hudder5Michael Marando20John W. Fisher5Rusling Slawter20Wayne Gregory Hannold 5Arnold G Pewitt15William H. McKenna IV 15William Gallagher15Daniel L. BultsmaCecil C. Elliott III55Jonathan Slemmer4/20/2009Dennis LawsonLauren E. Newlin4/28/2009Kristopher T. Hale 5/28/2009Katelyn M. King5/15/2009Christopher Crane5/19/20096/8/2009Steven Adolt6/1/2009Larry L. Lane12/3/2008Kenneth Holmes6/1/2009Earlie A. King12/17/2008John P. Coyne3/9/2009Tom Prozinski1/19/2009Joshua G. Fiore2/2/2009Robert J. HughieTimothy P. Ney4/3/2009Chris T. Carr3/2/20093/11/2009Thomas W. Fletcher III 4/20/2009Joshua S. Dressler 3/16/2009Gregory J. Shank4/27/2009James E. Harris3/25/2009Francisco Araujo6/1/2009David R. Jones4/21/2009Charles Stevens3/16/2009Ronald W. Ray Jr4/23/2009John R. Collins3/31/2009Jeffery S. King4/24/2009Michael L. Varvel3/31/2009Derrick A. Dent5/6/2009Clint Mackey4/21/2009Michael R. Siniard5/7/2009Terry L. Banks4/27/2009Barry L. York5/11/2009John B. Ridgway5/7/2009Judy A. Burns5/18/2009Cathy Jo Tuddy5/7/2009Timothy G. Whitten 5/28/2009Terry York5/18/2009Jeffery A. Jenkins6/1/2009Randy Adkins5/19/2009Joshua R. Lear6/4/2009
AmQuip Crane Rental LLC in Bensalem, Pa., was recognized for raising the bar on crane safety. Contractors do not usually ask regulators to impose more restrictions, but a trend in fatal crane accidents last year prompted Bardonaro to act swiftly to cle
