Advanced Precast Company, Inc. has strengthened its lifting operations with the addition of a Shuttlelift DB50 rubber-tired gantry crane, supporting production efficiency at its Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, facility.
Founded in 2008, the Iowa-based precast concrete manufacturer operates a 70,000-square-foot plant with four casting lines producing structural and architectural prestressed products. According to the company, operational speed and efficiency have been key to its growth.
“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 production volumes increased, Advanced Precast evaluated options for additional lifting equipment. Anderson was first introduced to Shuttlelift at a trade show and later pursued the DB50 as needs evolved. “After getting to know Shuttlelift, we realized how easy it was to work together.”
The DB50 gantry crane includes features intended to support both operations and maintenance, including a spacious operator cab, low-mounted hoist design and IQAN diagnostic system to assist with troubleshooting and uptime.
Installation was completed without disrupting daily workflows. 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. The learning curve from our previous equipment to Shuttlelift was easy and smooth.”
The addition of the DB50 supports Advanced Precast’s continued production growth while maintaining established quality and reliability standards.
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