Press Releases - 2003

Major Assignment Awarded To Oregon Company

Portland, ORE - May 10, 2003 - Specialized carrier and rigging company, Emmert International, Inc. based in Clackamas, Oregon, designed, rigged and transported the heaviest pieces of machinery ever moved over the State of Georgia Interstate freeway system.

The assignment; Transport the newest technology metal presses, manufactured in Japan along with sixteen additional support components from the Georgia Port Authority to Doraville, Georgia. For this project, Emmert International developed a special 200' long and 16'8" wide transport system capable of handling gross weights of 600,000lbs. The Power to pull will be delivered by two prime mover tractors attached to the special haul trailer.

The over sized load traveled on I-16 from the Port Of Savannah to I-75 in Macon, Georgia, then proceed North on I-75 to I-675. The transit required three days with continued travel through the Eastside of Atlanta arriving at it's final location, Doraville.

Public safety and minimizing traffic disruptions are prime concerns. Preplanning travel routes required coordination with State and Local authorities. Emmert utilized escort vehicles equipped with electronic readers boards to keep the public informed over the three day machinery move. State and local police agencies provided additional traffic control.

Emmert International has a history of successfully completing difficult assignments. The Fairmont Hotel in San Antonio, Texas called for moving the 79 year old, 3.2 million pound, three story structure six blocks. That assignment placed Emmert in the "Guiness Book Of World Records" as the Heaviest building ever moved on wheels.

Emmert President; Terry W. Emmert is understandably proud of his companies achievements. Mr. Emmert's company recently made aviation history. The relocation of Howard Hughes infamous flying boot, "Spruce Goose", from Long Beach, California to the Evergreen Museum located in McMinnville, Oregon. Nearly 1000 nautical miles along the Pacific Coast, up river on both the Columbia and Willamette before traveling over land to the Evergreen site.

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About Emmert International
Headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon, near Portland, Emmert International is a leader in the heavy haul and rigging industry. Founded by Terry Emmert in 1964, Emmert has over 40 years providing hauling and rigging services to customers worldwide.