What Is The 1952 Society?
Welcome to The 1952 Society at Tallman Equipment! Think of this as your inside scoop on everything new, exciting, and essential in the electric utility industry and at Tallman. We’re here to keep you in the loop with the latest updates and innovations that matter to you.
Latest Articles
Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence and Safety: The International Lineman’s Rodeo Grows from Humble Beginnings to a Global Event
Over the last four decades, lineworkers and their families have come together to celebrate the line trade at the International Lineman’s...
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in southern Louisiana as a Category 2 storm
Flooding rainfall, damaging winds and tornadoes will continue as former Category 2 Hurricane Francine moves northward over the southern...
Hurricane Francine bearing down on Louisiana; Landfall early Wednesday evening
Francine may gain some additional strength as it spins northeastward over the Gulf of Mexico with its sights set on blasting ashore in...
DOE Announces Plans to Fund up to $400 Million for Clean Energy Projects in Rural and Remote Areas Across the Nation
OCED plans to fund about 16-69 projects, offering a range of funding from $2–50 million each with a 5–50% minimum non-federal cost share...
Tropical Storm Francine Forms In The Gulf; Hurricane, Storm Surge Watches Issued
Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the western Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to become a hurricane threat to the Louisiana and upper...
We’re more than just tool Sales
Check Out Our Unique Combination of Services
Tool & Equipment Rental
When new equipment purchases aren’t an option, Tallman Equipment’s tool rental department is here to meet your shorter-term needs! We house a large inventory of the most commonly used equipment for the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
Tool & Equipment Repair
We consider no tool to be outside the experience and training of our technicians. Some examples of commonly repaired tools include hydraulic, pneumatic, gas, and battery-powered equipment, stringing blocks, dynamometers, chain hoists, strap hoists, capstan hoists, and rope products.
Grounds & Jumpers
Manufacturing, repair and refurbishment
Tallman Equipment has a full-service assembly department skilled in building and repairing custom grounds and jumpers. We can build customized grounds and jumpers to your specifications as quickly as a day. Our testing process meets ASTM standards
Rope Fabrication
& Rope Repair
Tallman leads the industry in developing and manufacturing transformer slings. Whatever your need may be, our trained and certified Master Splicer can build custom rope assemblies for unique applications, along with winch lines for buckets, diggers, bumper winches, and high strength tow ropes.
Fiberglass
Testing, Repair & Refinishing
Tallman offers complete repair and reconditioning of your fiberglass tools compliant with OSHA and ASTM standards. Our technicians can tackle all brands of hot sticks, conductor and support gins, ladders, extension arms, shotgun sticks, fixed sticks, and much more.
Rubber Goods
Cleaning & Testing
Tallman is now offering rubber goods testing and cleaning of linemen’s rubber gloves, blankets, sleeves, hoods, line hose, and hardcover. All testing and procedures conform to ASTM standards and involve thorough washing, visual inspection, dielectric testing, and date stamping.