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Millions without power after Hurricane Helene rocks Southeast
The storm struck Florida as a Category 4 and moved inland. More than 4 million customers lacked power Friday morning. Millions of Southeastern U.S. customers were without power Friday morning after Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a...
Hurricane Helene to roar ashore in Florida’s Big Bend as a Category 4
People in the Florida Big Bend region and much of the eastern Gulf coast need to complete preparations for major hurricane impacts by Wednesday night before hazardous conditions arrive on Thursday. Key takeaways: •Helene is poised to make...
Hurricane to intensify over Gulf of Mexico, to be strongest to strike US this season
People in the Florida Panhandle, Big Bend region and much of the central and eastern Gulf coast need to complete preparations for major hurricane impacts by Wednesday night before hazardous conditions arrive by Thursday. Key takeaways: •A...
Lineworkers to Leaders: Career Advancement in the Line Trade
These journeymen share their strategies for navigating the path from the field to the boardroom and beyond. Lineworkers often spend their entire careers in the field, powering their communities and restoring electricity following severe...
Hurricane forecast to make landfall along US Gulf Coast this week
People along the Florida Panhandle, Big Bend region and much of the eastern Gulf coast need to complete preparations for hurricane impacts by Wednesday night before hazardous conditions arrive on Thursday. An evolving storm in the western...
Duke Energy’s ready to respond during peak of hurricane season; advanced technology saved 12.5 million minutes of customer outages during Hurricane Debby
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy’s year-round grid-strengthening work and advanced technology help keep Florida communities resilient and better protected against disasters such as hurricanes. “Regardless of when and where the next...
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 Rodeo. If lineworkers could snag a time machine, they could set it to September 1984 at the Manhattan...
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.
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
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.