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What Is The 1952 Society?
The 1952 Society reflects how Tallman has operated since 1952: practical, dependable, and focused on doing the job right.
It’s a regular read with field-driven insight, trusted gear, and information that matters on the job. Our blog expands on that same approach with hands-on tips and real-world guidance.
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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.


