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DOE to focus on expanding baseload generation: Secretary Wright
“Net-zero policies raise energy costs for American families and businesses, threaten the reliability of our energy system, and undermine our energy and national security,” DOE Secretary Wright said. The U.S. Department of Energy will...
Utilities await clarity on DOE loans as decisive court battle looms
The Trump administration will likely scrutinize funding for renewables and climate change mitigation, potentially affecting outlays for critical grid investments, experts say. In the waning days of the Biden administration, the U.S....
This startup wants to help utilities get more in tune with the grid
Gridware devices use AI to listen to power lines for potential problems. On a plot of land on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, startup Gridware built a full-scale electrical grid, complete with 50-foot poles, 200-foot spans of...
2025 FERC, DOE Outlook: Surging demand growth to drive power sector agenda
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the departments of Energy and Interior will play key roles in the Trump administration’s efforts to spur new power supplies and cut energy costs. President-elect Donald Trump, set to be sworn...
Modernizing the Grid: Revisiting a Century of Transmission Structure Designs
Why upgrading the grid doesn't mean replacing everything old. Would you be surprised to learn that early lattice steel structures were not designed according to national standards? In the early days, each engineering firm followed its own...
9 US electric power sector issues to watch in 2025
2024 was a busy year for the U.S. power sector with a number of significant policy advancements in renewables, transmission, nuclear energy and other areas. The year ahead will undoubtedly be an active one, too, as the sector navigates...
Can’t Miss Winter Gear for Linemen
You've likely heard the quote: "The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, the second best time is today." Well if you're a lineman right now, you might be thinking that the best time to buy winter gear was two months ago, but the...
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.