MO R A N IR O N WO RK S , I N C.
November 2009 Newsletter “The Hope” Has Landed Safely Moran Iron Works, Inc. is very excited to have been awarded the unique contract to extend a Ferry Boat. Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry “The Hope”, will be extended 17 feet, with new engines, shafts, and props, before it returns to service. Currently the boat is 65 feet in length, 20 feet wide, 23 feet tall, and weighs over 60,000 lbs without the engines. Getting the boat to our facility took both parties several days of planning and communicating to lift the boat safely onto land. Using our two largest cranes, our barging facility at the Carmeuse Rogers City, Calcite facility and the high wire corridor,
Moran Iron Works was able to lift the boat out of the water and set it onto our trailer, where we fabricated the cribbing around the boat in order to secure it for the haul from Rogers City to Onaway. The coordination and control of this “blind” lift was performed by our crane operators Dan Shephard and Al Libby, and directed by Shepler’s Crew Chief. Our road crew of escorts John Sherburne and Tim Prow, along with our Semi driver Randy Kramer, hauled the load safely to our facility.
The dual crane lift successful. Loading onto the trailer in preparation for the fabrication of the cribbing to secure the boat for transportation.
It is expected to return to the Great Lakes, sometime around April 2010. See Page 2 for more photo’s.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: December 5th, 2009—Moran Iron Works Annual Holiday Fireworks Celebration, Onaway, MI . Join us for a family fun afternoon with Santa, Gifts, Hay Rides, Bonfire, and Fireworks. December 7th—11th, 2009— Power Gen Show in Las Vegas, NV. Representatives from Moran Iron Works will be spending several days at the show. For more information please contact Jim or Geri at
[email protected]. See you there!!
Welcome our latest editions! Moran Iron Works, Inc. has recently hired new employees in the Administration department. Assistant Project Manager—Angie Grabiec, she comes to us with a background in account administration, purchasing, and distribution with major accounts like DTE, Kmart, and MichCon.
Angie recently moved to Northern Michigan with her husband Scott of 20 years. She enjoys, building doll houses, crocheting, and playing with her cats and dogs in her spare time. In our Purchasing department is Jonathan Elenz, who comes to us with a background in corporate purchasing. Jon has
Moran Iron Works, moving the oversize Ferry Boat from Rogers City, MI to Onaway, MI, via the high wire corridor.
Please Note: Our offices will be closed Thursday November 26th and Friday November 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Have a Happy Turkey Day!!
a Bachelors Degree from the Universtiy of Michigan in Mechanical engineering. He is very dedicated to his family and their bicycling traditions. On bicycles they have crossed the United States from North to South and East to West. Both Jon and Angie are quality additions to our team and are looking forward to a busy year.
Moran Iron Works, Inc. 11739 M-68 Hwy. Onaway, MI 49765 Ph: 989.733.2011 Fx: 989.733.2371 www.moraniron.com Editor: Kristi Bristley ~ Quality & Safety, e-mail:
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“PROJECTS UNDERWAY” Starting Assembly of Large Duct Work Elbow
Recycling Center Hopper System
“The Hope” safely transported to our facility
A.R. Plate Hopper for Limestone Screening System
Dual Crane Lift of Ferry Boat
Completed Ductwork Elbows
A.R. Plate Hoppers for Limestone Screening System, ready for delivery.
