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With 257.5 feet of main boom, the Grove GMK5250XL-1 gives Vice Construction the reach and control needed for coastal utility work.
From Storm Recovery to Steady Lifts
Nearly 50 years after Hurricane Frederic tore through coastal Mississippi, Vice Construction is still helping the region rebuild and grow. The Moss Point-based company was founded in 1979 by Diane and Jimmy Vice, who began their business in the storm’ s aftermath to support utility and transmission work across the Gulf Coast. Today, their sons, Lee and Jereamy, continue that mission with the same hands-on approach.
Working along the coast often means contending with soft ground, tight spaces and unpredictable weather. To meet those challenges, Vice Construction recently added a preowned Grove GMK5250XL-1 to its fleet. Purchased through Jeff Martin Auctioneers, the 300-ton all-terrain crane has already taken on several tough assignments.
“ We’ ve been doing this work for nearly 50 years, and we know what kind of crane we need to get the job done efficiently,” said Jimmy Vice, vice president of Vice Construction.“ We’ re often working in tough spots— live substations, soft ground, remote locations— and this crane handles it all.”
The crane has lifted 75-ton transformers inside live substations, replaced 100-foot transmission poles and even moved rail engines for a local railroad. Its 257.5-foot main boom and 58.4-foot swingaway extension give it the reach needed for utility work, while its single-engine design and mobility keep operations moving smoothly.
“ We’ ve used Manitowoc and Grove cranes for decades, and this newest addition is already proving its worth,” said Jereamy Vice.“ It’ s reliable, easy to move and lets us get on and off the jobsite quickly.”
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• Fleet Cost & Care, a fleet management software provider for the crane, rigging and specialized equipment industries, has appointed Shara Perez- Wilkinson as executive
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Wilkinson and business solutions. Based in Detroit, the company announced the appointment on Oct. 7, noting that Perez-Wilkinson will work with executive teams and stakeholders to align strategy, people and processes for long-term growth. Her responsibilities include defining strategic objectives, building scalable systems and implementing best practices to improve efficiency and profitability.
Perez-Wilkinson brings more than 15 years of experience leading organizational transformation and process optimization across multiple industries in North America. Before joining Fleet Cost & Care, she served in executive roles at TNT Crane & Rigging, including vice president and director of business operations. At TNT, she led initiatives to streamline operations, optimize vendor
performance, integrate acquisitions and enhance KPI frameworks.
Perez-Wilkinson is recognized for her collaborative leadership and ability to design enterprise-wide process improvements. She has developed high-performing teams and driven synergy across departments to support company-wide initiatives.
Fleet Cost & Care provides software solutions designed to streamline quoting, scheduling, dispatching, maintenance and invoicing for the crane and heavy equipment rental industries. Its desktop and mobile applications connect field and office operations to improve efficiency, safety and visibility.
• Bishop Lifting has appointed Grant Garrett as chief executive officer. The announcement comes as the lifting products distributor continues to expand its
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North American presence through acquisitions and organic growth. In the past year, Bishop added operations in Canada, Georgia and Kansas, bringing its network to 45 branches.
Since partnering with Altamont Capital in 2022, the company has completed eight acquisitions. Garrett is expected to continue building on this strategy.
Garrett most recently served as CEO of M & D Distributors. His earlier career includes executive, director and regional roles with FleetPride, HD Supply and Harbor Freight Tools.
Founded in 1984, Bishop Lifting is a distributor of lifting equipment and safety-critical products, including wire rope, slings, rigging and fall protection.
• Select Crane Sales has appointed Darren Reddekopp as vice president, adding more than two decades of crane and heavy equipment leadership experience to its executive team.
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Reddekopp has held senior roles within the crane industry and is recognized for driving business growth, strengthening customer relationships and leading teams across the heavy
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