Electric Winch vs. Hydraulic | Thern® Winches & Cranes

Winches are an essential product in many industries, including construction, marine, oil and gas, bulk material handling, wastewater, and theater. Depending on the application, the power source for the winch may include manual, pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic. Two of the most common power inputs are hydraulic and electric. Each provides various advantages and disadvantages for … Read more

Zero Lost Time for 2020 at Thern

Thern employees continue to impress! As Thern continues to grow in many positive ways, the safety record is no exception, improving just the same. Employees that Care At Thern, employees care about the safety of themselves and others. Zero lost time was a company goal for 2020 and continues to be a goal going forward. … Read more

Can Industrial Winches and Hoist Complete the Same Job?

Industrial winches and hoists are designed to move many types of loads. Both of these mechanical devices are the same in a number of ways. They can be manual (hand-powered), electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic. But some applications are simply better with a winch while others should only employ a hoist. When should you discriminate against … Read more

Why Choose Portable Davit Cranes?

portable davit cranes

Davit cranes feature a wide variety of portable or stationary options configured with either hand or power winch operation. Manual winches offer an effective lifting solution when no power source is available. When there is power available, AC, DC, pneumatic, or hydraulic operation is offered to swiftly lift the load. Portable davit cranes break down … Read more

Solutions by Thern: Achieve New Heights with a Stationary Davit Crane

Thern’s customizable stationary davit crane ensures reliable and efficient maintenance operation procedures in petrochemical facilities. The Client: Pinnacle Polymers was elated with the results of a previous Thern solution, that they called Thern for their next project. They are a manufacturer of polypropylene pellets based in Garyville, Louisiana. Polypropylene pellets are a common thermoplastic resin … Read more

Innovation Corner: The Latest Products from Thern

Winch and Crane manufacturing is an ever-evolving field, constantly mixing in new iterations and innovations to create exciting new possibilities for today’s essential industries to complete jobs that keep the world in action. The big question? Which products demand the innovation, enhancements, and engineering expertise to ensure they will embrace the industry’s next endeavors. Find … Read more

Thern Excels in the ISO Audit

This past year Thern passed the ISO 9001:2015 standard! What is the ISO 9001:2015? In order to be certified, an organization must follow the requirements set forth in the ISO 9001 standard.  The standard is used by organizations to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements that … Read more

Solutions by Thern: Living Up to our Reputation

Thern was selected to provide a bulletproof hoisting and winch solution based on decades of rock-solid performance. The Client: New Century Plaza is a luxury condominium complex located adjacent to the famous Fox Studios. When completed, the location will not only be home to some of the biggest names in Hollywood, it will also be … Read more

Meet the Thern Team – Tanya Nascak

For more than 27 years Tanya has been an important part of the Thern team. Tanya arrived as a temporary, part-time employee back when she first started her career here at Thern. Quickly, she came to realize that she enjoyed her time in the office as well as her colleagues. As time progressed, she was … Read more

The Cost Effective Solution Case Study You’ll Never Forget

Thern divisions work together to provide a cost effective solution. The Client: Pinnacle Polymers is a manufacturer of polypropylene pellets, based in Garyville, Louisiana. Polypropylene pellets are a common thermoplastic resin typically used for injection molding applications in various industries such as the manufacturing of person protection equipment for first respondents including those on the … Read more