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Lower Risk Of Wildfires Along T&D Systems Long Term
Lower Risk Of Wildfires Along T&D Systems Long Term The catastrophic fires that have struck the U.S. states of California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona in recent years are proving to be part of a new era and no...
How Utilities Can Dramatically Reduce Wildfire Risk
How Utilities Can Dramatically Reduce Wildfire Risk Searing temperatures are testing the electric grid like never before. Extreme-weather events, such as severe droughts fueled by climate change, have created ideal conditions for...
Interview with Ryan Lucas of The Powerline Podcast
It doesn’t hurt to have a little bit of a Gypsy Soul Born and raised in a small town in British Columbia, Ryan never dreamed of becoming a lineman even though his father owned a small power line company. It wasn't until a foreman who...
Interview with David Mendonca of The Show Up Dad Podcast
Being a Great Dad, Husband, and Lineman is all about "Be Where Your Feet Are." If you're a lineman – or in the trades – and a father working hard to provide for your family, David Mendonca wants you to know you're not alone. And if you're...
THE AMERICAN LINEMAN– a book review
“Linemen are American heroes.” That’s the thesis of Alan Drew’s ode to the men and women who energized America. The American Lineman looks like a history book meets a science book, but ultimately, it’s the author's love letter to those...
Lineman Safety during a Wildfire
If you wanted to create a recipe for disaster, the beginning of the 2025 wildfire season would be a good place to start. The recent fires in Southern California have captured headlines and boggled the imagination. The level of destruction...
50 Must-Haves for Linemen Going on Storm
What You Need When The Storm Hits The Fan A storm's a-comin', and it's not a matter of if, but when. Hurricane season officially kicks off on June 1 and lasts through November 30. That's six long months of potential disaster to the power...
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The 1952 Society reflects how Tallman has operated since 1952: practical, dependable, and focused on doing the job right.
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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.