Bahamas Industrial Technologies has purchased six rough terrain cranes worth $2.5 million to assist the Grand Bahama Shipyard with operations over the next five years.

During this period, five of the cranes will be permanently stationed at the Grand Bahama Shipyard with Bahamas Industrial Technologies assuming responsibility for maintenance.

"Grand Bahama Shipyard approached us knowing that we are one of the biggest crane rental companies on the island," Bahamas Industrial Technologies CEO and Owner John Hynes said. "They sought our assistance on the maintenance side, to make sure the cranes are always running and ready to meet the demand of work going on at the shipyard."

The 25-tonne and 70-tonne rough terrain cranes are specifically designed for pick-and-carry operations on difficult off-road terrain. At the Shipyard, the cranes will be used for general lift/carry jobs around the yard, which accommodates vessels from the cruise, commercial and off-shore segments of the maritime industry.

For Bahamas Industrial Technologies, the five-year contract will mean an increase in business and employees.

"We're going to have to maintain these cranes on a weekly basis," Mr Hynes said. "So, it's almost daily that we're going to have these cranes rotating in and out. That's going to mean more employees for us, and better operations for our company."

Bahamas Industrial Technologies has purchased six rough terrain cranes worth $2.5 million to assist the Grand Bahama Shipyard with operations over a five-year period. (Photo: Keen i Media Ltd)

Bahamas Industrial Technologies CEO and Owner John Hynes (pictured front row, sixth from left) expects the five-year contract to bring an increase in business and employees to the company. (Photo: Keen i Media Ltd)

About Bahamas Industrial Technologies Bahamas Industrial Technologies was formed in Freeport in 2001 by John T. Hynes to meet the needs of his rental service business, and is quickly growing into the island's first choice for machining and industrial repair services. In 2008, the company moved into its current 56,000 sq. ft. facility on four acres of land within the Freeport Harbour area, where they have continued to expand their services to meet the growing needs of their clients. In addition to their qualified and experienced workforce, the company's president and CEO worked in the ship repair business for over 20 years before venturing to The Bahamas, which has provided hands-on experience in many facets of the service business, including formal training at MAN and B&W diesel engine manufacturers plants.

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