Great Lakes Lifting Solutions Opens Woods Powr-Grip Repair Center
Great Lakes Lifting Solutions announced the launch of its newest division: the Woods Powr-Grip (WPG) Repair Center, the only authorized repair facility outside of WPG’s headquarters in Montana.
This expansion aims to enhance GLLS’s commitment to the commercial glazing and glass fabrication industries, providing a needed repair service for vacuum lifters while reducing costs and turnaround times for customers. Since adding the Woods Powr-Grip product line, Great Lakes Lifting says it has has built a strong relationship with the Woods family and their team. Recognizing a growing market need, GLLS is investing in a fully equipped repair center at its Peotone, Illinois facility, capable of servicing 40-50 lifters per month. The goal is to provide customers, particularly in the Midwest and East Coast, with a faster, more cost-effective alternative to shipping equipment long distances for repairs.
What company leaders say
"Woods Powr-Grip is committed to providing industry-best service for our products. We are excited to announce that Great Lakes Lifting Solutions will be providing a Midwest service option at their Peotone, Illinois facility, strategically located in the greater Chicago area. Great Lakes Lifting Solutions has years of experience servicing vacuum lifting equipment and has been specifically trained by WPG to work on our products, making a fine addition to the portfolio of equipment they service," says Bryan Wood, President of Woods Powr-Grip.
"Our mission at Great Lakes Lifting is to fill the gaps in the glazing and construction industries—not just by supplying the best lifting equipment, but by ensuring that equipment remains in peak condition. This new repair center is a game-changer for glaziers and fabricators who rely on WPG lifters every day. We’re honored to partner with Woods Powr-Grip in this effort and look forward to helping our customers maximize efficiency and safety on the job site," says Steven Brooks, Partner at GLLS.
OSHA compliance
OSHA regulations require that vacuum lifting devices be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The new GLLS repair program ensures compliance with OSHA Standard 20-2.4.3.1, which mandates: A maintenance program based on manufacturer recommendations; use of designated, qualified personnel for inspections and repairs; and verification that vacuum lifters are in proper operating condition before use.
By providing factory-authorized service and inspections, Great Lakes Lifting hopes to help glaziers and fabricators meet OSHA safety requirements while minimizing downtime.
