LiftWerx

LiftWerx LiftWerx offers major component replacements in wind turbines using creative and innovative crane-less lifting solutions.

Our work is 100% dependent on weather.  All of our equipment is designed to operate within specific wind limits.  So in ...
04/08/2026

Our work is 100% dependent on weather. All of our equipment is designed to operate within specific wind limits. So in the spirit of safety, it's paramount that we only work when weather conditions are safe to do so.

Accordingly, repairing wind turbines is not a 9-to-5 job. It's not a 5-days-per-week job, either. Our teams carefully evaluate weather conditions every day, and they strategically choose their working days and working hours in such a way to avoid unsafe weather conditions such as high winds, lightning events, extremely hot or low temperatures, and ice.

What's the result? Although our technicians have plenty of home time, our teams are scheduled to operate seven days per week. Our most critical activities are performed at any time of day, sometimes in the middle of the night, when the winds are calm. By doing so, we're able to bring assets online faster for our customers, and with higher quality.

At LiftWerx, we're putting more focus on technician training than ever before.  Here's a list of training investments th...
04/07/2026

At LiftWerx, we're putting more focus on technician training than ever before. Here's a list of training investments that we've made in 2025 and are continuing to roll out in 2026:

💡 Investments of Heli-Hook™, GenHook™, and RotorHook™ cranes which are solely utilized for training purposes

💡 Investment of the LiftWerx Academy, a new training school located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Scheduled to open in 2026, this impressive facility will be used for employee onboarding, and will include world-class facilities for technician training using up-tower crane technology

💡 New high-capacity test tower at our headquarters in Cambridge, which will augment the capabilities of our existing test tower

💡 Acquisition of three wind turbine nacelles, which are solely utilized for teaching LOTO procedures and assembly of up-tower crane systems

💡 State-of the-art GWO training tower, located in-house for teaching standard working-at-heights skills, as well as high-angle rescue techniques

💡 Expanded training courses using a variety of media, including extensive in-person classes, E-courses, and hands-on courses which utilize virtual reality environments

Training our type of work isn't easy. Not only do we work with proprietary equipment which isn't found elsewhere, all of our work is located in remote locations and in extreme industrial environments.

These new training facilities and investments will enable us to raise the bar once again, so that when new technicians are deployed to the field, they are set up for success.

Welcome to sunny Kansas, the Sunflower State.  Renowned as the "Breadbasket of the World" for its massive wheat producti...
04/06/2026

Welcome to sunny Kansas, the Sunflower State. Renowned as the "Breadbasket of the World" for its massive wheat production, Kansas is also a Top 5 state in the USA with respect to wind energy production. Located at the geographical center of the contiguous USA, Kansas presently boasts a wind power capacity of close to 9GW, producing around 25 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually from wind sources.

At the moment, LiftWerx has two large corrective teams working in Kansas, including Team 695, who are performing pitch bearing exchanges on this GE2.8-127 wind turbine.

Congratulations to the Callisburg Wildcats, an 8u baseball team who are playing very well this season in north Texas.  R...
04/03/2026

Congratulations to the Callisburg Wildcats, an 8u baseball team who are playing very well this season in north Texas. Remmy, the handsome player at top left, is 9 years old, and his dad is a longstanding member of the LiftWerx team.

At LiftWerx, we work hard to ensure that all our employees have plenty of home time, so that they can balance their work lives with family, friends, and hobbies.

Making a good living is an important necessity in life. But what's even more important is to participate in special and timeless family moments, like watching the Callisburg Wildcats hit home runs.

After working with a Liftra LT-1000 crane for several years, this longstanding LiftWerx team recently upgraded to a bran...
04/02/2026

After working with a Liftra LT-1000 crane for several years, this longstanding LiftWerx team recently upgraded to a brand new GenHookâ„¢ crane.

What are the benefits of a GenHookâ„¢ crane compared to the previous Liftra technology? This list is impressive. GenHookâ„¢ cranes offer the following benefits to our teams:

💡 No winch on the ground
💡 Simpler assembly process
💡 Lower capital investment
💡 25% higher lifting capacity, more suitable for larger wind turbines
💡 Highly-reliable wireless controls, which avoid wifi systems
💡 No need to install the container in the adjacent field beside the tower
💡 Crane mats are rarely required
💡 All crane systems are fully-electric and carbon-free (no diesel engines)

Our Liftra crane has been sold, and we're happy to announce that, going forward, all LiftWerx teams are now operating the most modern and efficient up-tower cranes in the industry, with fleets entirely comprised of RotorHookâ„¢ and GenHookâ„¢ cranes.

Kudos to RotorHookâ„¢ Team 725, who just completed another safe rotor lift at this wind farm in the midwest USA.  Now that...
03/29/2026

Kudos to RotorHookâ„¢ Team 725, who just completed another safe rotor lift at this wind farm in the midwest USA. Now that this 127-meter rotor is safely on the ground, the team will proceed with exchanging the main shaft and main bearing. The rotor will be re-installed shortly, and the team will bring this valuable asset back online.

This is a very large wind turbine repair; yet despite its complexity, the team is getting things done with a minimal amount of equipment. All crane equipment, mats, forklifts, and tools pack up in less than ten trucks.

The LiftWerx Flag of Adventure has been raised at one of the most historic buildings in the Western World:  the Roman Co...
03/26/2026

The LiftWerx Flag of Adventure has been raised at one of the most historic buildings in the Western World: the Roman Colosseum! Proudly bearing the Flag is Omar Irfan, who works for LiftWerx as a Full Stack Developer.

The Colloseum is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is the largest standing amphitheatre in the world. Construction began nearly 2,000 years ago, under the Emperor Vespasian in AD 72. It was completed only eight years later in AD 80. It's interesting to note that today, large stadiums of this magnitude often require the same amount of time to construct, which is a testament to Rome's highly-organized society and technology at that time.

Constructed of limestone, marble, tuff, and brick-faced Roman concrete, the amphitheater could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators at various points in its history, having an average audience of some 65,000. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles including animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, dramas based on Roman mythology, and even mock sea battles. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era.

Because of the ruined state of the interior, it is no longer practical to use the Colosseum to host large events; only a few hundred spectators can be accommodated in temporary seating. However, much larger concerts have been held just outside, using the Colosseum as a backdrop. Performers who have played at the Colosseum in recent years have included Ray Charles (May 2002), Paul McCartney (May 2003), Elton John (September 2005), and Billy Joel (July 2006).

At LiftWerx, we are proud to employ a high-performing team of people who have a zest for life and adventure. Thanks to Omar for Raising the Flag!

This is Zayden. He's only 7 years old. His dad works for LiftWerx as a Major Corrective Lead on one of our RotorHookâ„¢ te...
03/25/2026

This is Zayden. He's only 7 years old. His dad works for LiftWerx as a Major Corrective Lead on one of our RotorHookâ„¢ teams in the USA.

This week, Zayden hit his first double jump on his new E-bike. It's a fully-electric machine, powered by a battery pack, producing no carbon emissions, and proudly bearing LiftWerx branding.

At LiftWerx, more than anything, we wish for our employees to have prosperous, fulfilling, and happy lifestyles, both at work and at home. We work hard to provide our technicians with tremendous job stability, competitive salaries, world-class health benefits, and a multi-tiered bonus program. And most importantly, we offer the best travel rotation in industry, providing twice as much home time as most wind energy contractors. Home time is 100% fully-paid, at the same rate as when our technicians are working. And all travel and airfares are fully-paid as well.

And the best part? Our technicians are provided with the financial stability and home time to be great parents to their kids......just like Zayden's dad.

Let's celebrate!  Why, you might ask?  Because yesterday was winter across the northern hemisphere, but today is a new d...
03/20/2026

Let's celebrate! Why, you might ask? Because yesterday was winter across the northern hemisphere, but today is a new day. Today is the first day of spring!

What marks the first day of spring? Well, from an astronomical point of view, today we experienced a solar equinox. This is a moment in time when the Sun appears directly above the equator, rather than to its north or south. On the day of the equinox, the Sun appears to rise directly east and set directly west. This occurs twice each year, roughly on March 20th and September 23rd. So, in the northern hemisphere, these dates mark the first day of spring and the first day of autumn respectively.

So, as the sun sets today in the west, while gazing through the hook of this RotorHookâ„¢ crane, you can be assured that for today only, you are looking directly westwards.

Enjoy and savour the first day of spring! Warmer weather is heading our way.

LiftWerx is excited to announce that RotorHookâ„¢ 736 has just completed its first rotor lift at a wind farm in Texas! Thi...
03/19/2026

LiftWerx is excited to announce that RotorHookâ„¢ 736 has just completed its first rotor lift at a wind farm in Texas!

This the company's newest up-tower crane system, and its newest team. This crane was delivered in February 2026, on budget and two weeks ahead of schedule.

Thanks to the team, our suppliers, and our customer for helping to convert another vision into reality!

The LiftWerx Flag of Adventure has been raised in Kraków, Poland!  Proudly bearing the Flag is Ian MacRobbie, posing at ...
03/16/2026

The LiftWerx Flag of Adventure has been raised in Kraków, Poland! Proudly bearing the Flag is Ian MacRobbie, posing at the Kraków Cloth Hall (locally known as the "Sukiennice" in Polish). Established in the 11th century, this building is one of the most beautiful and largest medieval market squares in Europe.

Kraków is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River, the city has been established for over one thousand years, and is home to nearly one million people.

Kraków was the official capital of Poland until 1596, and has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life. Its Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Spared from bombing in World War II, the city centre contains a significant amount of architecture from the Renaissance Period.

Here at LiftWerx, we are pleased to employ a high-performing team who have a zest for life and adventure. Thanks to Ian for raising the Flag!

03/14/2026

Only seven years ago, our company performed its first main bearing exchange using a RotorHookâ„¢ crane. Our initial concept sketches went back to 2016, and it was a very novel and innovative idea at the time. When we communicated this idea to the market, many called us crazy.

Within three years of sketching the idea on paper, our concept became reality. Both the device and the exchange process worked flawlessly from the very first project.

Fast forward seven years later, and we've now performed countless hundreds of successful main bearing, blade, generator, gearbox, and pitch bearing exchanges using these types of up-tower devices. This year, we plan to perform over 300 exchanges in the USA alone.

Since this first groundbreaking exchange in 2019, we've been leading a new realm for large corrective repairs in the wind energy industry. Main bearing exchanges using up-tower cranes have become enormously popular, and within the next decade, I'm confident that the majority of the North American industry will shift to this method of O&M repair, which uses 90% less equipment compared to traditional cranes. With far less equipment, simplified logistics, and lower costs, there is no downside.

In response to market demand, we now own seven RotorHookâ„¢ cranes, and we have seven more currently in production which will be deployed over the next two years.

Thanks to our employees, suppliers, and customers, we are contributing to the development of this revolutionary new industry. While it hasn't been easy, it has been a fun and rewarding ride so far, and the pace of change has been enormous.

We are leading the way. Stay tuned over the next two years, as we continue to raise the bar!

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