R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, demolition, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor, recently completed the relocation of the USS Intrepid’s propeller at the USS Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York.
Under a previous contract, R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) had previously staged the propeller while a steel display frame was being fabricated. The propeller is solid brass, weighs 28,000 lbs and is 15 feet 6 inches from blade tip to blade tip.
This next phase of the project required R. Baker & Son to lift the propeller from a horizontal position into a vertical position and mount the propeller onto the frame. The frame then needed to be relocated to another part of the carrier for permanent display.
To accomplish this task, a 5 man expert rigging crew was mobilized to the site. In addition, a 5,000 lb Hyster forklift, two (2) scissor lifts, chain blocks and other various rigging equipment were delivered to the site.
Utilized the various rigging equipment, the R. Baker & Son rigging crew lifted the 29,000 lb propeller from a horizontal position into a vertical position. Because the propeller was located in the bay of the carrier, there was very little headroom and the crews only had only about 6 inches of clearance once the propeller was stood straight up.
Once in a vertical position, the propeller was held in place via chain blocks while a 3,800 pound shaft was inserted. Once the shaft was in place, the assembly was then carefully landed onto the steel display frame.
The entire frame and propeller assembly then needed to be moved approximately 150 feet to its final location. In order to accomplish this, the epoxy floor first had to be protected with hardboard. Following protection of the floor, R. Baker & Son’s expert rigging crews utilized several 15 ton Teflon skates along with the 5,000 lb forklift to carefully move the assembly to its final location.
The project was completed within the 1 day timeframe set by the client. The project was incident and accident free. For more information on R. Baker & Son’s capabilities and projects completed, visit www.rbaker.com
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in four (4) projects that have been awarded VPP OSHA site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total turn-key plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553 Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Highlights Water Tower Demolition Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services has significant experience in the demolition of water towers. We have dismantled or pulled over numerous water towers. A typical water tower demolition project write up with pictures can be found at http://www.rbaker.com/full_project.php?id=101
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in four (4) site projects that were awarded VPP OSHA site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total turn-key plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
www.rbaker.com
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in four (4) site projects that were awarded VPP OSHA site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total turn-key plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
www.rbaker.com
Friday, July 25, 2008
Heavy Rigging, Equipment and Machinery Moving Contractor Services Highlighted
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services has performed numerous complex and technical rigging and dismantling equipment removal and relocation projects throughout the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. Most of these project have been performed on active facilities and plants where safety and attention to nearby operations is paramount.
We have in-house master riggers, professional engineers, skilled tradesmen and state of the art equipment to handle the most challenging projects. All projects are conducted with the highest regard to precision, schedule, cost effectiveness and strict safety standards.
Our rigging and machinery moving services include:
* Heavy Equipment and Machinery Moving
* Rigging and Dismantling of Equipment and Entire Process Lines
* Salvage and Removal of Equipment and Machinery
* Match Marking, Re-Installation and Millwrighting
We operate throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico including New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), Delaware (DE), Massachussetts (MA), New York (NY) etc. Example projects with descriptions and photos are provided for your review at www.rbaker.com/rigging.php
We have in-house master riggers, professional engineers, skilled tradesmen and state of the art equipment to handle the most challenging projects. All projects are conducted with the highest regard to precision, schedule, cost effectiveness and strict safety standards.
Our rigging and machinery moving services include:
* Heavy Equipment and Machinery Moving
* Rigging and Dismantling of Equipment and Entire Process Lines
* Salvage and Removal of Equipment and Machinery
* Match Marking, Re-Installation and Millwrighting
We operate throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico including New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), Delaware (DE), Massachussetts (MA), New York (NY) etc. Example projects with descriptions and photos are provided for your review at www.rbaker.com/rigging.php
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
R. Baker & Son Completes Critical Installation of Generator for Private Client
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor recently completed the rigging and rough setting of a 4,000 lb backup generator for a private client in New Jersey.
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) was contracted by a private client to offload, rig and set a 4,000 lb generator onto a concrete pad. The client contracted R. Baker & Son to perform the work due to their impeccable safety record (EMR 0.79), professionalism and cost effectiveness.
Prior to the commencement of work, R. Baker & Son conducted several evaluations and the development of a critical lift plan. An evaluation of the area where the crane and equipment would be placed was conducted to ascertain ground stability and the potential for underground utilities. The weight of the generator was also considered to determine proper selection of necessary slings and associated rigging equipment. Based on the weight of the generator and the calculation of height and radius from center pin of crane to desired placement of generator, R. Baker & Son determined that the appropriate sized crane needed to be a 50 ton hydraulic crane
The work began by coordinating the delivery of the generator to the site with the mobilization of the crane and rigging crew. The project needed to be completed in one day so timing was crucial.
R. Baker & Son mobilized a three (3) man expert rigging crew along with a 50 ton hydraulic crane to the site. In addition, ancillary rigging equipment (shackles, nylon straps, etc.) and safety equipment (fire extinguishers, safety kit, etc.) were also delivered to the site.
The flat bed truck delivering the generator and the rigging crew along with crane were expertly coordinated to the site and all arrived on time in the morning. The generator was then carefully lifted from the flatbed and then carefully placed onto the concrete pad. The generator was rough set.
The project was completed within the 1 day timeframe set by the client. The project was incident and accident free. For more information on R. Baker & Son’s capabilities and projects completed, please visit www.rbaker.com
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in four (4) sites that received VPP OSHA Safety Awards) and is financially strong (bonding capabilities over $10 Million). Capabilities include industrial and commercial demolition, rigging, machinery & plant moving, dismantling, decommissioning, plant and equipment relocation, interior demolition, wrecking, selective demolition , demolition contractors in NJ and warehousing.
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com/
For more information visit our website or contact Damon Kozul, PE, CHMM at dkozul@rbaker.com
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) was contracted by a private client to offload, rig and set a 4,000 lb generator onto a concrete pad. The client contracted R. Baker & Son to perform the work due to their impeccable safety record (EMR 0.79), professionalism and cost effectiveness.
Prior to the commencement of work, R. Baker & Son conducted several evaluations and the development of a critical lift plan. An evaluation of the area where the crane and equipment would be placed was conducted to ascertain ground stability and the potential for underground utilities. The weight of the generator was also considered to determine proper selection of necessary slings and associated rigging equipment. Based on the weight of the generator and the calculation of height and radius from center pin of crane to desired placement of generator, R. Baker & Son determined that the appropriate sized crane needed to be a 50 ton hydraulic crane
The work began by coordinating the delivery of the generator to the site with the mobilization of the crane and rigging crew. The project needed to be completed in one day so timing was crucial.
R. Baker & Son mobilized a three (3) man expert rigging crew along with a 50 ton hydraulic crane to the site. In addition, ancillary rigging equipment (shackles, nylon straps, etc.) and safety equipment (fire extinguishers, safety kit, etc.) were also delivered to the site.
The flat bed truck delivering the generator and the rigging crew along with crane were expertly coordinated to the site and all arrived on time in the morning. The generator was then carefully lifted from the flatbed and then carefully placed onto the concrete pad. The generator was rough set.
The project was completed within the 1 day timeframe set by the client. The project was incident and accident free. For more information on R. Baker & Son’s capabilities and projects completed, please visit www.rbaker.com
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in four (4) sites that received VPP OSHA Safety Awards) and is financially strong (bonding capabilities over $10 Million). Capabilities include industrial and commercial demolition, rigging, machinery & plant moving, dismantling, decommissioning, plant and equipment relocation, interior demolition, wrecking, selective demolition , demolition contractors in NJ and warehousing.
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com/
For more information visit our website or contact Damon Kozul, PE, CHMM at dkozul@rbaker.com
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
R. Baker & Son Completes Selective Demolition of LNG Vaporizers
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) recently completed the demolition of three (3) Liquid Nitrogen Gas (LNG) vaporizers including piping, conduits and selected foundations at an active LNG facility in New Jersey. The large energy services client contracted R. Baker & Son due to their exemplary safety record, expert selective demolition services and competitive rates.
The vaporizers were shutdown in early 2008. The piping was previously purged by the client with nitrogen and made safe. The vaporizers were also confirmed to be asbestos free.
Prior to any demolition and dismantlement activities, R. Baker & Son worked with the client representatives to make necessary disconnects and weld caps, reroute piping, and isolate mechanical systems from the existing vaporizers. This included hydrostatic pressure testing of the newly installed vales and piping as well as certification of the welding (100% radio graphed). In addition, all necessary Local and State permits were obtained to perform the work.
Due to the proximity to active operations, strict safety measures were implemented. These safety procedures included:
• A Contractor Safety Orientation was completed with each worker before any work began.
• Daily “Tail Board” safety talks were given to the workers covering work topics such as MSDS sheets, hand tools, weld flash, burning, fire extinguisher use, ladders, etc
• No smoking policy on entire facility
• U.L. approved fire extinguishers and fire hoses with nozzles to protect work area and equipment.
• Temporary fencing, barricades, safety lights, traffic control,etc. were utilized to secure work area.• All roadways remained open at all times for emergency equipment access.
• All fire hydrants remained operable and accessible during the entire demolition process.• Area combustion testing was performed at the start of the work day and at mid day
• Since the LNG plant is an active operating plant, no equipment, pipes beams, etc. could be dropped which would cause vibrations to the surrounding operating equipment. All materials needed to be carefully lowered to the ground using cranes or heavy equipment.
Once the vaporizers were isolated, R. Baker & Son began the demolition of these items. The typical procedure for the demolition of each vaporizer was to first torch cut the legs of the vaporizer. A 75,000 lb excavator with shear was utilized with rigging gear to carefully lower each vaporizer in a controlled manner to the ground. Once on its side, it would be moved to the nearby staging area to be cut into scrap metal using the excavator with shear attachment.
Once the demolition of the vaporizers and associated piping and conduits was completed, R. Baker & Son proceed with the concrete work. The main concrete foundation needed to be prepared for grading. The foundation was to remain but all surface protrusions such as anchor bolts and grout needed to be removed to create a flat smooth surface. In addition, pipe support footings were removed to one foot below grade. Voids created by concrete footing removal were filled with ¾ size clean stone. Final grade was accomplished by covering the area with 4 inches of ¾ inch clean stone matching existing area stone.
The work was completed in less than a month weeks without incident or injury.
For pictures and additional information go to http://www.rbaker.com/selective-demolition.php
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (The company has been actively involved on four (4) sites that have received OSHA VPP site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
The vaporizers were shutdown in early 2008. The piping was previously purged by the client with nitrogen and made safe. The vaporizers were also confirmed to be asbestos free.
Prior to any demolition and dismantlement activities, R. Baker & Son worked with the client representatives to make necessary disconnects and weld caps, reroute piping, and isolate mechanical systems from the existing vaporizers. This included hydrostatic pressure testing of the newly installed vales and piping as well as certification of the welding (100% radio graphed). In addition, all necessary Local and State permits were obtained to perform the work.
Due to the proximity to active operations, strict safety measures were implemented. These safety procedures included:
• A Contractor Safety Orientation was completed with each worker before any work began.
• Daily “Tail Board” safety talks were given to the workers covering work topics such as MSDS sheets, hand tools, weld flash, burning, fire extinguisher use, ladders, etc
• No smoking policy on entire facility
• U.L. approved fire extinguishers and fire hoses with nozzles to protect work area and equipment.
• Temporary fencing, barricades, safety lights, traffic control,etc. were utilized to secure work area.• All roadways remained open at all times for emergency equipment access.
• All fire hydrants remained operable and accessible during the entire demolition process.• Area combustion testing was performed at the start of the work day and at mid day
• Since the LNG plant is an active operating plant, no equipment, pipes beams, etc. could be dropped which would cause vibrations to the surrounding operating equipment. All materials needed to be carefully lowered to the ground using cranes or heavy equipment.
Once the vaporizers were isolated, R. Baker & Son began the demolition of these items. The typical procedure for the demolition of each vaporizer was to first torch cut the legs of the vaporizer. A 75,000 lb excavator with shear was utilized with rigging gear to carefully lower each vaporizer in a controlled manner to the ground. Once on its side, it would be moved to the nearby staging area to be cut into scrap metal using the excavator with shear attachment.
Once the demolition of the vaporizers and associated piping and conduits was completed, R. Baker & Son proceed with the concrete work. The main concrete foundation needed to be prepared for grading. The foundation was to remain but all surface protrusions such as anchor bolts and grout needed to be removed to create a flat smooth surface. In addition, pipe support footings were removed to one foot below grade. Voids created by concrete footing removal were filled with ¾ size clean stone. Final grade was accomplished by covering the area with 4 inches of ¾ inch clean stone matching existing area stone.
The work was completed in less than a month weeks without incident or injury.
For pictures and additional information go to http://www.rbaker.com/selective-demolition.php
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (The company has been actively involved on four (4) sites that have received OSHA VPP site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Friday, July 18, 2008
Service Highlight - R. Baker & Son's Expert Dismantling Contractors Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) offers complete dismantling contractor services. From a single piece of delicate machinery to an entire manufacturing plant, we can provide complete dismantlement and equipment relocation services including:
Decommissioning of Equipment
Rigging and Match Marking of Items
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Rigging and Match Marking
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Re-installation and Millwright Services
Sales of Obsolete Equipment
R. Baker & Son can perform these dismantlement operations at on-line work sites while seamlessly working in concert with our client's daily operations. To accomplish this, we expertly plan, coordinate and execute each dismantlement project in order to stringently safeguard our clients' assets, our employees, and the environment.R. Baker & Son has the expertise and resources to effectively conduct industrial and commercial dismantlement and plant relocation projects throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Puerto Rico. We can operate in every state of the US including NJ, PA, DE, MD, RI, MA, OH, etc.
Example projects are provided at http://www.rbaker.com/dismantling.php
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in 4 VPP OSHA site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total turn-key plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Decommissioning of Equipment
Rigging and Match Marking of Items
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Rigging and Match Marking
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Re-installation and Millwright Services
Sales of Obsolete Equipment
R. Baker & Son can perform these dismantlement operations at on-line work sites while seamlessly working in concert with our client's daily operations. To accomplish this, we expertly plan, coordinate and execute each dismantlement project in order to stringently safeguard our clients' assets, our employees, and the environment.R. Baker & Son has the expertise and resources to effectively conduct industrial and commercial dismantlement and plant relocation projects throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Puerto Rico. We can operate in every state of the US including NJ, PA, DE, MD, RI, MA, OH, etc.
Example projects are provided at http://www.rbaker.com/dismantling.php
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in 4 VPP OSHA site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total turn-key plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Friday, July 11, 2008
Constructioneer Magazine Features R. Baker & Son Demolition Project
Constructioneer Magazine Features R. Baker & Son Demolition Project
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services was recently featured in the magazine Constructioneer. The article publsihed in the magazine is on the recent demolition project completed by R. Baker & Son at the Kings County Hospital Facility in Brooklyn, NY. The article is entitled:
Surgical Demo On An Active Hospital - R. Baker & Son tackles an exacting project at Brooklyn's Kings County facility.
The complete article can be viewed at http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6563122.html?industryid=48563
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in 4 VPP OSHA site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total turn-key plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services was recently featured in the magazine Constructioneer. The article publsihed in the magazine is on the recent demolition project completed by R. Baker & Son at the Kings County Hospital Facility in Brooklyn, NY. The article is entitled:
Surgical Demo On An Active Hospital - R. Baker & Son tackles an exacting project at Brooklyn's Kings County facility.
The complete article can be viewed at http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6563122.html?industryid=48563
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in 4 VPP OSHA site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total turn-key plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Spotlight on R. Baker & Son - A Veteran Owned and Operated Contracting Company
R. Baker & Son: Veteran Founded Company
Walter Baker is an accomplished man. As co-founder of R. Baker & Son, he’s been at the helm of the company for 55 years. He recently celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary. He is also a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. R. Baker & Son’s recent work at the USS Intrepid Museum called to mind some fond memories.
Walter joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1954. In 1961, a crisis arose when the border between East and West Berlin was closed, and Walter was called to active duty aboard the USS Remey. A Fletcher-class destroyer, Remey was armed with an arsenal of 5-inch guns, depth charges, torpedos, hedgehogs, and K guns.
As a boiler operator in the engineering group, Walter serviced Remey’s 800-lb boilers. While Fletcher-class destroyers are officially credited with a top speed of 36 knots, Remey could occasionally achieve 45 knots by “lighting off” the boilers’ super-heated steam.
Remey’s boilers served a more practical purpose for Walter and his crewmates, as well. Walter remembers cooking hams in the mudrums when inclement weather prevented the kitchens from being used. During one particularly fierce storm, Remey was battered by massive 45-foot waves. “We were iron men in an iron ship”, recalls Walter with a chuckle. “Sometimes, she seemed more like a submarine than a destroyer.”
In 1963, USS Remey was decommissioned, and she was berthed in Philadelphia. In 1976, she was sold and broken up for scrap. Walter would occasionally see her when R. Baker & Son worked in the Philly area, and she never failed to evoke proud memories of his service aboard her.
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (The company has been actively involved on four (4) sites that have received OSHA VPP site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com/
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Walter Baker is an accomplished man. As co-founder of R. Baker & Son, he’s been at the helm of the company for 55 years. He recently celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary. He is also a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. R. Baker & Son’s recent work at the USS Intrepid Museum called to mind some fond memories.
Walter joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1954. In 1961, a crisis arose when the border between East and West Berlin was closed, and Walter was called to active duty aboard the USS Remey. A Fletcher-class destroyer, Remey was armed with an arsenal of 5-inch guns, depth charges, torpedos, hedgehogs, and K guns.
As a boiler operator in the engineering group, Walter serviced Remey’s 800-lb boilers. While Fletcher-class destroyers are officially credited with a top speed of 36 knots, Remey could occasionally achieve 45 knots by “lighting off” the boilers’ super-heated steam.
Remey’s boilers served a more practical purpose for Walter and his crewmates, as well. Walter remembers cooking hams in the mudrums when inclement weather prevented the kitchens from being used. During one particularly fierce storm, Remey was battered by massive 45-foot waves. “We were iron men in an iron ship”, recalls Walter with a chuckle. “Sometimes, she seemed more like a submarine than a destroyer.”
In 1963, USS Remey was decommissioned, and she was berthed in Philadelphia. In 1976, she was sold and broken up for scrap. Walter would occasionally see her when R. Baker & Son worked in the Philly area, and she never failed to evoke proud memories of his service aboard her.
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (The company has been actively involved on four (4) sites that have received OSHA VPP site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com/
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Monday, July 7, 2008
R. Baker & Son Highlights Plant Dismantling Contractor Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) offers complete dismantling contractor services. From a single piece of delicate machinery to an entire manufacturing plant, we can provide complete dismantlement and equipment relocation services including:
Decommissioning of Equipment
Rigging and Match Marking of Items
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Rigging and Match Marking
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Re-installation and Millwright Services
Sales of Obsolete Equipment
R. Baker & Son can perform these dismantlement operations at on-line work sites while seamlessly working in concert with our client's daily operations. To accomplish this, we expertly plan, coordinate and execute each dismantlement project in order to stringently safeguard our clients' assets, our employees, and the environment.
R. Baker & Son has the expertise and resources to effectively conduct industrial and commercial dismantlement and plant relocation projects throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Puerto Rico. We can operate in every state of the US including NJ, PA, DE, MD, RI, MA, OH, etc.
Please feel free to contact us at 732-222-3553 or visit our website at www.rbaker.com
Decommissioning of Equipment
Rigging and Match Marking of Items
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Rigging and Match Marking
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Re-installation and Millwright Services
Sales of Obsolete Equipment
R. Baker & Son can perform these dismantlement operations at on-line work sites while seamlessly working in concert with our client's daily operations. To accomplish this, we expertly plan, coordinate and execute each dismantlement project in order to stringently safeguard our clients' assets, our employees, and the environment.
R. Baker & Son has the expertise and resources to effectively conduct industrial and commercial dismantlement and plant relocation projects throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Puerto Rico. We can operate in every state of the US including NJ, PA, DE, MD, RI, MA, OH, etc.
Please feel free to contact us at 732-222-3553 or visit our website at www.rbaker.com
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Expert Heavy Rigging Contractor Services Provided Nationwide
An undisputed leader in the rigging and machinery moving industry, R. Baker & Son's rigging expertise and capabilities are unsurpassed. With our master riggers, professional engineers, skilled tradesmen and state of the art equipment, R. Baker & Son is fully equipped to safely and efficiently conduct the most challenging rigging projects. No matter the size or level of complexity, all of our projects are handled with the highest regard with precision, cost effectiveness and safety.
We operate throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico including New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), Delaware (DE), Massachussetts (MA), New York (NY) etc.
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been actively involved in four (4) sites that received OSHA VPP site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
We operate throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico including New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), Delaware (DE), Massachussetts (MA), New York (NY) etc.
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been actively involved in four (4) sites that received OSHA VPP site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
R. Baker & Son Providing Expert Demolition Contractor Services in New Jersey (NJ) For 73 Years
For over 73 years, R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services has been providing demolition and associated services to clients throughout the State of New Jersey (NJ) as well as throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.
Demolition contractor services include:
* Technical and Standard Demolition
* Chemical, Manufacturing and Industrial Plant Demolition
* Wrecking and Razing
* Selective Demolition and Dismantlement
* Water Tower and Concrete and Steel Silo Demolition
* Plant Relocations
* Decommissioning
For more info on our services, please visit http://www.rbaker.com/
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been actively involved and contributed toward the award of four (4) VPP OSHA site safety project awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million).
Capabilities include total plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553 Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com/
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Demolition contractor services include:
* Technical and Standard Demolition
* Chemical, Manufacturing and Industrial Plant Demolition
* Wrecking and Razing
* Selective Demolition and Dismantlement
* Water Tower and Concrete and Steel Silo Demolition
* Plant Relocations
* Decommissioning
For more info on our services, please visit http://www.rbaker.com/
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been actively involved and contributed toward the award of four (4) VPP OSHA site safety project awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million).
Capabilities include total plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553 Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: http://www.rbaker.com/
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
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