Nation’s Safest Operator!!

As promised, we are proud to bring you the second issue of the Grubb Dispatcher Summer 2010. We received a lot of positive feedback and have worked hard to improve on our �rst publication. This quarter we continue with our branch highlight featuring Baltimore, as well as recognizing Diane Bruch out of Portsmouth in the administrative pro�le. We hope that this issue is as much fun to read as it was to write. Any and all participation and picture submissions are always

greatly appreciated.

Introduction

Issue 2 Volume 2 Summer Company News Report

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- Michelle & David, Marketing Department

Stephen Grubb “Cuz” was chosen out of the top 16 crane operators in the nation for the SC&RA’s prestigious operator safety award at their annual banquet in Florida this year. Candidates for this award qualified based on their total operating hours for the year, their tenure and having zero accidents.

The Grubb Dispatcher

We are excited to report that American Crane and Transport magazine has ranked W. O. Grubb 18th largest crane owning com-pany in North America for 2010. We also recieved the SC&RA awards for Crane & Rig-ging Group Safety Award and Transportation Group Safety Award.

National Spotlight

Tom O’Donnell Alexandria

Dallas CooleyAlexandria

Jim TraceyAlexandria

Mark PlummerAlexandria

Employment AnniversariesApril - June 2010

April May June

HeadquartersPhone: (804) 271 - 9471

Fax: (804) 271 - 2539

National Sales Phone: (804) 233 - 3613

Fax: (804) 233 - 3617

Alexandria Phone: (703) 370 - 7500

Fax: (703) 370 - 2672

Portsmouth Phone: (757) 465 - 4072

Fax: (757) 465 - 4079

WWW.WOGRUBB.COM1-866-964-7822

“Our reputation was built on the e�cient organization of the company and its use of dedicated experienced profes-

sionals who bring a high quality of workmanship and ingenuity to any project they take on.”

Fredericksburg Phone: (540) 891 - 7279

Fax: (540) 891 - 7746

Baltimore Phone: (410) 796 - 3661

Fax: (410) 796 - 3666

The following is a list of employees that have been with the company for �ve plus years between April and June

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Marvyn Bond, Baltimore 10 years Jerry Bailey, Alexandria 11 years Stephen Brawley, Richmond 7 yearsRichard Bowers, National Branch 13 years Larry Becker, Portsmouth 15 years Kenneth Cooke, Richmond 37 yearsCarolyn Callanan, Portsmouth 8 years Billy Brown, National Branch 20 years Joseph Doerr, Baltimore 6 yearsAndrew Carlton, Richmond 9 years Benjamin Bruce, National Branch 17 years Irwin Eggleston, Richmond 9 yearsCharles Craig, Richmond 10 years Elizabeth Bruch, Portmouth 10 years Roger Frickey Jr, Portsmouth 10 yearsDavid Daly, Richmond 15 years Alonzo Carle, Baltimore 10 years Thomas Goodman, Fredericksburg 8 yearsDavid Davenport, Richmond 12 years Wade Freeman Jr, Fredericksburg 5 years Christopher Hickey, Portsmouth 5 yearsMichael Duley, Alexandria 5 years Andrew Hill, Richmond 7 years William James, Baltimore 11 yearsWade Freeman III, Richmond 6 years Steven Himmelberger, Fredericksburg 6 years James Letchworth, Baltimore 5 yearsKenneth Gibson, Alexandria 9 years Diane Manning, Richmond 8 years Chris Mann, Richmond 9 yearsJohnny Gunnell, Portsmouth 12 years Michael Mclaughlin, Alexandria 10 years Carl Moats Jr, Alexandria 6 yearsClifton Henning, Ironworker 14 years Jeffery Myers, Baltimore 6 years Russell Moody, Richmond 8 yearsJames Leeper, National Branch 7 years John Price, Richmond 6 years Kevin Pennington, National Branch 13 yearsWilliam Neely, Richmond 9 years Andrea Profitt, Richmond 17 years Steven Purdy, Alexandria 10 yearsJohn Shearin II, Richmond 22 years Donald Richards, Alexandria 8 years Raymond Rhodes, Richmond 10 yearsRonny Smith, Portsmouth 8 years Dale Riddle, Alexandria 8 years Gary Rugg, National Branch 10 yearsDonald Themer, Alexandria 7 years Ed Walters, Ironworker 18 years Fred Testerman, Richmond 24 yearsArlow Triplett III, Richmond 6 yearsMelvin Varela-Urrazo, Richmond 5 yearsJean Walton, Richmond 5 yearsDonald Zimmerman, Alexandria 11 years

Project Highlights

Branch Manager Pro�le - Baltimore

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Up until 2006 the Baltimore branch changed street addresses several different times, outgrowing each location before finding their permanent home. Bob Burgee started with W. O. Grubb in 1998 with the opening of the Baltimore Branch, operating a 14 ton Boom truck. After a few years operating various different cranes he made the transition to “salesman”. Then in 2005, Bob was the likely fit to move into the Branch Manager’s position. Bob refuses to take any personal credit for the success of the Baltimore branch. He is quick to complement his people and admit that Baltimore’s success depends on everyone doing their part. “Everyone brings something to the table. Whether it’s the crane operators, riggers, office personnel, tech support, truck drivers or mechanics. We may have the best equipment, but that doesn’t matter if you don’t have the right people. Our customers know we have everything it takes to get the job done. At Grubb, our people here really do make the difference.” Always promoting the team atmosphere, Bob insisted that a few of his key players pose with him for the picture. Included from to left ro right is Bob Burgee, Quinton Anderson, Doug Brown, Dan Renaud, Pat Moran and Connie Pulliam.

Looking toward the future Bob and his team are focusing on to the economy turning around, and gaining more market share. When asked if he could change anything in the company he mentioned more centralized communication.

I learned that before becoming a crane operator, Bob was a commercial construction diver until he had a close call, and he decided it was time to switch gears and do something different. He then oiled on a 150 ton Link-Belt friction rig on a barge, then operated cranes for different companies for a couple years each before he found his home here at Grubb.

WE MAY HAVE THE BEST EQUIPMENTBUT THAT DOESNT MATTER IF YOU DON’T HAVE

THE RIGHT PEOPLEProject HighlightsProject HighlightsProject HighlightsProject HighlightsProject Highlights

then operated cranes for different companies for a couple years each before he found his home here at Grubb.

“THE RIGHT PEOPLE“

EVERYONE BRINGS SOMETHING TO THE TABLE,

450 ton Liebherr LR 1400/2 Crawler, operated by Roland Hill, setting a boiler at the Conco Plant for Baltimore.

Gary Rugg on a 365 Ton A/T Loading a Tyco Ship at their pier.

550 Ton Grove GMK 7550 doing critical lifts for Northrup Grumman

An 73 ton operated by Ken DeBord and oiled by Al Bailer with an 80 ton operated by Jeff Myers lift a Railcar.

Grove GMK 7550, 550 ton A/T taking down a tower crane in Baltimore.

A 73 ton Liebherr LTM 1060/2 working on the

Amtrack cell project.

HeadquartersPhone: (804) 271 - 9471

Fax: (804) 271 - 2539

National Sales Phone: (804) 233 - 3613

Fax: (804) 233 - 3617

Alexandria Phone: (703) 370 - 7500

Fax: (703) 370 - 2672

Portsmouth Phone: (757) 465 - 4072

Fax: (757) 465 - 4079

Fredericksburg Phone: (540) 891 - 7279

Fax: (540) 891 - 7746

History FactsRien Portvliet illustrates a turnstile winch crane used in the construction of Noahs Ark. This crane was used for lifting and supportting planks as they were attached.

Baltimore Phone: (410) 796 - 3661

Fax: (410) 796 - 3666

Administrative Pro�le

A Message From the Safety Department

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Diane Bruch has worked out of the Portsmouth o�ce for ten years. She originally came to W.O. Grubb after selling time shares, to be in Portsmouth’s accounts receivable department. Before becoming the o�ce manager she did a short tour as a dispatcher. She tells me that she totally felt out of her element as a dispatcher, “thankfully there were a lot of great people that were always more than will-ing to help me out.” She continued to tell me about how working for Grubb has by far been the best place for her to work. I asked her what the most di�cult part of her job was and even though dealing with purchasing orders from customers is a real pain “the guys help to make my job easier.” Jokingly, Diane says she doesn’t have much free time to play with “I seem to always have some sort of family commitment that keeps me busy.” But when she has the chance she loves to travel. She spends most of her travels between visiting her only son in Texas and going to car shows throughout the east coast. She loves car shows, especially street rods.

W. O. Grubb Steel Erection is currently tackling two steel projects, both being headed up by Steel Erection Supervisor, Ed Walters. Currently, one project under the direction of foreman David Grubb is finishing up a long term erection project at Fort Lee, Virginia. The project involved the construction of an EOD and munitions building for the U.S. Army. The second project that is underway is steel construction of the new College Park Elementary School in Virginia Beach under the supervision of foreman Glen Parsley. Looking ahead, Grubb will again be at Fort Lee doing Steel Erection work on a new dental facility. The new building will be close to 200 tons of steel and the project will last several weeks.

Now that summer is o�cially here, we can say it really is hot. With that in mind, we must remind ourselves, friends, family and coworkers to keep hydrated, eat healthy and get plenty of rest, and recognize the onset of heat related illness.

Heat related illness can hit you when you least expect it. It can be at work, while you are at home working, on vacation, boating and even when you are exercising at the gym.Remember to check on the elderly and the children they may not know when they are overexerting themselves while doing yard work or playing.

The key points to remember are: Drink plenty of �uids (stay away from alcoholic beverages and beverages with ca�eine), eat light foods, and get adequate rest. If you get too hot take a break, and if you stop sweating it is too late.Rule of thumb; if you relieve yourself every hour, then you are staying hydrated.

Maintenance Minutes

Steel Erection

Here are some tips to cut costs from extra fuel usage: • At speeds over 60 mphs the loss of fuel is greater than the time saved • Each 1 mph increase equals a 2% decrease in mpg • Higher speeds increase engine and tire wear

Reducing Idling

• Truck engines use 1 gallon per hour when idling

Tire In�ation • Each 10 psi under inflation can decrease mpgs by 1.5% • Every 10 psi under inflation reduces tire life by 10%

Using these tips can not only increase the life of your vehicle but can also save both you and the company substantial money in the long run. Here’s some food for thought; if every Grubb truck idled for one hour less a day it would save the company close to $1500 a month.

THE RESULTS ARE IN!!!In the last publication we challenged everyone to scrounge through their attics, closets, and garages to show us who was hoarding the oldest most unique o�cial W.O. Grubb apparel. We received tons of entries including everything from old hats, t-shirts, pocket knives, jackets, manuals, and even an old compression tank. It certainly was like a fond walk down memory lane. We’ve reviewed all the entries and the winner is, drum roll……………. Ed Walters!!!!

The Portsmouth Branch installed a new statue on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. Danny Harmon, Kenny Hens-ley, Jesse Grace and Larry Becker all assisted in the successful installation.

Statues at the Beach

Big WorkThomas Malason on the Liebherr LR-1400/2 with the super-lift attachment doing some concrete installation out side of Hershey PA.

Jim Price, David Goodman, and David Wheeler represented W.O. Grubb at the annual AWEA windpower show in Dallas, TX during the last week of May. During the show the marketing department unveiled the new company display (shown above).

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Marketing On the Road

Fredericksburg

Steven Himmelberger on a Grove 90 ton Hydraulic truck crane lifting an MRI machine for the new Spotsylva-nia Regional Medical Center.

Perry Seery on the 90 ton Hydraulic truck crane doing concrete work on the Cosners bridge project on I-95.

Ed Walters submitted an impressive collection of W.O. Grubb hats that he has been acquiring since he was a kid. He tells us “most of the hats were given to me as a kid when my dad worked for Grubb.”

Thanks to everyone who sent in their items, we truly enjoyed seeing what everyone had to o�er.

Portable air tank submitted by David Grubb. The tank was a gift to David from Willie Grubb. It even has a W.O. Grubb

sticker on the front from when the shop was located on Vawter Avenue!!!

A Grubb 40 ton Hydraulic truck crane out of Richmond was used in the installation of Jimmy Dean’s mausoleum at his estate on Chaffin Bluff overlooking the James River in the shape of a piano. Ryan Carlton, Irwin Eggleston, David Daly and Jim Eller helped on the project.

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Two W.O. Grubb GMK 7550’s, 550 ton cranes operated by Doug Radcliffe and Jim Tracey and oiled by John Vanty and George Pennington lift a 200,000 pound concrete form in Alexandria. It will be filled with rebar, then a three-stage pour will finish the support for the Metro Silver line approaching the Beltway at Tyson's Corner.

Cranes from the Richmond office staying busy on several new projects at Fort Lee Army Base in Petersburg, Virigina. Involved in the various projects were operators Roland Hill and Tim Morgan.

Fredericksburg calls in a 365 ton Liebherr LTM 1300/1 out of Alexandria and operated by Don Themer to lift gun barrels. The two 66 ton 14 inch gun barrels were

remnants of the Battleship Pennsylvania and were being transported from the Navy Support Facility Dahlgren to the Pennsylvania Military Museum.

Operator Robert Rhoades and driver Buck Testerman use a 120 ton Grove GMK 5120B to help turn a transformer into scrap metal for Dominion Power in Richmond VA.