When the Lift Can’t Wait. Caldwell’s In-Stock Spreader Beams Help Keep a Critical Project Moving

Friday September 04 2026

When lifting equipment is needed quickly, having the right product available can make the difference between keeping a project on schedule and facing costly delays.

That was the situation when Southwest Wire Rope needed lifting equipment for a customer in the Houston area. With a tight timeline and a demanding application, the team turned to Caldwell’s In-Stock Program to help get the equipment where it needed to be — fast.

Eight Adjustable Spreader Beams — Ready to Go
The order called for eight Caldwell Model 32-15-6/10 Adjustable Spreader Beams, which were expedited for delivery to the Houston area in just 2–3 business days.

Caldwell’s Model 32 Adjustable Spreader Beam is designed to provide additional stability during a lift while offering the versatility of an adjustable telescopic spread. Available in a wide range of sizes and capacities, the Model 32 gives lifting professionals the flexibility to accommodate different loads and lifting configurations.

For this project, having the equipment available through Caldwell’s In-Stock Program meant the customer could get the lifting solution they needed without waiting for a traditional production lead time.

Teamwork Made It Happen
Getting the equipment there quickly required more than having product on the shelf. It also took coordination between several teams.

Armando Pineda Jr. and the entire Southwest Wire Rope team helped move the order forward and make the process easy for the customer.

Chris Berland of RiggRep Manufacturers’ Rep helped ensure a smooth sales process, while Caldwell Customer Care Specialist Bree Shackleton coordinated the order and help get the customer what they needed, when they needed it.

It’s a great example of what can happen when manufacturers, representatives, distributors, and customer service teams work together toward the same goal: keeping the customer’s lift moving.

Supporting the Growing Data Center Industry
The end user for the equipment is a manufacturer of modular data centers, adding another exciting application to the growing list of industries putting Caldwell lifting solutions to work.

Modular construction and data center manufacturing can involve moving large, heavy, and sometimes uniquely configured components. Having an adjustable lifting solution gives manufacturers greater flexibility when handling these loads throughout production, assembly, and installation.

When the Lift Can’t Wait, Go In-Stock
Projects don’t always provide the luxury of long lead times. That’s why Caldwell maintains a selection of lifting equipment available through its In-Stock Program.

From adjustable spreader beams to other below-the-hook lifting solutions, the program is designed to help distributors and their customers quickly find equipment for projects that simply can’t wait.

This Houston-area project is a perfect example: eight adjustable spreader beams, a tight deadline, and a coordinated team that helped get the equipment moving in just days.

When the lift can’t wait, Caldwell’s In-Stock Program delivers.

Learn More

Browse the Caldwell Model 32 Adjustable Spreader Beam
https://www.caldwellinc.com/products/strong-bac/spreader-beams/model-32

Explore Caldwell In-Stock Products
https://www.caldwellinc.com/instock

Contact for editorial inquiries: Lisa Sympson, lsympson@caldwellinc.com