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TSF Marine Equipment Acquires ‘The Claw Lid Lifter’

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TSF Marine Equipment Acquires ‘The Claw Lid Lifter’

May 30, 2025

It’s been close to eight years since Chuck Gifford invented “The Claw Lid Lifter,” a purely mechanical system that allows for barge lids to be set or removed without placing… Read More

‘The Claw’ Makes Removing, Replacing Barge Lids Safer, Simpler The Claw Lid Lifter is designed to remove and replace barge covers without needing to have people on the barge. (Photo courtesy of Chuck Gifford)

The Claw Lid Lifter is designed to remove and replace barge covers without needing to have people on the barge. (Photo courtesy of Chuck Gifford)

‘The Claw’ Makes Removing, Replacing Barge Lids Safer, Simpler

April 12, 2024

Chuck Gifford has been involved in barge fleeting and terminal operations his entire 47-year career in the maritime industry. In fact, he married into it. “My wife’s family had a… Read More