Scholarships

(March 14, 2018)– According to the most recent SC&RA Financial Benchmark Study, the highest owner’s discretionary profit percentages were achieved through gross profit margin advantages. Crane rental companies achieved median gross profit of 25.2% while the top performers had 31.6%, a difference of 6.4%. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were similar, resulting in median…

(April 4, 2018)– Are you looking to translate terms on the spot or have employees that need to study industry terms and become more familiar with specifics before they meet with clients? Then the SC&R Foundation Mobile App of Industry Terms is the perfect solution and now available for download. The SC&R Foundation has graciously…

(April 11, 2018)– Advance your career or the career of an up and coming employee by applying for an SC&R Foundation Grant. The next deadline is April 30. Grants are open to anyone who currently works in the specialized transportation or crane and rigging industry or anyone who is interested in working in the industry.…

(February 4, 2016)- The SC&R Foundation has released a new five-minute, high-definition video to help member companies of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) recruit employees to the industry. The video explains that, depending on factors such as background and experience, workers can earn annual salaries ranging from $40,000 to $200,000. “The Foundation and…

(April 25, 2018)– Long-time SC&R Foundation board member and past Scholarship Chair, Bonnie Forster, Rigging Gear Sales, was presented with a Foundation Cornerstone Award, April 20, for her many years of service. She remains a committed member of the Foundation Grant/Scholarship Committee. With more than $14,000 to award in additional courses with CICB, ITI and…

(May 2, 2018)– The winners from the SC&R Foundation raffles have been announced and include: Kay Morgan, Perkins STC (Gala $500); Giovanni Alders, ALE Heavylift (Gala $500); Mike Poppe, Precision Heavy Haul Inc. (Burberry purse);  Diana Holt, Wilkerson Crane Rental Inc. (Man Crate with Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskey and Jack Daniels Sinatra Select); Rick Utiger,…

(May 9, 2018)– Did you know you can pass along SC&R Foundation grant information to your neighbors or local vocational/technical schools? The grants are open to the public and serve as a vehicle to bridge the growing labor gap in the industry. Help your local community educate students on how to obtain the skills they…

(June 6, 2018)– The SC&R Foundation has announced its grant winners from the April round totaling $8,400.  The winners are: Shane Bates, recipient of the Pink Truck/JK Continuing Education Grant, will use his grant towards a diesel mechanics course. David Perez, recipient of the Austin Esary Memorial Grant, will use his funds for a welding…