Masthead Rigging & Crating

George Hernandez
General Manager
Office: 602-276-5373
Fax: 602-276-8116
6270 S. Ash Avenue, Suite B
Tempe, AZ 85283

YOUR BEST ONE-STOP INTEGRATED SOLUTION FOR RIGGING & CRATING

Masthead International, a PCG company, has over 30 years experience serving the domestic and international rigging, packaging and crating needs of the semiconductor and high technology industries. We pride ourselves on providing unmatched service in safety, schedule, cost and quality.

From our 60,000 square foot state-of-the-art crating and packaging facility located in Phoenix, Arizona, we fabricate crating and ship world-class products both domestically and internationally. This state-of-the-art facility is capable of building 1 million cubic feet of custom crates per year that meet sophisticated packaging requirements. Our craftsmen have years of rigging and crating experience which helps us minimize the risks for damage to tools and equipment during transit and their handling at the final destination.

Over the course of more than four decades, we have successfully installed more than 40,000 process tools in semiconductor facilities worldwide — a record unsurpassed by our competitors.

Masthead International is the only company that offers the combined services of specialty rigging and crating under one roof. This gives us the unique advantage and flexibility to tailor each product and service to our customer’s very precise needs and positively impact quality control, schedule maintenance, safety and cost savings. This makes us your best one-stop integrated solution and fulfillment partner.

Quite simply, when it comes to fulfilling your specialty rigging and crating needs, Masthead is a leading solution provider.

Our Culture

Where Vision, People, and Expertise Meet

Our Core Values

Safety

Safety Core ValueWithin the construction industry, real, inherent risks and dangers exist. Our goal is to ensure our employees are completely aware of, and comprehensively trained in, the processes and procedures to prevent all injuries. We believe each and every employee is accountable to create a safe environment for the protection of the health and well-being of all our employees. The safety of our employees is our primary objective and is more important than productivity, quality, and profit. Safety is paramount in our culture and must be an integral part of our thoughts, communications, and actions. Safety is first, always, every day – nothing less!

Quality

Quality Core ValueQuality is defined as a degree or grade of excellence. Throughout our field and office operations, our work is completed with an associated grade of excellence. We are committed to provide our customers with products, processes, and services which exceed their expectations. We continually review and improve our products, processes, and services by devoting the resources necessary to ensure customer satisfaction. We manage our quality initiatives by fully utilizing the company-developed business tools and systems. We respond to customers, associates and vendors timely and accurately. We strive to be cost efficient in all aspects of our business. We will deliver on our commitments under all circumstances.

Integrity

Integrity Core ValueA reputation for integrity is difficult to earn but easy to lose. PCG’s reputation is shaped by every employee, every day. Integrity demands that we, as representatives of PCG, are always honest and trustworthy with others – fellow employees, customers, vendors, officials, industry colleagues, the general public – everyone. We lead by example. We are accountable for our actions. We prepare and follow through on our commitments in a timely manner. We work towards solutions, professionally and ethically. We treat all others with dignity and respect. Simply put, we strive to do the right thing at work and at home – in everything we do.

Employee Success and Well-Being

Employee Success &Well Being Core ValueOur employees and fellow owners are the lifeblood of our company. To thrive as a company, we must select, engage, train, challenge and develop each employee to reach his or her maximum potential as a contributor to this company’s achievements, while placing a strong focus on each employee’s well-being. Our employees’ well-being will be realized by providing opportunities for truly meaningful, challenging and satisfying work, as well as the tools, support and training needed to overcome any challenges such work may present. Success will be measured by each employee exceeding the expectations of our valuable customers and all others with whom we are involved, and surpassing what is expected of them within our organizations.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Entrepreneurial Spirit Core ValuePCG’s continuing growth and prosperity is dependent on all of our salaried, hourly and union employees’ abilities and motivations to passionately seek out new business opportunities. We will strive for organic growth of our existing businesses as well as pursuing new opportunities in diverse, but related construction disciplines. We must pursue only the very best strategically aligned opportunities and do so with unwavering discipline. It is imperative that throughout our business development activities we focus on detailed analysis and execution of our objectives by engaging the energies and talents of everyone in their respective domain to achieve success.

Customer Alignment

Customer Alignment Core ValueOur customers are the reason we are in business. At every touch point, and at every level in our company, we want our customers to think of PCG employees as dedicated, fair, innovative and ethical partners and friends. We establish and sustain these relationships by building personal trust based on effective communication, proven performance and unwavering dependability.

Fun Company

Fun Company Core ValueWe strongly believe that enjoyment breeds success. We spend the majority of our waking hours in the office and/or otherwise working for the company. We work extremely hard every day, and we expect a lot from each other. To achieve the highest levels of success and be a World-Class Company, it is vital that we enjoy what we do, and that we care about the people we so heavily rely on every day. The key to being a fun company is to be personally involved with those around us; to fully appreciate the different functions we perform and the critical roles we all play. We must strive to support each other every day and to celebrate our successes together. While the company officially sponsors many fun events, the ultimate responsibility lies with each of us, each day. It is up to us to ensure our company is fulfilling and a fun place to work!

When Others Rest, We Do More

The key to our success is to focus on developing and maintaining a strong, performance-driven culture that inspires our employees to achieve great things. The foundation of our culture is truly living by our core values. A core value is something for which we stand, allowing no exceptions and something we demonstrate every day.

When you work with Masthead, you can count on being treated fairly, honestly, and with the respect you deserve.

On Masthead's Culture

There are three words that I would use to describe Masthead’s culture: Safety, Service, and Quality. These words describe our field, management, and office. We are one large cohesive team, and the success we have achieved lends itself to having this culture instilled in each person, no matter the duty or responsibility. 

Brandon Esparza , Construction Manager

The entire company has great teamwork. It doesn’t matter if you are the project manager or the field employee; the team works together.

Jeremy Sisneros , Senior Project Manager

I like the close-knit environment that Masthead has. I have been working with a majority of the Masthead employees for more than 15 years. We have learned to be great teammates, and I know I can lean on any of them when I need help.

Hobart Williams , Project Manager

The best part about working at Masthead is autonomy! Our leadership promotes and strongly encourages us to be innovative!

Sean Maher , Senior Project Manager

Packaging & Crating

Specialized Solutions for Any Packaging Requirements

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Masthead’s experience in all types of crating and packaging services stems from over three decades of handling and moving heavy equipment for all types of industries, including 30+ years of installing process tools for owners of semiconductor facilities. Because of our crating experience in these specialized technologies, we have sustained long-standing relationships with most of our customers.

We have the latest equipment to build custom crates to meet sophisticated packaging requirements. Our laborers are reliable craftsmen with years of successful experience in crating and packaging almost any kind of tool, equipment or machinery in preparation for precision moves and riggings at various locations. This experience helps us minimize the risks for damage to tools and equipment during transit and their handling at the final destination.

Custom Crating Services

  • Custom-fabricated crating and packaging for all types of objects requiring special handling and movement
  • Crating services for fab and facility decommissionings
  • Custom crating and packaging for semiconductor process tools
  • Facility surveys and pre-measurement services for the manufacture of custom crates and packages
  • Specially-engineered containers to ensure safe shipment of product
  • Complete labeling services including shock watches, tip-and-tells, humidity level indicators
  • Cradles and skids
  • Preparation of a comprehensive range of engineered crating specifications for domestic and international shipments
  • “No Bug” fabrication compliance for overseas shipments
  • On-site foam-in-place injection
  • Moisture control
  • Vapor bagging and vacuum sealing
  • Protection packaging and cushioning supplies
  • Shipping and coordination services
  • Export Crates & Military Crating; ISPM15 Crates
  • Trade Show Crates & Reusable Crates
  • Floating Base Crate & Cushion Deck Crates
  • Industrial Shrink Wrap & Shrink Film Services
  • Crate Stamps, Labels & Export Documents

Rigging Services

Your one-stop integrated solution partner

Masthead provides best-in-class performance, service, and expertise in the largest and most specialized construction markets.

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Semiconductor & Cleanroom

In the semiconductor market and related microelectronics industries, Masthead installs process tools and their supporting pedestals in controlled environments. We have installed over 30,000 process tools, a record unsurpassed by few rigging contractors in the semiconductor facility market. From small microscopes to very large machines, we are especially proficient in handling the transport of equipment that needs delicate balancing and handling, and integrating them into both new and pre-existing assembly lines where the demand for precision is staggeringly unforgiving.

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Pharmaceutical Equipment

Masthead takes the same Target Zero approach to rigging, moving, and handling the most sensitive equipment ranging from autoclaves to ovens.

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Automotive

Masthead specializes in the installation of automotive assembly line equipment for one of the industry’s most innovate manufacturers in Reno, Nevada. Our scope ranges from heavy rigging to installing automation equipment.

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Mission Critical

From high powered generators and UPS equipment to chillers and air handling systems, Masthead provides skilled move-in and rigging services for setting all Mission Critical power gear.  We plan and execute high volumes of equipment moves catered around the most aggressive Mission Critical schedules.

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Miscellaneous Steel

Masthead offers custom steel erection to support equipment installation and setting.  Our certified welders and ironworkers can build a foundation for your most specialized equipment needs.

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In-Town Machinery Moving

Taking the principles from our most sensitive rigging projects, we also offer quick turn rigging services for all your equipment moving needs.  Our machinery moving expertise ranges from industrial, to food and manufacturing customers.

Specialized Rigging Services

  • Rigging services for complete fabrication and facility decommissioning
  • Installation as well as dismantling of process tools
  • Supply and fabrication of specialty and custom rigging equipment
  • Pedestal supply and fabrication for tool support requirements
  • Cost management and value engineering to identify cost-saving opportunities and ergonomic solutions for the Owner
  • Quality control to ensure the highest levels of protocol are maintained for all moves
  • Move-in coordination services
  • Turnkey Relocation Services
  • Factory / Cleanroom Relocation
  • Heavy Lift & Rigging Services
  • Specialized Transport
  • Oversized Loads
  • Millwrights
  • Heavy Equipment & Crane Rigging
  • Industrial Moving
  • Sensitive Equipment & Cleanroom Certification
  • Laser Alignment
  • Vibration, Moisture & Contaminant Sensitive Packing & Moving
  • Forklift Rigging Services
  • Seismic Anchoring & Clips

Site Services

Proven Logistical Leader

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Given the nature of our main rigging and equipment moving services, Masthead also offers services pertaining to site services and logistics.  We can manage OFCI equipment inventory, loading dock logistics, as well as QA.

Our extensive rigging and crating knowledge and expertise allows us the capability to take on any job, no matter how large, small or complex. We work closely with each of our customers to create a solution that fit the specific rigging and crating needs. Pre-task planning ensures smooth execution on time, every time.

  • Semiconductor
  • High-Technology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Manufacturing
  • Heavy Lift
  • Aerospace
  • Machining
  • Construction
  • Printing
  • Precision and Delicate Rigging (Museums, Artwork, etc.)
  • Domestic and International Crating

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Industry Leader in Safety

Masthead’s culture of safety makes the difference. A safe work environment is the foundation that we were built upon. Our award-winning “Target Zero Incidents” safety program is absolutely integral to every project. This program provides training and keeps workers fully dedicated and accountable to the safety and integrity of your project and property. This is reflected by an EMR safety rating that far exceeds national standards.

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Masthead Branch Office:

6270 S. Ash Avenue, Suite B
Tempe, AZ 85283

Office: 602-276-5373
Fax: 602-276-8116

General Manager: George Hernandez

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New Mexico:

700 Quantum Road, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Office: 505-890-7103   Fax: 505-890-7104

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