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Since 1952 Tallman has been Setting the Standard for Linemen
At Tallman Equipment, we are an employee-owned company that provides tools, equipment, and services for the construction and maintenance of Electrical Transmission and distribution infrastructure. Whether it’s a large, multi-state construction project, managing a storm, or providing power to a single home, Tallman Equipment has the equipment and expertise to make it all happen.
Tallman Equipment was formed in the mid-1940s when John Tallman returned from World War 2 and teamed up with friends from...
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Since 1952 Tallman has been Setting the Standard for Linemen
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DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects
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