Hilman Inc.’s TK-EVO was prominently featured in Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s official publication “Service to the Fleet,” highlighting how this innovative equipment is bringing new efficiency to one of America’s most critical naval facilities.
The article details how NNSY’s Industrial Engineering Department selected the TK-EVO after extensive research, describing it as “a battery-operated, remote-controlled powered crawler used for heavy load transportation.” The system impressed the naval team during demonstrations, successfully moving a 9,500-pound CNC milling machine in just four hours with minimal crew requirements.
The publication emphasizes key capabilities: “With a more compact size and only weighing less than 500 pounds, the machine is able to traverse the corridors and narrow pathways with ease… It can lift up to 20-ton loads by itself and up to 40-ton loads with the rear roller units.”
This recognition from Norfolk Naval Shipyard—America’s oldest naval shipyard—validates Hilman’s position as a leader in innovative heavy-moving solutions for demanding industrial environments.
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Source: Norfolk Naval Shipyard “Service to the Fleet” Publication, July 2019