Black Flag Communications specializes in crisis communications, government affairs, and public relations.
Black Flag Director Scott Rye handled communications and media relations following the hijacking of the MAERSK ALABAMA by Somali pirates.
Black Flag Communications provided crisis communications counsel in the immediate aftermath of the fatal FIU bridge collapse in Miami.
Black Flagโs considerable experience in the energy sector includes crisis communications for leaks, spills, and aviation incidents, as well as government relations and permitting efforts.
Black Flag routinely works with some of the worldโs largest multinational corporations.
Black Flag Communications helps clients tell engaging stories, connect with their audiences, and enhance their reputation.
“Take No Prisoners” is our shorthand for “do what it takes to succeed.” It’s about adopting a winning attitude. And helping our clients communicate to achieve the results they want.
Are you ready to take no prisoners? Contact us today!
“Ask No Quarter” is our way of saying, “No excuses.” We’ll do our utmost to assure your success. If we happen to fall shortโwe’ll own it.
Ready to work with a partner who is willing to go to war by your side and not make excuses? We’re ready!
Odds against you? In the midst of a crisis? When you’re ready to spit on your hands, hoist the Black Flag, and begin slitting throats (in the inimitable words of H.L. Mencken), we’re your go-to.
Black Flag Communications
Founded in 2012, Black Flag Communications specializes in crisis communications and public and government affairs. Since then, we have been privileged to work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Airbus, Barnhart, ExxonMobil, Maersk Line, and Sempra Energy, among others.
Crisis Communications
In times of crisis, we help clients communicate effectively in order to enhance understanding and to build trust and credibility with the public, stakeholders, and key influencers.
Government Affairs
Our government affairs work has included consulting in numerous political campaigns, coordinating with lobbyists, and getting our clients in front of the right decision maker.
Public Relations
In our day-to-day public relations work, we help clients communicate and engage with their various publics while strengthening their relationships.
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“Take No Prisoners” is our shorthand for “do what it takes to succeed.” It’s about adopting a winning attitude. And helping our clients communicate to achieve the results they want.
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted.Pleased to attend today's grand opening of Flying Creek Preserve.
We worked with our client the Triangle Conservancy for three years to make today a reality, advocating for the protection and preservation of this slice of vestigial longleaf pine savanna.
It was a privilege to work with the late Dr. E.O. Wilson, our senior environmental consultant, and the late John Martin, whose vision drove the project.
From this day forward, Flying Creek Preserve will offer education and recreation for generations of visitors. … See MoreSee Less
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In mid-March 2025, USA-based heavy transport engineering specialist Barnhart Crane and Rigging confirmed the appointment of David Webster as president, succeeding Alan Barnhart, who has held the role …Big news in the crane and rigging world, as Barnhart's international acquisition rebranded as "Barnhart," effective yesterday: … See MoreSee Less
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Following its acquisition by Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. in June of last year, the Canadian heavy lift and transport specialist NCSG is now officiallyโฆCongrats to our client Barnhart for winning three Job of the Year Awards from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association.
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(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) For a second year in a row, Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. won three Job of the Year awards in the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association awards, including two for rigging and one for hauling.
Barnhart projects won in the rigging categories of โLess than $300,000โ and โOver $3 million.โ The company took top honors in in the hauling category of โ160,000 to 500,000 pounds.โ
In the โLess than $300,000โ category, Barnhart engineers arrived at an elegant solution for a complex remove-and-replace job that included disassembling and removing an existing isophase fan at a power plant and replacing it with three sections that featured offset centers of gravity. Innovations were made to Barnhartโs custom Tipstick, a single, adjustable pick that eliminates the need for a tailing piece. The Barnhart team modified an existing 27K Tipstick to accommodate the fan sections, each of which had an unknown center of gravity, to minimize the required headroom. Designed specifically to upend smaller diameter vessels through narrow openingsโin this case, an opening in the plant wallโthe Tipstick was used in conjunction with several customized rigging and lifting tools, including Barnhartโs proprietary Movable Counterweight Cantilever System (MOCCS), a 75-ton Lift Systems Mobilift, a 100-ton slide and multi-lift jacks for both removal and replacement. The job was completed on time and within budget over a period of three days. Andrew Walker, of Barnhartโs Knoxville branch, presented the submission to the judging committee.
The project that earned the โOver $3 millionโ Job of the Year award resulted in Barnhartโs engineering team developing two all-new rigging tools that both improved efficiency of the installation and enhanced personnel safety. Engaged to facilitate the installation of 150 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) modules at a semiconductor facility construction site, Barnhartโs engineering department sought to simplify the installation that initially called for workers to make hundreds of field welds on pipes ranging to 64 inches in diameter at a height o 26 feet. By developing proprietary Lift Tables and Jack Masters, Barnhart was able to reduce the number of workers needed, as well as the need for them to work at height. Closely coordinating with the piping and steel contractor enabled Barnhart to determine the weight, centers of gravity, support points and obstructions and allowed them to lift large footprints of pipe and steel weighing as much as 250,000 pounds while reducing the number of field welds required. Once a module was ready to be installed, Jack Masters were utilized to life the module to a height of about 40 inches. Next, the Lift Tables were set in place and used to lift the modules from 40 inches to 26 feet, where workers bolted the sections to securement plates in the ceiling. Compton Latture, Barnhart Energy Company, delivered the winning presentation.
The Job of the Year award for hauling โ160,000 to 500,000 poundsโ smashed records for both Barnhart and Washington State for the longest load combination ever conducted by the company as well as the longest ever permitted by the state. The job entailed removing four 400,000-pound Wรคrtsilรค engines from storage and hauling them to a new location some 45 miles away. Barnhart employed multiple lines of self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT) and a 500-ton slide and gantry to remove the engines from the storage facility and to stage dockside. Each engine measured 34 feet 2 inches by 13 feet 5 inches. The team contracted a floating crane to load and transport the engines to the Port of Olympia, where they were received via SPMT for staging. Working with city, county, and state officials, Barnhart determined the most efficient route and then designed and manufactured specialized shipping frames based on state height and weight restrictions. Barnhart then utilized an 11 by 11 GS800 girder transport system designed and fabricated by the company. Measuring more than 372 feet in length, the move was the longest permitted load in the history of Washington State as well as the longest load combination ever performed by any Barnhart team. The engines were transported in four round trips over the course of less than a month. Olaf Anderson, of Barnhartโs branch in Mt. Vernon, Washington, presented winning submission.
Barnhart President David Webster said, โIt is tremendously satisfying to be recognized by our peers with these awards. We believe our engineers, riggers, and operators are the best in the industry, and their dedication and innovation are integral to Barnhartโs success. At the end of the day, though, the real reward for us is safely delivering a job on time, within budget, and above and beyond the customerโs expectations.โ
Barnhart Crane & Rigging is a leading provider of heavy lifting, rigging, and specialized transportation solutions across the U.S. and Western Canada. With more than 70 branches in North America, Barnhart combines cutting-edge engineering, an extensive fleet of lifting equipment, and an innovative approach to solving complex industrial challenges. From operated crane rentals to engineered solutions for critical equipment replacements, Barnhart serves industries including refining, power generation, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Backed by one of the industryโs largest inventories of specialized lifting tools and a dedicated team of problem-solvers, Barnhart is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency. … See MoreSee Less
Ran across this photo from an event with ExxonMobil 10 years ago. What a great client! I had the privilege of working with ExxonMobil U.S Production (later ExxonMobil Conventional) for nine years: for three years after I landed them as a client while I was partner and COO at another agency, and then for six years after I pitched the account and brought it over to Black Flag Communications. … See MoreSee Less