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This section provides an overview for crane manufacturers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 32 crane manufacturer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked crane manufacturer companies as of December, 2024: 1.Kundel Industries Inc., 2.Piedmont Hoist & Crane, Inc., 3.Cincinnati Crane & Hoist.
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Crane manufacturing involves producing equipment designed to lift and move heavy objects. These machines are essential in construction sites, factories, and various industrial environments, facilitating construction and manufacturing operations.
A standard crane features a boom (a supporting column), a hook for attaching loads, a winch for hoisting, and a control system for operation. There are several crane types, including tower cranes for building skyscrapers, mobile cranes for easy transportation, and truck cranes, which are cranes mounted on trucks for enhanced mobility.
Given their critical role in construction, port operations, and mining, cranes must adhere to stringent safety, durability, and efficiency standards, including regular regulations and inspections to ensure operational integrity.
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Spanco, Inc. is a manufacturer of material handling systems and overhead cranes established in 1979 and located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, USA. The company offers workstation bridge cranes for lifting and moving loads within a work area, overhead cranes for handling materials in distribution or manufacturing operations, and portable gantry cranes in both powered and manual variants. It also offers jib cranes for circular work areas, and fall protection equipment such as lifeline systems for worker safety. The company’s products are mainly used by clients in the industrial manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Kundel Industries Inc., founded in 1987 and headquartered in Ohio, USA, is a manufacturer of material handling equipment, including overhead cranes and trench shoring products. The company offers workstation overhead cranes, manipulators, and gantry cranes. Its products feature solid cast steel trolleys, headerless supports, and self-leveling support posts. The company’s trench boxes and shoring products stabilize earth and increase trench longevity, minimizing digging requirements and enhancing worker safety. Its bridge and jib cranes ensure OSHA compliance, boost production, expand capabilities, and maximize floor space with patented end truck assembly technology.
Dearborn Overhead Crane, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial cranes and hoists established in 1955 and located in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. The company’s product lineup includes pre-engineered and custom designed gantry cranes, top- as well as under running bridge cranes for overhead lifting, and wall-mounted and floor jib cranes for localized lifting operations. It also offers crane kits and hoists in wire rope and chain varieties. The company chiefly serves clients in construction, port authority, and logistics operations.
The David Round Company, Inc. was founded in 1869 and is based in Streetsboro, Ohio. The company is one of the world’s oldest hoist manufacturers. The company’s customers include Pfizer, General Mills, Ford, and Exxon Mobile, representing pharmaceutical, food processing, automotive, and oil & gas industries. The company’s custom-engineered hoists and related products include jib cranes, winches, and tractor drives. The company custom engineers machines and replacement parts to fit individual customer needs for projects both large and small.
D&S Hoist and Crane, established in 1998, is a manufacturer based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, specializing in manufacturing and supply of customized overhead cranes and lifting equipment. The company's product portfolio includes comprehensive lifting solutions, overhead cranes, components, fasteners and hoists. They also offer OSHA-required inspections, crane maintenance, safety training and other services related to overhead cranes and hoists. D&S Hoist and Crane serves various industries in the tri-state area and beyond including manufacturing, automotive, oil and gas, mining, and more.
Gorbel, Inc., established in 1977, is a manufacturer headquartered in Fishers, New York, specializing in overhead and warehouse solutions. The company's products include cranes for various lifting needs, ergonomic lifting equipment for precise control and speed in different spaces, as well as fall protection systems for safety in elevated work environments. With manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, and China, Gorbel serves a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, landfills, and the wind turbine market. Since 1986, Gorbel's rapid growth has led to its inclusion in the Rochester Top 100 list 18 times.
Caldwell Lifting Solutions was established in 1954 and is located in Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A., and is a manufacturer of material handling equipment and lifting machines for various industrial applications. The company's product chart consists of heavy-duty lifters, load rotation equipment, vacuum lifters, remote-releasing lifters, and, manhole handlers that are designed for use across several industrial process applications in wind power production, marine, mining, construction, and, automotive industries. The company has six production lines for manufacturing hook crane and hoist attachments, rigging attachments, forklift truck attachments, web slings, and vacuum lifters.
Tri-State Overhead Crane was established in 1959 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and through strategic partnerships with manufacturers in the same business, such as CM, Demag, Gorbel, and Harrington. The corporation operates as a subsidiary of Tri-State Equipment corporation Inc. The company engages in the design, manufacturing, installation, and distribution of overhead cranes and hoists. As the predominant distributor of these brands, it can furnish its clientele with readily available replacement parts, repair services, and discounts for resale purposes. The company's operations have extended to additional states within the United States, enabling direct interaction and client engagement.
GH Cranes Corporation is a manufacturer of hoists, cranes, and crane components, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Frankfort, Illinois. Some of the products offered by the company include overhead cranes, gantry cranes, marine jib cranes, industrial jib cranes, automotive marine gantry cranes, as well as industrial automotive gantry cranes, dry docks, motorized boat trailers, crane kits, end trucks and wheel heads, and transfer carts. These products are designed to provide intelligent lifting solutions for various industries.
Ace Crane Service, Inc. established in 1982 and based in Cudahy, California, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial cranes, and overhead handling equipment. The company's comprehensive product lineup includes bridge cranes, workstation cranes, jib cranes, monorail systems, and gantry cranes. These products are vital for tasks like overhead lifting and material handling, catering to different sectors such as manufacturing, construction, warehousing, automotive, and aerospace. The company's services, from crane and hoist repairs to crane modernization.
Demag Cranes & Components Corp., founded in 1968 and based in Wetter, Germany, specializes in producing industrial cranes, hoists, and crane components. Its product lineup includes a range of offerings such as crane kits, enclosed rail crane systems, enclosed rail monorail systems, rope hoists, and chain hoists. The company's offerings cater to diverse industrial needs, providing efficient solutions for material handling, lifting, and transport, thereby enhancing operational productivity and safety across various sectors.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kundel Industries Inc. |
9.5%
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| 2 | Piedmont Hoist & Crane, Inc. |
9.2%
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| 3 | Cincinnati Crane & Hoist |
5.7%
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| 4 | Spanco, Inc. |
5.7%
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| 5 | Nelson, Inc. |
5.4%
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| 6 | D&S Hoist & Crane |
5.4%
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| 7 | The David Round Co., Inc. |
4.8%
|
| 8 | Dearborn Overhead Crane, Inc. |
4.5%
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| 9 | Tri-State Overhead Crane |
4.5%
|
| 10 | The Caldwell Group, Inc. |
3.9%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the crane manufacturer page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
|
14 | 82.4% |
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Spain
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1 | 5.9% |
Canada
|
1 | 5.9% |
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Germany
|
1 | 5.9% |
