CraneWerks overhead bridge crane installed in a gypsum mine

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CraneWerks designs a bridge to fit down the narrow mine shaft

A 20 ton capacity overhead crane and hoist from R&M Materials Handling Inc., sold by Harriman Material Handling (HMH), has been built and installed by CraneWerks 400 ft. beneath the surface at the U.S. Gypsum Company Shoals Mine in Indiana, US.

The top running double girder crane, principally chosen based on the short lead time offered by R&M and its Indiana-based distributor, CraneWerks, is being used to assemble and maintain equipment for the mine underground. It spans 35 ft and travels on a 62 ft long runway.

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CraneWerks is presented their 7th Distributor Excellence Award by Harrington Hoists. (L to R): Brett Kunin, Ashley Larochelle, Dave Sims, and J.J. Politis

7th Distributor Excellence Award from Harrington Hoists

June 25, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that CraneWerks has once again been honored with the Distributor Excellence Award from Harrington Hoists. This marks the seventh time we have received this prestigious award, highlighting our rapid and expansive growth within the industry. We couldn't be prouder of this achievement and the recognition it brings to our dedicated team and valued partners.

Catastrophic underhung overhead bridge crane runway fail, broken runway hanging loose from ceiling mount at metal finishing plant in central Indiana

Metal Finishing Plant is Safe After Emergency Rehab Crisis

January 16, 2024

A metal finishing plant in central Indiana was the scene of a catastrophic runway failure. When our emergency service technicians arrived, the bridge and spreader bar was hanging precariously over caustic dipping vats. One of the runways had broken loose and fallen. Caustic environments tend to increase the chances of equipment failure. A Runway survey, as part of a regular preventive inspection, could have possibly prevented this failure.

Gorbel Super Structure Now Refines this Production Line

December 19, 2023

CraneWerks collaborated with Harriman Material Handling to provide Hendrickson, a global leader in commercial transportation solutions, to implement an advanced material handling system that would optimize their production capacity.

About Us 1 Stop Shop Giving Back

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Get to Know CraneWerks

In the late 1990s, CraneWerks noticed that the American crane industry was in trouble. Big overseas companies were making huge inroads into the US market by setting up their own sales networks. Their seemingly unlimited resources and capabilities made it increasingly difficult for independent US dealers to stay competitive.

Against that backdrop, CraneWerks was founded in 1997 with a vision: give independent American dealers a chance to compete in their own backyard by giving them the opportunity to say “Yes” to all their customers’ overhead material handling needs.

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What We Offer

CraneWerks is your first choice for quality and durable overhead crane and hoist services, providing you with material handling solutions nationwide. We offer a range of services designed to help you stay OSHA compliant, keep your overhead lifting equipment in running order, and provide a safe environment for your employees. Whether you need OSHA mandated overhead crane and hoist inspections, preventative maintenance, crane repair, or employee training, CraneWerks has you covered.

2023 Roger Graham Scholarship Fund Winner, Gavin Shaw

Giving Back

The things we do in life send echoes—echoes that frequently outlive us. Roger Graham was a member of the CraneWerks family for 18 years. He was an extraordinary, giving man whose deeds and words sent a lot of echoes down the ages. He won’t soon be forgotten by anyone who met or worked with him. The Roger Graham Scholarship Fund is awarded annually to a deserving local high school senior heading to a trade school.