Recent Blogs

Crane 1 Continues Its Expansion in the Eastern United States With the Asset Purchase of D&S Hoist & Crane, LLC.
We are proud to welcome D&S Hoist and Crane to the Crane 1 family. Steve Celaschi and team have over 200 years of experience and have built a fantastic business in the Pittsburgh and tri-state market. Click the button below to read the press release and learn...
Crane 1 Services Its Expansion in the Midwest with the purchase of Overhead Material Handling, Inc.
Crane 1 Services, a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners, has acquired Overhead Material Handling, Inc. (“OMH”), a provider of overhead crane services and equipment. Headquartered in Oak Creek, WI with an additional location in Green Bay, WI, OMH offers a broad...
Acquisition of Hoist and Crane Systems in Charlotte NC
Acquisition of Hoist At CRANE 1, we're committed to helping you run your operation more efficiently by increasing your equipment uptime,...

Gorbel Light Workstation Crane Systems make lifting simple
Gorbel Light Workstation Crane Systems make lifting simple One of CRANE 1’s superior partner suppliers is Gorbel. Gorbel excels in producing standard and custom workstation cranes and CRANE 1 has supplied hundreds of these little workhorses in both high tech and...

How to Identify and Address Overhead Crane Software and Control System Issues
Overhead cranes are the backbone of many industries, enabling the safe and efficient movement of heavy loads. However, like any complex machinery, overhead crane software and control systems can encounter issues that disrupt operations and compromise safety. In this...

Top 5 Ways Load Testing Can Prevent Overhead Crane Breakdowns
Overhead cranes are indispensable tools in various industries, facilitating the efficient movement of heavy loads. However, their immense power and the weight they bear also make them susceptible to breakdowns, which can lead to costly downtime, damage to property,...

Remote Monitoring Systems: Top 5 Benefits for Minimizing Overhead Equipment Breakdowns
Overhead equipment, such as cranes, hoists, and conveyor systems, are critical components in many industries. When these machines break down unexpectedly, it can cause significant disruptions to operations, leading to costly downtime and potential safety hazards....

Top 5 Most Expensive Overhead Crane Repairs (and How to Avoid Them)
Overhead cranes are essential equipment in many industrial settings, providing efficient lifting and moving capabilities that streamline operations. However, like any machinery, overhead cranes require maintenance and overhead crane repairs may occasionally occur to...