About Crane Technologies and Our Exciting History
• Since 1946• Safety Training and Education• A Leader in Green Manufacturing
Our History Since 1946
We are known for high-quality services, and our experts have over 65 years of industry experience. Read below to learn more about our history.
1946: Michigan Crane & Conveyor begins building equipment.
1947: Medallion Crane Builders is established and begins building built-up special hoists.
1973: Metro Crane Service begins performing crane installations, inspections, and preventative maintenance programs. The company works in conjunction with MIOSHA personnel to help in developing safety inspection guidelines for overhead bridge cranes and trains many of MIOSHA’s original inspectors.
1981: Crane Equipment Supply is established to provide crane service companies a one-stop shop for parts and equipment.
1991: All of these companies are combined into Crane Technologies and housed in a single facility.
1998: Crane Technologies takes its complete product line from built-up hoists to crane components nationally, setting up a network of dealers and distributors across the country.
1999: Crane Technologies is named the exclusive distributor for Black Bear products in the eastern half of the United States.
2000: Crane Technologies moves into a new 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and starts applying “lean manufacturing” practices to reduce overall costs and improve its product and service quality.
2003: ISO 9001 certification completed. Crane Technologies has become one of the largest crane service companies in the state of Michigan with more than 30 dealers across the country.
2004: Crane Technologies wins the first-ever U.S. Navy WHE-MAC Competition and is awarded the first WHE-MAC contract. Crane Technologies also becomes a master parts and equipment dealer for the Crane Mart Group.
2008: The Michigan economy tumbles into recession, but Crane Technologies continues to grow as a result of exceptional customer service, custom-engineered products, and superior attention to detail.
2012: Crane Technologies is nominated for Chrysler’s “Sustainability Supplier of the Year.”
More Useful Information About Crane Technologies
Over 65 Years of Experience
Crane Technologies is an industry-leading company with over 65 years of experience in crane design, deployment, and safety training.
Since 1946, the company has been building equipment, supporting the material handling industry by means of reliable equipment repair options, safety training, and education.
The knowledge, experience, and availability of our staff ensure clients operate their business in a safe environment without interruptions.
Since 1946
Crane Technologies has been manufacturing Michigan Crane brand cranes in Michigan since 1946. We're one of the largest OEM crane manufacturers, currently operating in the Midwest and take pride in being an industry leader and innovator.
Our early adoption of lean manufacturing has now led the way to the current implementation of GREEN manufacturing. Also, as a result of our practices, we were recently nominated by Chrysler for their “Sustainability Supplier of the Year” award.
No Project Too Big or Small
Crane Technologies is available to assist you with the repairs, maintenance, and safety inspections of your cranes, hoists, and other electrical equipment.
We're available 24/7 365 days to help your company avoid costly downtime and get your equipment back online. We strive to ensure that your employees are working in a safe, secure environment.
Contact Crane Technologies today. There’s no project too big or too small for us to handle.
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