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All-Lift Systems
Founded in 1981, All-Lift is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of rigging and lifting equipment. We offer material handling hoists/cranes, lifting, rigging, and fall protection, PPE, and industrial equipment and supplies.
More importantly, All-Lift Systems is a team working with you to help improve your business – decreasing downtime and increasing productivity. With plenty of in-stock products, on-site manufacturing, custom rigging and lifting equipment solutions, and quick turnaround time, we can get what you need, when you need it!
As a part of Lift Solutions Holdings Company – a national industrial lifting solutions company, our portfolio now includes a complete line of lifting equipment and material handling equipment including cranes, hoists, slings, chain, and wire rope. We also carry everything else you need to outfit your team and workplace – rigging equipment, storage solutions, maintenance products, and a complete line of safety supplies from the nation’s top manufacturers.
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Trester Hoist
In 1908 Henry Trester started an electric motor company. His dedication to service and distribution for the Milwaukee manufacturing community began the Trester legacy four generations ago.
Trester Hoist and Equipment was established by Rick Trester in 1995 to provide specialized knowledge on products and applications to both distribution channels and manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin. In 2015 Robyn Trester-Vaupel purchased Trester Hoist and Equipment.
Metropolitan Crane and Hoist was founded in Milwaukee by Leo DeWane in 1987. What started as a single skilled crane technician, grew to a custom crane builder with a reputation for customer service and an experienced service team. In 2018, Metropolitan Crane was acquired by Trester Hoist. We are now part of Lift Solutions Holdings Company – a national industrial lifting solutions company focused on inspection, repair, and replacement products for overhead cranes, hoists and below the hook products.
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Star Crane and Hoist
It all began with a dream to start a family business
Larry Derks started in the crane business back in 1963 working for a well—known crane mfg., starting out as a draftsman moving up to an estimating engineer then as a subcontractor that brought him around the world working on crane projects. Larry made the decision with his son Craig to come home to west Michigan and start a crane service company concentrating on the customer and filling all their service needs 24-7.
Star Crane & Hoist was founded in western Michigan in 1985 as a family owned business, with Larry’s 20+ years of crane experience, at the time from Larry’s previous positions, and Craig with his automotive and drafting experience, they went for it.
In 2022 we joined Lift Solutions Holdings Company – a national industrial lifting solutions company focused on inspection, repair, and replacement products for overhead cranes, hoists and below the hook products.
Today the headquarters is in Allendale, Michigan that houses sales, service and fabrication operations. Over the years One Crane Source was developed as distributorships evolved with sales and service facilities in Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Detroit, Bowling Green Ohio, Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio, Angola Indiana, South Bend Indiana, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Elizabethtown Kentucky, Denver Colorado, Roselle Illinois, and Griffin Georgia.
Throughout the years there have been many expansions, new distributorships, and numerous awards as the premier crane company of the Midwest and the United States. The family business continues to flourish, with a brother, a son and daughter, as well as cousins in the business and is a testament to Larry’s passing in 2010. The growth continues, yet the ideals remain the same:
Building long—term business partnerships by meeting the needs of each and every customer with the absolute highest quality of products and services.
The customer base crosses every conceivable product and service line from nuclear to entertainment to educational, along with many more. A key measure of the success of the company is their commitment to faith, family, and their employees as well as ALL their customers. All this has brought them long term recognition as the crane and hoist industry leader for the Great Lakes Region.
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Contrx Cranes
For nearly fifty years, Contrx Cranes has been a leading manufacturer of standard and custom-design lifting equipment for the material handling industry, including:
- Jib Cranes
- Portable Gantry Jibs
- Portable Jibs
- Jib Lifts, Pallet Lifters
- Work Station Jibs
- Wall Mounted Jibs
- Overhead Bridge Cranes
- Pillar Mounted Jibs
- Free Standing Bridge Cranes
Contrx Cranes can manufacture all crane solutions and products from 1 Ton single girder cranes to 100 Ton double box girder cranes. We strive to offer a great value crane and provide them with lead times that are the best in the industry. Give us an opportunity and we will surpass your expectations.
In 2021 we joined Lift Solutions Holdings Company – a national industrial lifting solutions company focused on inspection, repair, and replacement products for overhead cranes, hoists and below the hook products.
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ALP Industries
In 1981 Reitzel Swaim and Ron Space formed American Lifting Products, Inc. (the forerunner of ALP Industries, Inc.) in Parkesburg, PA. The company was relocated to Coatesville, PA in 1993.
The first major expansion occurred in 1983 when the acquisition of Pennsylvania Sling Company and Cobb Wire Rope and Sling Company added locations in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, PA, and Atlanta, GA.
During the 1980’s and 90’s, Carolina Chain and Cable Company, The Harding Company, Wayland Incorporated, Florida Wire Rope & Supply, and others were purchased. During this time ALP started new businesses in Aberdeen, NC; Parkesburg, PA; and Duncan, SC. Acquisitions were made in Tampa, FL (2000) and Tacoma, WA (2001). Another start-up location was opened in Las Vegas, NV in 2006.
ALP’s registered trademarks include Penco®, Saf-T-Grip®, Grip-Tite®, Redi-Grip®, Mulox®, and Tufskin®. PMS Blue is the trademarked color of ALP’s ratchet and lever type load binders. In addition, the combination of “orange and white” colored strands in wire rope is a registered trademark of ALP Industries, Inc.
In 2022 we joined Lift Solutions Holdings Company – a national industrial lifting solutions company focused on inspection, repair, and replacement products for overhead cranes, hoists and below the hook products.
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Cutting Edge Technologies
Cutting Edge Technologies LLC in Neenah, WI is your one stop job shop for Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication.
If you are looking for laser cutting, we specialize in laser cutting thick plate steel.
Our steel fabrication services include Laser Cutting, Press brake, Welding MIG, Welding TIG, Grinding, Tapping, Countersinking, Pem Inserting and Rolling.
We are now part of Lift Solutions Holdings Company – a national industrial lifting solutions company focused on inspection, repair, and replacement products for overhead cranes, hoists and below the hook products.
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ASC Industries
ASC Industries (known as Alloy Sling Chain) started in 1970. Most of the business was surrounded by the steel and related industries. ASC was well known for the ability to fabricate fully welded chain slings that were very large in diameter for lifting applications in Steel plants. To this day, ASC Industries is one of 2 or 3 that continues to make welded chain slings for clients throughout the USA. As ASC grew, they decided to continue to diversify and became one the largest distribution centers under one roof for carrying several constructions of wire rope for a broad range of industries. Large companies like Caterpillar, Commonwealth Edison (now Exelon, one of the largest utility companies in the country), Alcoa and other industries were part of the portfolio. ASC Industries became a major provider of custom lifting devices for customers throughout the country and a Slingmax Twin-Path franchise provides many industries we cater to with new technology for lifting . Our company continued to grow and getting more involved with the construction industry. Our business philosophy included continuous training to our clients on safe operating practices using the products we provide. In 2003 we signed an agreement that turned our company into an exclusive distributor in the USA for one of the most prestigious High Performance Engineered Rope Companies in the world, Python Wire Rope. We were now ASC Industries Python America. One of our proud moments was the lifting of the spheres with the Slingmax Twin-Path slings on top of the Freedom Tower in New York City with our East Coast Python dealer, The Bilco Group. Our Python Rope was also on the tower crane that made that historic lift (you can see on YouTube). Presently we are grateful to our employees that have been with us over the years to help us be one of the largest Rigging and Fabrication facility under one roof. With 130, 000 square feet and 4000 tons of rope, we are committed to being a platform for our customers in the lifting, turning, positioning, and securement business.
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Carolina Chain & Cable & Sling
Carolina Chain & Cable was acquired by ALP Industries in the 1980’s and focuses on wire ropes and chain slings. In 2023 they were acquired by Lift Solutions and are now able to offer overhead cranes, lifting devices, overhead hoist and crane inspections, repairs and engineering services. Carolina Chain & Cable continues to operate out of their 4 Carolina branches.
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Harding Company
In the 1980’s ALP Industries purchased Harding Company who is a manufacturer & wholesaler of wire rope, chains and synthetic slings. In 2023 they were acquired by Lift Solutions and are now able to offer overhead cranes, lifting devices, overhead hoist and crane inspections, repairs and engineering services. Harding Company continues to operate out of their two Connecticut locations.
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Pennsylvania Sling
Pennsylvania Sling Company was acquired by ALP Industries in 1983 and is a distributor of wire rope, nylon slings, blocks, hoists & winches for construction, marine & material handling industries. In 2023 they were acquired by Lift Solutions and are now able to offer overhead cranes, lifting devices, overhead hoist and crane inspections, repairs and engineering services. Pennsylvania Sling Company continues to operate out of their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh Branches.
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Wayland
Wayland LLC was acquired by ALP Industries in the 1980’s and its lines of business include: Hoists, Safety Nets & Fall Protection Equipment, Wire Rope Cable & Fittings and elevator rope. In 2023 they were acquired by Lift Solutions and are now able to offer overhead cranes, lifting devices, overhead hoist and crane inspections, repairs and engineering services. Wayland LLC continues to operate at their Bronx and Las Vegas locations.
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Cobb Wire Rope & Sling
In 1983 ALP Industries purchased Cobb Wire Rope & Sling who was a distributor of general purpose and elevator wire rope, nylon & wire rope slings, chain, chain & rigging assemblies & hardware. In 2023 they were acquired by Lift Solutions and are now able to offer overhead cranes, lifting devices, overhead hoist and crane inspections, repairs and engineering services. Cobb Wire Rope & Sling continues to operate out of their Atlanta location offering products and services.