Since 1964, Air Technical Industries has engineered and built standard and custom material-handling equipment at its ISO 9001-certified factory near Cleveland, including lifting systems for demanding industrial, aerospace and defense applications. The U.S. OEM is especially known for tailoring ergonomic, heavy-duty solutions to unusual problems, from a manipulator that guides an electrical cabinet through a wind-turbine opening to a mobile trailer built to handle F-35 engines. ATI’s catalog includes more than 2,500 standard models, while its in-house engineers develop specialized equipment when an off-the-shelf machine will not fit.
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Handling SpecialtyEstablished in 1963, Handling Specialty designs and manufactures custom material-handling equipment and complete systems for demanding applications worldwide. The Grimsby, Ontario company operates two nearby facilities totaling 140,000 square feet, with its Hamilton plant equipped for oversized builds and large-scale testing. Its work spans unusual assignments from rail gantries and steel-mill equipment to underwater stage lifts, backed by in-house engineering, manufacturing, installation and service.PITTSBURGH, PA
The David Round Company, IncFounded in 1869, The David Round Company designs and manufactures hoists and other material-handling equipment in the United States, with a particular reputation for custom lifting systems in difficult or tightly regulated environments. Since making custom engineering a central focus in 1997, its in-house team has built solutions ranging from stainless-steel cleanroom equipment to low-headroom and explosion-proof lifting systems. The Streetsboro, Ohio manufacturer also owns Ruger Industries, which produces maneuverable floor cranes and hydraulic lifting equipment.STREETSBORO, OH
RICO ManufacturingSince 1984, Medina’s RICO Manufacturing has designed and built specialized lift trucks for demanding material-handling jobs, including explosion-proof equipment and vehicles capable of moving loads exceeding 400,000 pounds. Founded by Boyd Ross, the company now performs more than 98% of its design, fabrication and assembly in-house, giving it unusual control over highly tailored projects. RICO has delivered 10,000 custom material-handling solutions and serves industries ranging from steel and automotive to military applications around the world.MEDINA, OH
Givens Lifting Systems IncSince 1993, Givens Lifting Systems has been a U.S. manufacturer focused on solving difficult material-handling problems for industrial workplaces. Based in Perrysburg, Ohio, the company designs each system around the customer’s application and performs fabrication and assembly in-house, serving manufacturers across the country.PERRYSBURG, OH