Founded in 1972 in Harvey Bradley’s basement, Bradley Lifting Corporation designs and manufactures custom below-the-hook lifting devices for demanding mill-duty material-handling applications. The York, Pennsylvania company has grown from that small engineering business into a manufacturer with its own ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-registered facilities, while continuing to support equipment with inspections, repairs and reconditioning. Its technical staff designs each lifter under licensed professional-engineer supervision, and the company has maintained serialized records for every lifter and spare part it has made or repaired since its founding.
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Engineered Lifting Technologies, IncFrom its Western New York facility, Engineered Lifting Technologies designs, builds and tests below-the-hook lifting equipment for construction, materials handling and wind applications. ELT combines standard products with in-house engineering for custom lifting solutions, and its team proof-tests every lifter to at least 125% of its working load limit. The company is ISO 9001:2015 registered and manufactures its lifting fixtures in Orchard Park, New York.ORCHARD PARK, NY
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
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
DraftoSince 1942, Drafto has manufactured heavy-duty lifting and weighing equipment for steel mills, foundries, and other demanding industrial operations. The Cochranton, Pennsylvania company is known for engineered coil lifters and patented ROTAHOOKS™ that bring controlled movement and positioning to heavy loads, while its service team repairs and refurbishes Drafto and other brands. Drafto traces its roots to a 1934 metal-stampings business and continues to develop custom, American-made material-handling equipment.COCHRANTON, PA