Born from an original poultry cart, Cruiser Products has made drivable ladder carts at its western Ohio facility since 2012. Its electric service carts are built to move through narrow walkways and provide safer access to elevated work areas in settings ranging from poultry houses to warehouses and greenhouses. The company’s line now includes compact, heavy-duty and adjustable-height designs, with configurations available for unusual height requirements.
Skylift, IncFamily-owned Skylift, Inc. builds specialty easement and utility equipment for electric-utility crews working where conventional trucks cannot reach. Incorporated by the Jarmoszuk family in 2000, the Lorain, Ohio manufacturer is known for its compact backyard machines, including its battery-powered MD 6000 E-Series, and now also builds insulated utility trucks. Skylift designs and manufactures its equipment in-house, with parts and technical support available through its North American distributor network.LORAIN, OH
Granite IndustriesFounded in 1997 in Archbold, Ohio, Granite Industries manufactures scaffold and material-handling equipment, with additional lines for staging, seating and fencing. Its 150,000-square-foot Ohio operation produces domestic designs under the Granite, American Cart and Overland brands, including electric carts that have evolved through three generations since their 2009 launch. Granite also maintains warehouses around the country and can develop custom items for specialized jobs.ARCHBOLD, OH
Buck Equipment IncBuck Equipment Inc. has spent more than five decades developing specialized equipment for automobile loading and unloading. Its Grove City, Ohio manufacturing operation is known for a four-wheel-steering ramp design and also builds custom solutions for unusual, space-constrained facilities.GROVE CITY, OH