For over a decade, Ergo Robotic Solutions has been a Hudson Falls, New York maker of equipment for glass-handling crews. Now part of Vaclift Solutions LLC, the company builds machines that help trained operators place heavy glazing more safely and efficiently, and offers them for sale or rental.
GorbelFounded in Western New York in 1977, Gorbel manufactures material-handling and workplace-safety equipment, from overhead cranes and intelligent lifting devices to fall-protection systems and warehouse conveyors. The company has grown from a small local operation into a manufacturer with more than 800 employees and facilities in New York, Alabama, Arizona, and Canada. Gorbel is especially known for its G-Force lifting technology and Destuff-it container-unloading systems, which extend its industrial expertise into ergonomic handling and warehouse work.FISHERS, NY
Construction RoboticsConstruction Robotics is a Victor, New York company known for designing jobsite-ready machines that take the physical strain out of construction work. Its MULE equipment is built to work alongside crews, helping them handle heavy materials more safely while extending careers and opening construction work to a broader workforce.VICTOR, NY
UniMove Vacuum LiftersUniMove, LLC is the original U.S. manufacturer of ergonomic vacuum tube lifters, building stainless-steel systems and custom attachments for repetitive material handling. Its patented automatic balance control and high-airflow designs are made to handle everything from porous bags to heavy panels, while a dealer network supports installation, training, and service. Based in Pennsylvania, UniMove also maintains parts and documentation support for equipment dating back to 1989.PALMERTON, PA
Consolidated Glass CorporationFounded in New Castle in 1967, Consolidated Glass Corporation is a fifth-generation family-owned glass fabricator producing precision glass for projects ranging from shower enclosures to office partitions. The company has grown from jalousie door glass into a high-volume operation built around continuous investment, including the first U.S. installation of its automated Bovone robotic edging line. Today, President and CEO Shane Merryman carries the family business into its fifth generation while CGC serves customers across North America.NEW CASTLE, PA