Fives Group

Employee Size

11-50

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

North Canton, OH

Founded

1901

With roots reaching back to 1812, Fives Group designs and manufactures industrial machines, process equipment and complete production lines for manufacturers around the world. Its 8,500 employees work across 25 countries, combining high-precision machinery, process-industry systems and smart automation with a focus on industrial efficiency and lower environmental impact. The group’s Canadian Fives Services subsidiary, founded in 1991 as C.D.G. Levage, adds more than 30 years of expertise in lifting and material-handling equipment.

• Fives GroupWith roots reaching back more than 200 years, Fives Group is an international industrial engineering company known for designing equipment that helps manufacturers transform materials and run more sustainable operations. Its 8,500 employees work across 25 countries, combining local customer support with global engineering expertise for industrial manufacturers.CLEVELAND, OH
• FivesFives Services traces its roots to 1991, when it began as C.D.G. Levage Inc. and built its reputation in overhead-crane work through close customer relationships. Now part of the international Fives Group, the Canadian operation has more than 30 years of experience and a field team serving industrial customers across Quebec and Ontario. It is also a licensed general contractor with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.CLEVELAND, 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
• J.D. Neuhaus GroupSince 1745, family-run J.D. Neuhaus Group has developed and made pneumatic and hydraulic hoists, crane systems, and conveying solutions from its headquarters in Witten, Germany. Its equipment is built for demanding industrial work, including continuous-duty lifting and hazardous environments, while the company supports customers through a global service and partner network spanning more than 90 countries. The eighth generation of the Neuhaus family joined management in 2025, continuing an unusually long independent manufacturing tradition.SPARKS GLENCOE, MD