From its Springfield, Ohio office, GKS Lifting and Moving Solutions supplies German-engineered lifting and transport equipment for moving heavy loads in tight spaces. The company traces its roots to Georg Kramp’s 1967 founding of GKS-PERFEKT in Stuttgart and established its North American operation in 2005, pairing German manufacturing with local sales, service, and stocked parts. GKS products are manufactured to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 standards, tested before shipment, and generally covered by a five-year warranty.
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Buckingham EquipmentFor more than 50 years, Buckingham Equipment has engineered and made U.S.-built systems for lifting, skidding, and moving heavy structures and industrial loads. Based in Bernville, Pennsylvania, the company designs equipment around real jobsite constraints, including crane-free Jack & Slide systems and configurable SmartSteer® dollies, while also offering rental equipment for demanding moves. Its products are used by structural movers, riggers, and specialized transport crews worldwide.BERNVILLE, PA
R&M Materials Handling, IncWith more than 90 years in the field, R&M Materials Handling designs and builds overhead crane packages, hoists and lifting components for industrial operations. Its Springfield, Ohio assembly and logistics center supports a distribution network across North, Central and South America, while its engineers also develop crane systems to order for specific facilities. R&M is part of the Konecranes Group and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system.SPRINGFIELD, 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
DIMET GmbHFounded in 2000 as an engineering company, Germany-based DIMET GmbH designs and manufactures lifting magnets and customized material-handling equipment for the steel, scrap-processing and cargo industries. Its in-house operation has grown to more than 200 employees and over 10,000 square metres of production space, with products deployed worldwide, including heat-resistant electromagnets for loads up to 650°C. DIMET also supports customers beyond the sale through replacement and lifetime maintenance programs.BALTIMORE, MD