Founded 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.