Founded in 1869, The David Round Company designs and manufactures hoists and other material-handling equipment in the United States, with a particular reputation for custom lifting systems in difficult or tightly regulated environments. Since making custom engineering a central focus in 1997, its in-house team has built solutions ranging from stainless-steel cleanroom equipment to low-headroom and explosion-proof lifting systems. The Streetsboro, Ohio manufacturer also owns Ruger Industries, which produces maneuverable floor cranes and hydraulic lifting equipment.
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RICO ManufacturingSince 1984, Medina’s RICO Manufacturing has designed and built specialized lift trucks for demanding material-handling jobs, including explosion-proof equipment and vehicles capable of moving loads exceeding 400,000 pounds. Founded by Boyd Ross, the company now performs more than 98% of its design, fabrication and assembly in-house, giving it unusual control over highly tailored projects. RICO has delivered 10,000 custom material-handling solutions and serves industries ranging from steel and automotive to military applications around the world.MEDINA, 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
Bradley Lifting CorporationFounded in 1972 in Harvey Bradley’s basement, Bradley Lifting Corporation designs and manufactures custom below-the-hook lifting devices for demanding mill-duty material-handling applications. The York, Pennsylvania company has grown from that small engineering business into a manufacturer with its own ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-registered facilities, while continuing to support equipment with inspections, repairs and reconditioning. Its technical staff designs each lifter under licensed professional-engineer supervision, and the company has maintained serialized records for every lifter and spare part it has made or repaired since its founding.YORK, PA
Bohl CompaniesFounded by Henry Bohl in 1924, Bohl Companies designs and supplies material-handling equipment, from industrial cranes and custom lifting devices to forklift equipment and support services. Its three divisions—Bohl Crane, Bohl Equipment and Bohl Machine—combine in-house engineering and manufacturing with regional service coverage. Bohl Equipment is one of the oldest family-owned material-handling dealerships in the United States, while Bohl Machine has focused on custom lifting applications since 1987.TOLEDO, OH