Founded in Rochester in 1991 by former Kodak production engineer Arthur Crater, Unidex is a family-run manufacturer of ergonomic material-handling equipment. The company has remained American-made, moving to Warsaw while keeping its work in the United States rather than outsourcing it. Since 2015, Arthur’s son and daughter—both long-time employees—have led the business as it serves manufacturers across North America and abroad.
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
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
G.W. Becker, IncFamily-owned and operated since 1980, G.W. Becker, Inc. is a Hermitage, Pennsylvania manufacturer and service company known for keeping overhead lifting work under one roof. Its 72,000-square-foot facility supports customers across North America with custom crane fabrication and ongoing support for industrial material-handling operations.HERMITAGE, PA
Materials Handling Enterprises, IncFounded in 1971 by Robert C. Snell, Materials Handling Enterprises designs and supplies material-handling equipment and custom ergonomic systems from its Erie, Pennsylvania base. Its engineers use CAD-based facility, warehouse, and process layouts to develop solutions tailored to industrial requirements, alongside equipment such as lift tables and below-the-hook lifting devices. A traveling sales team serves customers from Erie, Greensboro, and Pittsburgh.ERIE, PA