Founded in 1962, family-owned Wolter provides industrial equipment and integrated productivity solutions, from material handling systems to warehouse automation and cranes. Three generations of the Wolter family remain actively involved, while a team of more than 800 employees—including over 300 technicians—serves industrial and commercial customers across a multistate region. Since acquiring Cincinnati Crane & Hoist in 2024, Wolter has also manufactured cranes, with particular expertise in box-girder cranes and runway systems.
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
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
Expert CraneFounded by Jim Doty on August 1, 1977, Expert Crane is a family business whose history grew from hands-on crane service into custom overhead-crane manufacturing. Today, the company serves industrial customers with equipment designed around their lifting needs, backed by the service tradition it calls “Service with Integrity.”WELLINGTON, OH