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A labour of love
Taking charge of a company that has been handed down through generations is a huge responsibility, especially when you’re not sure you want to work in the industry. Jim Banks speaks to Ryan Marks, president of Uesco Cranes, about how he learnt to love the business his forefathers built.
Uncertainty ahead
Canadian industrial construction is a critical sector, but in the face of potential tariffs from the US and subsequent supply chain disruption, the future is unclear. OCH investigates.
A positive influence
In Stockton, California, CraneTech has installed R&M cranes and hoists at Applied Aerospace Facility. OCH finds out more.
The future, right now
Welcome to the Fall 2025 edition of Overhead Crane & Hoist. I am excited to bring you another issue dedicated to spotlighting the people, companies and innovations shaping the lifting industry today. It is a privilege to help share the stories that matter – whether they come from the shop floor, the construction site or the executive suite. This issue highlights the technologies, regional developments and industry shifts that continue to redefine what overhead lifting looks like across the US and beyond.
William Hackett secures H-Mark certification on new range
William Hackett, a trusted global supplier of safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, has secured H-mark certification for its latest chain sling components.
Steelmakers boost crane investments amid market shifts
Even amid uncertainty over the impact of US President Donald Trump’s policies, demand for overhead cranes in the US steel industry is set to grow. Myra Pinkham investigates how leading industry experts are pointing to market volatility, shifting trade policies and evolving technology as key factors influencing future demand, with tariffs, automation and infrastructure investment playing a crucial role in shaping the sector’s trajectory.
Raising the bar at ProMat 2025
ProMat 2025 showcased the rapid evolution of material handling, from increased collaboration and technology integration to the drive for smarter, safer and more sustainable lifting solutions. Industry leaders share their insights on this year’s exhibition.
A keen eye for talent
In business for more than 20 years, CraneTech remained a small but successful company until four years ago, when current CEO Eric Factor and his business partner steered it on a course of rapid organic growth and an aggressive strategy of acquisition. He tells OCH about this journey into the crane industry, and how the company’s peoplefirst approach is creating the perfect recipe for continued growth and expansion.
Tennessee construction set to create boom for lifting industry
From governor-backed plans for nuclear projects to warehouse growth from some blue chip corporate players down to in-house training plans for next-generation operating talent, Dan Cave looks at the latest crane and hoist news from the Volunteer State.
Must the show go on?
Trade shows have long been an industry staple, providing companies with the opportunity to network with key decision-makers and showcase their latest technologies and services. But, in the post-pandemic era, do they still fulfil the same vital function they once did? We asked key industry figures to share their recent experiences and look ahead to how trade shows might evolve.