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Crane Manufacturers Association Of America Inc.

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MANAGING EXECUTIVE

Rose Haire

rhaire@mhi.org

LEADERSHIP

President

Dan Beifuss

Magnetek

Vice President

Molly Wood

ACE Industries

Vice President - Engineering

Warren McDaniel

Foley Material Handling

Assistant Vice President - Engineering

Sylvian Raymond

REEL COH Inc.

About CMAA

CMAA is the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc., an independent trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry. CMAA traces its roots to the Electric Overhead Crane Institute, known as EOCI, which was founded in 1927 by leading crane manufacturers of that time to promote the standardization of cranes as well as uniform quality and performance. The voluntary association was incorporated as the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. in 1955. Member Companies, representing the industry leaders in the overhead crane industry, serve the United States market from operations based in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Mission

Deliver technical specifications and resources that promote safety in the design, operation, and maintenance of overhead cranes.

Vision

To be the most trusted knowledge resource for overhead cranes.

What We Do

As the premier, preferred brand in the materials handling industry, CMAA:

  • Is recognized as the leading advocate for the safe application and operation of overhead traveling crane equipment and related products.
  • Engineering specifications are widely recognized as the preferred design standard for overhead traveling cranes, integrated crane systems, and crane components.
  • Is recognized as the leading authority and the principal resource in the overhead traveling crane industry.
  • Conducts business professionally with a spirit of enthusiasm, cooperation, honesty and integrity.
  • Positions its Members to achieve marketplace leadership.
  • Members, recognized as the leaders in the marketplace:


  • Deliver superior value in their products and services.
  • Provide products and services that are safe and productive.
  • Provide high value and versatile solutions.
  • Develop knowledgeable and expert channel partners.
  • Provide an environment in which our customers can confidently purchase and derive superior value from our products.

Overhead Alliance New Virtual Reality Crane Game for Oculus Rift

Our new Virtual Reality Crane game is a fun and educational experience that shows what it is like to operate an overhead crane. The game uses cutting edge technology that brings you inside of a realistic manufacturing shop floor. It gives its users a 360 real life perspective inside of the headset.

The game is a combined effort of CMAA, HMI and MMA member companies in conjunction with Vern Shurtz and John Berryman from the Stratus Technology Group.

Download Virtual Reality Crain Game
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