Case Studies

1) Hoosier Crane | OLI App

R&M’s latest innovation in hoist safety and efficiency is being used in the field! Our Overhead Lifting Information (OLI) app displays direct, real-time data reports of crane conditions, ...

2) Wolverine Crane & Service | Digital Services with OLI

As more teams in the field add R&M’s OLI app to their hoist’s data monitor, we’re excited to hear feedback on the app’s performance and its uses across our industry. The Overhead Lifting ...

3) TH Plastics, Inc. | Custom Crane Solution

Recently Bohl Crane, a R&M Materials Handling Master Distributor for over 20 years, completed a third major custom engineered overhead lifting equipment installation at TH Plastics, ...

4) KIMURA FOUNDRY AMERICA | RAPID PROTOTYPING

Six R&M Materials Handling Inc. overhead crane systems were installed in just three weeks by R&M ...

5) NEW YORK BLOWER | LOAD-TURNING CRANE

With a new manufacturing facility planned that would be dedicated to the assembly of heavy industrial blowers and ...

6) PAPÉ MACHINERY | FORESTRY EQUIPMENT

Milwaukee Crane & Equipment has installed a custom, 10-ton capacity overhead crane at Papé Machinery’s new construction ...

7) GILLIG LLC | Bus Manufacturing

Over 40 cranes and hoists were installed in GILLIG LLC’s new Livermore, California facility as the bus manufacturer ...

8) Crankshaft Handling Made Easy

Installing 45 lb. crankshafts into an engine block requires gentle handling and precision. The crankshaft has to be removed from the racks and placed very carefully in the engine block ...

9) Successful Cab / Chassis Marriage

The Operation of lifting a truck cab and “marrying” it on the chassis required a very specialized system. An Enclosed Track monorail with 5 tractor driven hoist trolley unites was selected. ...

10) Tarca® System Helps Save Valuable Floor Space

Industry: Heavy Truck Maintenance and Repair. Application: This company provides maintenance and customization for heavy trucks. Parts weighing from 1 to 3 tons are lifted and moved ...

11) Work Station Crane Solves Handling Problems

An automotive manufacturer in Canada needed a process for overhead material handling when their plant converted from a warehouse operation to a manufacturing operation. They chose Free ...

12) Demag KBK Enclosed Track Crane with Manipulator Arm

Installation of front and rear axles at a compact car assembly plant required a custom designed handling system that could safely lift, transfer and manipulate these awkward parts into ...

13) Risk Takers Heed Warning When It Comes To Risking Employee's Safety

During assembly and maintenance of vehicles, workers climb to the top of the coaches to be sure they are properly sealed, as well as to inspect vents and satellite dishes for damage. ...

14) Demag KBK Multi Crane System for Engine Block Machining Application

Automobile manufacturer Nissan needed a way to safely move engine blocks into position for machining. To meet peak production requirements the ability to handle up to 18 blocks at the ...

15) Work Station Crane with G-Force® Helps Workers Catch Up To Assembly Line's Output... To Assembly Line's Output...

Gorbel® Work Station Crane with an Aluminum Bridge and a G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device was installed. The Q model G-Force® was a great fit for the application because the G360™ ...