R&M Materials Handling, Inc.
Springfield, OH 45502
Bohl Continues History of R&M Installations at Plastics Firm
Bohl Crane has been an R&M Materials Handling Master Distributor for over 20 years, and in that time, they have used R&M’s crane components to partner with thousands of companies to provide custom solutions for overhead lifting challenges and projects. Recently Bohl Crane completed a third major custom engineered overhead lifting equipment installation at TH Plastics, Inc’s Bowling Green,...
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R&M Solution for Kimura Foundry America
Six R&M Materials Handling Inc. overhead crane systems were installed in just three weeks at the newly constructed Kimura Foundry America Inc. factory in Shelbyville, Indiana. The facility is the company’s first venture outside its native Japan, where it provides rapid prototype (RP) castings and small lot production services. Service Crane Co., which provides industrial cranes, workstation...
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R&M Overhead Crane Solution for Forestry Equipment Dealership
Milwaukee Crane & Equipment has installed a custom, 10-ton capacity overhead crane at Papé Machinery’s new construction and forestry equipment dealership in Ponderay, Idaho. The lifting equipment, manufactured by R&M Materials Handling Inc., had to accommodate extremely low headroom and satisfy the specifications that manufacturing giant John Deere requires of its distributors and regional...
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Overhead Crane Fleet Arrives at Bus Manufacturer
Over 40 cranes and hoists were installed in GILLIG LLC’s new Livermore, California facility as the bus manufacturer recently completed its relocation from Hayward to the Oaks Business Park. The newly constructed, custom-designed, 600,000 sq. ft. site continues the company’s 128-year tradition of manufacturing in the San Francisco Bay area. The hoists, manufactured by R&M Materials Handling...
Read More »R&M Materials Handling, Inc. and ACCENT Sales and Service Company Inc. Partner to Set Up a New Facility for Dean Machinery Co.
After 46 years in operation as a Caterpillar® sales and repair shop in Kansas City, Missouri, Dean Machinery Co., determined it had outgrown its facility. As a recognized leader in Caterpillar equipment solutions, plans were developed for a larger shop that could satisfy the handling capacities required to service the oversized equipment; mainly heavy excavating units. “As Caterpillar...
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R&M Materials Handling, Inc. and Reading Crane Partner to Solve a 200-Ton Lifting Requirement for Rhoads industries.
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. was selected by Reading Crane for this 200-ton crane project based on the ability to meet the specifications outlined by the customer, within the budgeted time frame and with a competitive price. Reading Crane and Engineering Co. installed this 200-ton crane, equipped with two R&M SXL 100-ton hoists, into Rhoads Industries heavy manufacturing facility. The building is...
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R&M Materials Handling, Inc. Introduces NRGmaster, an Alternative to C-track Festoons
SPRINGFIELD, OH -- R&M Materials Handling, Inc. is pleased to introduce NRGmaster, a modern alternative to C-track festoons. The NRGmaster track system eliminates dangling cables and provides a sleek crane, inherently increasing hook coverage on the shop floor and decreasing common C-track festoon maintenance pitfalls. It comes standard with a radio control, allowing the operator to be free to...
Read More »Ergonomic Hoist has compact, lightweight, sturdy design.
Capable of fitting inside 12 in. box truss, Stagemaker-® SM2 has lifting capacity of -¼ ton and features pressure-cast aluminum construction. AGMA quality carburized and precision ground gearing helps minimize noise levels, chain guide ensures smooth release of chain from hoist, and single-chain system helps prevent jamming. While combination brake torque limiter system allows for external...
Read More »Electric Wire Rope Hoist offers 1/2 to 80 ton capacity.
Equipped with 2-speed Class F insulated motor, Spacemaster-® SX features large drum diameter, which enables near true vertical lift and precise positioning of components during wind turbine manufacturing. Gearbox minimizes stress on drum bearings, and sealed trolley brakes require minimal adjustment over 1 million cycles. For safety, electro-mechanical load limit switch prevents lifting of loads...
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Stagemaker Concert Hoist Is a Quiet and Safe Solution
R&M Materials Handling introduces innovations to handle staging and theatrical equipment SPRINGFIELD, OH (April 10, 2009) - R&M Materials Handling, Inc., introduces innovations for the Stagemaker® concert hoist. The Stagemaker, from R&M Materials Handling, is a quiet and safe solution with an updated design for improved handling of staging and theatrical equipment. The Stagemaker enables the...
Read More »Mine's an R&M
A 20 ton capacity overhead crane and hoist from R&M Materials Handling Inc., sold by Harriman Material Handling (HMH), has been built and installed by CraneWerks 400 ft. beneath the surface at the U.S. Gypsum Company Shoals Mine in Indiana. The Application The top running double girder crane, principally chosen based on the short lead time offered by R&M and its Indiana-based distributor,...
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Bohl Continues History of R&M Installations at Plastics Firm
Bohl Crane has been an R&M Materials Handling Master Distributor for over 20 years, and in that time, they have used R&M’s crane components to partner with thousands of companies to provide custom solutions for overhead lifting challenges and projects. Recently Bohl Crane completed a third major custom engineered overhead lifting equipment installation at TH Plastics, Inc’s Bowling Green,...
Read More »
R&M Solution for Kimura Foundry America
Six R&M Materials Handling Inc. overhead crane systems were installed in just three weeks at the newly constructed Kimura Foundry America Inc. factory in Shelbyville, Indiana. The facility is the company’s first venture outside its native Japan, where it provides rapid prototype (RP) castings and small lot production services. Service Crane Co., which provides industrial cranes, workstation...
Read More »
R&M Overhead Crane Solution for Forestry Equipment Dealership
Milwaukee Crane & Equipment has installed a custom, 10-ton capacity overhead crane at Papé Machinery’s new construction and forestry equipment dealership in Ponderay, Idaho. The lifting equipment, manufactured by R&M Materials Handling Inc., had to accommodate extremely low headroom and satisfy the specifications that manufacturing giant John Deere requires of its distributors and regional...
Read More »
Overhead Crane Fleet Arrives at Bus Manufacturer
Over 40 cranes and hoists were installed in GILLIG LLC’s new Livermore, California facility as the bus manufacturer recently completed its relocation from Hayward to the Oaks Business Park. The newly constructed, custom-designed, 600,000 sq. ft. site continues the company’s 128-year tradition of manufacturing in the San Francisco Bay area. The hoists, manufactured by R&M Materials Handling...
Read More »Wind Turbine Generator Manufacturing Plant Repurpose
When Acciona Windpower sought to enter the North American renewable energy market by building a wind turbine generator manufacturing plant, the company elected to repurpose and expand an existing facility in West Branch, Iowa, to save construction time. Ryan Companies US, Inc., Wolverine Crane and Service, R&M Materials Handling, Inc. and Drivecon, Inc. teamed up to meet the demanding...
Read More »R&M Materials Handling, Inc. and ACCENT Sales and Service Company Inc. Partner to Set Up a New Facility for Dean Machinery Co.
After 46 years in operation as a Caterpillar® sales and repair shop in Kansas City, Missouri, Dean Machinery Co., determined it had outgrown its facility. As a recognized leader in Caterpillar equipment solutions, plans were developed for a larger shop that could satisfy the handling capacities required to service the oversized equipment; mainly heavy excavating units. “As Caterpillar...
Read More »
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. and Reading Crane Partner to Solve a 200-Ton Lifting Requirement for Rhoads industries.
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. was selected by Reading Crane for this 200-ton crane project based on the ability to meet the specifications outlined by the customer, within the budgeted time frame and with a competitive price. Reading Crane and Engineering Co. installed this 200-ton crane, equipped with two R&M SXL 100-ton hoists, into Rhoads Industries heavy manufacturing facility. The building is...
Read More »
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. Introduces NRGmaster, an Alternative to C-track Festoons
SPRINGFIELD, OH -- R&M Materials Handling, Inc. is pleased to introduce NRGmaster, a modern alternative to C-track festoons. The NRGmaster track system eliminates dangling cables and provides a sleek crane, inherently increasing hook coverage on the shop floor and decreasing common C-track festoon maintenance pitfalls. It comes standard with a radio control, allowing the operator to be free to...
Read More »Ergonomic Hoist has compact, lightweight, sturdy design.
Capable of fitting inside 12 in. box truss, Stagemaker-® SM2 has lifting capacity of -¼ ton and features pressure-cast aluminum construction. AGMA quality carburized and precision ground gearing helps minimize noise levels, chain guide ensures smooth release of chain from hoist, and single-chain system helps prevent jamming. While combination brake torque limiter system allows for external...
Read More »