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American Crane and Equipment Corporation Manufacture Turbine Cranes: The Gentle Giants of Overhead Lifting Equipment

American Crane and Equipment Corporation recently engineered and manufactured turbine cranes for several generating stations. In the world of cranes, turbine cranes are some of the largest and most powerful overhead lifting machines made. Douglassville, PA November 11, 2016 American Crane & Equipment Corporation, a manufacturer of overhead electric cranes and hoists, has recently completed the...

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Material Handling & Storage

American Crane and Equipment Corporation Manufacture Turbine Cranes: The Gentle Giants of Overhead Lifting Equipment

American Crane and Equipment Corporation recently engineered and manufactured turbine cranes for several generating stations. In the world of cranes, turbine cranes are some of the largest and most powerful overhead lifting machines made. Douglassville, PA November 11, 2016 American Crane & Equipment Corporation, a manufacturer of overhead electric cranes and hoists, has recently completed the...

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Norheim Hoist meets CMAA Class D Duty of up to 60 Ton Capacity.
Agricultural & Farming Products

Norheim Hoist meets CMAA Class D Duty of up to 60 Ton Capacity.

Available with capacities ranging up to 160 tons, Norheim Hoist meets requirement of Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) Spec # 70. With two speed hoists and trolley controls of up to 20 horsepower, utilizing standard magnetic contactor controls, hoist allows lifting speed to increase for loads that weigh up to 30% of the rated load capacity. Unit can be utilized for foot mounted,...

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Norheim Hoist meets CMAA Class D Duty of up to 60 Ton Capacity.
Agricultural & Farming Products

Norheim Hoist meets CMAA Class D Duty of up to 60 Ton Capacity.

Available with capacities ranging up to 160 tons, Norheim Hoist meets requirement of Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) Spec # 70. With two speed hoists and trolley controls of up to 20 horsepower, utilizing standard magnetic contactor controls, hoist allows lifting speed to increase for loads that weigh up to 30% of the rated load capacity. Unit can be utilized for foot mounted,...

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American Crane & Equipment Corporation Increases Columbus McKinnon Product Offerings
Fasteners & Hardware

American Crane & Equipment Corporation Increases Columbus McKinnon Product Offerings

As a long time Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) channel partner, American Crane announces additions to at least 11 CMCO product lines, now available for shipment. The additional offerings are driven by the company’s mission to provide a wide variety of equipment in order to meet the specific requirements of the application. DOUGLASSVILLE, PA - American Crane Equipment Corporation and...

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American Crane & Equipment Corporation Increases Columbus McKinnon Product Offerings
Fasteners & Hardware

American Crane & Equipment Corporation Increases Columbus McKinnon Product Offerings

As a long time Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) channel partner, American Crane announces additions to at least 11 CMCO product lines, now available for shipment. The additional offerings are driven by the company’s mission to provide a wide variety of equipment in order to meet the specific requirements of the application. DOUGLASSVILLE, PA - American Crane Equipment Corporation and...

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American Crane and Equipment Corporation Helps Lift Salmon Across the Cushman Dams in Washington State
Material Handling & Storage

American Crane and Equipment Corporation Helps Lift Salmon Across the Cushman Dams in Washington State

American Crane designed and manufactured two 5 ton jib cranes, featuring corrosion resistant components to safely operate in an outdoor aquatic environment. All gearing, including the drive motions and gear rack, was designed with a minimum service factor of 2.0 for heavy duty service. Douglassville, PA - When Tacoma Power re-licensed Cushman Dams 1 and 2, the Washington Department of Natural...

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American Crane and Equipment Corporation Helps Lift Salmon Across the Cushman Dams in Washington State
Material Handling & Storage

American Crane and Equipment Corporation Helps Lift Salmon Across the Cushman Dams in Washington State

American Crane designed and manufactured two 5 ton jib cranes, featuring corrosion resistant components to safely operate in an outdoor aquatic environment. All gearing, including the drive motions and gear rack, was designed with a minimum service factor of 2.0 for heavy duty service. Douglassville, PA - When Tacoma Power re-licensed Cushman Dams 1 and 2, the Washington Department of Natural...

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American Crane Completes the First Lift for Orion
Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

American Crane Completes the First Lift for Orion

American Crane & Equipment Corporation's overhead clean room crane helped to lift and stack the Orion crew module. The stacking took place inside the Final Assembly and System Test (FAST) cell inside the Operations and Checkout facility at Kennedy Space Center. Early last month, American Crane's 25 ton double girder clean room crane (with single failure-proof hoist) strategically lifted and...

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American Crane Completes the First Lift for Orion
Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

American Crane Completes the First Lift for Orion

American Crane & Equipment Corporation's overhead clean room crane helped to lift and stack the Orion crew module. The stacking took place inside the Final Assembly and System Test (FAST) cell inside the Operations and Checkout facility at Kennedy Space Center. Early last month, American Crane's 25 ton double girder clean room crane (with single failure-proof hoist) strategically lifted and...

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American Crane & Equipment Corporation's CEO, Karen Norheim, Emcees The 2023 What's So Cool About Manufacturing Awards Day

The evening of events, led by Karen Norheim, is the culmination of five months of hard work, where Berks and Schuylkill County middle school students visited PA manufacturing locations to create videos answering the question: What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" Douglassville, PA. (PRweb) March 13, 2023 -- The event will take place on Tuesday, March 21st, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Reading,...

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CEO of American Crane, Karen Norheim, Revitalizes Exquisite Modern-Day Fairy Tale Written by Her Uncle

Honoring a cherished life with a wholesome tale of self-discovery, full of lessons for all ages. Douglassville, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) September 07, 2022 -- When a young boy named Woodsprout comes of age, his father gifts him a treasure: an intricately handcrafted book bound in fine red leather with the instruction that he fill up the pages with his life’s story. The ensuing journey has...

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American Crane & Equipment Corporation Certified By The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Douglassville, PA. (PRweb) May 26, 2022 American Crane & Equipment Corporation, a business specializing in overhead cranes and custom material handling equipment, is proud to announce our national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Center - East, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). “We...

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American Crane's Karen Norheim is Partnering with Youtopian on the Launch of Their NYOUGENE to Help Create Compelling Education Experiences When and Where Employees Need Them

American Crane and Equipment Corporation’s Karen Norheim, President and Chief Operating Officer, has partnered with Youtopian on the launch of their NYOUGENE platform, a new education initiative for upskilling workers. Youtopian, a leading innovation company, is excited to announce the launch of a new education initiative to complement their existing portfolio of artificial intelligence...

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American Crane’s Karen Norheim is Partnering with Youtopian on the Launch of Their NYOUGENE to Help Create Compelling Education Experiences When and Where Employees Need Them

American Crane and Equipment Corporation’s Karen Norheim, President and Chief Operating Officer, has partnered with Youtopian on the launch of their NYOUGENE platform, a new education initiative for upskilling workers. Youtopian, a leading innovation company, is excited to announce the launch of a new education initiative to complement their existing portfolio of artificial intelligence...

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American Crane & Equipment Corporation names Karen P. Norheim President and COO

Oddvar Norheim named Chairman and CEO Douglassville, PA - September 17, 2019 -- American Crane & Equipment Corporation, a leading manufacturer of custom designed electric overhead cranes and other material handling equipment, announced that on September 17th, Karen Norheim was named President and COO. Long-time President and CEO, Oddvar Norheim, will continue to serve as Chairman and CEO. Karen...

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American Crane & Equipment Corporation names Karen P. Norheim President and COO

Oddvar Norheim named Chairman and CEO Douglassville, PA - September 17, 2019 -- American Crane & Equipment Corporation, a leading manufacturer of custom designed electric overhead cranes and other material handling equipment, announced that on September 17th, Karen Norheim was named President and COO. Long-time President and CEO, Oddvar Norheim, will continue to serve as Chairman and CEO. Karen...

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American Crane & Equipment Corporation Launches GRIT Matters™ Campaign

GRIT Matters™ at American Crane & Equipment Corporation DOUGLASSVILLE, PA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2018 - At American Crane, their Mission is to be Gritty! In January of 2018, American Crane & Equipment Corporation began a series of launches of a new campaign within the company called GRIT Matters™ to help reboot their company culture. What does that mean? Well, the definition of grit is as...

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American Crane & Equipment Corporation Launches GRIT Matters™ Campaign

GRIT Matters™ at American Crane & Equipment Corporation DOUGLASSVILLE, PA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 14, 2018 - At American Crane, their Mission is to be Gritty! In January of 2018, American Crane & Equipment Corporation began a series of launches of a new campaign within the company called GRIT Matters™ to help reboot their company culture. What does that mean? Well, the definition of grit is as...

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ImmERge Labs' New CPR Virtual Teachable Moment at American Crane & Equipment Corporation

AUGUST 09, 2017 - American Crane recently had the opportunity to open their facility to the ImmERge Labs, an Upstart company spun out of the University of Pennsylvania, to introduce their employees to some of the newest and most innovative technology being applied in the medical field today. After recently completing their official CPR certification training, American Crane’s employees had the...

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