American Equipment began in 1969 in Ken Zimmerman’s basement with a commitment to deliver quality products and great customer service. These founding values resonated with customers as the company grew steadily over the years becoming one of the leading overhead crane and services companies in the western United States.
In 2021, American Equipment embarked on a new chapter of growth when it partnered with Rotunda Capital Partners. American Equipment has continued its growth story by expanding to 50+ locations and 700+ employees located throughout the United States. In addition to extensive geographic expansion, American Equipment has also extended its product offerings to become a one-stop-shop solution for mission-critical material handling needs by adding industrial weighing and below-the-hook rigging capabilities.
As American Equipment continues to grow, we remain grounded in the core values the business was founded upon – quality products and great customer service. Whether you need recurring maintenance, emergency repair, or new equipment installation, we are here to support your operations by keeping your mission-critical assets performing at their best.
A nationwide network of engineering, fabrication, distribution, and service capabilities that delivers an unmatched customer experience and is the employer of choice.
Ken Zimmerman started American Equipment as a small operation in his basement. Later adding a small office offering conveying, packaging, and overhead lifting equipment in Utah and Idaho.
American Equipment moved to a small sales office which later expanded with a repair shop and warehouse.
American Equipment moved to a larger facility with the capabilities to expand sales and service. Additional technicians were employed for servicing overhead cranes and hoists.
In house crane fabrication was added to American Equipment’s list of services. This space also provided the capability to do modernization of customers’ cranes and hoists.
American Equipment added an 11,000 square foot crane fabrication unit to their existing facility. The facility housed two, ten-ton Cranes. A training facility was added to do in house training of technicians and offer crane inspection training for customers.
American Equipment opened eight new branches in Gillette WY, Casper, WY, Las Vegas, NV, Reno, NV, Rock Springs, WY, Grand Junction Co, and Denver Co.
Two more bays, totaling 6,500 square feet, were added to the American Equipment facility for fabrication and paint.
An additional fabrication shop was leased to increase our crane building capacity.
American Equipment completed ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Celebrated 50 years in business.
American Equipment, Pacific Crane & Hoist and Allied Crane form the largest independent provider of overhead crane and hoist solutions and services in the Western U.S. partnered with Rotunda Capital Partners. The combined company will operate as American Equipment Holdings with 14 strategic locations throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
“We will supply quality products and competent technical service at a fair price and with continual improvement of our quality system.”
We provide parts and service with reliability and support that is unmatched by our competitors. American Equipment has grown a lot since we started out in 1969, but we’ve never waivered in our commitment to our customers. We are proud to be the nation’s top crane supplier.
Today American Equipment employs over 155 industry professionals in 17 locations across the United States. We help you find the equipment that you need to get the job done:
American Equipment is ready to help you complete your next project, contact us to get started today.
Cranes & Hoists
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