Barnhart

What Barnhart does

Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. is a privately held, Tennessee-based heavy lifting and logistics contractor founded in 1969 and headquartered in Memphis. The company specializes in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy hauling of major industrial components for American industry, operating a network of more than 70 branches across North America following its first international acquisition of NCSG in Western Canada in June 2024.

The core service offering combines engineering design, project management, and execution using an owned fleet that spans 18-ton to 1,800-ton capacity. Barnhart deploys proprietary equipment — including the GS-800 Girder Transport System, Modular Lift Tower, hydraulic gantries, strand jacks, and Goldhofer PSTe/SPMT transporters — alongside conventional crawler cranes to handle complex lifts, oversized cargo moves, and precision placement of industrial equipment. Documented work spans nuclear, power generation, refining/petrochemical, wind energy, cement, pulp and paper, fertilizer, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects, with multiple SC&RA Rigging Job of the Year awards validating technical execution at the high end of the market.

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-priced service contracts covering crane rental with operators, heavy rigging, heavy transport, engineering, and project management — typically structured as multi-year engagements for enterprise customers in capital-intensive industries. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via a branch network and direct project engagement, supported by a project case-study library and a "Get a Quote" inbound channel. The company has pursued an active acquisition strategy, adding White Crane (January 2024) and NCSG (June 2024) to expand geographic reach and capacity.

Name

Barnhart

Legal name

Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co.

Website

https://barnhartcrane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. is a privately held North American heavy lift and transport contractor operating 70+ branches across the U.S. and Western Canada, serving nuclear, power, petrochemical, wind, and industrial customers with engineered rigging and oversized cargo hauling solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Lift and Rigging Services

NAICS

Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH)

Keywords

• Heavy rigging services
• Crane rental services
• Heavy transport logistics
• Specialized lifting equipment
• Industrial heavy hauling

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Crane and Rigging Services: Barnhart generates revenue through providing crane services, heavy rigging, and heavy transport for industrial projects. Services are typically project-based with custom quotes for each job. Revenue comes from equipment rental with operators, engineering services, project management, and specialized heavy lift solutions for sectors including nuclear, petrochemical, wind energy, and industrial manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Barnhart provides project-based crane rental, heavy rigging, and heavy transport services for major industrial components used in American industry. Services span lifting (18 to 1,800 tons), engineering design, project management, proof load testing, remove-and-replace of equipment during outages, storage solutions, and barge transport. Operations are delivered through 70+ branches across North America serving nuclear, petrochemical, wind energy, power generation, cement, pulp and paper, fertilizer, and manufacturing customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crane Services (Lift)
• Heavy Transport
• Proof Load Testing
• Remove and Replace Equipment
• Storage Solutions
• Engineering and Project Management Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed world's largest tunnel boring machine move - $80 million machine transported from Port of Seattle, 850-ton largest piece, in 9-day transport operation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NCSG (Northern Crane Services Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2024Barnhart acquired NCSG of Acheson, Alberta, Canada in June 2024. This was Barnhart's first international acquisition and largest acquisition to date. NCSG, founded in 1987, operates 8 depots across Western Canada providing crane and heavy haul services to oil, gas, forestry, wind energy, and mining industries. The acquisition brings approximately 400 workers and marks Barnhart's expansion into international markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sarens: Sarens is a global heavy lift and engineered transport specialist with one of the world's largest crane fleets, directly comparable to Barnhart's mega-project work in energy, petrochemical, and infrastructure.
• Mammoet: Mammoet is a global leader in heavy lifting and transport with worldwide operations, competing with Barnhart on the largest mega-project lifts and serving overlapping petrochemical, energy, and offshore customers.
• Terex Corporation: Terex is a major equipment OEM that also operates crane rental services through its MP Environmental Services segment; while primarily a manufacturer, it represents adjacent competition for fleet supply and downstream rental demand.

Direct peers

• Bragg Companies: Bragg is a family-owned heavy lift and crane rental operator on the U.S. West Coast and Gulf Coast, directly competing with Barnhart's regional branches in petrochemical, power, and port-related projects.
• Maxim Crane Works: Maxim is one of the largest crane rental companies in North America with a deep branch network, directly competing with Barnhart on lift capacity, fleet breadth, and industrial customer accounts across petrochemical, power, and infrastructure projects.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: Bigge is a long-standing direct competitor in heavy lift and rigging, with comparable large-capacity cranes (Liebherr, Manitowoc) and a focus on industrial, power, and infrastructure projects across the U.S. market.
• ALL Family of Companies (ALL Erection & Crane Rental): ALL operates one of the largest crane rental fleets in North America with extensive branch coverage, competing head-to-head with Barnhart on industrial lift jobs and heavy rigging projects.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: TNT Crane & Rigging operates a substantial fleet of large hydraulic and crawler cranes across multiple U.S. branches, competing directly with Barnhart in industrial and commercial heavy lift work.

Regional players

• Deep South Crane & Rigging: Deep South is a regionally concentrated heavy lift and rigging competitor in the U.S. Gulf Coast, directly competing with Barnhart's Houston and Mobile branches on petrochemical and industrial work.

Others

• Columbus McKinnon: Columbus McKinnon is a hoist and lifting equipment manufacturer supplying rigging hardware, chain, and crane components; relevant as an upstream supplier whose products integrate into Barnhart's rigging operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/barnhartcrane
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/barnhartcrane
• Facebookfacebook.com/barnhartcrane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barnhart-crane-&-rigging

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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