What MEI Industrial Solutions does

MEI Industrial Solutions, formerly MEI Rigging & Crating, is a US-based industrial services company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas (Plano, TX in firmographic records). The company delivers end-to-end industrial solutions comprising six core service lines: rigging services (heavy lift, sensitive equipment, crane rigging, engineered lift plans), machinery moving (industrial relocations, precision alignment), industrial storage (climate-controlled warehousing with 9M+ sq ft indoor and 200 acres outdoor across 80+ facilities), millwrighting (mechanical installation and maintenance), crating and export packaging (ISPM 15, IATA, IMO, DOT compliant), and specialized transportation (heavy haul, port, plant relocation). It executes 20,000+ projects annually for enterprise customers across data centers, EV/automotive, semiconductors, life sciences and healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace and defense, food and beverage, and public sector end markets, with named customers including Intel, IM Flash Technologies, and Compass Datacenters.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue generated through quote-based pricing tied to scope, equipment, duration, and geography, with multi-year contracts for recurring engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining field enterprise sales with an inside sales team handling inbound quote requests via the company website. The technology stack is deliberately modest: a web-based customer platform (MEI Storage Website) for real-time inventory visibility across the storage footprint, in-house design and fabrication capability using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and certified welding (AWS D1.1, MIL). The company has been a portfolio company of Olympus Partners since 2023, following prior PE ownership under Dorilton Capital from 2019.

Since 2019, MEI has executed an aggressive, acquisition-led national roll-up strategy, completing at least 14 acquisitions of regional rigging, machinery moving, and crating specialists (including Dunkel, A&A, Able Machinery Movers, Pro-Pac, ProPack, Coast Rigging, Northeast Riggers, Industrial Transfer & Storage, and CCI Industrial Services), while retaining acquired brands as sub-brands within the platform. This M&A velocity, combined with a 2025 rebrand to MEI Industrial Solutions reflecting expanded service scope, has grown the workforce to 2,000+ employees across 30+ locations in 21 states (with execution in Canada and Mexico) and elevated MEI from #236 on the ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors list in 2022 to #100 in 2025.

Name

MEI Industrial Solutions

Legal name

MEI Rigging and Crating, LLC

Website

https://meiindustrialsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

MEI Industrial Solutions is a PE-backed US provider of heavy rigging, machinery moving, industrial storage, millwrighting, crating, and specialized transportation services, serving enterprise customers across data centers, semiconductors, EV/automotive, and manufacturing verticals from 30+ locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rigging and Machinery Moving Services

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

Keywords

• Industrial rigging services
• Machinery moving services
• Industrial storage solutions
• Millwrighting installation
• Specialized heavy haul transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Project-based professional services including machinery moving, rigging, industrial storage, packaging, and logistics services. Revenue generated through quotes and negotiated contracts for specific projects and ongoing service relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MEI Industrial Solutions provides end-to-end industrial services including heavy rigging, machinery moving, industrial storage (9M+ sq. ft. indoor, 200 acres outdoor), millwrighting, custom crating and export packaging, and specialized heavy-haul transportation. Services are delivered as turnkey projects covering disassembly, transport, rigging, installation, alignment, and commissioning for enterprise customers across data centers, semiconductors, EV/automotive, life sciences, aerospace & defense, manufacturing, and food & beverage.

Product overview

MEI Industrial Solutions is a premier provider of end-to-end industrial solutions across North America, formerly known as MEI Rigging & Crating. The company operates as a single integrated platform offering six core services: Rigging Services, Machinery Moving Services, Industrial Storage, Millwrighting Services, Crating & Export Packaging, and Specialized Transportation. These services are designed to work together as a turnkey solution, managing every phase from disassembly and transportation to rigging, setting, alignment, and commissioning. The company also provides specialized offerings including Engineered Lift Plans, a customer-facing Storage Website platform for inventory management, Design & Fabrication Services, and a Rigging Apprenticeship Program for workforce development. Services are delivered across 30+ locations in 23 states with execution capabilities across the lower 48 states, Canada, and Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dunkel: Acquired brand operating as part of MEI Industrial Solutions Los Angeles location, specializing in rigging, heavy equipment moving, millwrighting, and industrial storage in Southern California.
• A&A

Products and services

• Rigging Services Expert lifting and heavy equipment relocation solutions for industrial customers, including heavy lift & rigging, sensitive equipment rigging for cleanroom/medical/lab environments, crane rigging, and engineered lift plans using hydraulic gantries, forklifts, cranes, and skates.
• Machinery Moving Services Industrial machinery moving services for large-scale heavy machinery and small intricate moves, including heavy machinery moving, sensitive equipment moving, plant/factory relocations, and equipment installation and alignment using laser alignment tools and precision levels.
• Industrial Storage Secure, climate-controlled storage for industrial equipment with over 9 million square feet of indoor storage and 200 acres of outdoor storage across 80+ facilities nationwide, including inventory management and tracking through the web-based MEI Storage platform.
• Millwrighting Services Precision mechanical installation, machinery maintenance, and industrial equipment repair including project planning and assessment, machinery repair and maintenance, and heavy rigging integration for production line installations.
• Crating & Export Packaging Custom wood crate building and export packaging solutions including ISPM 15 certified crates, hazmat packaging for all classes 1-9, shrink wrapping, export packaging, and on-site or in-house crating services.
• Specialized Transportation End-to-end logistics and heavy haul services including heavy haul, logistics planning and support, plant relocation, specialized hauling, and port transportation services with over 35 years of experience.
• Design & Fabrication Services In-house design services using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for conceptual and engineered blueprints, with fabrication capabilities including MIG, TIG, and stick welding by AWS D1.1 and MIL-certified technicians.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ annual projects completed across diverse industries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• All CraneminorOthersCrane rental partner providing equipment for data center projects. All Crane supplies specialized lifting equipment to support MEI's rigging and machinery moving operations on data center construction projects.
• Compass DatacenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for data center construction and equipment installation services. MEI provides comprehensive machinery moving, rigging, and installation services for Compass Datacenters facilities across their project locations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Barnhart is the largest pure-play heavy rigging and machinery moving contractor in North America, offering crane services, plant relocations, and industrial storage across ~50 locations. Directly competes with MEI for hyperscaler data center, semiconductor, and energy project work.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: Bigge is a major U.S. crane rental and rigging services provider with a fleet of heavy lift and mobile cranes. Competes with MEI on industrial machinery moving and heavy rigging projects across the Western U.S., energy, and infrastructure markets.
• Maxim Crane Works: Maxim operates one of the largest crane rental fleets in North America with significant heavy lift and rigging capacity. Overlaps with MEI on industrial rigging and machinery installation projects for manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure customers.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: TNT provides crane rental, heavy hauling, and rigging services for industrial construction and energy markets, with strong Gulf Coast presence. Competes with MEI on large-scale industrial rigging and equipment installation projects.
• Buckner Heavy Lift Cranes: Buckner is a U.S. heavy lift crane rental and rigging specialist serving power, refinery, and industrial construction end-markets. Directly comparable to MEI's heavy rigging and crane service offering for industrial customers.
• Emmert International: Emmert is a specialized heavy rigging and millwrighting contractor focused on large industrial equipment installation and plant relocation. Comparable niche to MEI's heavy machinery moving and millwrighting services for industrial customers.
• All Erection & Crane Rental Corp. All Erection operates a large crane rental fleet across the Midwest and Eastern U.S. and provides rigging services for industrial construction. Competes with MEI on data center, manufacturing, and infrastructure rigging projects.

Broad incumbents

• H&E Equipment Services: H&E is a publicly traded equipment rental and distributor with broad industrial coverage including cranes, aerial platforms, and material handling. Less specialized than MEI in turnkey machinery moving but overlaps on crane rental for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@meiindustrialsolutions
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3603692

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A14 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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