What Bragg Companies does

Bragg Companies (legal entity Bragg Investment Co., Inc.) is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy lift and specialized transport operator founded in 1946 by Jim Bragg in Signal Hill, California, and now headquartered in Long Beach, CA. The company operates 14 branch offices across the contiguous 48 United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii, and serves enterprise customers in construction, oil and gas refining, renewable energy, aerospace, and manufacturing. Its three core service divisions are Crane Service (all-terrain, rough terrain, crawler, and truck cranes), Crane & Rigging (structural, mechanical, and rigging erection), and Heavy Transport (oversized cargo up to 500,000 pounds using Scheuerle and Goldhofer hydraulic trailers plus permit and pilot car services).

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven contracts with enterprise customers, supplemented by multi-disciplinary Industrial Services for refineries, a Turnkey Operations offering that integrates all divisions, in-house Engineering (2D/3D modeling, FEA, custom below-the-hook design, 3D-printed prototypes), Electrical & Instrumentation services, and a Renewable Energy line targeting wind and solar projects. The company owns and operates a capital-intensive fleet including Liebherr crawlers up to the LR 1750/2, Grove and Tadano mobile cranes, and custom hydraulic gantries. Wholly-owned subsidiaries Coastline Equipment, Total-Western, American Plant Services, and JBA Trucking extend the platform into equipment sales, refinery maintenance, de-coking, and bulk petroleum haulage. Headcount is reported in the 501-1,000 range; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Notable credentials include the Space Shuttle Endeavour transport and installation at the California Science Center, transport of 5+ million pounds of steel over 500+ loads for SoFi Stadium, the PG&E Pit 3 hydroelectric powerhouse modernization, and Topgolf El Segundo (delivered 27 days ahead of schedule). Bragg holds SC&RA Job of the Year awards for both hauling (2024) and rigging (2025), AISC Associate Erector certification, and memberships in SC&RA, the American Clean Power Association, and the California Trucking Association. Leadership is family-controlled: M. Scott Bragg serves as President and CEO, with Erika Santos as Treasurer/CFO, Jim Puerner as CTO, and other family members in VP and Secretary roles.

Name

Bragg Companies

Legal name

Bragg Investment Co., Inc.

Website

https://braggcompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bragg Companies is a fourth-generation, family-owned crane rental, heavy rigging, heavy haul, and industrial services operator founded in 1946, serving construction, oil and gas, aerospace, manufacturing, and renewable energy customers across the contiguous U.S. from 14 branch offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Construction Equipment Services (Crane, Rigging, and Heavy Haul)

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD)

Keywords

• Crane rental services
• Heavy rigging solutions
• Heavy haul transport
• Industrial construction services
• Turnkey crane operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Services: Rental and operation of cranes for construction projects, including all-terrain, rough terrain, crawler, and truck cranes. Revenue generated through project-based contracts.
2. Crane & Rigging: Full-service structural, heavy mechanical, and rigging erection services for construction projects.
3. Heavy Haul Transport: Transportation of oversized, multi-dimensional, and large capacity cargo. Includes hydraulic trailers with capacities up to 500,000 pounds, permits, and pilot car services.
4. Industrial Services: Multi-disciplinary services for refineries including civil structure, piping, welding, bundle extraction, code repairs, and electrical & instrumentation.
5. Turnkey Operations: Integrated project services combining all three divisions (Crane Service, Crane & Rigging, Heavy Transport) along with engineering support for complete project delivery.
6. Electrical & Instrumentation: Electrical and instrumentation services including installation, maintenance, new construction, turnaround support, troubleshooting, and upgrades for industrial facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bragg Companies provides full-service crane rental, structural and heavy mechanical rigging erection, oversized heavy haul transportation, and industrial construction services for refineries, construction, aerospace, manufacturing, and renewable energy customers. The company operates an integrated portfolio spanning crane service, rigging, heavy transport, industrial services, turnkey operations, in-house engineering, and electrical & instrumentation, supported by a fleet of specialized equipment and 14 branch offices across the United States.

Product overview

Bragg Companies is a full-service crane, rigging, and heavy haul service company founded in 1946, operating as a fourth-generation family-owned business. The company offers an integrated portfolio of six interconnected service divisions: Bragg Crane Service (crane rental with all-terrain, rough terrain, crawler, and truck cranes), Bragg Crane & Rigging (structural and mechanical erection with engineered rigging plans), Bragg Heavy Transport (oversized cargo hauling with hydraulic trailers up to 500,000 lbs), Bragg Industrial Services (refinery multi-disciplinary contracting), Bragg Turnkey Operations (integrated multi-division project delivery), and Bragg Engineering (in-house engineering with 2D/3D modeling, FEA, and critical lift planning). The company also provides Electrical & Instrumentation and Renewable Energy services. The divisions work independently and collaboratively to deliver comprehensive construction solutions across aerospace, construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and renewable energy industries nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bragg Crane Service Crane rental and operational services for construction and industrial projects, with an expansive fleet of well-maintained cranes including all-terrain, rough terrain, crawler, and truck cranes, available with certified operators.
• Bragg Crane & Rigging Full-service structural, heavy mechanical, and rigging erection services including engineered rigging plans, crane assembly and disassembly, and on-site planning for construction projects.
• Bragg Heavy Transport Specialized transportation of oversized, multi-dimensional, and large-capacity cargo using hydraulic trailers with capacities up to 500,000 pounds, including permit acquisition and pilot car services.
• Bragg Industrial Services Multi-disciplinary contracting services for refineries including civil structure work, piping, welding, bundle extraction, code repairs, and electrical & instrumentation.
• Bragg Turnkey Operations Integrated construction services where all three divisions work together to deliver turnkey construction projects, supported by in-house engineering for efficient and safe end-to-end project execution.
• Bragg Engineering In-house engineering department providing critical crane lift planning, custom rigging configurations, below-the-hook design, jacking & sliding procedures, gantry planning, and modular construction using 2D/3D modeling, Finite Element Analysis, and 3D printing.
• Electrical & Instrumentation Electrical systems installation and instrumentation services for low voltage, medium voltage, DC, control systems (PLC, DCS, SIS), field process systems, loop checks, calibrations, and refinery turnaround support.
• Renewable Energy Services Specialized services for renewable energy projects including wind turbine transport and installation, solar equipment handling, and turbine maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed SoFi Stadium project with 500+ loads totaling 5+ million pounds of steel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coastline EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoastline Equipment is a subsidiary/affiliate of Bragg Companies. A leader in providing heavy equipment solutions featuring top brands like John Deere and Wirtgen. Offers equipment sales, rentals, parts, technology, and service with 12 strategically located branches in California, Nevada, and Idaho.
• Total-Western, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotal-Western delivers construction and maintenance services to oil and gas refineries. Founded in 1972, they provide engineering, construction, operations and maintenance services. A subsidiary/affiliate of Bragg Companies.
• American Plant Services (APS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Plant Services specializes in operation and maintenance of de-coking units, material handling, and load-out systems in petroleum refineries across the United States. A subsidiary/affiliate of Bragg Companies.
• JBA Trucking CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJBA specializes in hauling of petroleum coke, sulfur, and clinker product. They manufacture their own aluminum-sided tandem bottom dump trucks with patented, leak-proof bottom-dump feature. A subsidiary/affiliate of Bragg Companies.
• Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA)coreOthersIndustry association for specialized carriers and rigging companies. Bragg Companies is a member and has won multiple awards at SC&RA conferences. The company displays SC&RA certification on their website.
• American Clean PowerminorOthersIndustry association for clean power/renewable energy. Bragg Companies is a member, supporting their work in renewable energy projects including wind turbine installation.
• California Trucking AssociationminorOthersState trucking industry association. Bragg Companies maintains membership as a heavy haul transport provider.
• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)minorOthersTrade organization for the steel construction industry. Bragg Companies holds AISC Associate Erector certification.
• United Launch AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomer at SLC-6 Launch Complex where Bragg Companies provided crane and rigging services. Customer testimonial states Bragg 'exceeded expectations' at this aerospace launch facility.
• Clark Construction Group-California, LPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company customer that has worked with Bragg on multiple challenging projects. CEO Richard M Heim provides testimonial praising Bragg's 'quiet competence' and consistent performance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ALL Erection & Crane Rental: One of the largest privately held crane rental companies in the U.S., operating a fleet of crawler, hydraulic, and tower cranes. Directly comparable to Bragg across crane rental, rigging, and heavy haul services with similar integrated service model.
• Maxim Crane Works: Large U.S. crane rental operator with a fleet exceeding 2,500 cranes and 50+ branches. Directly comparable to Bragg in crane rental for construction and industrial markets, with overlapping customer base in oil & gas and infrastructure.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Nationwide heavy rigging and crane service provider with extensive engineered heavy-lift capability. Directly comparable to Bragg on complex rigging projects, heavy haul transport, and industrial turnkey operations.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: West Coast-headquartered crane rental and heavy rigging company with national reach. Highly comparable to Bragg given similar California roots, crawler and hydraulic crane fleet, and industrial/customer base overlap.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: Heavy-lift crane and rigging provider with extensive crawler fleet and engineered heavy-haul capabilities. Directly comparable to Bragg on industrial, refinery, and infrastructure projects requiring super-heavy lift equipment.

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in the world with a significant aerial, crane, and specialty solutions division. Competes with Bragg in crane rental but as part of a much broader portfolio including general tool and aerial rentals.
• Sarens: Global leader in heavy lifting, engineered transport, and crane rental with worldwide branch network. Comparable to Bragg on complex super-heavy-lift projects, modular construction, and wind energy installations.
• Mammoet: Global heavy lifting and transport specialist operating worldwide with massive crawler fleet. Comparable to Bragg on engineered heavy lifting, refinery shutdowns, and offshore/energy infrastructure projects.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Second-largest equipment rental company in North America with growing crane and specialty solutions offerings. Competes with Bragg in crane rental and industrial services but as part of a much broader generalist rental portfolio.

Regional players

• Deep South Crane & Rigging: Gulf Coast-focused crane and rigging operator serving petrochemical, industrial, and energy markets. Comparable to Bragg's Total-Western and industrial services arm, though concentrated in a different regional market.

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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