What Acco Material Handling Solutions does

Acco Material Handling Solutions (legal entity: ACCO Material Handling Solutions, Inc.) is a York, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of overhead material handling equipment, founded in 1904 and operating as a wholly-owned division of The Crosby Group. The company designs and manufactures a portfolio spanning manual and electric hoists (Accolift lever, hand chain, and electric chain hoists from ½ to 20-ton capacities), wire rope hoists (Wright Speedway and Work-Rated lines), overhead cranes, patented T-section monorail track systems (Louden and Trambeam brands), and engineered material handling carts and trailers (Nutting brand, tracing to 1891). Patented track technology uses high-carbon and manganese T-section rail with switches and interlocks, allowing lighter composite structures and customizable manufacturing layouts. Custom engineering services and explosion-proof crane variants (Class II, Group G, Division I) serve hazardous-environment applications including aerospace jet-engine testing and lighting-assembly manufacturing.

The company sells primarily through a nationwide authorized dealer network (AFE Crane, Kresl Power as Master Parts Distribution Center since 1959, Southwest Materials Handling, J&B Equipment) supplemented by direct field sales (800.967.7333), an Accolift Online Quote Configurator, and a Rapid Ship program offering same-day fulfillment of stocked configurations from a Chicago warehouse. Revenue is generated from hardware sales (hoists, cranes, track, carts/trailers) plus a parts annuity through Kresl Power's 11,000+ SKU inventory and custom engineering services on a quote-based pricing model. End markets include general manufacturing, warehouse and distribution, aerospace and defense, construction and infrastructure, and food and beverage, with named enterprise customers such as Musco Lighting and Grocery Supply Co. The operating geography is North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). The company is led by President Daniel Carmody, with Jeff Dawson as National Sales Director and Dave Eshelman as CFO and VP of Human Resources.

Name

Acco Material Handling Solutions

Legal name

ACCO Material Handling Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://accomhs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Acco Material Handling Solutions is a York, Pennsylvania-based industrial OEM (founded 1904) that manufactures overhead hoists, patented monorail track systems, cranes, and engineered carts/trailers, selling through a nationwide authorized dealer network across North America to manufacturing, warehouse, aerospace, and food-and-beverage customers as a division of The Crosby Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks) (TLABAFAF)

Keywords

• Overhead material handling
• Industrial hoists cranes
• Patented track systems
• Engineered carts trailers
• Warehouse material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hoists Sales: Sale of manual hoists (lever and hand chain), electric chain hoists, and wire rope hoists under Accolift® and Wright® brands. Products sold in various capacities with multiple suspension options.
2. Cranes and Patented Track Systems: Sale of overhead cranes including Louden and Trambeam patented track cranes, crane components, and complete material handling systems.
3. Nutting Carts and Trailers: Sale of engineered material handling carts and trailers under the Nutting brand, including warehouse, distribution, and custom products.
4. Replacement Parts: Sale of replacement parts through authorized distributors like Kresl Power, which serves as Master Parts Distribution Center with over 11,000 different items.
5. Custom Engineering Services: Custom-designed material handling solutions tailored to specific customer applications and requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Acco Material Handling Solutions manufactures and sells overhead material handling equipment including wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists, manual hoists, patented track monorail systems (Louden and Trambeam brands), overhead cranes, and engineered carts and trailers (Nutting brand). The company provides custom-engineered material handling solutions and complete in-house manufacturing of hoists, cranes, and material handling systems, supported by an authorized dealer network and a Rapid Ship fulfillment program.

Product overview

Acco Material Handling Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of overhead material handling equipment organized into three main product divisions: (1) Hoists including Accolift Electric Chain Hoists (1-10 ton), Accolift Low Headroom Hoists (1-5 ton), Accolift Hand Chain Hoists (1/2-20 ton), Accolift Lever Hoists (3/4-9 ton), and Wright Wire Rope Hoists under Speedway and Work-Rated sub-brands; (2) Patented Track Systems under Louden and Trambeam sub-brands with associated cranes and components; and (3) Nutting Carts & Trailers for warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing applications. The company also operates a Rapid Ship program enabling same-day or next-day shipping on stocked configurations of hoists, cranes, and wire rope products. Founded in 1904, ACCO serves industries including aerospace, automotive, military, and general manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accolift: Sub-brand of Wright launched in 1985, including lever, hand chain, and electric chain hoists. Features portable, lightweight hand equipment for industrial, construction, maintenance, mining, ship building and utility applications.
• Wright
• Louden
• Trambeam
• Nutting
• Speedway
• Work-Rated

Products and services

• Accolift Electric Chain Hoists High-quality electric chain hoists built for long service in industrial applications, available in 1 to 10-ton capacities with hook suspension, push/pull trolley or motorized trolley configurations. Features Weston Style Mechanical Load Brake, heavy-duty motors rated for 30-minute duty, Grade 80 load chain, and variable frequency drive options.
• Accolift Lever Hoists Lightweight, portable, chain-type lever-operated pullers for pulling, lifting, lowering, moving, and skidding objects in industrial maintenance, construction, and utility applications, available in 3/4 ton to 9-ton capacities.
• Accolift Hand Chain Hoists Portable, lightweight hand hoists providing dependable working tools for industrial maintenance, construction sites, machine shops, and production situations, available in 1/2 ton to 20-ton capacities. Features overload clutch assembly, Weston style load brake, and stainless steel or nickel-plated options for corrosive environments.
• Accolift Low Headroom Hoists Electric chain hoists designed for low headroom applications and building restrictions, available in 1 to 5-ton capacities with headroom clearance as low as 10.3 inches.
• Louden Patented Track High-carbon and manganese T-section track providing maximum strength and long wear, with customizable layouts using track switches and interlocks for manufacturing flexibility. Designed to be lighter than structural steel alternatives while enabling flexible monorail system configurations.
• Trambeam Patented Track Patented track system engineered for strength and durability with switches and interlocks providing manufacturing flexibility across applications.
• Louden Patented Track Cranes Overhead cranes using Louden patented track for easy transfer of loads from one system to another, with single and double girder configurations available.
• Trambeam Patented Track Cranes Overhead cranes using Trambeam patented track system for efficient material handling in manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Wright Speedway Wire Rope Hoists Engineered wire rope hoists for heavy-duty applications with single speed controls and optional inverters, featuring Weston style mechanical load brake, AC hoist motor brake, US-manufactured motors, and double reeving for true vertical lift.
• Wright Work-Rated Wire Rope Hoists Wire rope hoists designed for superior operation in high-volume handling of heavy loads, with overload cut-off device, DC hoist motor brake, double reeving, and US-manufactured motors.
• Nutting Carts & Trailers Engineered material handling carts and trailers including warehouse and distribution carts, manufacturing/industrial trailers, and custom products for all industries.
• Nutting Tilt Carts Balance/tilt platform carts invented in 1891 for transporting large, bulky, and irregular loads with diamond pattern running gear for exceptional maneuverability.
• Custom Engineering Services Custom-designed material handling solutions tailored to specific customer applications and requirements, including explosion-proof crane systems for hazardous environments and custom monorail systems with shuttle crane stations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 years of continuous operation as a material handling solutions provider
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AFE CranecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFE Crane (Cedar Falls, Iowa) is a strategic distributor of ACCO Material Handling Solutions, providing installation and material handling solutions across the U.S. Upper Midwest. AFE has installed custom crane and monorail systems for aerospace, lighting, and hazardous environment applications.
• Kresl PowercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKresl Power, Inc. (Batavia, IL) has been an authorized distributor of the Acco product line since 1959 and serves as the Master Parts Distribution Center. Kresl stocks over 11,000 different replacement parts with same-day and overnight delivery capabilities.
• Southwest Materials Handling Co. (SWMHC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDallas-based Southwest Materials Handling Co. is a distributor of Nutting Carts & Trailers, a division of ACCO Material Handling Solutions. SWMHC serves customers across Texas with warehouse trailers and material handling equipment.
• J&B EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ&B Equipment is a distributor for ACCO Material Handling Solutions, providing custom crane and material handling solutions. J&B has installed crane systems for aerospace manufacturers including circular cranes for jet engine testing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes: Konecranes is a global leader in lifting equipment and services with a portfolio spanning port cranes, industrial cranes, hoists, and maintenance services. They compete with ACCO in the industrial crane and hoist space but at a much larger scale and global footprint as a broad incumbent.
• Demag (Terex/Demag Cranes): Demag (now under Terex) provides industrial cranes, hoists, and material handling solutions including KBK light crane systems that compete directly with ACCO's patented track offerings. They are a broader incumbent with extensive engineering and service capabilities.
• Ingersoll Rand: Ingersoll Rand's material handling portfolio includes hoists, balancers, and air hoists under brands like Ingersoll Rand and ARO. While broader than ACCO in compressed air and fluid handling, they overlap in industrial lifting equipment for manufacturing applications.

Regional players

• Street Crane Company: Street Crane is a UK-based manufacturer of overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling systems. They serve similar industrial and aerospace customers as ACCO but primarily in European markets rather than North America, making them a regional peer with comparable product offerings.

Direct peers

• Gorbel Inc. Gorbel manufactures overhead cranes, hoists, jib cranes, and ergonomic material handling systems for industrial and warehouse applications. They compete directly with ACCO in overhead crane systems and patented track-style monorail offerings for manufacturing facilities.
• Kito Group: Kito Group is a Japanese manufacturer of chain hoists, electric hoists, and overhead cranes with established US operations. They compete with ACCO across manual and electric hoists with similar product positioning and dealer-distributed sales model.
• Columbus McKinnon: Columbus McKinnon is a global leader in material handling products including hoists, cranes, and rigging tools under brands like Yale, Coffing, and CM. They directly compete with ACCO across manual hoists, electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, and overhead cranes in the same North American dealer channel structure.
• R&M Materials Handling: R&M Materials Handling (part of Konecranes) manufactures electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, and crane components sold through industrial distribution. They directly compete with ACCO's Accolift and Wright hoist lines in capacity ranges from fractional to heavy-duty.
• Harrington Hoists: Harrington Hoists manufactures manual chain hoists, lever hoists, electric chain hoists, and air hoists sold through industrial distributors. They are a direct competitor to ACCO's Accolift hoist lines with overlapping product categories, capacities, and distribution channels.

Others

• Warehouse Equipment & Supply (WESCO): WESCO is a major distributor of material handling, electrical, and communications products serving as a channel through which hoists, cranes, and warehouse equipment reach end customers. They are an ecosystem participant and indirect channel peer rather than a direct product competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/accomhs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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