What Mazzella does

Mazzella Companies, operating through Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc., is a Cleveland, Ohio-based, privately-held manufacturer and distributor of industrial lifting and rigging products founded around 1950-1954. The company employs more than 1,100 people across 40+ North American locations and serves industrial, commercial, and specialty applications including manufacturing plants, steel mills, warehouses, distribution centers, and construction sites. Its portfolio spans core products — overhead cranes (bridge, gantry, workstation, jib, monorail) with custom-engineered capacities exceeding 150 tons, slings and wire rope, below-the-hook lifting devices, and fall protection systems — complemented by services such as overhead crane, rigging, warehouse rack, and lifeline inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), OSHA/ASME compliance training, and engineered modernizations and installations.

The business operates on a hybrid product-plus-services revenue model. Hardware revenue is generated through one-time product sales distributed via field sales, phone sales (1-800-362-4601), and an e-commerce storefront (shop.mazzellacompanies.com). Service revenue is anchored by recurring inspection contracts and training programs with publicly disclosed unit pricing — for example, rigging inspections priced from $480 to $3,600 per day depending on crew size, overhead crane inspections starting at $108 per periodic inspection, and lifeline inspections ranging from $500 to $10,000. Mazzella positions itself as a single-source provider, executing on-site consultations, custom engineering, fabrication, installation, and ongoing compliance to reduce customer procurement complexity and unplanned downtime. Its GTM motion is enterprise field sales supported by inside sales, with technical differentiation drawn from in-house SolidWorks CAD engineering, AWS D1.1 and D14.1 certified welders, and proprietary NDT capabilities. Customer concentration is distributed across multiple verticals (manufacturing, warehousing, construction, archival, mobile housing) with named references including Skylift, Crown Information Management, and Palm Harbor Homes.

Name

Mazzella

Legal name

Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://mazzellacompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Mazzella Companies is a Cleveland-based, privately-held industrial manufacturer and service provider of custom overhead cranes, rigging products, fall protection, and OSHA/ASME compliance inspections serving industrial, commercial, and specialty customers across 40+ North American locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM)

Keywords

• Lifting and rigging products
• Overhead crane manufacturing
• Fall protection systems
• Rigging inspection services
• Industrial lifting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Mazzella sells lifting and rigging products including slings, wire rope, rigging hardware, below-the-hook lifting devices, fall protection equipment, and crane components. Products are available through their e-commerce storefront and phone sales.
2. Inspection Services: Mazzella provides rigging inspections, overhead crane inspections, rack inspections, and lifeline/fall protection inspections. These services are priced per inspection with options for half-day and full-day engagements, multi-inspector teams, and recurring inspection programs.
3. Engineered Products and Custom Solutions: Mazzella engineers and builds custom overhead crane systems, performs in-house fabrication, modernizations, and new equipment installation. This includes crane modernization and upgrade services.
4. Training Services: Mazzella provides lifting and rigging training including certification, documentation, and retraining requirements for OSHA compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mazzella manufactures and distributes industrial lifting and rigging products including slings, wire rope, rigging hardware, overhead cranes (bridge, gantry, workstation, jib, monorail up to 150+ tons), below-the-hook lifting devices, and fall protection systems. The company complements these physical products with OSHA/ASME-compliant inspection services (overhead crane, rigging, lifeline, warehouse rack), training, non-destructive testing, and custom engineered solutions supported by in-house SolidWorks CAD and AWS-certified welding.

Product overview

Mazzella Companies is a provider of industrial lifting and rigging solutions consisting of a portfolio of products and services. Core products include Lifting & Rigging Products (slings, wire rope, rigging hardware), Overhead Cranes (custom engineered bridge, gantry, workstation, jib, and monorail cranes up to 150+ tons), Fall Protection systems (harnesses, SRLs, lifelines, anchors), and Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices (custom lifting beams and devices). The company offers complementary service offerings including Overhead Crane Inspection Services, Rigging Inspection Services, Lifeline Inspection Services, and Warehouse Rack Inspection Services, along with Training Services and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services. The portfolio is unified under Mazzella Companies and Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc. as a single-source provider for safe, compliant, and efficient lifting solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lifting & Rigging Products A wide selection of slings, rigging hardware, wire rope, and related lifting equipment for industrial applications, distributed through Mazzella's e-commerce storefront and direct sales.
• Overhead Cranes Custom engineered overhead crane systems including bridge cranes, gantry cranes, workstation cranes, jib cranes, and monorail cranes with lifting capacities exceeding 150 tons.
• Fall Protection Systems Fall protection systems including harnesses, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), lifeline systems, and anchor points for worker safety at height.
• Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices Custom designed below-the-hook lifting devices, lifting beams, and specialized lifting solutions engineered for specific industrial applications.
• Overhead Crane Inspection Services OSHA and ASME compliant overhead crane inspections including frequent (monthly/quarterly), periodic (annual), and preventative maintenance inspections with tiered pricing by capacity.
• Rigging Inspection Services Third-party rigging inspections covering slings, hardware, shackles, below-the-hook devices, and manual hoists with comprehensive documentation and OSHA/ASME compliance reporting.
• Lifeline Inspection Services Fall protection lifeline inspections including standard inspections ($500-$2,000) and P.E. certification inspections ($2,500-$10,000) following OSHA 1910/1926 and ANSI Z359 standards.
• Warehouse Rack Inspection Services Pallet racking inspections following ANSI MH16.1-2023, including structural review, load analysis, and color-coded severity reports for compliance with best practices.
• Training Services Lifting and rigging training programs covering operator certification, OSHA compliance, and safety procedures for industrial applications.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant testing, and ultrasonic testing services for crane and lifting equipment inspection to detect fatigue, cracks, and structural deficiencies.
• Engineered Products and Custom Solutions Custom engineered lifting solutions including in-house fabrication, crane modernizations, and new equipment for complex lifting projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Avoided OSHA fines and violations through compliance programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Piedmont Hoist & Crane Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Mazzella Lifting Technologies Inc. completed the acquisition of Piedmont Hoist & Crane Inc. in May 2024 to strengthen its overhead crane, hoist, and lifting equipment manufacturing and service capabilities across North America.
• Page Wire Rope & Slings, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2022Mazzella Companies announced the acquisition of Page Wire Rope & Slings, Inc., a rigging supplier specializing in oil field services. The company will operate as Mazzella Page Wire Rope, expanding Mazzella's presence in Louisiana and Texas and strengthening holdings in the Gulf Coast region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Konecranes: Global leader in overhead cranes, hoists, and crane service. Overlaps directly with Mazzella's custom overhead crane manufacturing and inspection/maintenance service lines, with much larger scale and international footprint.
• Gorbel: U.S.-based manufacturer of overhead cranes (bridge, gantry, jib, workstation) and ergonomic material handling. Direct peer to Mazzella's engineered overhead crane business, particularly in light-to-medium duty custom crane solutions.
• Harrington Hoists: Manufacturer of manual, electric, and air-powered hoists plus crane components. Direct peer to Mazzella's hoist and crane component offering, particularly within the wire rope and chain hoist categories.
• Kito Group: Japanese-headquartered global manufacturer of hoists, cranes, and chain products. Direct peer to Mazzella's hoist, crane, and chain rigging product lines, with overlap in industrial end markets.
• Bishop Lifting Products: Distributor and manufacturer of rigging, slings, and lifting products serving industrial markets. Direct peer to Mazzella's rigging distribution and below-the-hook business, with overlapping product categories and customer base.
• Columbus McKinnon: Public global manufacturer of hoists, cranes, rigging, and lifting solutions with a substantial service business. Directly comparable to Mazzella across overhead cranes, hoists, and rigging hardware, though at significantly greater scale and with broader product depth.

Regional players

• ABUS Kransysteme: Germany-based manufacturer of overhead crane systems (bridge, gantry, suspension cranes) and hoists. Comparable to Mazzella's custom overhead crane manufacturing but primarily serving European markets, limiting direct U.S. competition.
• R&M Materials Handling: Manufacturer of electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, and crane components headquartered outside the U.S. Comparable to Mazzella's hoist and crane component offering but predominantly serving non-North American geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Ingersoll Rand: Large diversified industrial manufacturer with material handling and lifting-adjacent product lines within a much broader precision fluidics, compression, and vacuum portfolio. Comparable on enterprise scale and customer type, though lifting is a smaller part of the portfolio.
• Terex Corporation: Diversified industrial equipment manufacturer with material handling and crane product lines. Broad incumbent whose crane portfolio (including Genie and Terex rough-terrain cranes) overlaps with Mazzella's engineered lifting solutions but spans far broader categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LiftingandRigging
• Facebookfacebook.com/MazzellaCompanies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mazzella-companies
• Instagraminstagram.com/mazzellalifting
• Xx.com/mazzellaco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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