Deep South Crane and Rigging, LLC

What Deep South Crane and Rigging, LLC does

Deep South Crane and Rigging, LLC is a family-owned heavy industrial services company founded in 1968 by Camile Landry and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The company provides turnkey heavy lift, heavy haul, rigging, engineering, and fabrication services primarily to petrochemical, oil & gas, refining, power generation, and heavy industrial operators across the Gulf Coast and broader Americas. Its core competitive asset is the proprietary VersaCrane™ fleet, spanning 750-ton to 3,000-ton capacity cranes (CC-9600, CC-12000, TC-12000, CC-28000, TC-24000, TC-28000, TC-36000/S1, TC-36000/S2), which feature patented compact designs, hinge counterweight systems, and industry-leading low ground bearing pressures (below 2,500 PSF, and below 2,000 PSF for the TC-36000/S2) that enable operation in congested and geologically compromised plant environments where conventional cranes cannot function.

The company complements its crane fleet with self-propelled modular transporters (Scheuerle SPMTs, Goldhofer, Nicolas), hydraulic gantries (500T and 800T), and an in-house fabrication facility in DeQuincy, Louisiana (opened 2014) with robotic welding for custom ramps, beams, and specialized lifting devices. Service lines span daily lifting, bare rentals, shutdowns and turnarounds, capital projects, relocation and decommissioning, accelerated bridge response, engineering, heavy haul, rigging, and turnkey solutions, with a 24-hour rapid response capability for emergency work.

Deep South operates 8 locations: corporate headquarters in Baton Rouge plus field offices in Lake Charles, New Orleans, DeQuincy (manufacturing), Beaumont, Houston, and Ashland, Kentucky, alongside a sister company DS Americas in Bogotá, Colombia, extending service into Latin America. The company is privately held with no external institutional investors or public listing, currently led by President Jeremy Landry (second-generation family leadership). Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. The company has been recognized for sustained safety performance, including 13 consecutive years (2013-2025) of LWCC Safest 70 recognition and multiple SC&RA and IBR safety awards.

Name

Deep South Crane and Rigging, LLC

Legal name

Deep South Crane & Rigging, LLC

Website

https://deepsouthcrane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Deep South Crane and Rigging is a family-owned heavy lift and heavy haul services provider, founded 1968, operating a proprietary VersaCrane fleet (750T-3,000T) across 8 US and Colombian locations for petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, and power generation clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Lift and Heavy Haul Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH), Heavy Lift & Marine Recovery (Cranes, Barges, Jack-up Support) (TLAHAIAF)

Keywords

• Heavy lift services
• Heavy haul transport
• Crane rental services
• Rigging services
• Turnaround maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Lift Services: Project-based heavy lift services using proprietary VersaCrane fleet and auxiliary equipment for critical lifts in petrochemical, refinery, and industrial settings. Revenue recognized upon project completion.
2. Heavy Haul / Transport Services: Self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT), barge, and over-the-road transport services for oversized and overweight cargo. Includes engineering logistics, route planning, and permitting.
3. Bare Equipment Rentals: Rental of cranes, transporters, rigging, and specialty equipment to customers who self-operate. Ranges from daily rentals to multi-month arrangements.
4. Rigging Services: Specialized rigging services including custom rigging design, fabrication of rigging solutions, and execution for heavy lifts and transport.
5. Engineering & Fabrication: In-house engineering services for project planning, load analysis, route surveys, and custom fabrication of ramps, beams, and specialized lifting devices. State-of-the-art fabrication facility in Dequincy, LA with robotic welding.
6. Shutdown / Turnaround Services: Time-critical turnaround and shutdown services for petrochemical and refinery plants, combining multiple service lines under compressed schedules.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Deep South Crane and Rigging provides turnkey heavy lift and heavy haul services using a proprietary VersaCrane fleet ranging from 2.5 tons to 3,000 tons of capacity, supported by SPMT/heavy haul transport, rigging, in-house engineering, and custom fabrication. Services span daily crane rentals, bare equipment rentals, shutdowns and turnarounds, capital projects, accelerated bridge response, and 24-hour rapid response, delivered to petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, power generation, and heavy industrial customers across North and South America.

Product overview

Deep South Crane & Rigging is a heavy industrial services company offering a unified portfolio of crane rental, heavy lift, and transport services built around its proprietary VersaCrane™ fleet. The VersaCrane line spans from 750T to 3,000T capacity (CC-9600, CC-12000, TC-12000, CC-28000, TC-24000, TC-28000, TC-36000/S1, TC-36000/S2) and features patented compact designs with industry-leading low ground bearing pressures. Services include daily lifting/crane rentals, bare rentals, heavy haul/transport using SPMTs (Scheuerle, Goldhofer, Nicolas), rigging services, turnkey solutions, 24-hour rapid response, shutdowns & turnarounds, capital projects, engineering, and fabrication. The company operates 7 U.S. locations plus an international location in Colombia, serving industries including petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation, and renewable energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Lift Services Project-based heavy lift services using the proprietary VersaCrane fleet (2.5T to 3,000T capacity) and auxiliary equipment for critical lifts in petrochemical, refinery, and industrial settings, recognized upon project completion.
• Heavy Haul Services Heavy transport services using self-propelled modular transporters, towed arrangements, and specialized multi-axle over-the-road combinations including Scheuerle SPMTs, Goldhofer trailers, and Nicolas transporters, with engineering logistics, route planning, and permitting for oversized and overweight cargo.
• Rigging Services Professional rigging services including custom rigging design, fabrication of rigging solutions, three-bar lifts, and specialized rigging equipment for heavy lift and transport projects.
• Engineering Services In-house engineering support for lift planning, route analysis, ground bearing calculations, and custom solution design.
• Fabrication Services Custom fabrication capabilities including specialty ramps, steel distribution beams, header beams, and specialized equipment modifications at the state-of-the-art DeQuincy, LA fabrication facility with robotic welding.
• Bare Equipment Rentals Bare rental of cranes, transporters, rigging, and specialty equipment to customers who self-operate the equipment with their own personnel, with terms ranging from daily rentals to multi-month arrangements.
• Turnkey Solutions Comprehensive turnkey project solutions combining heavy lift, heavy transport, rigging, and engineering services from planning through execution for industrial and infrastructure customers.
• Shutdowns & Turnarounds Services Specialized time-critical turnaround and shutdown services for petrochemical and refinery plants, combining heavy lift, heavy haul, and rigging capabilities under compressed schedules for changeout of old components and reinstallation of new components.
• 24-hour Rapid Response Service Round-the-clock emergency response service for urgent heavy lift and transport needs, available 24 hours per day via the company's 877-490-4371 line and direct dispatch from field offices.
• Capital Projects Service Heavy lift and transport service offering for large-scale capital expansion projects across petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, power generation, and heavy industrial customers.
• Daily Lifting Services Daily crane lifting services using cranes ranging from 2.5T to 3,000T capacity from the VersaCrane fleet and other major manufacturers such as Terex-Demag and Liebherr.
• Custom Solutions Service Bespoke engineering and execution of unique heavy lift, transport, and rigging projects that do not fit standard service templates, including job-specific crane modifications, custom rigging designs, and adaptive lifting plans.
• Accelerated Bridge Response Service Specialized accelerated bridge construction and emergency heavy lift response service for heavy civil structures and infrastructure.
• Relocation & Decommissioning Service Service for heavy plant and equipment relocation, dismantling, and decommissioning projects across industrial and infrastructure sites.
• Maintenance Service Maintenance service for the owned crane, transport, and rigging fleet, supporting continuous operational readiness.
• VersaCrane TC-36000/S2 (3,000-ton Crane) Deep South's highest-capacity crane at 3,000 tons, featuring a Series 2 design with a ring platform loaded with approximately 6,000,000 lbs. of counterweight, enhanced wire rope for better line pull capacity, and a strengthened boom for the first 250 feet. Lifts 1,000-ton capacity at 530-foot boom and jib at a 220-foot radius with ground bearing pressure under 2,000 PSF.
• VersaCrane TC-36000 (S1, 2,500-ton Crane) 2,500-ton capacity VersaCrane with patented compact design, multiple configurations, and industry-leading low ground bearing pressures below 2,500 PSF.
• VersaCrane TC-28000 (1,800-ton Crane) 1,800-ton capacity VersaCrane, part of the signature VersaCrane fleet known for high-lift capacity in low ground bearing situations, featuring the hinge counterweight system for tight spaces.
• VersaCrane TC-24000 (1,500-ton Crane) 1,500-ton capacity VersaCrane; the first model in the VersaCrane line that rolled onto its first jobsite in May 1993.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 consecutive years of LWCC Safest 70 recognition (2013–2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DS AmericascoreOthersDS Americas is a sister company operating out of Bogotá, Colombia, extending Deep South Crane & Rigging's service footprint into Latin America. It enables the company to offer specialized heavy lift and transport solutions tailored to the diverse needs of industries throughout the Americas.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ALL Erection & Crane Rental: Large North American crane rental company operating crawler cranes, hydraulic cranes, and boom trucks, serving industrial and construction markets. Overlaps with Deep South on industrial customer projects; broader generalist fleet without Deep South's proprietary compact design.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: US crane rental and rigging company with extensive fleet serving industrial and energy customers across the Gulf Coast and Sun Belt. Direct competitor on petrochemical and refining turnaround work, though smaller and less differentiated in heavy-lift technology.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: National heavy lift and rigging firm offering crane rental, heavy haul, rigging, and engineered solutions to industrial customers. Most directly comparable peer — same service mix (lift + transport + rigging + turnkey), similar customer base in petrochemical/refining/power, comparable national footprint.
• Lampson International: Specialized heavy lift and heavy haul contractor with crawler cranes up to 4,000+ ton capacity, focused on industrial and energy customers. Closest comparable peer in terms of super-heavy lift capability and turnkey heavy transport service model.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: Heavy lift crane rental and rigging company with significant fleet capacity including large crawler cranes, serving industrial and infrastructure customers. Competes head-to-head with Deep South on petrochemical, refining, and power generation projects across the Sun Belt.

Broad incumbents

• Sarens: Global heavy lift leader with one of the world's largest crane fleets including super-lift crawler cranes. Operates in North America and competes on the largest industrial and energy projects; broader geographic and product reach than Deep South but less specialization in compact/confined-environment lifts.
• Mammoet: World-leading heavy lifting and transport specialist with global super-lift crane fleet. Competes on the largest refinery, petrochemical, and offshore projects; significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio than Deep South, but overlaps directly on heavy industrial customer projects.
• Maxim Crane Works: One of the largest crane rental companies in North America operating a fleet spanning small mobile cranes to large heavy-lift units. Overlaps with Deep South across industrial customers and Gulf Coast service territory, but lacks a comparable proprietary heavy-lift crane product line.
• Fagioli: International heavy lift and heavy haul specialist offering engineered transport, lifting, and project logistics for oil & gas, power, and civil construction. International peer with similar turnkey service model; overlaps on offshore and large energy projects.

Others

• Columbus McKinnon (Crane Solutions / Industrial): Manufacturer and supplier of hoists, cranes, rigging, and material handling products. Adjacent connection as an equipment OEM whose products are used by Deep South and similar service providers; not a direct competitor but a peer in the broader crane ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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