R&M Materials Handling

What R&M Materials Handling does

R&M Materials Handling, Inc. is a privately held industrial OEM founded in 1929 and headquartered in Springfield, Ohio. The company designs and manufactures overhead material handling equipment, with a core product portfolio spanning wire rope hoists (Spacemaster® SX, SXR, and EX series, plus SXL heavy lifting winch and PDW heavy-duty hoist), electric chain hoists (LR and LK), manual chain products (RMII hoist, RL lever pullers, RPT/RPTC manual trolleys, RBC beam clamp), and complete crane packages (QX® wire rope crane, NRGmaster energy chain crane, ControlMaster® anti-sway crane, QLP push crane, QL electric chain hoist crane). Supporting components include end trucks and bridge drives, RaCon® radio controllers, ControlMaster® inverters (variable frequency drives for motion control), crane pendant controllers, and hoist monitoring systems. A digital product, the Overhead Lifting Information (OLI) mobile application, extends the offering beyond physical equipment. Specialty explosion-proof Spacemaster® EX Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 models address hazardous-location applications.

The company serves industrial end customers across at least nine verticals — automotive, general manufacturing, metal production and fabrication, mining, petroleum and gas, power plants, textiles, food processing, and entertainment / performing arts — through a 100% indirect channel model. R&M does not sell directly; all revenue flows through an authorized network of Master Distributors and crane builders that handle quoting, installation, and local service. Pricing is quote-based with RFQ functionality available for both new equipment and spare parts, and the company also generates aftermarket revenue from spare parts, technical support, and service requests. The distributor footprint spans the United States, Canada, Mexico, and 25+ Latin American countries.

The company is incorporated in Ohio with no disclosed parent company, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, no leadership changes, and no patents or certifications captured in the source data. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range. R&M maintains memberships in four industry trade associations — Material Handling Institute (MHI), STAFDA, Industrial Supply Association (ISA), and ESTA — supporting channel visibility across its served verticals. Revenue, employee growth trends, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed.

Name

R&M Materials Handling

Legal name

R&M Materials Handling, Inc.

Website

https://rmhoist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

R&M Materials Handling is a privately held, 1929-founded industrial OEM headquartered in Springfield, Ohio that designs and manufactures overhead cranes, wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists, and manual chain products, selling exclusively through authorized Master Distributors serving industrial customers across North America and 25+ Latin American countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cranes and Hoists

NAICS

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

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Industrial cranes
• Overhead hoists
• Wire rope hoists
• Electric chain hoists
• Material handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Lifting Equipment Sales: R&M Materials Handling generates revenue through the sale of overhead crane systems, wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists, manual chain products, and crane components to industrial customers via their distributor network.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Support: Revenue generated from spare parts, technical support, and service requests for existing equipment installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

R&M Materials Handling manufactures overhead cranes and hoists, including wire rope hoists, electric chain hoists, manual chain hoists, and complete crane packages for industrial lifting applications. The company sells its products through a network of Master Distributors across North America, serving industrial facilities in manufacturing, automotive, mining, and petroleum sectors.

Product overview

R&M Materials Handling offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial lifting solutions consisting of overhead cranes and hoist products. The product lineup includes wire rope hoists (Spacemaster® SX, SXR, EX series, SXL, PDW), electric chain hoists (LR, LK with Digichain® controls), and manual chain products (RMII, RL, RPT/RPTC, RBC). Complete crane packages are available including QX® Wire Rope Crane, NRGmaster Energy Chain Crane, ControlMaster® Anti-Sway Crane, QLP Push Crane, and QL Electric Chain Hoist Crane. Supporting components include end trucks & bridge drives, RaCon® radio controllers, ControlMaster® inverters, hoist monitoring systems, and crane pendant controllers. A digital product offering includes the Overhead Lifting Information (OLI) mobile application. The company serves industries including automotive, general manufacturing, metal production and fabrication, mining, petroleum and gas, power plants, textiles, food processing, and entertainment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spacemaster®: Wire rope hoist product line including Spacemaster® SX, SXR, and EX models
• ControlMaster®
• RaCon®
• Digichain®
• Crane Designer

Products and services

• Spacemaster SX Wire Rope Hoist A heavy-duty wire rope hoist designed for industrial lifting applications with high duty cycles, serving manufacturing, steel, and heavy industrial facilities.
• LR Electric Chain Hoist Low-headroom electric chain hoist for industrial lifting applications where space constraints require compact hoist designs.
• LK Electric Chain Hoist Standard electric chain hoist for general industrial lifting applications across manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• RMII Manual Chain Hoist Manual chain hoist for low-duty, intermittent lifting operations in industrial settings without requiring electrical power.
• QX Wire Rope Crane Top-running wire rope crane with motorized trolley designed for heavy-duty industrial lifting and positioning tasks.
• ControlMaster Anti-Sway Crane Crane package featuring anti-sway control technology for precision load handling in manufacturing and production environments.
• NRGmaster Energy Chain Crane Energy-efficient chain crane designed to reduce power consumption and operating costs in industrial lifting operations.
• QLP Push Crane Push-type crane with manual load positioning for lighter-duty industrial lifting applications.
• Overhead Lifting Information (OLI) App Digital mobile application providing overhead lifting information, specifications, and reference data for industrial users and distributors.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Material Handling Institute (MHI)minorOthersR&M Materials Handling is a member company of MHI, the Material Handling Institute which serves as the industry trade association for material handling, logistics and supply chain professionals.
• StafdaminorOthersMember of Stafda (Specialty Equipment Markets Association), an industry trade association.
• Industrial Supply Association (ISA)minorOthersMember of the Industrial Supply Association, serving the industrial supply distribution industry.
• ESTAminorOthersMember of ESTA, an industry trade organization for entertainment technology.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Columbus McKinnon: U.S.-based manufacturer of hoists, cranes, rigging, and material handling products under brands including Coffing, Yale, and Budgit. Closest direct peer to R&M in product mix and end-market coverage.
• Demag (Konecranes): Premium overhead crane and hoist brand now under Konecranes, serving general manufacturing, steel, automotive, and energy. Overlaps directly with R&M's wire rope hoist and crane package lines.
• Harrington Hoists: U.S. manufacturer of manual and electric chain hoists, air hoists, and crane components distributed through industrial channels. Closely comparable product family and distributor-led GTM.
• Gorbel: Manufacturer of overhead cranes (G-Force and Easy Rider), jib cranes, and ergonomic lifting products for industrial customers. Comparable niche in overhead lifting with a strong distributor and dealer network.
• Konecranes: Global leader in overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment across industrial and ports. Directly comparable product portfolio, multi-region distribution, and service network — but at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Ingersoll Rand: Diversified industrial manufacturer with material handling, fluid handling, and compression products including hoists and chain. Overlaps with R&M's hoist portfolio but as part of a much broader industrial portfolio.
• Terex: Global manufacturer of aerial work platforms, cranes, and material handling equipment including port solutions. Overlaps with R&M in industrial lifting but at significantly broader scope and scale.

Emerging players

• Caldwell (Jergens Industrial Supply): Manufacturer of below-the-hook lifting devices, jib cranes, and gantry systems focused on North American industrial customers. Adjacent product overlap with R&M's rigging and lifting accessory lines.

Regional players

• ABUS Kransysteme: German manufacturer of overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes, and hoists primarily serving European customers. Comparable product scope but largely non-overlapping geography with R&M.
• Street Crane: UK-based overhead crane and hoist manufacturer serving European and select international markets. Comparable product portfolio in bridge cranes and hoists, but operates primarily outside R&M's Americas footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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