Crane Production Systems

Name

Crane Production Systems

Legal name

Crane Production Systems Corp

Website

https://craneprosys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Stamping Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL)

Keywords

• Metal stamping equipment
• Industrial material handling
• Press automation controls
• Metal fabrication equipment
• Pressroom safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukesha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of new and used metal stamping equipment, presses, conveyors, material handling systems, and associated components from their catalog of 50+ manufacturer partners.
2. Service and Repair: Installation, field service repair, preventative maintenance, and technical support for all equipment sold. Includes press control retrofits, servo feed retrofits, and machine rebuilding.
3. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished and reconditioned industrial equipment from their used equipment category, including presses and coil processing equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Crane Production Systems distributes metal forming, fabrication, and material handling equipment from 50+ manufacturer partners (including Neff Press, Komatsu, Wintriss, Dorner, Southworth, and Formtek). The company also installs and services everything it sells, offering press control retrofits, servo feed retrofits, machine rebuilding, field service repair, preventative maintenance, safety audits, engineering, and turn-key solutions to manufacturers nationwide.

Product overview

Crane Production Systems is a distributor of metal forming, fabrication, and material handling equipment and services, providing trusted equipment, service, and support to manufacturers since 1959. The company's product portfolio is organized as an integrated equipment distribution platform supported by comprehensive services. The core equipment offerings include hydraulic and servo presses from manufacturers like Neff Press, Komatsu, and Eagle Press; conveyor and material handling solutions from Dorner, Pax Products, Titan Conveyors, and Coilbridge; press automation and safety controls from Wintriss Controls, SmartPAC, and Lazer Safe; die components from Hyson, Kaller, PFA, and Stilson; and support equipment including lift tables, cranes, storage systems, and press controls. These equipment offerings are complemented by a full suite of services including press control retrofits, servo feed retrofits, machine rebuilding, custom machine controls, field service repair, engineering, turn-key solutions, preventative maintenance inspections, safety audits, and training programs. The company operates as a multi-vendor distribution platform representing numerous manufacturers including Neff Press, Komatsu America, Wintriss Controls Group, Formtek, Dorner, Hyson, Carr Lane Manufacturing, Unist Inc., Southworth, Pax Products, Linear Transfer Automation, and many others, offering equipment sales, installation, and ongoing service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Press Control Retrofits Service offering for retrofitting press control systems to upgrade functionality and reliability for metal stamping manufacturers.
• Servo Feed Retrofits Modernization services for servo feed systems to improve precision and speed in metal stamping operations.
• Machine Rebuilding Comprehensive rebuilding services to restore industrial metal stamping machinery to optimal performance.
• Custom Machine Controls Custom control system design and implementation for industrial metal forming and stamping equipment.
• Field Service Repair On-site repair and maintenance services for industrial metal stamping and material handling equipment, with documented same-day or within 24 hours response capability.
• Engineering Services Professional engineering consultation for manufacturing process optimization and equipment integration for metal stamping operations.
• Turn-Key Solutions Comprehensive integrated solutions covering design, implementation, and deployment of manufacturing systems for metal stamping and fabrication operations.
• Preventative Maintenance Inspections Scheduled inspection services to prevent equipment failures and maintain operational efficiency of stamping presses and related equipment.
• Safety Audits Comprehensive safety assessments for industrial pressroom equipment and metal stamping manufacturing environments.
• Classroom Style & At-Machine Training Training programs for press equipment operation and maintenance, available in classroom and hands-on formats.
• Hydraulic and Servo Presses Distribution of hydraulic and servo-driven metal stamping presses from Neff Press (2-10,000+ tons), Komatsu (H1F Gap Frame 35-220 tons, H2FM Servo Press), and Eagle Press (servo and straight sided crank presses 100-1200 tons).
• Conveyors and Material Handling Equipment Distribution of industrial conveyors from Dorner (1100/2200/3200 Series, ARB), Pax Products, Coilbridge (accordion-style coil stock support), Titan Conveyors, Spantech Incline Conveyors, and Omni Metalcraft, plus Southworth lift tables and loading dock lifts.
• Press Feeds and Coil Processing Equipment Distribution of Formtek uncoilers, straighteners, press feeds, and dies handling material from .010 to .500 thickness, plus Coiltek CS-5000 ultrasonic non-contact loop control and Rapid Air stock reels, cut-to-length systems, and straighteners.
• Press Automation and Safety Controls Distribution of Wintriss Controls including WPC 2000 Clutch/Brake Control, SmartPAC Hydraulic, Shadow Safety Light Curtains, AutoSet 1500 Tonnage Monitor, and Protech DMC 5000 press control for metal stamping automation and OSHA/ANSI compliance.
• Die Components and Press Tooling Distribution of die components including Hyson gas springs and INTELLImax Knockout Systems, Kaller Flex Cam and Roller Cam precision tools, PFA die lifters, Stilson locating/positioning blocks, and Carr Lane Manufacturing tooling components.
• Used Equipment Sale of refurbished and reconditioned industrial metal stamping equipment including presses and coil processing equipment such as Eagan Press-Partner Powered Straightener Model S27-8-24-1.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neff Press Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationNEFF PRESS designs and manufactures high-speed hydraulic production presses with forces ranging from 2-10,000+ tons including Hydraulic Presses, C-Frame Bench Presses, Column Presses, Gib Guided/Slab Style Presses, C-Frame Floor Presses, and Metal Chip Compactors. Over 50 years of experience.
• ShopFloorConnect / Wintriss Controls GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationWintriss is a leading manufacturer of press automation, die protection, and safety controls for the metal stamping industry, and data collection software for discrete manufacturing. Products known for proven performance and rugged dependability.
• Komatsu America IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationKomatsu provides metalworking solutions including precision stamping in progressive or transfer applications and high speed cutting with fine plasma technology.
• DornercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDorner offers industrial, precision and sanitary conveyance solutions designed to optimize efficiency and productivity for manufacturing operations.
• Southworth Products CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's largest manufacturer of ergonomic materials handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning including lift tables, pallet positioners, pallet lifters, container tilters, and portable lift tables.
• FormtekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormtek offers a wide variety of uncoilers, straighteners, press feeds and dies for the metal stamping industry. Servo press feeds handle material from .010 thickness up to .500 thickness with cut-to-length, multi-blanking, and coil slitting solutions.
• Hyson Metal Forming SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationHYSON designs and manufactures precision force solutions for critical applications in presses, stamping tools and mills. Offers both off-the-shelf and custom-designed products with highest level of safety integration.
• Lazer SafecoreTechnology or IntegrationLazer Safe products are designed to exceed minimum safety standards requirements with industry leading technologies delivering superior functionality and machine productivity for press brake solutions.
• Unist Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in design and manufacture of fluid application systems for industrial markets. Provides solutions that save money by reducing fluid consumption with 60 years of continuous product improvement and field-proven performance.
• Linear Transfer Automation Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal supplier of press transfer automation, blank feed systems and press to press automation. World's leading supplier of specialized automation designed to be most reliable, robust and flexible in the market.
• Rapid Air CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationRapid Air provides material handling solutions including stock reels, conveyors, cut-to-length machines, and coil handling equipment. Originated as a stamping operation over half a century ago.
• Pax ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of ancillary pressroom equipment including stock/die lubrication systems, part/scrap conveyors, and press door safety barriers. Slogan: 'Designed for Stampers by Stampers.'
• Carr Lane ManufacturingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading source for industrial parts with more than 100,000 tooling components. Manufactures over 7,000 dedicated aerospace items with ISO 9001-2015 certification.
• Eagle Press & EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver half a century of commitment to extraordinary engineering, visionary design and standard-setting innovation in press equipment manufacturing. Located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada with 50,000+ sq. feet facility.
• Stilson ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrecision locating and positioning blocks, tool block clamps, T-nuts and keys, rest pads and bushing plate stops. Products are black oxide, carburized, hardened and ground to precise requirements.
• All Lift CranesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished 2014, provider of material handling products and services with over 70 years of combined experience delivering high quality crane solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic: Global manufacturer of press brakes, laser cutting systems, and automation for sheet metal processing. Comparable because Bystronic serves the same metal forming/fabrication customers with overlapping categories such as press brakes, automation, and integrated production systems.
• Motion Industries: Large industrial parts and equipment distributor with MRO and automation offerings. Comparable as a broader industrial distributor serving US manufacturers with similar material handling and industrial equipment categories.
• Grainger: Largest US industrial supplies distributor serving maintenance, repair, and operations customers. Comparable as a broad-line industrial distribution platform that competes for parts of Crane Production Systems' customer spend.
• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Industrial distribution and automation solutions provider serving manufacturers across bearings, power transmission, and material handling. Comparable as a broad industrial distributor with overlapping target customers in manufacturing and value-added services.
• MSC Industrial Direct: National metalworking and MRO distributor with extensive product catalog and field sales. Comparable to Crane Production Systems as a US-focused value-added industrial distributor serving metal stamping/fabrication customers.
• Murata Machinery USA (Press & Fabricating): Manufacturer of servo press and automated press systems for stamping applications. Comparable because Murata Machinery competes for the same capital equipment budgets as Crane Production Systems' Komatsu and Neff press lines.

Emerging players

• Mate Precision Tooling: Specialized manufacturer and supplier of press brake tooling, die components, and stamping consumables. Comparable as a niche-focused supplier of complementary metal forming tooling products targeting the same end customers.

Direct peers

• Formtek Group: Manufacturer of uncoilers, straighteners, press feeds and dies for the metal stamping industry and an active partner of Crane Production Systems. Highly comparable because both serve the same metal stamping end market with overlapping product portfolios and integrator-style sales.
• Hyson Metal Forming Solutions: Manufacturer of gas springs, nitrogen cylinders, and force solutions for stamping dies and presses. Comparable as a key technology partner whose products Crane Production Systems sells and supports to the same stamping end market.
• Eagle Press & Equipment: Manufacturer of straight sided and servo presses used in stamping applications and an active partner of Crane Production Systems. Comparable because it directly competes for the same press lines Crane Production Systems distributes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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