Allegheny Crane & Rigging

What Allegheny Crane & Rigging does

Allegheny Crane & Rigging, founded in 1976 and headquartered at 4200 Steubenville Pike in Pittsburgh, PA, is a privately held crane rental and rigging services company operating a fleet of more than 20 cranes ranging from 15-ton compact Spyder units to a 550-ton Liebherr, with additional 450-ton Tadano and 400-ton Liebherr assets. The company complements its core crane fleet with an excavating fleet, crane repair services, climate-controlled warehousing, and a 24/7 emergency response division. It is operated as a closely held business under President and CEO Kyrk Pyros, who acquired the company and grew it from two cranes to its current scale.

The company sells through a direct-to-customer motion, with services contracted on a quote-based, project-by-project basis and dispatched via a 24/7 phone line (412-486-7700) and website scheduling. It serves six identifiable customer segments: construction (HVAC installation, steel erection, equipment placement), oil & gas (Marcellus and Utica Shale completions, wireline and coil-tubing support), emergency response (vehicle extraction, disaster recovery, infrastructure collapse), renewable energy (wind turbine and solar farm work), healthcare facilities (low-disruption equipment replacement), and hospitality/entertainment (casino and venue construction). Notable enterprise and government engagements include Magee Women's Hospital (40,000 lb generator replacement), Children's Hospital, Three Rivers Casino, The Oliver Building, Verizon, PAT (Port Authority of Pittsburgh), Delta Air Lines, Butler County Airport, and Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway.

Allegheny's business model rests on three structural advantages: a capital-intensive diversified fleet that spans tight-access and ultra-high-capacity lifts, a safety-certified workforce (NCCCO/CCO-licensed operators, OSHA training, ISO 9001:2015, ISNET World, Avetta, Veriforce compliance) that pre-qualifies the firm for enterprise and government work, and operational integration with sister company KP Builders that enables single-bid turnkey delivery. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by equipment type, project duration, lift complexity, and emergency status. Geographic reach includes Pennsylvania, the broader Midwest, Illinois, the Southeast, and the Marcellus/Utica Shale regions.

Name

Allegheny Crane & Rigging

Legal name

Allegheny Crane & Rigging

Website

https://alleghenycranerental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Allegheny Crane & Rigging, founded 1976 in Pittsburgh, operates 20+ cranes from 15 to 550 tons and provides rental, rigging, emergency response, and turnkey construction services to construction, oil & gas, healthcare, and renewable energy clients across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crane Rental Services

NAICS

Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Heavy Lift & Marine Recovery (Cranes, Barges, Jack-up Support) (TLAHAIAF), Industrial/Commercial Equipment & Machinery Moving (Rigging-Light) (HSAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Crane rental services
• Heavy rigging operations
• Emergency crane response
• Equipment hauling services
• Industrial lifting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Rental Services: Rental of cranes ranging from 15-ton to 550-ton capacity for construction, industrial, and emergency applications. Includes operator services.
2. Full-Service Operations: Turnkey crane solutions including HVAC installation, steel erection, equipment placement, and specialized rigging. Revenue generated through project-based service contracts.
3. Crane and Heavy Equipment Repair: Maintenance and repair services for cranes and heavy equipment delivered by skilled mechanics.
4. Emergency Services: 24/7 emergency response for disaster recovery, vehicle extraction, bridge collapse, and natural disaster relief.
5. Warehousing and Storage: Climate-controlled storage facilities with 24/7 surveillance for heavy equipment.
6. Excavating Services: Heavy equipment excavation services including dozers, excavators, skid steers, and articulated dump trucks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Allegheny Crane & Rigging rents a fleet of over 20 cranes ranging from 15-ton Spyder and compact units to a 550-ton Liebherr, and delivers full-operations crane and rigging services including HVAC installation, oil & gas field support, tactical de-construction, millwright/rigging, construction, and renewable energy lifts. The company also provides 24/7 emergency crane response, crane and heavy equipment repair, climate-controlled warehousing, and excavating fleet services, primarily to construction contractors, oil & gas operators, healthcare facilities, and government/transportation agencies in the Pittsburgh region and surrounding shale plays.

Product overview

Allegheny Crane & Rigging operates as a crane rental and rigging services company offering a unified portfolio of physical equipment and professional services. The core offering is the Crane Fleet—a diverse inventory of over 20 cranes ranging from 15-ton to 550-ton capacity (including Tadano, Liebherr, Grove, Crawler, Linkbelt, National, and Terex brands, plus Spyder cranes for tight access). These are complemented by specialized service divisions: Full-Operations Crane Services (covering HVAC, Oil & Gas Energy, Tactical De-Construction, Millwright and Rigging, Construction, and Renewable Energy), Emergency Services (24/7 disaster response), Crane Repair Services, Warehousing and Storage, and an Excavating Fleet (dump trucks, excavators, dozers, loaders). The company also partners with sister company KP Builders to deliver turnkey project solutions. All divisions share the common thread of heavy lifting, rigging, and equipment expertise, unified under safety-first and ISO 9001:2015-certified operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crane Fleet Rental Rental of mobile cranes, crawler cranes, rough terrain cranes, and Spyder cranes ranging from 15-ton to 550-ton capacity for construction, industrial, oil & gas, and emergency projects; provided with NCCCO-licensed operators.
• Full-Operations Crane Services End-to-end crane and rigging services covering HVAC installation, oil & gas field support, tactical de-construction, millwright/rigging, construction, and renewable energy projects; includes engineering specialty lifting devices and hydraulic rams for placing equipment through windows and doors.
• Emergency Services 24/7 dispatchable crane and recovery response for sinkhole, bridge collapse, vehicle/bus extraction, aircraft recovery, natural disaster relief, and other incident response.
• Crane Repair Services Routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex repairs for cranes and heavy equipment, delivered by skilled mechanics from a fleet service truck.
• Warehousing and Storage Secure, climate-controlled storage with 24/7 surveillance, access controls, and trained professional handling for customer heavy equipment.
• Excavating Fleet Rental Rental of heavy excavating equipment including dozers, excavators, skid steers, articulated dump trucks, and crawler carriers operated by licensed multi-skilled operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed 40,000lb generator replacement from 5th floor of Magee Women's Hospital
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KP BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing turnkey construction solutions. Allegheny Crane and KP Builders work in unison to deliver complete project solutions from a single bid, saving customers time and money. Joint operations include emergency demolition and building projects.
• Children's Hospital FoundationminorOthersCommunity partner supporting pediatric healthcare initiatives. Company supports building strong families in the Pittsburgh community.
• THON (Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon)minorOthersCommunity partner in fight against childhood cancer through THON organization.
• Four DiamondsminorOthersCommunity partner supporting childhood cancer research and treatment.
• Neighborhood Resilience ProgramminorOthersCommunity partner building strong families in the Pittsburgh community.
• ISNET WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISNET World certification proves Allegheny Crane meets and continuously follows best safety practices and prioritizes employee health and safety. Required for many large industrial contracts.
• AvettacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor and supplier compliance management system providing clients better visibility in supply chain network. Certification required for many enterprise and government contracts.
• DISA Global SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDISA provides comprehensive drug and alcohol testing, background screening, occupational health, and transportation compliance services. Ensures workforce meets safety standards.
• VeriforcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeriforce offers integrated compliance solutions to hiring clients to enable them to identify contractors who meet their safety requirements.
• PA Urban Search and Rescue – Strike Team 1minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllegheny Crane Rental and KP Builders joined forces with PA Urban Search and Rescue Strike Team 1 for emergency demolition and rescue operations following building collapse.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with a substantial crane and aerial fleet; directly competes with Allegheny in crane rentals while also operating a much broader industrial equipment portfolio nationwide.
• H&E Equipment Services: Large equipment rental provider with aerial, crane, and material handling offerings serving industrial and construction end markets — partial overlap with Allegheny's crane and heavy equipment services.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major national equipment rental provider with a large crane and lifting division serving construction, industrial, and infrastructure end markets — overlapping with Allegheny on crane rentals but at a far broader scale.

Direct peers

• Bragg Companies: Long-standing crane rental and heavy haul provider serving industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets across the US — similar full-service crane and rigging offering to Allegheny.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: Crane rental and rigging services company operating a fleet that includes high-capacity crawler and hydraulic cranes for energy, industrial, and construction applications — directly comparable service profile.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Heavy lift and rigging specialist with national reach providing crane rental, millwright, and specialized transport for industrial and energy customers — comparable in service breadth and turnkey project delivery.
• Lampson International: Specialist in heavy lift and crane rental including some of the largest crawler cranes in North America — comparable in high-tonnage, complex-lift niche that Allegheny serves.
• Maxim Crane Works: One of the largest privately held crane rental companies in the US with a fleet of high-capacity lattice-boom and hydraulic cranes serving industrial, energy, and infrastructure customers — closely matches Allegheny's model.
• ALL Erection & Crane Rental: Privately held crane rental specialist operating a large and diverse fleet including high-tonnage crawler and hydraulic cranes — directly comparable to Allegheny in terms of full-service crane rental and rigging focus.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: Crane rental and rigging company offering a wide range of crawler, hydraulic, and tower cranes with operator services for heavy industrial and infrastructure projects — direct peer in specialty heavy lift.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AlleghenyCraneandRigging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/allegheny-crane

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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