Contrx Industries

What Contrx Industries does

Contrx Industries, doing business as Contrx Cranes, is a Wisconsin-based industrial crane manufacturer founded in 1977 and currently operating as a subsidiary of Lift Solutions Holdings. The company designs, fabricates, and installs overhead, gantry, jib, and monorail cranes with capacities ranging from one-ton single girder systems to 100-ton double box girder cranes. Core fabrication relies on AWS D1.1 and D14.1 certified welding, and the product line includes custom-engineered solutions such as self-propelled roll carts, adjustable-force electromagnets, automotive frame lifters, lifting beams, spreader beams, and motorized gantry systems. Production runs from a single manufacturing and headquarters facility at 1377 Kimberly Drive, Neenah, Wisconsin.

The company monetizes through three streams: (1) hardware sales of standard and custom cranes priced via a Request for Quote system that captures capacity, span, CMAA class, and control specifications; (2) professional services including CMAA-compliant crane, hoist, and rigging inspections that meet OSHA mandates, plus fall-prevention inspections; and (3) turnkey installation and repair services executed by the company's own crews. Go-to-market is a hybrid of enterprise field sales and inside sales support, with direct factory distribution and no disclosed dealer network. The geographic core is Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest (Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh), while turnkey installation projects extend across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Customer segments are horizontal, serving material-handling and manufacturing operations including industrial facilities, warehouses, machine shops, aircraft/automotive/marine repair shops, and loading areas. The company has 11-50 employees, no public financials, and no venture or private-equity backing of its own. Following the ~2023 acquisition by Lift Solutions Holdings, Contrx's brand, workforce, and operating footprint are being integrated with the parent's OSHA-inspection, aftermarket, parts, and rigging-slings capabilities, with cross-promotion of sling products already appearing on the Contrx website. Industry recognition includes the SC&RA Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association.

Name

Contrx Industries

Legal name

Lift Solutions Holdings, LLC

Website

https://contrx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Contrx Industries (dba Contrx Cranes) is a Neenah, Wisconsin-based crane manufacturer founded in 1977, now a subsidiary of Lift Solutions Holdings. It designs, fabricates, and installs overhead, gantry, jib, and monorail cranes from 1-ton to 100-ton capacity, and provides CMAA/OSHA-compliant inspections, repairs, and turnkey installations for manufacturing and material-handling customers across the Upper Midwest and the broader US/Canada/Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cranes & Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), 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

Jib Cranes (IMAHAJAE), Overhead (Bridge) Cranes (IMAHAJAC), Gantry & Portal Cranes (IMAHAJAD), Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL)

Keywords

• Industrial crane manufacturing
• Overhead crane systems
• Material handling equipment
• Crane inspection services
• Custom lifting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Neenah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Crane Manufacturing: Manufactures and sells industrial cranes ranging from one-ton single girder to 100-ton double box girder cranes. Products include jib cranes, gantry cranes, overhead cranes, monorail systems, and custom lifting solutions.
2. Inspection Services: Provides comprehensive crane, hoist, and rigging inspections under CMAA guidelines. Also offers fall prevention protection inspections.
3. Repair and Installation Services: Crane repair services and turnkey installations including design, manufacturing, testing and on-site installation throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Contrx designs, manufactures, and sells industrial overhead cranes (1-ton single girder to 100-ton double box girder), jib cranes, gantry cranes, monorail and runway systems, forklift attachments, pallet lifters, and custom-engineered lifting equipment using AWS D1.1 and D14.1 certified welding. The company also delivers CMAA-compliant OSHA-mandated crane, hoist, and rigging inspections, crane repair services, and turnkey installation across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Product overview

Contrx Industries is a full-service crane company manufacturing a comprehensive portfolio of industrial lifting equipment. The product line spans from one-ton single girder cranes to 100-ton double box girder cranes. Core products include multiple jib crane variants (floor-mounted A and B Series, pillar mount, workstation, portable, articulating, and wall-mounted configurations with cantilevered, overbraced, and telescoping boom options), portable and motorized gantry cranes in fixed and telescoping height models, and full overhead crane systems including box girder, double girder bridge, monorail, runway, and free-standing configurations. Supporting products include forklift jib attachments (telescoping and pivot boom), pallet lifters (500# to 5 ton), and custom lifting solutions. Services include crane inspections (OSHA-mandated, CMAA-compliant), repairs, rigging services, and turnkey installations. The company operates from Neenah, Wisconsin, serving Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Contrx Cranes: Full-service crane company manufacturing products from one-ton single girder cranes to 100-ton double box girder cranes, serving Wisconsin and Upper Midwest
• Contrx Industries

Products and services

• Jib Crane – A Series Floor-mounted jib crane designed for medium-duty applications with boom lengths typically ranging from 10 to 20 feet, sold to industrial facilities needing repetitive workstation lifting.
• Jib Crane – B Series Floor-mounted jib crane engineered for heavy-duty industrial lifting applications, targeted at heavier-duty material handling operations.
• Pillar Mount Jib Crane Jib crane designed for floor or foundation mounting on a vertical pillar, providing 360-degree rotation coverage for industrial material handling.
• Workstation Jib Cranes Jib crane designed for workstation environments, offering efficient material handling for repetitive lifting tasks in manufacturing cells.
• Portable Jib Cranes Mobile jib crane that can be moved around a facility, providing flexible lifting capability for changing work areas.
• Articulating Jib Crane Jib crane with articulated boom segments that can reach through or over obstructions for flexible load positioning in constrained industrial environments.
• Wall-Mounted Jib Crane – Full Cantilevered Wall-mounted jib crane with full cantilever design for maximum hook coverage area in industrial facilities.
• Wall-Mounted Jib Crane – Overbraced Tie-rod Wall-mounted jib crane supported by overhead tie-rod bracing for added structural stability under heavy-duty use.
• Wall-Mounted Jib Crane – Telescoping Boom Wall-mounted jib crane with telescoping boom that extends and retracts to adjust reach as needed for varying load positions.
• Portable Gantry Crane – Fixed Heights Portable gantry crane with fixed leg height, equipped with roller-bearing steel wheels for easy maneuverability in industrial facilities.
• Portable Gantry Crane – Telescoping Height Portable gantry crane with adjustable/telescoping leg height for varying clearance requirements in industrial environments.
• Forklift Telescoping Jib Lift Forklift attachment with telescoping boom that converts a lift truck into a crane, capable of reaching through obstructions.
• JLT Series Pivot Boom Forklift Attachment Forklift jib attachment with pivoting boom that allows adjustable height and reach for lifting bulky loads.
• Pallet Lifters Lifting attachment designed to hang level when empty or with loads, available in capacities from 500# to 5 ton, for industrial material handling.
• Custom Lifting Solutions Custom-designed lifting equipment including lifting beams, spreader beams, free-standing workstations, specialized roll racks, and motorized gantry cranes, engineered for unique industrial applications.
• Box Girder Cranes Overhead crane with box-style girders offering light weight-to-span ratio, suitable for robust, long-lasting industrial overhead lifting applications.
• Double Girder Bridge Crane Overhead bridge crane with two girders, providing higher hook heights and greater capacities than single girder designs, for heavy industrial applications.
• Motorized Gantry Cranes Free-standing runway system for bridge cranes with motorized travel capabilities for industrial overhead material movement.
• Monorail Systems Custom-designed ceiling-mounted or free-standing runway systems for overhead material movement using single or multiple hoist arrangements.
• Runway Systems Free-standing runway systems for bridge cranes including top running, under running, braced back, and ceiling supported configurations.
• Free Standing Cranes Free-standing overhead crane systems that do not require building structure support, for facilities lacking suitable roof structure.
• Turnkey Crane Installations Complete overhead lifting solutions including design, manufacturing, testing, and on-site installation services performed by Contrx's own technicians across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Inspection Services Comprehensive crane, hoist, and rigging inspections conducted under CMAA guidelines by certified inspectors to meet OSHA-mandated requirements for industrial overhead lifting equipment.
• Crane Repair Services Crane repair and maintenance services for overhead cranes and other lifting equipment, including rigging repairs, to maintain safe and reliable industrial lifting operations.

Segments1 record

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

One partnership is on record.

• Lift Solutions HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContrx is now part of Lift Solutions Holdings, a leading provider of comprehensive industrial lifting solutions. Lift Solutions specializes in OSHA-mandated inspections, aftermarket services, and parts for overhead cranes and other lifting equipment. Together they deliver combined resources for industrial lifting needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gorbel: US-based manufacturer of jib cranes, gantry cranes, workstation cranes, and ergonomic lifting systems. Closely comparable to Contrx on jib and gantry product mix, custom engineered lifting solutions, and serving North American industrial customers.
• Konecranes: Global leader in industrial cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment with a strong overhead crane and service portfolio. Directly comparable to Contrx across product categories (overhead, jib, gantry) and service offerings (inspections, maintenance), but at substantially larger scale and global reach.
• Columbus McKinnon: Manufacturer of hoists, cranes, and lifting solutions serving industrial material handling. Closely overlaps with Contrx's jib, gantry, and overhead crane lines as well as rigging and inspection services, with a much larger dealer and service network.
• Spanco: Manufacturer of jib cranes, gantry cranes, and overhead crane systems for industrial and warehousing customers. Highly comparable to Contrx on product mix and customer segments, with similar mid-sized manufacturer positioning in North America.
• Demag (Terex Material Handling): Premium crane and hoist brand now part of Terex, offering overhead cranes, gantry systems, and process cranes. Directly comparable product portfolio to Contrx, particularly for industrial and process-industry customers, at substantially larger scale.
• R&M Hoists (Cargotec): Manufacturer of electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, and crane components serving industrial material handling. Comparable to Contrx on lifting equipment manufacturing, with similar emphasis on components, controls, and service.
• Harrington Hoists: Manufacturer of hoists, cranes, and material handling equipment including jib, gantry, and bridge cranes. Comparable to Contrx across product categories and industrial customer base, with a strong North American distribution footprint.

Emerging players

• ABUS Crane Systems: European-based manufacturer of overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes, and hoists serving industrial customers. Comparable product categories to Contrx, with growing North American presence through distributors rather than direct manufacturing footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Terex Corporation: Diversified global manufacturer of lifting and material handling equipment including cranes, aerial work platforms, and materials processing machinery. Overlaps with Contrx through its material handling portfolio but spans a much broader equipment range.
• Manitowoc Company: Manufacturer of lattice-boom and telescoping cranes (Grove, Potain, Manitowoc brands) focused on heavy lifting and construction. Adjacent rather than directly competitive to Contrx, as it serves larger construction and infrastructure applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/contrx
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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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