What LMM does

LMM, doing business as Lee Machinery Movers, is a Pontiac, Michigan–based industrial services company founded in 1997 that specializes in heavy equipment moving, machinery relocation, and turnkey installation for industrial customers. The company is structured as an employee-owned ESOP and employs approximately 119 people. LMM is anchored in the Southeast Michigan industrial corridor, with offices and storage facilities in Pontiac and Saginaw and an on-site Canadian National rail spur that supports direct transloading between rail, highway, and ocean transport.

The company operates nine interconnected service lines: industrial machinery relocation, new equipment installation, crane service, general contracting, industrial storage and warehousing, facility relocation and consolidation, transportation (rail/highway/oversize), emergency power generation, and electrical support services. Its underlying "platform" is a fleet of more than 500 pieces of specialized equipment — including a 550-ton hydraulic crane, hydraulic gantries, Goldhofer transporters, trilifters, telehandlers, air skates, and slide systems — operated by NCCCO-certified personnel and supported by 3D critical-lift planning. Capabilities are delivered as a turnkey, single-source package covering matchmarking, dismantling, transport, reassembly, alignment, utility connection, and commissioning.

LMM generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven engagements priced via a Request-for-Quote process, with no published rate cards. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting automotive OEMs and Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers (Toyota, GM, Ford, Stellantis, Webasto, Purem by Eberspacher, Horiba), energy and utility customers (DTE, Consumers Energy, GE, Cummins), industrial manufacturers (Detroit Diesel, Lincoln Electric, Kaiser Aluminum), and public-sector clients (EPA). While the primary service area spans eight Southeast Michigan counties, the company also executes nationwide transportation and large-scale industrial relocation projects.

Name

LMM

Legal name

LMM

Website

https://lmm.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LMM (Lee Machinery Movers) is an employee-owned, Pontiac, Michigan–based industrial services firm founded in 1997 that delivers turnkey heavy equipment moving, machinery relocation, crane, transportation, and installation services to automotive, energy, and manufacturing enterprises across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery Relocation Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Machinery & Rigging (Small-Scale) (HSAKAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI), Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

Keywords

• Industrial machinery relocation
• Heavy equipment moving
• Crane and rigging services
• Industrial transportation services
• Facility relocation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pontiac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Relocation Services: Core revenue stream from relocating and installing industrial machinery including stamping presses, CNC machining centers, automation systems, and production equipment. Services include matchmarking, dismantling, transportation, reassembly, utility connection, and commissioning support.
2. Crane and Rigging Services: Crane rental with NCCCO-certified operators, specialized lifting services, and rigging operations for industrial facilities. Includes emergency crane services available 24/7.
3. Transportation and Specialized Hauling: Heavy machinery transport services including rail, highway, and oversize load transportation. Services include route surveys, permitting, transloading between rail/highway/sea, and nationwide transport.
4. Emergency Power Generation: Temporary power solutions up to 1MW capacity with rapid delivery, temporary hookups, on-site fueling, and 24/7 emergency support.
5. General Contracting Services: Full-scope project management including subcontractor coordination, self-performed services across rigging, electrical, mechanical, civil, logistics, fabrication, demolition, and engineering trades.
6. Industrial Storage and Warehousing: Indoor and outdoor storage solutions for heavy equipment and machinery with climate-controlled environments, inventory coordination, and asset protection services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LMM (Lee Machinery Movers) provides turnkey industrial machinery relocation, heavy equipment moving, crane and rigging services with NCCCO-certified operators, transportation (rail, highway, oversize), general contracting, industrial storage and warehousing, emergency power generation, and electrical support services for industrial manufacturers, utilities, and general contractors. The company serves Southeast Michigan counties directly with nationwide industrial transportation capabilities, backed by 500+ pieces of specialized equipment, a 550-ton hydraulic crane, an on-site Canadian National rail spur, and 3D lift planning.

Product overview

LMM offers a portfolio of integrated industrial services organized as a unified offering rather than discrete software products. The core service portfolio consists of nine interconnected service lines: Industrial Machinery Relocation (the primary service, handling equipment from stamping presses to precision CNC machines with matchmarking and commissioning), New Equipment Installation (supporting foundations through startup), Crane Service (including a 550-ton hydraulic crane with NCCCO-certified operators), General Contracting (managing multiple trades under one roof), Industrial Storage & Warehousing (both indoor and outdoor with climate control), Facility Relocation & Consolidation (turnkey relocation from disassembly to commissioning), Transportation – Rail Highway Oversize (including on-site CN rail spur), Emergency Power Generation (up to 1MW portable solutions), and Electrical Support Services (transformers, switchgear rigging). Together these services enable LMM to serve as a single-source provider for complete industrial equipment moves and installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Machinery Relocation Turnkey solutions for relocating industrial machinery including stamping presses, forging equipment, injection molding machines, CNC machining centers, and complete production lines, with matchmarking, dismantling, transport, reassembly, and commissioning support for automotive, energy, and general industrial customers.
• New Equipment Installation Complete installation services for new industrial equipment including foundations, utilities, positioning, alignment, and commissioning support for manufacturing equipment, HVAC systems, electrical gear, and process machinery at industrial facilities.
• Crane Service Professional crane services with NCCCO-certified operators including a 550-ton hydraulic crane capability, engineered lift planning, rigging services, and 24/7 emergency crane response throughout Southeast Michigan.
• General Contracting Full-scope project management and general contracting covering rigging, electrical, mechanical, civil, logistics, fabrication, demolition, and engineering trades with in-house safety oversight for industrial construction projects.
• Industrial Storage & Warehousing Secure indoor and outdoor storage solutions for heavy equipment and machinery with climate-controlled options, inventory coordination, receiving inspections, and preservation services aligned to project schedules.
• Facility Relocation & Consolidation Strategic facility consolidation and relocation services including matchmarking, phased scheduling, single-point project management, nationwide and international relocation, and complete turnkey execution from disassembly through commissioning.
• Transportation - Rail, Highway, Oversize Heavy machinery transport services including general freight, specialty hauling, oversized loads, transloading between rail/highway/sea, and rail services with Canadian National rail spur access directly on LMM property.
• Emergency Power Generation Fast, portable temporary power solutions up to 1MW capacity with rapid delivery, temporary hookups, on-site fueling, and 24/7 emergency support for grid failures, equipment issues, or extreme weather events affecting industrial facilities.
• Electrical Support Services Electrical services including installation of transformers, generators, switches, switchgear, and electrical equipment handling for utility and industrial applications with rigging and precise alignment support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of experience in industrial machinery relocation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and key infrastructure.

• Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA)coreOthersSC&RA is an international trade association of more than 1,350 members from 46 nations involved in specialized transportation, crane and rigging operations, machinery moving and erecting. LMM actively participates in SC&RA programs designed to promote safe operations and foster innovation across the specialized transportation and rigging sector. LMM received the SC&RA 20 Years Longevity Award in 2026.
• The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC)coreOthersTAUC represents union construction professionals committed to quality and safety in industrial construction services. LMM affiliation demonstrates commitment to union construction standards and practices.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)coreOthersAGC is a leading association for the construction industry representing contractors, subcontractors, and related firms. LMM membership supports industry networking and best practice sharing.
• Canadian National Railwaykey infrastructureTechnology or IntegrationCanadian National Railway rail spur is located directly on LMM property, providing direct rail access for streamlined loading, unloading, and transloading operations for heavy equipment transportation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sarens: Belgian-headquartered global leader in crane rental, heavy lifting, and engineered transport. Comparable in core capability (heavy rigging, SPMTs, large crane fleet) but operates at a global scale well beyond LMM's regional footprint.
• Mammoet: Global heavy lifting and transport specialist headquartered in the Netherlands. Significantly larger and broader than LMM, but operates in the same heavy rigging and oversized transport category, particularly competing for the largest industrial relocation projects.

Direct peers

• All Erection & Crane Rental: Ohio-based crane rental and rigging company serving Midwest industrial markets. Comparable to LMM in geographic region (Industrial Midwest) and core offerings in crane rental and heavy rigging for manufacturing customers.
• Emmert International: Oregon-based heavy rigging and specialized transportation company with comparable capabilities in oversized load transport, heavy lifting, and industrial relocation projects. Direct competitor for large-scale machinery moves.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: Texas-based crane rental and rigging services company serving industrial, energy, and construction markets. Comparable equipment fleet and service capabilities including heavy lift crane operations similar to LMM's 550-ton capability.
• Hohl Industrial Services: Buffalo, NY-based industrial machinery moving, rigging, and millwright services company serving manufacturers in the Northeast. Highly comparable to LMM in service portfolio (machinery relocation, crane service, rigging) and customer base (industrial OEMs).
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: California-headquartered crane rental and rigging company with nationwide reach. Operates heavy lift cranes, transporters, and specialized equipment comparable to LMM's fleet and serves overlapping industrial customer segments.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Memphis-based national heavy rigging and crane services firm with comparable offerings in industrial machinery moving, crane rental, and heavy haul. Closest direct peer in scope and customer type to LMM, though materially larger and geographically broader.
• Deep South Crane & Rigging: Louisiana-based crane and rigging services company serving industrial, petrochemical, and energy customers. Comparable crane fleet and rigging service offering, with overlapping industrial customer verticals including energy and manufacturing.
• Buckner HeavyLift Cranes: North Carolina-based heavy lift crane and rigging services provider with similar specialty in heavy industrial crane operations. Comparable equipment fleet scale and customer base in industrial and infrastructure projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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