Reading Crane and Engineering Company

Reading Crane and Engineering Company designs, builds, installs, inspects and services overhead cranes and hoists for industrial customers. The company traces its roots to Reading Chain and Block, which began making hand chain hoists in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1905, and it is known for crane repair, modernization and capacity upgrades, along with engineering studies and replacement parts sourced from many manufacturers.

Crews handle emergency breakdowns around the clock, and the company offers delivery. Its engineering group includes structural, mechanical, electrical and civil engineers who can handle upgrade studies and custom structural designs, either in the field or the office. Locations are listed in Reading, Pennsylvania, Baltimore, Maryland and Savannah, Georgia, and quotes can be requested through the website.