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Why Attending Trade Shows Is Essential for Manufacturing Professionals
Attending trade shows is important because it helps manufacturers discover new technologies, network with peers and gain insights into industry trends. In a sector that thrives on innovation and efficiency, these events act as real-time learning hubs where...
What’s the Difference Between a Crane and a Hoist?
If you work around material handling, you’ve probably heard the words crane and hoist used interchangeably. It’s an easy mix-up — after all, both are designed to lift heavy loads. But while they work hand in hand, they play very different roles on the job....
What Safety Standards Apply to Nuclear Power Plant Cranes?
Every lift inside a nuclear power plant happens under some of the most carefully controlled conditions in the world. And for good reason: cranes in these facilities move massive, safety-sensitive components — sometimes weighing hundreds of tons. To make that...
Why Manufacturers Should Get Involved in Local Industry Organizations
In manufacturing, success isn’t just about the equipment on the floor — it’s also about the connections, conversations and collaborations happening beyond it. Local industry organizations offer manufacturers powerful opportunities to learn, lead and grow. Whether...
Why Custom Cranes Outperform Standard Solutions in Complex Facilities
In an ideal world, every facility would be a perfect rectangle, every load would be the same weight, and every production line would hum along in neat, straight rows. But real-world operations? They’re a little more complicated. From oddly shaped buildings to...
When Should Nuclear Facilities Upgrade Their Crane Systems?
A Guide for Plant Owners, Maintenance Teams & Asset Managers How do you know when it’s time to retire an aging nuclear crane system? For many facilities, the answer comes down to performance, compliance, and cost — and waiting too long can create far bigger...
What is the Hoist Up! Outreach Initiative?
At American Crane and Equipment Corporation, lifting isn’t just what we build — it’s what we believe in. The Hoist Up! Outreach Initiative channels our company’s spirit into meaningful action — embodying our motto, Always Lift. Never Quit. Launched in 2024 under...
Why Encouraging Women in Manufacturing Strengthens the Industry
Today, manufacturing employs over 12 million Americans, and by 2033 the industry is projected to need 3.8 million additional skilled workers to keep up with demand. Despite this urgent need for talent, women still make up just 30% of the manufacturing workforce and...
Crane & Hoist Technicians Are Essential to America’s Key Industries
In every sector where heavy lifting happens — from aerospace and defense to nuclear power, steel production, and manufacturing — cranes and hoists are the heartbeat of operations. They keep production lines running, move vital components with precision, and enable...