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Replace or Modernize? How to Decide When an Overhead Crane Needs an Upgrade
In many manufacturing facilities, overhead cranes are some of the hardest-working assets on the floor. They move heavy loads daily, support production flow, and often operate for decades with proper maintenance. Eventually, though, every plant manager faces the...
When Labor Is Tight, Lean Manufacturing Delivers More with Less
Across manufacturing, one challenge continues to shape operational decisions: workforce availability. Skilled trades are harder to find, experienced employees are retiring, and hiring timelines are longer than many production schedules can tolerate. For many...
How Custom Material Handling Solutions Improve Safety and Productivity on the Shop Floor
Material handling rarely gets the spotlight in manufacturing strategy meetings, yet it influences nearly every aspect of daily operations. How materials move — and how confidently they move — affects not only throughput, but the physical well-being of the people on...
Understanding Cleanroom Standards in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most exacting industries in modern engineering — and not just because of what happens on a silicon wafer. Maintaining an environment that meets strict cleanroom standards is essential for producing reliable, high-yield...
When Labor Is Tight, Lean Manufacturing Delivers More with Less
Across manufacturing, one challenge continues to shape operational decisions: workforce availability. Skilled trades are harder to find, experienced employees are retiring, and hiring timelines are longer than many production schedules can tolerate. For many...
10 Frequently Asked Questions We Get as a Custom Crane Manufacturer
As a leading custom crane and hoist manufacturer, American Crane & Equipment Corporation hears a lot of questions from customers every day. Whether you’re planning a new system or upgrading an existing one, understanding how the custom crane process works can...
How Manufacturers Are Cutting Waste and Staying Competitive in a Tight Economy
As the new year begins, manufacturers are facing familiar pressures in a new environment. Costs remain elevated. Skilled labor is tight. Lead times fluctuate. And customers expect more speed and flexibility than ever before. In this kind of economy, lean...
Workforce Challenges and Solutions in 2026: From Skilled Labor Shortages to Technical Training
If you work in manufacturing in 2026, you don’t need a headline to tell you there’s a workforce challenge. You see it every day. Open positions that take longer to fill. Experienced team members nearing retirement. Projects that require highly specialized skills —...
The smartest person in the room… is the room
Let that marinate on you for a second.... It's not the person with the loudest voice. It's not the person with the biggest title... It's the room. At American Crane, we see this play out every day. When experience is shared between engineering, manufacturing,...