Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Industrial Crane Engineering & Repair Solutions
Founded in 1958 by Charles Simmers, our company has built a legacy of excellence in engineering, building, and maintaining overhead cranes and hoists. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to innovative solutions tailored to client needs. We specialize in crane repairs, OSHA-certified inspections, modernizations, and turnkey engineering projects for industries including ports, power generation, and steel manufacturing. Our engineers and field technicians deliver precise capacity analyses, retrofit solutions, and emergency services to minimize downtime. We adhere to rigorous safety standards and national codes like CMAA, ASME, and OSHA to ensure compliance and operational reliability.With locations nationwide, we provide localized support backed by a reputation for technical expertise and customer-centric service. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our long-standing client relationships and ability to solve complex challenges efficiently. We prioritize transparency, offering detailed documentation and customized maintenance programs to optimize crane performance and safety. From laser alignment to fall protection systems, our comprehensive capabilities address every aspect of crane lifecycle management. Over 65 years, weve remained a trusted partner by evolving with industry advancements while maintaining our founding principles of integrity and excellence.
Services
Crane Repairs
Engineering Services
Field Services
OSHA Inspections
Turnkey Solutions
Automated Systems
Modernizations
Capacity Analysis
Laser Alignment
Fall Protection
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We offer 65+ years of specialized expertise in crane engineering and maintenance.
- Our team includes Registered Professional Engineers and AWS-qualified welders.
- We provide 24/7 emergency repair services with nationwide coverage.
- We guarantee compliance with CMAA, ASME, and OSHA safety standards.
- Our turnkey solutions integrate engineering, fabrication, and field service coordination.
Associations and certifications
- OSHA
What people say
24/7 emergency response saved production time
Engineers solved complex capacity issues
Detailed inspection reports with clear recommendations
Turnkey project completed ahead of schedule
Knowledgeable technicians with industry certifications
Services
Crane Repairs
Our crane repair services address emergency breakdowns and scheduled maintenance with 24/7 availability. We employ AWS-qualified welders and laser alignment specialists to restore functionality while minimizing downtime. Clients benefit from on-site diagnostics and engineered solutions that extend equipment lifespan.
Engineering Services
We provide structural and mechanical engineering for crane capacity upgrades, modernizations, and custom systems. Our Registered Professional Engineers use CMAA and ASME standards to create solutions that optimize performance while ensuring code compliance for industrial applications.
OSHA Inspections
Our OSHA-certified technicians perform frequent and periodic inspections with detailed reporting. We identify critical issues like coupling wear and runway misalignment, offering repair estimates and compliance documentation to maintain safe, code-compliant operations.
Turnkey Solutions
From respanning cranes to installing automation systems, our turnkey projects include engineering, fabrication, and field execution. Clients receive single-point accountability with services like rigging planning, spare parts management, and on-site commissioning to ensure seamless implementation.
Modernizations
We upgrade aging cranes with new controls, hoists, and safety systems to meet current standards. Our engineers reverse-engineer obsolete components while improving efficiency, ensuring compatibility with modern processes and extended operational viability.
Questions
What crane services does Simmers offer?
We provide repairs, inspections, engineering, modernizations, and turnkey solutions for overhead cranes and hoists across industries.
Are your technicians OSHA-certified?
Yes, our team includes OSHA-certified inspectors and AWS-qualified welders for compliance and safety assurance.
Do you offer emergency crane repair?
We provide 24/7 emergency services with rapid response teams available nationwide to minimize downtime.
Which industries do you serve?
We specialize in ports, power generation, steel manufacturing, and industrial facilities requiring crane solutions.
How do you handle crane modernizations?
Our engineers assess equipment condition, then design upgrades for controls, capacity, and safety systems to current standards.
