The crane and hoist industry is entering 2026 with a wave of innovation that’s reshaping how manufacturers think about safety, efficiency, and long-term equipment performance. Whether you’re running a high-throughput production line or managing a multi-facility...
Episode one of Karen Norheim’s, American Crane’s CEO, new podcast, Always Lifting, opens with a guest who embodies the podcast’s mission to elevate others. Executive coach, longtime Vistage chair and someone who has shaped Karen’s own leadership journey, Joni...
From Manual to Autonomous: How Material Handling Equipment Is Transforming the Factory Floor Factories are changing—and fast. As production demands rise and labor challenges continue across the manufacturing sector, plants are relying more heavily on automation to...
In manufacturing and industrial sectors, thought leadership has traditionally lived in conference rooms, white papers and trade publications. Today, the way ideas spread and the way leaders connect has shifted. Podcasting has emerged as a powerful medium for sharing...
In recent years, manufacturers across the U.S. have been rethinking how they source and maintain the equipment that keeps their operations moving. While cost has always been part of the equation, many plant leaders are now prioritizing something else: reliability,...
Before a single beam is lifted or a crane is set in motion, manufacturing begins with people. It’s the people in our towns, schools, and neighborhoods who shape the strength and spirit of this industry — and why outreach matters just as much as production. Community...
