by American Crane | Dec 11, 2025 | Manufacturers
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...
by American Crane | Dec 9, 2025 | Manufacturers, Overhead Equipment
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...
by American Crane | Dec 4, 2025 | Manufacturers, News and Events Post
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...
by American Crane | Dec 2, 2025 | Manufacturers
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,...
by American Crane | Nov 27, 2025 | Manufacturers
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...
by American Crane | Nov 20, 2025 | Manufacturers, Overhead Equipment
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....
