Choosing a Rigging Company: Why Hoffman Industrial Co.

If your business needs a company that specializes in rigging and machinery moving, there are a few things to consider and questions to ask before making that decision.

EXPERIENCE: How long has the company been providing rigging services and it it your core business?

Hoffman Industrial Co. has been in business for 170 years and is the oldest manufacturer in Erie. The core business for all of these years has been in rigging and machinery moving. Several longtime employees with more than 20 years in the industry bring invaluable know-how and experience to every job.

SAFETY AND TRAINING: What safety and job training is provided to employees?

Hoffman Industrial Co. goes beyond the required OSHA training by requiring its entire workforce to attain Qualified Rigger certification. Hoffman accomplishes this goal by having employees attend a week long, off-site hands-on workshop and passing a comprehensive written exam offered by the Crane Institute of America Certification program.

Safety is priority #1, and committing to a significant industry specific training program is an investment that provides dividends to customers and employees.

EQUIPMENT AND CREW: When was your last equipment purchase and how do you maintain your equipment?

Hoffman Industrial Co. is the first and only rigging company in our market to purchase a new Hoist 15/25 forklift. This innovative forklift has features you don't find in older model forklifts, and its footprint is exceptionally compact to go where others just can't

In addition to the Hoist FR 15/25, Hoffman Industrial Co. also recently added to its fleet a Gradeall Telehandler. This is a four-wheel drive telescopic forklift to handle smaller, elevated jobs with speed and efficiency.

Hoffman Industrial Co. takes pride in the reliability of its equipment and crew. Strict maintenance standards are required and accomplished on all equipment. There's a difference clients can SEE with their eyes.

INSURANCE: Do you have industry specific insurance and can you provide a Certificate of Insurance?

For your protection, Hoffman Industrial Co. is the industry leader in rigging specific insurance and will provide and independent Certificate of Insurance to customers.

We understand the risks are too great to cut corners in this area. Customers don't need to take a chance on a rigging company that doesn't have the financial backing to deal with the unexpected with insurance that doesn't cover the value of their asset.

CONCLUSION

Hoffman Industrial Co. continues to differentiate its business from the competition with investments in safety, training, equipment, crew, insurance and customer satisfaction. As we draw on experience, we also focus on developing the culture and structure of the business to meet the ever-changing environment. We identify that competing on integrity can be as important as competing on price.