Capital Extension Acquires Long Island Crane & Rigging

Capital Extension Acquires Clark Crane

May 16, 2025

Construction

Capital Extension Crane & Lift has acquired Clark Crane, a Nashville-based crane rental and rigging company, marking Capital Extension’s eighth acquisition. Clark Crane — which operates a fleet of over 50 cranes and will retain its existing management — expands Capital Extension’s footprint in Tennessee and the Southeastern United States.

Mollitiam Holdings Acquires Majority Stake in Extreme Crane & Rigging

October 15, 2022

Industrial Services

Mollitiam Holdings, a Florida-based private equity group, made a strategic majority investment in Extreme Crane & Rigging (Extreme Crane) to recapitalize the business and provide capital for fleet and service expansion across the Mid-Atlantic. Extreme Crane, headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, will use the investment to add equipment and grow its operations in Virginia, DC, Maryland and parts of West Virginia.

Bay Crane Companies Acquires Cranes, Inc.

March 4, 2023

Construction

The Bay Crane Companies, Inc. has acquired Cranes, Inc., a third-generation crane rental business with roots in New York City, combining the fleets and expertise of both firms. The transaction expands Bay Crane’s presence and capabilities in the New York City metropolitan area and reinforces its leadership position in crane rental and specialized heavy lifting services.

The Bay Crane Companies Acquires Locke Crane Services, LLC

November 6, 2023

Construction

The Bay Crane Companies, Inc. has acquired Locke Crane Services, LLC, a family-owned crane, rigging and heavy-haul services provider, expanding Bay Crane's New England footprint and branch network. The acquisition adds Locke's fleet and experienced team to Bay Crane’s regional operations to broaden its turn-key lifting and heavy-haul capabilities across New England.

Bigge Crane Acquires Majority Stake in Empire Crane Company

April 8, 2023

Construction

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. acquired a majority stake in Empire Crane Company, creating a coast-to-coast alliance that expands Bigge's 'Perfect Fleet' availability on the East Coast. The partnership gives Empire customers access to Bigge's inventory, dealer pricing and priority ordering from major crane manufacturers while enabling geographic expansion into the Gulf, Mountain and West Coast regions.

Equity Group Investments Makes Growth Investment in CraneWorks

November 1, 2023

Industrial Services

Equity Group Investments (EGI) has made an investment in CraneWorks, a Houston-based dealer and rental provider of truck-mounted and mobile cranes. The founders and senior management will remain as owners and leaders while EGI will join the board and provide capital and strategic support to fund greenfield expansion, acquisitions, and growth of equipment sales, rental, and parts & service operations.