SPRINGFIELD, OH — In 1929 the nation was introduced to the first Ford station wagon, the Academy Awards and R&M Material Handling, Inc. It was then that R&M formed its hoist and crane manufacturing operation in Springfield, Ohio. Despite the crash of the stock market and through the Great Depression, R&M grew with a range of hoists, winches and overhead cranes geared for local automobile factories.
The company has since diversified and now sells products targeting the crane builder, industrial distribution and entertainment sales channels.
As for the latter, R&M’s hoists can be found in manufacturing facilities, churches and arenas throughout North and South America.
The company’s Stagemaker concert hoist has also been used at the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremonies and, more recently, for the new stadium for the Dallas Cowboys.
The company’s management credited its employees and customer loyalty for its longevity and pledged to continue serving customer needs.
For more information, please www.rmhoist.com.
