Hammar Teams with CraneWorks in the US
Sideloader manufacturer Hammar partners with Houston-based CraneWorks to strengthen installation, service, and parts support for Hammar equipment in the United States.
Hammar, global leader in Sideloader semi-trailers and superstructures, today announced a strategic partnership with CraneWorks, a leading provider of heavy lifting solutions in North America. Through its U.S. division, Hammar Lift Inc., the company has appointed CraneWorks as its U.S. installation, service, and parts support agent, helping bring Hammar Sideloader’s to a wider audience through CraneWorks’ US network. Since October 2023, CraneWorks has partnered with and received an investment from Equity Group Investments, reflecting the company’s established position in the U.S. heavy lifting market.
“Partnering with CraneWorks strengthens our ability to support customers across the United States with the quality and reliability Hammar is known for worldwide,” said David Gustafsson, Vice President of Hammar Lift Inc. “CraneWorks’ nationwide service network, heavy-equipment expertise, and customer-first culture make them an ideal partner for our continued expansion in the U.S. marketplace.”
“We’re excited to join forces with Hammar Lift because their best‑in‑class Sideloader technology complements our goal of expanding lifting solutions beyond traditional crane models and into broader logistics, transport, and specialized lifting applications,” said Mike Evans, President & COO of CraneWorks. “This partnership allows us to help provide a versatile, efficient, and safe product line that aligns with our values of reliability, performance, and service.”
With more than five decades of development and deliveries to over 125 countries, Hammar has established the world’s largest Sideloader population and a global support structure. Partnering with CraneWorks strengthens this foundation in the United States, combining Hammar’s long-standing expertise with CraneWorks’ nationwide service capabilities to better support customers across transport, logistics and heavy-lift applications
The partnership will begin with U.S. installations, service support, and localized parts supply to support Hammar equipment nationwide.
About Hammar Lift
Hammar Lift Inc. located in Dallas, Texas, is the U.S. division of Hammar, the world leading manufacturer of Sideloader semi-trailers and superstructures. The Hammar Sideloader is a flexible solution for lifting and transporting containers, flat racks and more up to 110k lbs. With more than 50 years’ experience Hammar stands for quality, performance and safe operations.
About CraneWorks, LLC
CraneWorks is a full service provider of crane rental, sales, parts and service across North America, headquartered in Houston, Texas. With a commitment to safety, integrity and reliability, CraneWorks supports businesses in construction, oil & gas, infrastructure and industrial markets.
About Equity Group Investments
Equity Group Investments (EGI) is the private investment firm founded by Sam Zell in 1968. Backed by private capital, EGI is flexible and opportunistic with a focus on control, buyout, private investment opportunities. As a longer-term investor, EGI actively partners with portfolio company executives to execute strategic planning, implement operational efficiencies, and scale businesses. EGI has grown companies across numerous industries into multi-billion-dollar businesses throughout economic cycles. EGI’s current portfolio includes investments in healthcare, transportation and logistics, infrastructure, energy, consumer, industrial, manufacturing, and agri-business. For more information, visit www.egizell.com.
