Office: 1505 - 7th Street Mailing: P.O. Box 906 Tel: +1-309-764-9842 Fax: +1-309-764-9848 Email: info@lift-systems.com
East Moline, IL 61244 Moline, IL 61266
East Moline, IL 61244 Moline, IL 61266
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Riggers Manufacturing Company, the first company to commercially produce hydraulic gantry
systems, and established Lift Systems in Davenport, Iowa. Lift Systems then went on to produce
and patent the modular 4 point hydraulic gantry design.
Due to many changes over the years and market demands, Lift Systems has evolved into a world
leader for hydraulic gantry systems, mobile pick and carry machines, crawler mounted
transporters, custom cylinders, and many other types of specialized equipment for the rigging,
petrochemical, automotive, heavy equipment manufacturing, railroad, ship building, general
construction, aerospace, defense, and power generation industries.
Currently headquartered in East Moline, Illinois, Lift Systems has become world renowned for
quality and after sales service. To date, it is verified that Lift Systems has sold equipment in over
46 countries on 6 six continents. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about Lift
Systems. Below is a brief timeline of Lift Systems’ history.
1980 Riggers Manufacturing Company was formed with Gary Lorenz as a founding partner.
1983 Gary Lorenz sold his interest in Riggers Manufacturing Company and founded Lift
Systems, Inc. headquartered in Davenport, IA.
1984 Lift Systems moved from Davenport, IA across the Mississippi River to a larger facility
in Moline, IL.
1987 Lift Systems introduced its MobiLift and TwinLift product lines of industrial hoist trucks
designed to pick & carry heavy loads. The first machines ranged from 30 ton to 50 ton
capacities. Today the Mobilift and TwinLift product lines range from 33 ton to 110 capacities.
Additionally, Lift Systems expanded its hydraulic gantry product line to range from 20 to 1000 ton
capacities.
1992 Lift Systems manufactured their first Power Tower boom style hydraulic gantry with
cylinders inside and outside the boom structure. This design was then patented by Lift Systems.
1994 Lift Systems purchased the assets of Badger Hydraulics (Mukwonago, WI), a hydraulic
cylinder manufacturer. A new division was formed as Mobile Cylinders, Inc. to manufacturer
hydraulic cylinders for Lift Systems and other companies.
1997 Lift Systems entered the Nuclear Waste Cask Transporter business with the design
and sale of the first Cask Transporter to Virginia Electric Power Company.
Mobile Cylinders, Inc. relocated to East Moline, IL and became part of Lift Systems, Inc. The
same facility is still occupied by Lift Systems today for the bulk of their manufacturing activities.
2000 Lift Systems received ISO 9001 certification. The same year, Lift Systems introduced
its line of custom industrial trailers with a 115 ton battery powered model.
2001 Lift Systems introduced the TF45/60 telescopic forklift to its mobile pick & carry product
line.
2002 A joint venture of Rigging Gear Sales, Inc, an independent Lift Systems representative,
and Lift Systems purchased the assets of Riggers Manufacturing Company. Riggers
Manufacturing Company continues to produce their EZLifter and TriLifter product lines as a
separate entity.
2004 Lift Systems builds the first 34PT8552WT – 850 ton Power Tower to 40’ sparking a
new generation of high capacity, high extended height, hydraulic gantry systems.
2005 Lift Systems starts a new chapter of its history when it is sold by Gary Lorenz to an
investor group comprised of Bruce Forster, Ron Hall, and Glenn Blair. Bruce Forster became the
president of Lift Systems.
2005-Present Continual product development and improvement is the focus of Lift Systems,
Inc. Everything from machine design, control systems, safety features, and ergonomics have
been evaluated and improved. Lift Systems pays close attention to regulatory standards and all
equipment produced by Lift Systems meets or exceeds these standards with ease. With the
assistance of customer feedback, experienced personnel, and outside experts in the field of
manufacturing and engineering, the new generation of Lift Systems equipment continues to be
the safest specialized lifting equipment available on the market!
systems, and established Lift Systems in Davenport, Iowa. Lift Systems then went on to produce
and patent the modular 4 point hydraulic gantry design.
Due to many changes over the years and market demands, Lift Systems has evolved into a world
leader for hydraulic gantry systems, mobile pick and carry machines, crawler mounted
transporters, custom cylinders, and many other types of specialized equipment for the rigging,
petrochemical, automotive, heavy equipment manufacturing, railroad, ship building, general
construction, aerospace, defense, and power generation industries.
Currently headquartered in East Moline, Illinois, Lift Systems has become world renowned for
quality and after sales service. To date, it is verified that Lift Systems has sold equipment in over
46 countries on 6 six continents. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about Lift
Systems. Below is a brief timeline of Lift Systems’ history.
1980 Riggers Manufacturing Company was formed with Gary Lorenz as a founding partner.
1983 Gary Lorenz sold his interest in Riggers Manufacturing Company and founded Lift
Systems, Inc. headquartered in Davenport, IA.
1984 Lift Systems moved from Davenport, IA across the Mississippi River to a larger facility
in Moline, IL.
1987 Lift Systems introduced its MobiLift and TwinLift product lines of industrial hoist trucks
designed to pick & carry heavy loads. The first machines ranged from 30 ton to 50 ton
capacities. Today the Mobilift and TwinLift product lines range from 33 ton to 110 capacities.
Additionally, Lift Systems expanded its hydraulic gantry product line to range from 20 to 1000 ton
capacities.
1992 Lift Systems manufactured their first Power Tower boom style hydraulic gantry with
cylinders inside and outside the boom structure. This design was then patented by Lift Systems.
1994 Lift Systems purchased the assets of Badger Hydraulics (Mukwonago, WI), a hydraulic
cylinder manufacturer. A new division was formed as Mobile Cylinders, Inc. to manufacturer
hydraulic cylinders for Lift Systems and other companies.
1997 Lift Systems entered the Nuclear Waste Cask Transporter business with the design
and sale of the first Cask Transporter to Virginia Electric Power Company.
Mobile Cylinders, Inc. relocated to East Moline, IL and became part of Lift Systems, Inc. The
same facility is still occupied by Lift Systems today for the bulk of their manufacturing activities.
2000 Lift Systems received ISO 9001 certification. The same year, Lift Systems introduced
its line of custom industrial trailers with a 115 ton battery powered model.
2001 Lift Systems introduced the TF45/60 telescopic forklift to its mobile pick & carry product
line.
2002 A joint venture of Rigging Gear Sales, Inc, an independent Lift Systems representative,
and Lift Systems purchased the assets of Riggers Manufacturing Company. Riggers
Manufacturing Company continues to produce their EZLifter and TriLifter product lines as a
separate entity.
2004 Lift Systems builds the first 34PT8552WT – 850 ton Power Tower to 40’ sparking a
new generation of high capacity, high extended height, hydraulic gantry systems.
2005 Lift Systems starts a new chapter of its history when it is sold by Gary Lorenz to an
investor group comprised of Bruce Forster, Ron Hall, and Glenn Blair. Bruce Forster became the
president of Lift Systems.
2005-Present Continual product development and improvement is the focus of Lift Systems,
Inc. Everything from machine design, control systems, safety features, and ergonomics have
been evaluated and improved. Lift Systems pays close attention to regulatory standards and all
equipment produced by Lift Systems meets or exceeds these standards with ease. With the
assistance of customer feedback, experienced personnel, and outside experts in the field of
manufacturing and engineering, the new generation of Lift Systems equipment continues to be
the safest specialized lifting equipment available on the market!
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