Helping a European Manufacturer Expand into the U.S.

Expanding into a new market comes with challenges, especially when it involves setting up a manufacturing facility from the ground up. A European-based company, looking to establish operations in the U.S., needed a reliable material handling solution to support the production of their road maintenance products. With large steel plates and heavy components in their workflow, they required a crane system that could handle the load while meeting tight deadlines and budget constraints.

That’s where PWI stepped in.

Problem

A European-owned company was expanding into the U.S. market and needed the right equipment to efficiently handle large steel plates and other materials for manufacturing road maintenance products. Their success depended on finding a solution that could meet production demands, adhere to strict timelines, and remain cost-effective. With multiple options available, they needed a partner who could not only provide the right equipment but also offer exceptional service and responsiveness.

Solution

PWI delivered a fully integrated solution, leveraging our expertise in engineering, fabrication, and project management to ensure a seamless transition from planning to execution. We worked closely with the customer to address their key concerns—cost, lead time, and quality—resulting in a tailored system that optimized their operations.

What We Provided:

225′ Freestanding 5-Ton Crane System

• (2) 5-ton, 63′ span motorized bridges with wire rope hoists

(5) 4-Ton Monorail Systems

• Each equipped with (1) electric chain hoist and motorized trolley and (1) wire rope hoist

By customizing our approach, we helped the customer plan more effectively, accelerate production, and manage costs efficiently. One key challenge was adjusting the placement of a crane column to accommodate an office area, which we resolved through precise engineering and collaboration.

While the customer had many other companies to choose from, the customer ultimately chose us because of our rapid responsiveness, willingness to answer their many questions, and our commitment to meeting with them multiple times to ensure the best possible outcome.

Result

The company successfully launched its U.S. operations on time and within budget, with a high-quality crane system tailored to their needs.

A representative from the company shared their experience:

“We recommend PWI to anyone and everyone. Start to finish, our experience with them was top-notch! From the initial quote to the operational training, we felt as though we received more than what we paid for!”

By prioritizing customer needs and maintaining a sense of urgency, PWI delivered more than just equipment—we delivered confidence and reliability, ensuring their operations started off strong in the U.S. market.

Call us at (574) 646-2015 or request a free quote today.