Your Trusted Lifting & Rigging Partner in Cleveland
For more than 70 years, Mazzella has been a leader in lifting and rigging solutions across North America. But it all started here in Cleveland, Ohio.
Our Cleveland Lifting Center, located on Carter Road in the heart of downtown, serves as a cornerstone for industrial businesses throughout Northeast Ohio.
Local buyers trust Mazzella because we understand the unique challenges of the region’s industries: steel, construction, marine, automotive, die casting, injection molding, and more.
Our Cleveland branch combines the strength of a national brand with the accessibility of a local partner. Whether you’re a contractor who needs rigging hardware today, a steel mill needing state-of-the art overhead cranes, or a marine operator looking for quick turnarounds, our Cleveland team is here to keep your operation moving.
Where We’re Located
Contact Our Cleveland Team
Mazzella Cleveland Lifting Center
1948 Carter Road Cleveland, OH 44113 Phone: (216) 479-1800 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
Our downtown facility is open to walk-in business. Customers can browse our showroom, pick up stocked rigging products, drop off equipment for testing and repair, or consult with our team about upcoming projects. For larger orders or inspections, we also provide delivery throughout Northeast Ohio.
Here’s What Customers Are Saying!
“From the onset of our request, Mazzella was swift to respond and provide suggestions on solutions and timelines that helped to address our overhead crane inspection needs. Very professional but still personable, they called back when they said they would and followed through on the commitments made. A few days later, Mazzella followed up to solicit feedback and see if there were any needs that extended beyond the initial request. I wish some of our other vendors took a page from your playbook. To be frank, it is rare that we get this level of white-glove service. In our experience, Mazzella has executed across all fronts. Thanks for the great experience—we look forward to working with you in the future.”
— Rexel USA (Solon, OH)
Services Mazzella Offers in Cleveland
Our Cleveland branch provides a wide range of services designed to keep your operation safe, compliant, and productive.
Rigging Hardware and Wire Rope
We stock a full line of rigging hardware from the best brands in the industry, including Crosby, CM, Van Beest, and Harrington.
Whether you need shackles, hooks, wire rope replacements on the spot, or a bulk order for an ongoing project, our inventory is strategically selected to meet the most common needs of our local customers. By keeping the right products in stock, we save you time and ensure you can get back to work without costly delays.
Slings
The Mazzella name is synonymous with quality slings—from the customer favorite Mazzella 7-Part™ wire rope sling to the synthetic Twin-Path® high-performance roundsling product line. We can manufacture any sling to meet your needs, including:
Alloy Chain
Wire Rope
Nylon and Polyester Web
Cordage
Tie-Down
Metal Mesh
High-Performance Synthetic
From chain slings to wire rope slings, synthetic web slings, and high-performance roundslings, we fabricate and supply lifting slings to meet and exceed OSHA and ASME standards.
Many standard sizes are available off the shelf, while custom slings are built and delivered directly to Cleveland customers. Our expertise in sling fabrication ensures every product is made for durability, safety, and compliance.
Rigging Inspections and Testing
Safety starts with inspections. Our certified inspectors provide OSHA- and ASME-compliant rigging inspections that identify wear, damage, or non-compliance before accidents happen.
Crane Service and Inspections
Downtime is expensive, and our customers need cranes and hoists to be safe, reliable, and compliant. We provide overhead crane and hoist inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair services throughout Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
Our highly trained service staff specializes in solving complex problems in emergency situations. We strive to minimize your downtime. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we work on all makes and models of crane and hoist.
After the inspection, you will receive a report that you can keep on file for compliance requirements. Our team will also work with you on any necessary repairs, upgrades, adjustments, and educate you on our preventative maintenance program.
Fall Protection Solutions
Whether you are working with a temporary or permanent, vertical or horizontal, or an engineered or pre-engineered system, Mazzella has in-house Fall Protection Specialists who have inspected and installed fall protection systems in facilities across the country.
Our team’s decades of experience mixed with close partnerships with major fall protection suppliers makes us the ideal company to keep Ohio workers safe at heights, regardless of their industry!
Some of our key partners include:
Tractel
Metreel
Ultra-Safe
Miller
Elk River
DBI Sala
RUD
We also offer on-site fall protection training for your workers who are exposed to height hazards. Our training meets all of the requirements of OSHA and is performed by an experienced and knowledgeable safety professional.
Training and Certifications
Our Cleveland Lifting Center is also home to Industrial Training International (ITI), the recognized leader in crane, rigging, and lifting education. We offer training for operators, riggers, and safety professionals, both on-site and in the classroom. Training helps companies close skill gaps, improve safety culture, and maintain compliance with OSHA and ASME requirements.
Mazzella Ready Stock™ Program – our Ready Stock™ program eliminates the need for our customers to purchase replacement wire rope inventory prior to a specific need. This process improves cash flow, eliminates damage to ropes during storage, and reduces overall and inventory carrying costs.
Load Testing and Proof Testing
Our Cleveland location offers two test beds, enabling us to perform proof load testing on lifting gear to verify capacity and compliance. This investment ensures that local businesses can test their equipment quickly and safely without sending it out of market.
Home to Industrial Training International (ITI)
In addition to our in-house training, we work with our partner Industrial Training International (ITI) to provide a more rigorous, hands-on education to individuals seeking higher-level roles.
Our Downtown Cleveland Service Center is home to one of the two state-of-the-art Mazzella / ITI training facilities.
Overhead Cranes for Cleveland and Akron’s Industrial, Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Steel Industries
Partnering with a proven overhead crane manufacturer is a big decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Designing, manufacturing, and installing an overhead crane is a big project and can be a substantial investment—but a necessary one if you want to improve your company’s efficiency and workflows.
Today, there are thousands of our crane systems throughout the United States and abroad—all done in full compliance with CMAA, NEC, OSHA, and ASME standards. Since every business is unique, and no two cranes are alike, we offer free quotes and consultations for overhead crane and material lifting projects.
Our team of local and highly-experienced Crane Specialists, Engineers, and Estimators can help you design and specify a cost-effective crane system for your facility, production or budgetary needs.
We specialize in the design and installation of:
Overhead Bridge Cranes
Gantry Cranes
Jib Cranes
Workstation Cranes
Monorail Cranes
In-Person Training Courses for Cleveland Workers
Several times a year, we host in-person training courses at our Cleveland Service Center. These courses cover a variety of topics and are led by certified instructors with years of both hands-on and teaching experience.
We can also arrange for ITI training to be done at your facility to limit your travel expenses and workers being away from their jobs,
VR Crane Simulations
ITI’s Virtual Reality Crane and Equipment Training suite is a one-of-a-kind tool designed to replicate real-world experiences for crane operators.
ITI Simulations
In addition to crane simulations, ITI offers other long-form simulation training, which covers:
Construction safety
Construction hazard and identification training
Overhead crane technician training
Proudly Serving Cleveland’s Leading Industries
Cleveland has always been a city built on industry, and the Cleveland Lifting Center proudly serves the businesses that keep Northeast Ohio running.
Steel
Our 40 plus years of steel mill experience and expertise has taught us that delivery of the right product, to the right specs, at the right time makes a huge difference for our customers.
Mazzella’s Downtown Cleveland Service Center is a short drive from some of the largest steel mills and processing plants in Ohio, including Cleveland-Cliffs, which is one of the oldest steel enterprises in North America.
This is why we carry a significant amount of customer-specific inventory to meet the unique wire rope applications for individual cranes and equipment in each of our steel customers’ facilities. When critical equipment goes down, we offer 24/7 emergency responsiveness for critical crane cables.
We also offer the following services to our steel customers:
Exact & Matched Crane Cables – a documented ISO procedure allows us to provide exact and matched crane cables to our steel customers with guaranteed accuracy for ease of installation.
Mazzella Ready Stock™ Program – our Ready Stock™ program eliminates the need for our customers to purchase replacement wire rope inventory prior to a specific need. This process improves cash flow, eliminates damage to ropes during storage, and reduces overall and inventory carrying costs.
Wire Rope Surveys – our team will come on-site and work with your team to assess the critical ropes and cables you’re using on your cranes and machinery. We’ll help identify opportunities to:
Improve wire rope service life
Reduce labor time during installation
Reduce on-site inventory of backup wire rope
Assure proper inventory levels
Inspection Services – OSHA overhead crane inspections, OSHA sling inspections, and inspections of fall protection equipment and below-the-hook lifting devices
One-Stop-Shop – traditional rigging products, engineered lifting devices, overhead cranes, overhead crane service, parts, training, and more!
Construction
From major bridge projects like the Eagle Avenue Bridge to downtown stadiums and arenas, we partner with contractors across Cleveland.
Our rigging gear, hoists, and crane inspections keep projects on schedule and compliant. With our ready stock program and responsive service, contractors know they can rely on us when timing is critical.
Marine and Shipping
Operating on Lake Erie and along the Cuyahoga River, marine and port operations demand reliability. We serve some of the largest marine companies on the Great Lakes with rigging products and services that support safe cargo handling and vessel operations. Our downtown location provides proximity and speed for marine customers who can’t afford delays.
Our nearby Center of Excellence always keeps high-quality Plasma® Synthetic Ropes in stock, which can be used as a reliable replacement for wire rope in marine application. Made from High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) fibers, they are incredibly resistant to corrosion and can work well in almost any outdoor environment.
Manufacturing and Industrial
From die casting to injection molding and tool & die, Cleveland manufacturers depend on us for safe lifting.
We provide standard rigging products, custom solutions, and inspection services that keep plants compliant with OSHA standards and operational demands.
Mechanical Contractors
Contractors servicing machinery and infrastructure across Northeast Ohio turn to us for the rigging, slings, and hardware they need to complete repairs safely.
By stocking trusted brands like Crosby and Harrington, we ensure mechanical contractors have the tools they need to work efficiently.
At the Forefront of Steel Mill Technology
We know that our steel mill customers have been trying to stay ahead of evolving industry standards and best practices, with one of them being adapting no touch technology in their processes.
Thankfully, Mazzella offers several no touch tools to keep your workers away from pinch points and loads in general. Some of our more popular options include the:
Elebia Automatic Crane Hook
The Elebia auto hook is a lithium ion battery-powered, automatic crane hook that allows for the remote attachment and release of loads.
Whether it’s the melt shop, hot mills, pickling lines, roll mills, pig lines, or shipping, Elebia hooks are now found in every stage of the steelmaking process. Some of the more common applications include lifting:
Electrodes
Furnace components
Raw materials
Tundish and scrap buckets
Aluminum beams
Heavy bags
And thanks to the Elebia hook’s remote control options, operators can now lift loads from over 450 feet away, eliminating repetitive and grueling manual labor.
Electrode Recovery Tongs
This heavy-duty tong is designed for the recovery of a broken electrode column. The unit is held open by a bump link and will grip the column from true horizontal to semi-vertical.
Graphite Lift Plugs
Graphite lift plugs are designed for vertical transportation of electrodes to and from the furnace. These devices enable the operator to leave the device on the column during furnace operation.
Certified. Safe. Proven.
Safety and compliance are at the core of everything we do. At our Cleveland branch, you’ll find:
Certified Inspectors – Trained to OSHA and ASME standards.
Trusted Brands – Crosby shackles, Harrington hoists, Safewaze fall protection, Van Beest fittings, CM, and Mazzella lifting slings.
Testing Facilities – New test beds to verify and certify lifting gear capacity.
Training Partnership – In-house ITI training to prepare your workforce.
Commitment to Safety – A culture built on protecting workers and reducing risks.
See Our Work in the Cleveland Area
How Mazzella Solved Skylift’s Lifting Challenges
Find out how Mazzella became a single-source provider for a local equipment manufacturer.
Walk-ins are welcome. Customers can stop by during business hours to pick up rigging gear, consult with our team, or drop off equipment.
What areas around Cleveland do you serve?
We serve all Northeast Ohio, including Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Sandusky, and Mansfield.
Can you do on-site inspections or training?
Yes. Our inspectors and trainers can come directly to your facility for rigging inspections, crane service, and on-site rigging, overhead crane operator, signalperson, and fall protection training offerings.
Do you offer customer pick-up or delivery?
Yes. Customers can pick up directly from our Carter Road location, or we can arrange delivery to your jobsite or facility.
What products and services are available locally?
We stock slings, shackles, hoists, fall protection, and rigging hardware. We also offer crane and rigging inspections, ITI training, and custom stocking programs for repeat orders.
Do you provide emergency crane service?
We provide responsive crane inspections and repairs in the Cleveland area. Our team will work with you to minimize downtime and restore safe operation.
What brands do you stock?
We carry Crosby and Van Beest rigging hardware, Harrington and AMH hoists, Safewaze fall protection, CM and Mazzella slings.
Can you fabricate custom slings in Cleveland?
Yes. Standard slings are available and in-stock and custom slings can be fabricated with quick turnaround and delivery.
Get Started with Our Cleveland Team
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