Lifting America’s Steel Industry for Over 70 Years
Make Your Steel Production and Processing Safer, Smarter, and More Efficient with Mazzella's Steel-Mill-Focused Lifting and Rigging Program
Create Safe, Compliant, and Productive Steel Mills with A Proven Partner

Over 70 years ago, Jim Mazzella, Sr. started making wire rope slings for local steel mills out of his shop in Cleveland, Ohio. We haven’t stopped since.
For three generations, Mazzella has helped steel producers lift, move, and handle hot metal safely and efficiently. What started with multi-part wire rope slings and the invention of the 7‑Part™ sling has grown into a full, steel-mill-focused program for lifting, rigging, cranes, and service.
Whether you’re responsible for an electric arc furnace, hot metal handling, coil handling, or general material handling in a melt shop, caster, or rolling mill, Mazzella can help you:
– Improve safety with no-touch solutions and mill duty equipment
– Reduce downtime with engineered crane, hoist, and quick service
– Standardize lifting and rigging across your sites with a proven steel partner
Products and Services


Elebia Automatic Crane Hooks
Mazzella is proud to be one of America’s largest distributors and service providers for Elebia® hooks.
The Elebia auto hook is a battery-powered, automatic crane hook that allows for the remote transportation and handling of heavy loads. Whether it’s the melt shop, hot mills, pickling lines, roll mills, pig lines, or shipping, Elebia hooks are now found in almost every stage of the steelmaking process.

No-Touch Electrode Handling
Mazzella offers our steel partners built-to-order No-Touch® Electrode Handling Systems, which combines state-of-the-art technology and engineering to protect employees and improve efficiency while moving heavy and hot electrodes.

Material Handling Inspections
Our in-house inspection team is certified to help keep your steel operations OSHA and ASME compliant. We offer inspections for rigging hardware, overhead cranes, fall protection, and warehouse solutions.
Our team can also work with you to set up preventative maintenance programs.

Wire Rope and Lifting Slings
Mazzella’s iconic 7-Part™ Wire Rope Sling has been used by three generations of steel workers to achieve safer and smarter lifts.
We are also a leading distributor for Slingmax’s Twin-Path® Sparkeater Sling.

Manual and Powered Hoists
For all types of service work at your facility, we carry a large inventory of lever, hand chain, and powered hoist models.

Rigging Equipment
Whether it’s hydraulic jacks, lifting slings and hooks, or shackles, we have all the necessary rigging equipment for safely moving heavy loads in your steel operations.

Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
Whether it’s c-hooks, coil lifters, die horses, or lifting tongs, our engineering team can design a variety of below-the-hook lifting devices to improve your maintenance operations.

American Made Mill-Duty Overhead Cranes
Mazzella is one of America’s leading designers, manufacturers, and installers of mill-duty overhead cranes. All our cranes are manufactured in the USA and meet OSHA, ASME, and CMAA standards.

Overhead Crane Service and Modifications for Steel Mills
Your steel mill runs 24/7, so does our crane service team! Our in-house service team works on all major overhead crane models used in the steel industry.
Relevant Content

How Does the No Touch® Electrode Handling System Make Steel Mills Safer?
This article explains how the No-Touch® Electrode Handling System will help increase production while making your mill safer at the same time.
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SE Hoists, PE Hoists, and CE Hoists: Which Should You Choose?
Mazzella offers three types of engineered hoists: the SE standard hoist, the PE pre-engineered hoist, and the CE custom-engineered hoist. This article breaks down the differences between them, and which one is right for you.
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Elebia Hooks in Steel Mills: What They Do and How They Deter Dangers
Mazzella offers three types of engineered hoists: the SE standard hoist, the PE pre-engineered hoist, and the CE custom-engineered hoist. This article breaks down the differences between them, and which one is right for you.
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Safety Factor Podcast: Steel’s Sprint From the Safety Stone Age
In this episode of Safety Factor, three mill veterans share how safety practices in steel mills have dramatically improved over the years, and what the future holds for the industry.
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Mitigating Risks in Steel Mills with Multi-Elevation Crane Safety Technologies
In this episode of the Safety Factor podcast, we explore the current state and future potential of multi-elevation crane safety.
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Learn More About Mazzella’s National Accounts Program

With steel mills operating 24/7, with employees all over the country, you need partners with a strong national footprint and proven success. Partnering with Mazzella’s National Accounts team gives you the following benefits:

Quick Fulfillment, Delivery, and Service Times for Steel Mills
Stay on top of tight deadlines – receive critical components when you need them to keep your equipment and operations running.

Consistent Pricing
Through our multi-location purchasing agreements, you can expect consistent pricing and consistent purchasing process, no matter the location.

Reduced On-Hand Inventory
Lower the cost of on-hand inventory with a reliable provider who can get you what you need, when you need it.

A One-Stop-Shop
Whether it’s rigging, training, inspections, or engineered products, you’ll have everything you need under one umbrella.

Better Visibility
With state-of-the-art analytics, we can increase visibility on your spending habits, which can help cut unnecessary spending and standardize your business reporting.

National Footprint
With 30-plus nationwide locations, our national distribution center, and sales associates and specialists around the country, you will receive fast, consistent product delivery— regardless of your location.

Access to Top Rigging Brands
Mazzella is a direct distributor for all major rigging brands and manufacturers, so there’s no need to part ways with your favorite tools or products.



