History
It is useful to understand where you’ve been before deciding where you want to go. Our history has served as a foundation of who we are, what we believe and what we value.
Back in 1954, James Mazzella formed a business by providing the most basic of lifting devices—wire rope slings that were braided by hand.
It wasn’t the cleanest and certainly not the easiest job around – but it was fundamental to the industry. This gut-level standard of performance defined the company in 1954, and it defines the company to this day.
From the shop floor to the front office, every employee knows and understands the no-excuses, customer-first mentality that is threaded throughout the company. In every customer interaction, we instill confidence and comfort.
The company has grown organically through the decades by expanding its product offerings and by entering new markets. It has done so by securing new customers and nurturing those historic relationships. And it has grown by acquisition.
1954
Jim Mazzella formed a business by providing the most basic of lifting devices, along with wire rope slings that were braided by hand.
1973
Mazzella became a CM repair facility.
1983
Indusco celebrated its 75th year in business.
1985
Indusco acquired Jacob Gichner Co. This acquisition allowed Indusco to offer its customers a full line of tools. Later, J. Henry Holland Corporation joined the Indusco family.
1989
Indusco doubled its size in less than six years through the acquisition of another firm also known as…“Indusco.”
1990s
Indusco acquired Anchor Wire Rope, Hampton Rubber Company and R/W Connections.
1990
Mazzella purchased the Cleveland branch of William S. Adler.
1996
Mazzella received its ISO Certification.
1999
Mazzella acquired Crane Builders of America and Mentor Lift Hooks.
2003
Indusco acquired Alabama Sling Center from Wire Rope Corporation of America (WIRECO).
2004
Mazzella celebrated its 50th year in business and acquired Sheffield Metals.
2005
Mazzella acquired Detroit Wire Rope Splicing Corporation and Progressive Crane Inc.
2008
Indusco celebrated its 100th year in business.
2011
Mazzella Companies is formed through the acquisition of the Indusco Group:
- Indusco Wire Rope & Supplies
- J Henry Holland Corporation
- Alabama Sling Center
- Tennessee Sling Center
2012
Mazzella Companies acquired KCI of Alabama, Inc. to strengthen its crane service business.
2014
Mazzella Companies celebrated “60 Years of Excellence.”
2015
Mazzella Companies acquired New Tech Machinery Corporation and Rouster Wire Rope & Rigging Inc.
2017
Mazzella Companies acquired FHS, Inc.
2019
Mazzella Companies acquired Nasser Machines to expand New Tech Machinery’s gutter machine line.
Mazzella Companies acquired Denver Wire Rope.
2021
Mazzella Companies acquired minority ownership in Industrial Training International (ITI).
Mazzella Companies acquired Pope Rigging Loft.
Mazzella Companies acquired PE Alliance.
2022
Mazzella Companies acquired Contractors & Industrial Supply.
Mazzella Companies acquired Page Wire Rope & Slings, Inc.
2023
Mazzella Companies acquired John Sakach Company.
Mazzella Companies acquired Newell Davis.
Mazzella Companies acquired Midco Companies.
2024
Mazzella Companies celebrates “70 Years of Excellence.”
Mazzella Companies acquired Piedmont Hoist & Crane.