East Chicago, IN Lifting, Rigging, and Crane Service | Mazzella
A Service-First Branch for Safety, Compliance, and Productivity in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana
When heavy lifts, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment are part of your daily work, safety is not optional. In Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, companies rely on Mazzella’s East Chicago branch to keep people safe, plants running, and projects on schedule.
Unlike some branches that focus primarily on counter sales, East Chicago is a service-first location. That means we lead with OSHA- and ASME-compliant inspections, crane and hoist service, preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, fall protection solutions, and training programs that strengthen safety culture.
We stock rigging hardware and wire rope, but our real value is keeping your equipment in compliance and your workforce prepared.
Customers choose Mazzella East Chicago because they need more than a vendor. They need a partner who:
- Shows up on site to inspect, repair, and certify equipment.
- Documents thoroughly so compliance officers and customers trust the reports.
- Responds quickly with real technicians and parts, not excuses.
- Provides training to meet the needs of any workforce.
- Understands the industries that drive this region—steel, rail, construction, ports, warehousing, and automotive suppliers.
Where We’re Located
Contact Our East Chicago Team
Mazzella East Chicago Service Center
1200 W 145th St, Unit A
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: 248.585.1063
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
Service Coverage: Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, with reach into Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, South Bend, Southern Wisconsin, and Southwest Michigan.
East Chicago is uniquely positioned at the center of Northwest Indiana’s industrial corridor. We serve the mills on the lakeshore, contractors working river terminals and interstates, automotive and rail suppliers in the corridor, and distribution hubs across Chicagoland.
When your crane, rigging, or fall protection systems need attention, our team is ready to deliver service that’s local, capable, and accountable.
Services We Provide in East Chicago
OSHA- and ASME-Compliant Inspections
Every piece of rigging, every crane, and every pallet rack system must be inspected regularly to stay compliant. The reality is that inspections are often treated as a nuisance, but they’re one of the most valuable investments a company can make.
At Mazzella, our inspections help you:
- Catch issues before they become accidents.
- Extend the usable life of your equipment.
- Provide you with documentation for OSHA compliance.
- Uncover repair and training opportunities that strengthen your safety culture.
Our inspectors provide:
- Rigging Inspections: Every sling, shackle, hook, and below-the-hook device is inspected for wear and compliance. Items are tagged and logged, with digital reports provided for easy tracking.
- Crane Inspections: Our team provides overhead crane inspections, hoist inspections, and preventative maintenance programs to keep your lifting and rigging operations safe. 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.
- Warehouse Racking Inspections: Pallet racking failures can be catastrophic. We identify damage, bent uprights, and improper loading conditions before they create hazards.
What you get with our inspections:
- Comprehensive visual and operational inspections
- Digital reports with deficiencies clearly noted
- Repair recommendations prioritized by urgency
- Archivable documentation for audits and OSHA visits
- Peace of mind that your equipment is safe for use
24/7 Overhead Crane Service, Parts, and Maintenance
Cranes are the backbone of your operation, and breakdowns can grind productivity to a halt. Our East Chicago service branch provides:
- Preventative Maintenance (PM): Scheduled maintenance designed to prevent costly repairs and extend the life of your equipment.
- Emergency Repairs: Our technicians are available 24/7 to respond to breakdowns anywhere in Arizona.
- Crane Modernizations: Upgrades to extend the life of your crane with new controls, drives, or components.
- Load Testing: Verifying that your crane is safe and compliant after major repairs or upgrades.
- OEM and Aftermarket Parts: Parts sourcing and installation for all major OEMs, so you can expect fair pricing and quick turnaround times.
Our technicians are local, but our parts network is national. That means you don’t wait weeks for components. We source fast, install right, and keep your cranes working.
Rigging Supply and Ready Stock
While East Chicago is a service-first branch, we also maintain a solid selection of rigging gear. Local inventory includes:
- Wire rope slings and assemblies
- Alloy chain slings and binders
- Web slings and roundslings
- Crosby shackles, hooks, links, and fittings
- Green Pin Van Beest hardware
- Hoists (lever and hand chain)
Our rigging inventory is designed for the industries around us: steel mills that need heavy-duty slings, contractors that need roundslings and shackles on demand, and port operators that can’t wait for lead times.
If a specialty product isn’t on the shelf, we coordinate with other nearby Mazzella locations to deliver quickly. That way, you get local responsiveness with national capacity.
Test Bed and Swaging Capabilities
East Chicago includes a test bed and swaging station for wire rope assemblies. These capabilities allow us to:
- Perform proof load testing to certify lifting equipment
- Build and test new rope terminations
- Provide documentation for compliance
For urgent testing or large assemblies, the branch coordinates with nearby facilities to make sure jobs are completed on time. This flexibility ensures mills, contractors, and marine operators get tested, certified equipment when they need it.
Fall Protection Solutions and OSHA Compliance Support
Falls are one of the leading causes of workplace accidents. Mazzella designs, installs, and services engineered fall protection systems tailored to your facility.
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.
Services include:
- Site assessments to identify fall hazards
- Engineered systems: horizontal lifelines, anchor points, platforms
- Soft goods: harnesses, lanyards, SRLs (self-retracting lifelines)
- Rescue planning and compliance documentation
- Inspections and recertifications of installed systems
Some of our key partners include:
- Tractel
- Metreel
- Ultra-Safe
- Miller
- Elk River
- DBI Sala
- RUD
Many plants and contractors in the Chicago/NWI corridor are expanding fall protection programs as part of safety audits.
Industries We Serve Across Chicago and Indiana
Automotive
Automotive plants and manufacturers across Illinois and Indiana depend on reliable crane service to avoid costly shutdowns.
Our preventive maintenance programs ensure uptime, and our training programs help create a safety-first culture.
Construction and General Contractors
From river terminals to interstate corridors, contractors rely on fast access to rigging and responsive crane service. We coordinate with mobile crane houses, support rope changeouts, provide on-site inspections, and deliver fall protection planning.
Railroads
Northwest Indiana includes rail shops and suppliers for axles, wheels, and service components. We support these facilities with crane inspections, hoist service, rigging, and fall protection.
With over 140,000 miles of privately-owned track in the United States, carrying billions of dollars of products at any time, the proper maintenance of railcars and locomotives is crucial.
Partnering with a proven material handling provider with a large national footprint will dramatically improve your maintenance and repair processes.
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General Manufacturing
From die casting to injection molding and tool & die, we provide standard rigging products, custom solutions, and inspection services that keep plants compliant with OSHA standards and operational demands.
Warehousing and Logistics
Distribution centers need compliant pallet racking as much as compliant rigging. East Chicago coordinates rack inspections and corrective actions so facilities meet load rating and stability requirements.
Marine and Great Lakes Ports
Stevedoring, bulk cargo, and project freight require reliable gear. We support port operators with rigging supply, rope, and inspection programs that fit tight vessel schedules.
Why Choose Mazzella East Chicago?
- Service-first location: inspections, preventative maintenance programs, and repairs lead the way.
- Test bed and swaging capabilities on site.
- Local rigging stock with national sourcing support.
- Mobile crane rope specialists in a dense crane market.
- Coverage that spans Chicagoland, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Certified. Safe. Proven.
Safety and compliance are at the core of everything we do. At our Mazzella’s East Chicago 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a walk-in showroom or counter sales?
Limited walk-ins are possible, but customers should schedule meetings, inspections, maintenance, or training directly with our team.
Do you provide emergency overhead crane repairs?
Yes. Our service team is available 24/7 for emergency breakdowns and urgent repairs.
Do you fabricate slings in East Chicago?
No. Rigging gear and slings are supported through other Mazzella locations. But we can work with you to quickly get the products and support you need.
What areas do you cover?
This Mazzella branch covers Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, with reach into Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, South Bend, Southern Wisconsin, and Southwest Michigan.
Can you provide training locally?
Yes. We deliver training through ITI and can coordinate sessions at your facility.
Do you handle fall protection installations?
Yes. We supply and install specialty mobile crane ropes across Northwest Indiana.
Do you supply mobile crane rope?
Yes. Our team designs, installs, and inspects engineered fall protection systems to keep your people safe at height.
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