On June 12, 2025, we opened our doors at G.W. Becker, Inc. to celebrate something special—45 years in business. What started in 1980 as a small parts supplier has grown into a full-service crane manufacturer. This milestone was a moment for all of us to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate.
Our facility in Hermitage, PA welcomed a full house—customers, vendors, community partners, and employees’ families. It was a day filled with food, fun, and a rare behind-the-scenes look at how we build cranes and serve our customers. Visitors explored displays of cranes in production, watched videos of our separate machine shop facility featuring new machinery, and major projects, and walked through a visual timeline of our company’s history.
One of the highlights of the day was a visit from State Representative Parke Wentling, who presented Chris and George Becker with a certificate of recognition for our contributions to Pennsylvania manufacturing. We were also honored to receive a certificate signed by State Senator Michele Brooks, acknowledging the same.
The celebration brought in over 320 attendees and more than 40 raffle prizes, thanks in large part to the generosity of our vendors. From coolers and gift cards to a pizza oven, Blackstone griddle, and kids’ toys, there was something for everyone.
Families enjoyed a full kids’ zone stocked with games, toys, coloring stations, and activities to keep little ones entertained. Outside, food trucks served up everything from smash burgers and burritos to fair-style snacks and Italian ice.
We were proud to be joined by representatives from Penn-Northwest Development Corporation, the Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition, the City of Hermitage, Mercer County, and local trade schools.
The event fell on Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD), a day that recognizes the importance of safe lifting practices—something we’re committed to every day.
More than 20 of our vendor partners were also on-site exhibiting their products and services—it was great to see so much industry support under one roof. Vendor exhibits included:
- Applied Power and Control LLC – Cervis Inc, Equipt Resources LLC, Malmedie
- Arnold & Associates – Cattron
- Caldwell Group
- Centri Dyne – Hubbell ICD, EC&M, Gleason Reel
- Columbus-McKinnon Corporation
- Conductix
- Crane and Hoist Resources – Gorbel, Cleveland Tramrail, EcoZohm, IWS
- Crane Training USA
- JAB Sales – SpanGuard, Bushman, Frigortec, Phannenberg
- Jamestown Coating
- Magnetek
- McKees Rocks Forgings
- Motion Source
- Nord Gear Corporation
- Pro-Power Associates, Inc. – Sumitomo Drive Technologies
- Sibre Brakes
- SWC Industries – Reuland Electric Motor Company
We want to thank everyone who attended, supported, or helped make the day a success. It was a proud moment for our entire team, and a great reminder of how far we’ve come since 1980.
Photography by Leary Studios
