Cranston Material Handling Equipment Corp.

Cranston Material Handling Equipment Corp. Cranston Material Handling Equipment Corporation (CMHEC) of Pittsburgh, PA supplies and installs warehouse material handling equipment.

Security is important, but so is visibility.Sometimes, defining a space is all it takes to improve the way an operation ...
09/03/2026

Security is important, but so is visibility.

Sometimes, defining a space is all it takes to improve the way an operation runs.

Wire partition systems help create secure areas for inventory, equipment, and personnel while maintaining the visibility that keeps facilities productive. They're a simple, adaptable solution that can evolve alongside your operation without the disruption of traditional construction.

Whether it's protecting high-value assets or creating controlled access to specific work areas, the goal is the same: a more organized facility that's built to support the people working in it.

The best forklift impact is the one that never reaches your equipment.In busy facilities, it only takes one accidental i...
09/01/2026

The best forklift impact is the one that never reaches your equipment.

In busy facilities, it only takes one accidental impact to damage equipment, interrupt production, or create an unnecessary safety risk.

Industrial guardrail systems provide a durable barrier that helps protect machinery, electrical panels, work areas, and building infrastructure from everyday forklift traffic.

Our guardrail solutions are designed to make facilities safer and more resilient, tailored to the way each operation works.

The best safety solutions are the ones you hope you never have to test.

A lot happens at your loading dock. Is yours designed to handle it?Trucks coming and going. Employees loading and unload...
08/27/2026

A lot happens at your loading dock. Is yours designed to handle it?

Trucks coming and going. Employees loading and unloading. Forklifts moving freight. Equipment, products, and people all sharing one of the busiest areas of your facility.

The most effective loading docks aren't built around one product, they're built around a system. Every component has a job to do.

From dock shelters and levelers to guide rails, bumpers, and safety barriers, each component plays a role in protecting employees, equipment, and your building while keeping freight flowing smoothly.

The best dock solutions start with the operation, not the equipment. Understanding how freight, people, and equipment move through your facility helps determine the right combination of products to improve safety, efficiency, and flow.

That’s where Cranston comes in! We look beyond individual pieces of equipment to create a dock where everything works in harmony.

A better loading dock means a better operation

08/25/2026

Strong partnerships are built on trust, collaboration... and every once in a while, lobster rolls.

Thank you to Southworth Products for stopping by and treating our team to an incredible lunch last week. We truly appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing to work together. Also, great job goes out to Eric. Keep up the amazing work!

We had a great time getting the team together at PNC Park for a Pittsburgh Pirates game.A special thank you to our vendo...
08/20/2026

We had a great time getting the team together at PNC Park for a Pittsburgh Pirates game.

A special thank you to our vendor partners who joined us for the evening. We appreciate your continued partnership and the relationships we've built over the years. We're grateful to have you as part of the Cranston team.

It's always nice to step away from the day-to-day, spend time together, and enjoy a Pirates win.

Thanks to everyone who came out!

A conveyor doesn't just move products. It can improve the productivity of your entire operationWhen most people think of...
08/18/2026

A conveyor doesn't just move products. It can improve the productivity of your entire operation

When most people think of conveyors, they think about moving boxes from Point A to Point B. But a well-designed conveyor system does much more than that.

It reduces unnecessary travel, minimizes manual handling, creates a more consistent workflow, and helps eliminate bottlenecks that slow production. The result? Faster throughput, greater efficiency, and a safer work environment.

Nearly 70 years in material handling has taught us a thing or two: the best solution isn't always the biggest one. It's the one that solves the right problem and keeps your business moving forward.

Every foot of conveyor should have a purpose.

When the job is on the roof, your lifting solution has to rise to the occasion.This Gorbel jib crane was designed for a ...
08/13/2026

When the job is on the roof, your lifting solution has to rise to the occasion.

This Gorbel jib crane was designed for a rooftop installation, giving maintenance teams a safer, more efficient way to lift heavy equipment exactly where it's needed.

From the production floor to the rooftop, custom lifting solutions improve safety, reduce manual handling, and make challenging jobs more efficient.

At Cranston, we help customers find the right lifting solution—no matter where the job takes them.

Running out of room doesn't always mean it's time to move.One of the most overlooked opportunities in a facility is the ...
08/11/2026

Running out of room doesn't always mean it's time to move.

One of the most overlooked opportunities in a facility is the space above your operation.

A custom mezzanine transforms unused vertical space into valuable square footage for storage, offices, equipment, or production without the cost and disruption of expanding your building.

At Cranston, we help businesses maximize the space they already have with solutions designed around their workflow and long-term growth.
Sometimes the best way to grow isn't out.....it's up.

If every employee can access it... should they?Not every product belongs on an open shelf.Wire partition systems provide...
08/06/2026

If every employee can access it... should they?

Not every product belongs on an open shelf.

Wire partition systems provide a simple way to secure high-value inventory, controlled materials, and critical spare parts while maintaining visibility and making efficient use of existing pallet rack.

At Cranston, we design storage solutions that improve security without slowing down your operation.

The right storage solution doesn't just organize your inventory, it protects it.

The details can make all the difference.This modular building was designed with clear strip curtains to create separatio...
08/04/2026

The details can make all the difference.

This modular building was designed with clear strip curtains to create separation without sacrificing accessibility. Employees and equipment can move freely while the workspace remains protected and functional.

Every operation is different, which is why every solution should be too.

At Cranston, we help customers create workspaces that improve efficiency, safety, and productivity.

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5458 Steubenville Pike Ste 7
McKees Rocks, PA
15136

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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