- Stands for: name of the city where it was founded
- Lorain was a brand of rough terrain crane
Lorain Products
- Rough terrain crane
- Lattice boom crawler crane
- Truck crane
- Self erecting tower crane
Historical Overview
1894
Founded in Lorain, OH (USA).
1964
Lorain merges with Thew Shovel Company forming Thew-Lorain company.
1964
Thew-Lorain Company is acquired by Koehring Company.
1987
Koehring cranes & excavators division (including Lorain Group) is acquired by Northwest Engineering.
Distinguished Historical Accomplishments
1918
Lorain designed 1st rubber-tired crane.