Industrial Rigging Services in Cincinnati (Gould & Smith)
Complex industrial projects often require more than just a lift—they require a logistical hub. Located on Fishwick Drive, Gould & Smith (a General Steel company) provides a unique combination of expert rigging, transportation, and secure warehousing to the Greater Cincinnati market.
Since 1983, "The Crane Service People" have been the go-to partner for facility managers who need a complete turnkey solution. Whether you are staging equipment for a plant outage or relocating sensitive production lines, our facility is equipped to handle the entire chain of custody.
The Gould & Smith Difference: Lift, Store, & Deploy
Unlike standard rigging companies that only operate on your job site, Gould & Smith offers a home base for your heavy assets. Our Cincinnati facility features 10,000 square feet of indoor storage and 2 acres of secured outdoor space.
This capability allows us to act as a strategic partner for your machinery moves. We can receive new equipment directly from the manufacturer, offload it into our secure warehouse, inspect it, and then reload and deploy it to your facility exactly when your schedule allows.
We specialize in:
- Staging & Storage: Short-term and long-term warehousing for industrial assets.
- Plant Maintenance Support: Dedicated support for scheduled outages and facility upgrades.
- Specialized Transport: Rollback services and trucking for unique loads.
- Precision Rigging: Using 8.5-ton carry decks and heavy-duty forklifts (up to 15,000 lbs) for tight-quarter indoor moves.
Turnkey Facility Services
We understand that in manufacturing, downtime is the enemy. Our team is trained to execute high-pressure moves during plant shutdowns and maintenance windows.
Industrial Facility Maintenance
When your plant goes offline for upgrades, you need a partner who works as fast as you do. We provide qualified operators and dependable rigging equipment to support facility maintenance teams, ensuring old units are removed and new systems are installed safely within tight timeframes.
The "Uncommon" Projects
From placing art sculptures at Yeatman's Cove to locomotive repair and delicate tank placements in Lebanon, Gould & Smith has a reputation for solving unique rigging puzzles. If your load is awkward, fragile, or irreplaceable, our engineering team will devise a custom lift plan to ensure its safety.
Steel Erection & Structural Support
Beyond machinery, we assist in the structural evolution of your facility. Our riggers and operators are experienced in steel erection, helping you expand your physical footprint to accommodate new production capabilities.
Why Cincinnati Chooses Gould & Smith
1. A 40-Year Legacy Established in the spring of 1983, we have spent four decades building trust with Cincinnati’s industrial sector. We are deeply rooted in the local community and understand the specific challenges of operating in the Ohio Valley.
2. Versatile Fleet & Equipment We don't just bring the big cranes; we bring the right tools for indoor work. Our fleet includes nimble carry decks and rough terrain machines that can navigate the tight corners of an active factory floor without disrupting operations.
3. Complete Project Custody. By combining rigging, trucking, and warehousing under one roof, we eliminate the liability gaps that come with hiring multiple vendors. Your equipment is in our hands and under our protection from start to finish.
Contact Your Local Rigging & Storage Experts
Streamline your next project with the combined power of General Steel and the local expertise of Gould & Smith. Contact us today to discuss your storage, maintenance, or moving needs.
Cincinnati Branch (Gould & Smith)
5128 Fishwick Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45216
Phone: 513-489-2050
