About CraneTech Solutions
Crane Tech Solutions (CTS) operates from its corporate headquarters centrally located on the Eastern seaboard in Portsmouth, VA. Our 21,000-square-foot facility is equipped to provide a wide range of services, including Construction Elevator Rentals, Buck Hoist Rentals, and Material Lift Rentals. In addition to our expertise in crane inspection and rental services, we specialize in maintaining tower cranes, Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), and spreaders. The facility also features an EPA-approved industrial paint booth, ensuring we meet the highest standards for equipment refurbishment and finishing. 
Our Pittsburgh division, headquartered in Harmony, PA, is strategically positioned to serve the steel and industrial sector. This division specializes in servicing, maintaining, inspecting, and installing electric overhead cranes and construction hoists. The team has vast expertise in Tower Crane Rentals and Construction Elevator Rentals, including refurbishing, dismantling, and heavy-lift specialty projects. Our Material Lifts for Rent in Norfolk, VA, ensure reliable solutions for a wide array of industrial and construction needs.
CTS is committed to providing affordable construction elevators and competitive cranes for high-rise projects and complex industrial tasks. Whether you require Reliable Buck Hoist for large-scale projects or transport platform solutions, we have the resources and expertise to support your operations. From Best Tower Crane Rental Companies to Top Construction Equipment Providers, CTS is your trusted partner for quality service and safety.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can enhance your cargo handling operations. Let us help you find the perfect solution tailored to your needs. Call Robert Kohler at 757-478-0873 or email rkohler@cranetechsolutions.com.
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Management Team
Manfred Kohler
Mr. Kohler has over 50 years’ experience working with cranes of all types and sizes. He has been designing, manufacturing, selling, and installing tower (hammerhead and luffing), overhead, ship to shore, bulk handling, and straddle carrier cranes throughout his career. He is also on the ASME B30.3 Tower crane committee. Mr. Kohler graduated from University of Applied Technik - Munich Germany with a Diplom Ingineur and an added specialty of Welding and Metallurgical Engineering.
Frank Hegan
Mr. Hegan has over 35 years’ experience managing various aspects of companies in different industries. Mr. Hegan has managed and guided Crane Tech Solutions, LLC for over 10 years, which includes the company’s consulting activities. He has extensive experience overseeing operations, engineering, and administrative functions. Mr. Hegan graduated from California State University – Bakersfield with an MBA and the University of Connecticut with a BS in Finance.
Robert Kohler
Mr. Kohler has over 25 years’ experience managing sales activities. He has worked in the Construction and port equipment business most of his career. He is skilled in negotiation, business planning, sales, and international business and has guided the company’s sale force for over 10 years. Mr. Kohler graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a BA focused in Business and German.
Michael Kohler
Mr. Kohler has 20 years’ experience inspecting, trouble shooting, maintaining, erecting, operating, and repairing tower, mobile, overhead, jib, and bulk handling cranes. He also has work on aerial lifts, and marine container terminal handling cranes. He is a factory trained technician for all the lines that CTS carries.
Richard Raraigh
Mr. Raraigh work includes over 45 years of experience operating, inspecting, trouble shooting, repairing and installing overhead, jib, bulk handling, aerial lifts and mobile cranes as well as chain and lever hoists. Mr. Raraigh consults with many companies to diagnose crane related issues.