Legacy Lorain

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Lorain

Stands for: name of company founder

  • Today, Lorain is a brand of rough terrain crane, Middle East
  • Based in Waverly, Iowa.
  • Lorain brand cranes are sold in the Middle East.

Historical Overview:

  • 1894

    Founded in Lorain, OH (USA).

  • 1964

    Lorrain merges with Thew Shovel Company forming Thew-Lorrain company

  • 1967

    Thew-Lorrain Company is acquired by Koehring Company

  • 1987

    Keohring cranes & excavators division (including Lorrain Group) is acquired by Northwest Engineering

Product Past Current
Rough Terrain Crane x x
Lattice Crawler Crane x
Truck Crane x
Self Erecting Tower Crane x

Distinguished Historical Accomplishments

  • 1918

    Lorain designed 1st rubber-tired crane.