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:
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1894
Founded in Lorain, OH (USA).
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1964
Lorrain merges with Thew Shovel Company forming Thew-Lorrain company
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1967
Thew-Lorrain Company is acquired by Koehring Company
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1987
Keohring cranes & excavators division (including Lorrain Group) is acquired by Northwest Engineering
Product | Past | Current |
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Rough Terrain Crane | x | x |
Lattice Crawler Crane | x | |
Truck Crane | x | |
Self Erecting Tower Crane | x |
Distinguished Historical Accomplishments
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1918
Lorain designed 1st rubber-tired crane.