Legacy Ro Stinger

Terex Cranes Legacy Brands

RO STINGER

Stands for: RO (first name initials of the company founder), refers to the “stinging” function (such as one of a scorpion).

• Manufacturer of boom trucks with lifting capacities from 20,000 -70,000 lbs.
• Based in Waverly, Iowa.
• Stinger brand cranes are sold in the US

Historical Overview:

• 1964

  Founded as R.O. Corporation in Olathe, KY by Ray Pittman and is later acquired by Simon Company changing its name to Simon-RO.

• 1997

  Terex acquires Simon companies including Simon-RO “Stinger”, a manufacturer of boom trucks under brand name of RO “Stinger”, which becomes part of Terex Cranes.