Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWire) -- 10/14/2014 --Thackray Crane Rental, Inc., located in Philadelphia, is proud to celebrate over 65 years of business since its inception back in 1947. With a simple vision for honest work and commitment to customer satisfaction, Walter and Anna Cassalia Thackray began Thackray Crane Rental from humble beginnings with just one crane, a TL20 Lorrain crane, in operation. Today, Thackray Crane Rental has grown to function as a multi-generational company that owns and operates more than 120 cranes, ranging from 15 tons to its signature 500 ton Liebherr hydraulic truck crane.

In addition to hydraulic truck cranes, Thackray operates and maintains, and rents heavy haul tractors, trailers, forklifts, rough terrain lulls, boom trucks and super high capacity crawlers and all terrain high capacity mobile cranes. Thackray can also provide secure, full service industrial warehousing services along with the transportation and logistic services needed to move, store and deliver equipment. Thackray Crane Rental is truly unique in that it is a full service company that can confidently handle complex projects in a variety of industries including building construction and maintenance, petrochemical, telecommunications, road construction and bridge building. Though based in Philadelphia, Thackray Crane Rental serves Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and the surrounding regions from multiple sites conveniently located throughout the tri-state area.

Walter’s and Anna’s vision continues to fuel today’s stellar service and performance. The company motto, “Faith, Family and Country,” guides the Thackray family management committee which is comprised of five Thackray siblings – Skip, Linda, Bobby, Mark and Carole – as they oversee Thackray’s day-to-day operations with a “can do” spirit evident across all departments. The second and third generation Thackray family members, along with the entire company staff, work strategically together to deliver the best customer service experience. This family unity, undeniable work ethic and commitment to integrity have resulted in various awards and accolades. In fact, Thackray Crane Rental was honored by the American Cranes and Transport Magazine’s “ACT 100” list this past year. The company is among the top 50 crane rental companies in North America through a ranking that is generated from a competitive pool of over 1,000 crane rental companies nationwide.

Safety has always been a top priority at Thackray Crane Rental and the company’s Safety Committee has been recognized and received certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, a further testament to the commitment to deliver the safest service with the most qualified, certified heavy equipment operators. For years, customers have entrusted Thackray Crane Rental to perform crane lifts that range from the tallest buildings in Center City, Philadelphia such as the architecturally renowned Society Hill Towers to the delicate transporting and lifting of priceless pieces of art for the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Thackray Crane Rental was instrumental in the construction of the landmark Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles, where cranes were utilized to place over 11,000 solar panels. The company is always expanding its diverse portfolio of projects, including its involvement in the new high rise facilities at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as Temple University’s latest construction endeavors.

To hear more about their products and services, browse the website today. Or, contact the company directly at 800-34-CRANE.

About Thackray Crane Rental, Inc.
As a family owned and operated company, Thackray Crane Rental, Inc. has been providing, operating, and maintaining an entire fleet of high-capacity cranes for over 65 years. Headquartered in Northeast Philadelphia, the company provides their valued customers with a multitude of services to complete a project safely and efficiently. Their fleet includes heavy haul tractors, cherry pickers, boom trucks, forklifts, lulls, and mobile hydraulic cranes. Customers can request transport, rigging, rent storage, equipment, and cranes for any project in a variety of industries including construction, heating and air conditioning, power generation, petrochemical, communications, and road construction.

For more information, please visit http://thackraycrane.com/