A Prince Rupert crane company has been purchased by one of the 10 largest crane and haul companies in North America.
Edmonton-based NC Service Group Ltd announced on Nov. 21 a deal that will give them ownership of Doug's Crane from Broadwater Industries. As part of the deal, Doug's Crane owner Doug Mackereth and other Broadwater owners have taken an equity interest in NCSG Crane and Heavy Haul Service Ltd., and NCSG president Ted Redmond said the sales is a win-win for those involved.
"Doug's Crane has a 29 year history of providing crane and lifting solutions to its many customers in the Prince Rupert region and we are thrilled to be partnering with Doug Mackereth and the rest of the Broadwater management team. We will continue to provide crane services to the Prince Rupert market and plan to grow our crane and heavy haul fleet in this market to meet the needs of current customers and the proposed LNG and other projects in the region," he said, noting the activity in the region was a catalyst for the purchase.
Mackareth said the company will continue to offer the services it has in the past, but its offerings have been greatly enhanced through this agreement.
"With access to the NCSG safety and engineering team and a combined fleet of over 295 cranes, 200 lines of hydraulic platform trailers, 190 conventional trailers and 65 tractors, NCSG/Doug's Crane will be able to meet all of our customers' construction and maintenance crane rental, and heavy haul needs," he said.