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Crane Manufacturers Association of America

About CMAA

CMAA is the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc., an independent trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry. CMAA traces its roots to the Electric Overhead Crane Institute, known as EOCI, which was founded in 1927 by leading crane manufacturers of that time to promote the standardization of cranes as will as uniform quality and performance. The voluntary association was incorporated as the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. in 1955. Member Companies, representing the industry leaders in the overhead crane industry, serve the United States market from operations based in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

CMAA Mission

Our Mission is to deliver exceptional value to our end-users, channel partners, members and industry associates while serving the overhead material handling industry. CMAA achieves this through:

  • Safety Advocacy
  • Engineering Specifications and Standards Development
  • Marketing Information promoting CMAA
  • Educational Materials
  • Member Professional Development
  • Recruiting and Developing a representative, active membership
CMAA Vision

As the premier, preferred brand in the materials handling industry, CMAA:

  • Is recognized as the leading advocate for the safe application and operation of overhead traveling crane equipment and related products.
  • Engineering specifications are widely recognized as the preferred design standard for overhead traveling cranes, integrated crane systems, and crane components.
  • Is recognized as the leading authority and the principal resource in the overhead traveling crane industry.
  • Conducts business professionally with a spirit of enthusiasm, cooperation, honesty and integrity.
  • Positions its Members to achieve marketplace leadership.
  • Members, recognized as the leaders in the marketplace:
    • Deliver superior value in their products and services.
    • Provide products and services that are safe and productive.
    • Provide high value and versatile solutions.
    • Develop knowledgeable and expert channel partners.
    • Provide an environment in which our customers can confidently purchase and derive superior value from our products.