Since 1929 R&M has been a leader in the overhead material handling industry. R&M’s manual chain, electric chain and wire rope hoist platforms, along with modular crane packages are distributed by a wide and diverse network of independently owned and operated businesses. This wide network includes crane builders, crane and hoist service companies, industrial distributors, entertainment representatives and other material handling and hoist equipment manufacturers and distributors. Headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, R&M's distribution network extends from Canada to Chile.