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Contact & Location
Legal Name
Lifting Technologies LLC
Address
7406 Racetrack Dr., Missoula, MT 59808, USA
Phone (Toll-Free US & Canada)
(800) 234-5507
Phone (Direct)
(406) 728-3950
Email (General)
info@lifttech.com
Email (Sales US)
steve@lifttech.com
Website
lifttech.com
Established
1987
Total Employees
15
BBB Accreditation
A+ Rating | Accredited since August 13, 2019
Industry
Manufacturing – OSHA-Compliant Man Baskets & Material Platforms
What We Do
- Montana-based manufacturer of crane-suspended and forklift-mounted man baskets and material platforms; first U.S. company to produce OSHA-compliant man baskets; products used globally across construction, industrial, and aerospace sectors.
- Safety and compliance built in: detachable Test Weight System provides on-site 125% proof load; forklift platforms include Quick Claw Safety System; products built to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 and ASME/ANSI guidelines; material platforms load-tested with documentation and designed to handle at least 3x rated load.
- Broad market footprint: thousands of platforms shipped across the U.S. and internationally; named customers include Lockheed Martin, NASA, Chevron, Shell, Kiewit, and Duke Energy; product lines include Premier, Professional, Rescue, and fully custom designs with engineer-certified, CAD-driven options and in-house powder coating.
- Training and support: “Learning Hub” offers online Suspended Personnel Platform (SPP) safety courses (with certificate) developed with Industrial Training International; management and sales team cite 80+ years of combined company experience.
- Leadership: Jody Skinner (engineering background) purchased the company in September 2018.
What Makes Us Different
- OSHA-focused lifting platforms manufacturer (founded 1987) based in Montana, specializing in crane-suspended and forklift man baskets plus custom material-only platforms; offers Premier, Professional, Rescue, and fully custom designs with engineer-certified, CAD-driven options and in-house powder coating.
- Safety and compliance are built in: detachable Test Weight System provides an on-site 125% proof load; forklift platforms include the Quick Claw Safety System; products are built to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 and follow ASME/ANSI guidelines; material platforms are load-tested with documentation and designed to handle at least 3x rated load.
- Broad market footprint and industries served: thousands of platforms shipped across the U.S. and internationally to construction, government, aerospace, energy/oil & gas, manufacturing, mining, and chemicals; named customers include Lockheed Martin, NASA, Chevron, Shell, Kiewit, and Duke Energy.
- Training and customer support: “Learning Hub” offers online Suspended Personnel Platform (SPP) safety courses (with certificate) developed with Industrial Training International; management and sales team cite 80+ years of combined company experience, supported by certified welders, engineering oversight, and formal quality control.
- Leadership: Jody Skinner (engineering background) purchased the company in September 2018 and leads a team emphasizing “Quality and Safety Above All Others.”
CRM Insights
Sales Performance Summary
- Customer base: 302 unique customers (L24M); 141 unique customers (L12M).
- Units sold: 472 units (L24M); 247 units (L12M).
- Repeat purchasing: 20.5% (62 of 302) in L24M; 22.7% (32 of 141) in L12M.
- Top customers by units (L24M): BLATTNER (40); HELMERICH & PAYNE (16); BLATTNER ENERGY (10); BECHTEL ENERGY (10); BLATTNER COMPANY (10).
- Customer longevity: 63 customers with 2+ years; average longevity 14.2 years. Longest relationships: TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (36 years), BECHTEL (35), ALABAMA POWER (34), US NAVY (33), GEORGIA POWER (32).
- Product leaders: Material Platforms (197 L24M / 88 L12M); Economy Manbaskets (112 / 56); Standard Manbaskets (92 / 68); Economy Forklift (61 / 33).
- Best markets (U.S., all-time): TX (955), CA (617), WA (400), LA (336), IL (222).
- Best markets (International, all-time): AB, Canada (149); BC, Canada (79); ON, Canada (64); SK, Canada (64); Japan (40); Mexico (35); UAE (27).
Customer Analysis Results
Customer Overview
302
Active Customers (L24M)
141
Active Customers (L12M)
20.5%
Repeat Rate (L24M)
22.7%
Repeat Rate (L12M)
Units Overview
472
Units Sold (L24M)
247
Units Sold (L12M)
Top 5 Customers by Units (L24M, 2024-2025)
| Rank | Customer | Units (L24M) | Units (L12M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLATTNER | 40 | 40 |
| 2 | HELMERICH & PAYNE | 16 | 5 |
| 3 | BLATTNER ENERGY | 10 | 10 |
| 4 | BECHTEL ENERGY | 10 | 10 |
| 5 | BLATTNER COMPANY | 10 | 10 |
Customer Longevity
63
Customers with 2+ Years (All-Time)
14.2 yrs
Average Customer Longevity
Customer pool filtered to L24M active customers; longevity based on full purchase history. Only customers with 2+ years of all-time activity included.
| Rank | Customer | Years | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | 36 | 1989-2025 |
| 2 | BECHTEL | 35 | 1990-2025 |
| 3 | ALABAMA POWER | 34 | 1990-2024 |
| 4 | US NAVY | 33 | 1991-2024 |
| 5 | GEORGIA POWER | 32 | 1992-2024 |
Product Line Distribution
| Product Line | Units (L24M 2024-2025) | Units (L12M 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Material Platforms | 197 | 88 |
| Economy Manbaskets | 112 | 56 |
| Standard Manbaskets | 92 | 68 |
| Economy Forklift | 61 | 33 |
| Standard Forklift | 7 | 2 |
| Extended Reach | 2 | 0 |
| Stockpickers | 1 | 0 |
US State Distribution (All-Time)
| State | Units |
|---|---|
| TX | 955 |
| CA | 617 |
| WA | 400 |
| LA | 336 |
| IL | 222 |
| OR | 213 |
| AK | 210 |
| MI | 202 |
| OH | 196 |
| MN | 182 |
| SC | 175 |
| AL | 174 |
| FL | 173 |
| PA | 167 |
| TN | 158 |
| NC | 136 |
| NY | 132 |
| CO | 129 |
| GA | 129 |
| NJ | 128 |
| VA | 128 |
| AZ | 127 |
| HI | 125 |
| MT | 112 |
| OK | 108 |
| UT | 108 |
| IA | 107 |
| NM | 105 |
| MO | 101 |
| IN | 99 |
| WI | 99 |
| AR | 95 |
| ID | 94 |
| KY | 94 |
| MA | 90 |
| MS | 84 |
| NV | 84 |
| WY | 83 |
| NE | 72 |
| KS | 66 |
| MD | 63 |
| ND | 60 |
| WV | 43 |
| PR | 30 |
| CT | 23 |
| NH | 23 |
| ME | 18 |
| SD | 18 |
| DE | 16 |
| RI | 15 |
| DC | 8 |
| VI | 5 |
| GU | 4 |
| VT | 3 |
| AK/ WA | 1 |
| CA WV | 1 |
| IL IA | 1 |
| LA MS | 1 |
| MARSHALL ISLANDS | 1 |
| NV MA | 1 |
International Distribution (All-Time)
| Location | Units |
|---|---|
| AB, Canada | 149 |
| BC, Canada | 79 |
| ON, Canada | 64 |
| SK, Canada | 64 |
| Japan | 40 |
| Mexico | 35 |
| UAE | 27 |
| NL, Canada | 25 |
| QC, Canada | 24 |
| NB, Canada | 20 |
| Chile | 19 |
| NS, Canada | 17 |
| Peru | 15 |
| Korea | 14 |
| MB, Canada | 14 |
| Saudi Arabia | 13 |
| Taiwan | 13 |
| Indonesia | 12 |
| Canada | 10 |
| Hong Kong | 9 |
| Romania | 9 |
| Nigeria | 7 |
| China | 5 |
| Bermuda | 4 |
| Brazil | 4 |
| Columbia | 4 |
| Russia | 4 |
| Singapore | 4 |
| Yemen | 4 |
| Libya | 3 |
| Spain | 3 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Dominican Republic | 2 |
| Ecuador | 2 |
| Egypt | 2 |
| Ghana | 2 |
| Grand Cayman | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Kazakhstan | 2 |
| Kuwait | 2 |
| Pakistan | 2 |
| Panama | 2 |
| Republic of Kazakhstan | 2 |
| Uk | 2 |
| YT, Canada | 2 |
| Africa | 1 |
| Algeria | 1 |
| Bahama | 1 |
| Bahamas | 1 |
| Bc In | 1 |
| Caribbean | 1 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1 |
| France | 1 |
| Guyana | 1 |
| India | 1 |
| Jordan | 1 |
| Kosovo | 1 |
| Laos | 1 |
| North Korea | 1 |
| NT, Canada | 1 |
| Oman | 1 |
| Qatar | 1 |
| Republic of Mali | 1 |
| Sa | 1 |
| Thailand | 1 |
| Tunisia | 1 |
| Turkey | 1 |
| Va/ Spain | 1 |
Source
This data was collected from the internal CRM of Lifting Technologies LLC on 03/03/26
Published by TrueSignal (https://usetruesignal.com) – the trusted data layer for verified business performance.
This data can also be found cited on trustrecord.com at trustrecord.com/lifting-tech
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