The Crane Group Companies (also known as Crane Group) of Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...

 (not to be confused with Crane Co.

Crane Co.

The Crane Company is an American industrial products company based in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded by Richard Teller Crane, the company is best known to the consumer public as a large manufacturer of vending machines. Their famous National brand includes glassfront vending machines and cold...

 of Stanford, Connecticut, or Crane Group Limited of North Sydney, Australia

North Sydney, New South Wales

North Sydney is a suburb and commercial district on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. North Sydney is located 3 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of North Sydney...

) is a holding company

Holding company

A holding company is a company or firm that owns other companies' outstanding stock. It usually refers to a company which does not produce goods or services itself; rather, its purpose is to own shares of other companies. Holding companies allow the reduction of risk for the owners and can allow...

 of operating units primarily in the manufacturing and distribution of building products. Products including wood composite decking and railing, exterior cladding products, vinyl fencing, OEM PVC profiles, wood doors and door-frames, and vinyl sheet piling. The group also has several service units in the roofing, security gate systems, and steel I-beam markets. While the holding company resides in Columbus, Ohio, the units operate in various locations including: Columbus, Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio

Wilmington is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 12,520 at the 2010 census. At city entrances from state routes, county roads, and U.S. highways, the city slogan of "We Honor Our Champions" is seen, accompanied by signs that highlight various...

, and Mason, Ohio

Mason, Ohio

Mason is an affluent city in southwestern Warren County, Ohio, United States, 22 miles away from Cincinnati . As of the 2010 census, Mason's population was 30,712. Mason has experienced fast growth, with its historic Main Street remaining at the center of the community...

, Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...

, and many other locations.

Founded by Robert S. Crane Sr. in 1947, the company has remained a private, family operated business, with Tanny B. Crane

Tanny B. Crane

Anne "Tanny" B. Crane is the President and CEO of Crane Group, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, and Director on the Board of Wendy's International. Tanny Crane joined Crane Plastics Company in 1987 as Director of Human Resources, and was promoted to Vice...

 as CEO

Chief executive officer

A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...

. The company employs over 1300, mostly in Ohio. The company has strong links to The Ohio State University, Boards of Ohio companies, and philanthropy in Ohio.

Operating Units

• Crane Investment Company
• Crane Building Products
  • Crane Performance Siding
  • Crane Plastics
  • EverMark
  • TimberTech
  • Crane Plastics de Chile S.A.
• Crane Service Companies
  • Able Roofing
  • Mr. Roof
  • Contractors, Inc.
  • Suburban Steel Supply
  • Signature Control Systems
• Crane Marine Products
  • Crane Materials International