Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Material Handling Solutions
Materials Handling Systems has been a trusted leader in material handling solutions for over 50 years. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in engineering, design, installation, and safety compliance for industrial equipment, serving clients across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. We partner with top manufacturers to deliver high-quality cranes, hoists, conveyors, lift tables, and storage systems, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for every client. Our OSHA Mandated Inspection Program guarantees regulatory compliance and minimizes equipment downtime, while our custom engineering services provide tailored solutions for new or existing facilities.With a commitment to superior customer service and competitive pricing, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative systems that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve workplace safety. Our staff includes certified welders, licensed electricians, and application engineers with an average of 15+ years of industry experience, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Services
Overhead Cranes
Hoists
Conveyors
Lift Tables
Mezzanines
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of experience in industrial material handling solutions
- OSHA Mandated Inspection Program ensures regulatory compliance
- Team includes certified welders and licensed electricians
- Custom engineering services for tailored system designs
- Competitive pricing with nationwide product partnerships
What people say
Expert installations
OSHA compliance ensured
Reliable equipment sourcing
Custom engineering support
Experienced technicians
Services
Overhead Cranes
Overhead cranes efficiently lift and move heavy loads across industrial facilities. We supply and install GORBEL cranes, including bridge, gantry, jib, and monorail systems, designed to improve workplace safety and productivity. Our solutions cater to diverse industries with lifting capacities ranging from 50 lbs to 40 tons.
Hoist Installation
We provide certified hoist installation services for electric chain, wire rope, and manual hoists. Our OSHA-compliant systems ensure safe, precise lifting operations with capacities up to 10 tons. Services include integration with cranes and custom rigging solutions for industrial applications.
Conveyor Systems
Our conveyor systems optimize material transport with gravity, belt-driven, and accumulation configurations. Solutions include stainless steel conveyors for food/pharma industries and low-profile models for space-constrained environments, enhancing operational efficiency across manufacturing and distribution sectors.
Lift Tables
Industrial scissor lift tables and pallet-handling systems reduce manual labor risks while improving loading/unloading efficiency. We offer heavy-duty and low-profile models designed for repetitive material handling tasks in warehouses and production facilities.
Safety Inspections
Our OSHA Mandated Inspection Program ensures equipment compliance through annual visual and operational assessments. Certified technicians perform lubrication, torque checks, and defect reporting to minimize downtime and maintain regulatory standards for cranes, hoists, and lifting systems.
People
William Howard
CEO
William Howard leads Materials Handling Systems with decades of industry experience, overseeing strategic growth and operational excellence. He ensures the company maintains its reputation for quality engineering and customer-focused solutions across New England.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve manufacturing, distribution, automotive, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries with tailored material handling solutions.
Are your technicians certified?
Yes, our team includes certified welders, licensed electricians, and OSHA-compliant technicians with 15+ years average experience.
Do you offer emergency repairs?
We prioritize scheduled maintenance but provide urgent support for critical system failures during business hours.
Can you help with system design?
Our engineering team offers complete design services for new installations or facility integrations with material handling systems.
What locations do you cover?
We primarily serve Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island from our Bristol, CT headquarters.
How often are inspections needed?
OSHA requires annual inspections for all lifting equipment to maintain compliance and operational safety standards.
