Stafford Crane Group is a premier worldwide provider of lifting services and equipment, with its headquarters situated in Phoenix, Arizona. Established by Derek Stafford in 1996 in Dublin, Ireland, the company began with a single tower crane and has since expanded significantly under the leadership of the Stafford family. In 2004, the business transitioned to America, laying the groundwork for what would become a multifaceted enterprise offering a variety of lifting solutions. Today, Stafford Crane Group specializes not only in tower cranes but also offers mobile cranes, self-erecting cranes, overhead cranes, and construction hoists. They provide comprehensive services that encompass sales, rentals, erection and dismantle, inspections, repairs, and consulting for lifting equipment.
With over 15 years of established operations in Phoenix, the company has cultivated a reputation as a leader in the lifting equipment and service industry in Arizona. This reputation has paved the way for expansion into more than ten states across the U.S., including locations in cities such as San Diego, Denver, and Oklahoma City, as well as international operations in Mexico and South America. Stafford Crane Group is proud to remain a family-owned and operated business, actively involving multiple generations of the Stafford family in its ongoing operations. The company strategically focuses on safety, customer service, expertise, integrity, family values, teamwork, work ethic, and mutual respect as core values that guide its activities.
Moreover, it operates the Tower Crane School of Phoenix, renowned as one of the largest and most prestigious crane training schools in the United States, responsible for training future generations of crane operators and riggers. Relying on decades of experience, Stafford Crane Group offers unparalleled consultation and expertise to ensure successful project completions, making it a trusted partner for some of the world’s largest and most respected contractors.
