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Osborn Technical Services was started in 2002 by Vernon Osborn a true veteran of the industry with a deep background in engineering and design. To understand the unique skills and experience we bring to the table, you must understand how Osborn Technical Services came to be. So, why not begin with our President, who started it all.
Vernon Osborn was introduced into the crane industry in 1966 as a mechanical assembly foreman for Kranco. He spent seven years learning everything he could along the way and successfully managed over 20 mechanics in his department. This experience earned him a reputation in the industry and an opportunity, along with a handful of other Kranco managers to form Landel, a new player in overhead crane manufacturing, in 1973. After six years as a service manager with Landel, he took a chance on entering the business himself.
After a long and successful venture to Landel, Mr. Osborn set out to start a turnkey crane manufacturing plant for commercial manufacturers and end-users. Osborn industries found very specific needs that end-users wanted but were not being fulfilled by any manufacturer.
Offering the end-user total project completion previously unavailable in the industry, Osborn Industries closed the gap by offering crane installation and start-up capabilities for crane manufacturers. However, over time, that niche grew into the custom fabrication of unique cranes that manufacturers weren’t interested in building.
During this time, Osborn was able to meet very unique application demands and not only designed but fabricated many special cranes as well as other unique structures. During his tenure as President of Osborn Industries, Vernon made quite an impact on the industry patenting and manufacturing an exclusive vertical traveling platform.
This platform was used for loading and unloading tank trucks and tank cars in the petrochemical industry. They were so ahead of their time and successful, that they are wildly used in the industry worldwide to this day.
After 23 years of serving as President of the successful business he created, Mr. Osborn decided he wanted to be more involved with client’s needs within industry. He wanted to build a business on the premise of in-depth consulting, maintenance, inspections, project management, and crane modifications.
So, in 2002 Osborn Technical Services was opened with the intent to be a smaller organization that focuses intently on a closer relationship with clients. Delivering a hands-on approach to give clients the utmost in detailed workmanship, quality manufacturing, and dedicated customer service, it’s a throwback to how businesses used to operate.
While the design, engineering, fabrication, and quality control are still performed by the team he has trusted for decades-one thing stands out-personal service.
Osborn Technical Services has aligned itself to offer clients the same major manufacturing capabilities as larger organizations but with more hands-on approach to service.
Unlike most custom manufacturing facilities, pricing with Osborn is quite competitive due to strategic partnering and sourcing. You get the same rates but with a level of service unheard of in the industry for decades thanks to our carefully vetted team.
Gary Osborn has been working in the overhead crane industry since 1980 beginning with Osborn Industries. In 2003, he decided to come onboard at Osborn Technical Services and bring his 40 plus years of experience in the industry. His wide range of experience in everything from detailing, machine work, installation and electrical, to schematic renderings for production make him an invaluable asset.
Brian started his career in the overhead crane business in 1996 as a truck driver at Osborn Industries. After gaining valuable experience with delivering cranes and platforms across the United States, he worked his was up to installation and service technician. In 2002, he believed in the mission of Osborn Technical Services and came on board in a key leadership role.
Mr. Heath has over 15 years in machining and servicing overhead crane and platform parts. He started as a seasonal laborer for Osborn Technical Services while in High School and College. In addition to the skills he learned at OTS and from his studies, Bryce took the position of lead machinist/electrical technician.
As you can see, our team focuses on loyalty, teamwork, and consistency. We aim to deliver quality and service on a personal level.
If you are tired of mass manufacturer’s cookie-cutter solutions forcing you to alter the way you do business, contact us.
We firmly stand behind every product we manufacture from small components to major system installations. We design and build around your business needs and walk with you every step of the process.
Our facility is over 20,000 square feet that is situated on three scres. We can handle just about anything that comes out way, easily facilitating compnents up to 65 ftlong and 14 ft wide.
Contact us today and let’s build for the future together.