Our Brands
We’ve grown the CEX platform through a disciplined acquisition strategy focused on high-performing, legacy brands with deep local roots and decades of operational expertise.
Every company we’ve brought into the fold was selected for its strong reputation, complementary capabilities, and alignment with our culture of safety, reliability, and execution. We take a deliberate approach to integration — preserving what makes each business great while unifying operations under a single, scalable platform. The result is a stronger, more flexible network built on trust, continuity, and shared standards.
General Steel
General Steel is ranked 76th in the AC&T (American Cranes & Transport Magazine) Top 100 largest crane companies in North America. They offer the latest in equipment with a fleet of over 30 cranes for any type of job including, Plant Cranes, Boom Trucks, Rough-Terrain Cranes (RT crane), Truck Cranes, and All-Terrain Cranes (AT cranes).
Service Area: Hopkinsville, Henderson, Bowling Green, and Elizabethtown, KY
Clark Crane
Clark Crane was established by Clark Elliott. With over 35 years of crane industry experience, they specialize in providing the right equipment for your needs. They strive to present the best service to our customers through integrity and perseverance, to surpass expectations, and to satisfy their motto: "Said & Done."
Service Area: Nashville, TN & Southeastern US
Gould & Smith
Gould & Smith was established in the Spring of 1983. We grew rapidly and soon became known for our experienced operators and dependable service. Those qualities still hold true today, 30 years later.
With equipment options of 18-28 ton rough terrain machines, 30 ton to 90 ton truck cranes with boom lengths to 200 ft., trucking, rollback service, forklifts up to 15,000 lbs and inside/outside storage, we will provide a complete turn key service for your project.
Service Area: Cincinnati, OH
L&M Crane & Rigging
L&M Crane has been servicing Long Island, the five boroughs, the greater New York area, and New Jersey for over 20 years. They are a dependable specialized company with a reputation for exceptional service, competitive pricing, and a dedication to meeting our customers' goals in a timely manner.
Service Area: New York City, New York State, New Jersey
Long Island Crane & Rigging
Long Island Crane & Rigging was established in 1984, primarily serving the modular home industry in Nassau & Suffolk Counties, Long Island, New York. We have grown to service all aspects of the crane rental, rigging and transportation industries. We have had long, successful relationships with our customers due to our responsiveness, professionalism and ability to handle difficult projects.
Service Area: Long Island, NY
TDS Erectors & Crane Service
Safety is the number one priority at TDS Erectors & Crane Service. Our team is trained in all health and safety procedures relative to their job, including our office staff, repair and service team, and onsite operators. We ensure the best possible safety measures are in place for everyone and are always OSHA compliant.
Service Area: Arkansas
CEX PLATFORM BUILT ON LEGACY OF STRONG BRANDS
CEX Platform Formed
Service Area
Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee
Description
Over 50 years of experience
4 service locations
Ranked 76th in AC&T
Has an operating fleet of over 30 cranes
Service Area
New York
Description
Over 20 years of experience
Modern fleet of vehicles
Services include crane and truck rental as well as rigging services
Service Area
Ohio & Kentucky
Description
Provide short- and long-term crane rentals in Cincinnati, OH &northern Kentucky
Bolted on to General Steel
Service Area
Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana
Description
Services include crane and heavy-duty equipment rentals, commercial fabrication, and industrial storage
Service Area
New York
Description
Fleet of cranes cover all of LongIsland, New YorkCity as well as Westchester
Specialize in rigging of commercialHVAC equipment including trucking and receiving
Bolted on to L&M
Service Area
New York
Description
Over 40 years of experience
Services include crane rentals, facility maintenance and steel erection
Bolted on to General Steel
Service Area
Long Island, New York
Description
Established in 1984, primarily serving the modular home industry in Nassau & Suffolk Counties, Long Island, NewYork
Grown to service all aspects of the crane rental, rigging and transportation industries
Management Update
Garland Robeson appointed as CEO of CEX
Management Update
Jeff Noland appointed as President of CEX
Service Area
Nashville, TN and Southeastern US
Description
Over 35 years of crane industry experience
Capabilities include crane service and rentals, construction and heavy-duty equipment rentals, industrial storage facility
Local Expertise, Scaled for impact
Our operating companies are strategically positioned to support complex, large-scale projects across industries. Our strong regional footprint sets us apart as a reliable, single-source partner offering local expertise with the capacity to meet demanding project needs across multiple markets.
Nashville, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
Memphis, TN
Henderson, KY
Bowling Green, KY
Hopkinsville, KY
Elizabethtown, KY
CinCinnati, OH
Yaphank, NY
Westhampton, NY
Ashdown, AR
TExarkana, AR
Let’s Lift Something Big Together
From complex industrial moves to precision rigging, our companies are ready to get to work. Tell us about your project and we’ll tailor a solution that fits your needs, timeline, and safety standards.
