ITI Acquires American International Crane Bureau

December 14, 2016 - Industrial Training International has acquired American International Crane Bureau through a shared merger, and AICB's founders will become a shareholder in the joint company.

 

“We have tremendous respect for Don [Jordan], Amanda [Jordan], and the whole AICB team and the company’s commitment to doing things the right way,” said Mike Parnell, co-founder and technical director of ITI. “When we first started to explore the possibilities that eventually led to this merger, we emphasized the value creation opportunity for our customers, and in reality, the industry as a whole. I can honestly say that ITI is in a better position to serve the crane, rigging, and load handling industry now then we have been at any other point in the company’s 30 years.” 

 

AICB was founded in 2008 by Don Jordan, long-time crane industry veteran and subject-matter expert.  Don Jordan began his career in the crane and rigging industry in 1973 as an operating engineer working in petrochemical environments. He is the former chairman of the Houston Business Roundtable Crane and Rigging Committee and continues to serve the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators as a commissioner and chairman of the Rigging Program Management Committee.

 

Amanda Jordan, VP of operations, has built an outstanding reputation and team conducting the bulk of their work at the AICB training center in Pearland, Texas. She has contributed significantly to AICB's growth over the past five years operating the business and delivering courses.  She will serve as ITI's regional director in Houston as the organization aims to bring the Gulf Coast region many new offerings, including 15-plus courses at ITI's training center at the Houston Area Safety Council in Pasadena, virtual reality (VR) simulators, and online course libraries including ITI's ASME-Approved for CEUs, Fundamentals of Rigging Engineering Program.

 

“Both companies have passionate employees who are committed to serving all members of the high-risk load handling industry. The additional scale of the combined company will allow us to continue to push the innovation envelope in order to meet the needs of our customers, and at the end of the day, keep families safe by spreading knowledge within ITI’s curriculum," said Amanda Jordan.

 

General Manager Justin Meade, Office Manager Rosa Gutierrez, and Amanda will be joining ITI personnel based out of the Houston Area Council Executive Suites, which includes John Hellums, training solutions advisor, and Efren Solis, instructor.

 

With the addition of the AICB team in Houston, ITI will employ more than 35 people across North and South America.