LiftHigh Crane Expands Credit Facility and Texas Footprint
LiftHigh Crane doubles credit facility to $20M and plans Central Texas branch expansion near Austin and San Antonio.
June 18, 2026 - LiftHigh Crane & Rigging, LLC has expanded its revolving credit facility from $10 million to $20 million following an amendment completed with The Huntington National Bank.
The increased credit capacity is intended to support the company’s capital investment strategy, fleet expansion and geographic growth across the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast regions.
Alongside the financing update, LiftHigh announced plans for a new Central Texas branch located at 846 York Creek Road in New Braunfels, Texas. The site is positioned between the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas and will support crane services, specialty rigging, storage and project staging operations.
The new location is expected to serve multiple sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure, power generation, telecommunications, commercial construction, energy and data center development.
“Expanding our credit facility provides additional flexibility to continue investing in our people, equipment, and regional growth strategy,” said Mike Appling Jr., chief executive officer of LiftHigh. “Central Texas represents an important market for LiftHigh as we continue building a regional platform focused on safe execution, specialized equipment and reliable service.”
Brad Hopper, chief financial officer of LiftHigh, noted the importance of the company’s banking partnership in supporting its growth plans. “Once again, it has been a pleasure to work with the team at The Huntington Bank. We truly appreciate their support of LiftHigh and ability to efficiently get the things done that matter to our business.”
Sam Land, branch manager for LiftHigh, said the expansion reflects ongoing growth in Texas operations and the company’s continued regional development.
Blake Patterson, senior vice president at Huntington Bank, said, “It has been a pleasure working alongside the LiftHigh team as they successfully execute their growth strategy across Texas. We are proud to partner with proven operators in this space. Our relationship with LiftHigh reflects Huntington’s broader commitment to expanding our presence across the state. We look forward to supporting their continued momentum as they enter their next phase of growth.”
LiftHigh Crane & Rigging, founded in 2025, provides crane services, rigging, machinery moving, storage and project staging across the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast regions. The company operates branches in Houston, Central Texas and Denver, Colorado, supporting industries including construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy and data center development.
Its fleet includes lifting capacities ranging from 26 to 900 tons.
