Northern Crane Services Acquires Parkland Crane

September 2, 2008 • NC Services Group, the parent company of Edmonton, Alberta-based Northern Crane Services (NCS), has announced that NCS has purchased the assets and business of Parkland Crane Service. As part of the transaction, Parkland will be fully integrated with NCS, allowing for access to more equipment and services for their customers.

Parkland was established more than 27 years ago by Jim and Barb Robinson. Parkland provides lifting solutions in Edmonton and the surrounding area.

 

“We are excited to have a well-established company, such as Parkland, come into the NCS fold,” said Leo Davis, NCS CEO and co-founder. “Parkland Crane is very much a family business and we are excited to welcome all of the Parkland employees into the Northern Crane family. Jim and his family have built a tremendous business and we couldn't be happier to welcome the whole team.”

 

“The merger is another step in our strategy to strengthen our position as the lifting and heavy haul solutions provider of choice,” said John Stevens, NCS president and COO. “Parkland will add to our resources and their experience and customer base will be an added benefit for NCS.”

 

“The merger is exciting for us and our customers as additional equipment and resources provided by NCS will allow us to continue to provide an outstanding level of service to our customers,” said Jim Robison added. “In addition, we are excited about becoming a part of the Northern Crane family.”