When Your Crane Needs Attention, CME Is Ready.
An overhead crane is the backbone of your operation. When it’s running, everything runs. When it’s not, the cost adds up fast — in downtime, missed deadlines, and safety risk. CME’s overhead crane service team is built to keep you moving, with coast-to-coast coverage, 24/7 availability, and over 500 years of combined industry experience behind every service call.
We service all makes and models of overhead cranes and hoists. Whatever brand you’re running, our team has the skills and the parts to get you back up.
Preventive Maintenance
The most expensive repair is the one you didn’t see coming. CME’s preventive maintenance programs are designed to catch small problems before they become costly ones — protecting your equipment, your people, and your production schedule.
Our certified technicians perform thorough, documented maintenance visits on a schedule that works for your operation. Every visit covers mechanical and electrical components, wear parts, braking systems, limit switches, wire rope, and more — all checked against CSA B167 standards, the national benchmark for overhead crane safety.
What's included in a CME maintenance program:
- Full mechanical and electrical inspection
- Lubrication of running gear, wheels, and bearings
- Wire rope and hook inspection and replacement as needed
- Brake adjustment and testing
- Limit switch and safety device verification
- Detailed service report with findings and recommendations
- A documented maintenance history also supports your regulatory compliance and reduces liability — two things no operation can afford to ignore.
Emergency & Breakdown Repair
Cranes don’t break down on a schedule. That’s why CME offers 24/7 emergency service across our service centres in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island. When you call, you reach a real technician — not an answering service.
Our field service teams carry a wide inventory of common parts and are equipped to handle most repairs on-site, minimizing the time your crane is out of service. From blown motors and failed brakes to electrical faults and structural issues, CME has the in-house expertise to diagnose and fix the problem right — the first time.
Our tradespeople include:
- Red Seal Industrial, Residential, Commercial, and Marine Electricians
- Millwrights
- Machinists
- Welders, Fitters, and Fabricators
- Engineers
That depth of in-house trade capability means we don’t have to call someone else — we solve it ourselves, faster.
Modernization & Retrofits
Replacing a crane isn’t always the answer. In many cases, modernizing your existing equipment delivers the performance and safety upgrades you need at a fraction of the cost of new equipment — and with far less operational disruption.
CME’s modernization services extend the life of your crane while improving reliability, efficiency, and compliance with current safety standards. Whether it’s a controls upgrade, a new hoist unit, or a full electrical retrofit, our team will assess your crane and recommend the right solution for your budget and your needs.
Common modernization services include:
- Variable frequency drive (VFD) installations for smoother, more efficient operation
- Control panel upgrades and PLC integration
- Hoist replacement and upgrades
- End truck and runway system improvements
- Anti-collision systems and load monitoring technology
- Festoon and conductor bar system upgrades
- Modernization is also an opportunity to bring older equipment up to current CSA B167 compliance — reducing risk and satisfying insurers and regulators alike.
Why Choose CME for Overhead Crane Service?
Experience you can measure. Over 500 years of combined crane industry experience across our team. Our Senior Manager is certified through the Crane Institute of America and sits on the CSA B167 Standards Committee — the very body that sets the national standards our industry follows.
A safety record that speaks for itself. CME has surpassed 1,000,000 workhours without a lost-time accident. Safety isn’t a slogan for us — it’s how we work, every day.
Truly coast-to-coast coverage. With 12 service centres and over 200 tradespeople from British Columbia to Newfoundland, we have local presence and national resources. Your crane doesn’t care what province it’s in, and neither do we.
Request a Service Call
Whether you need a scheduled maintenance visit, an emergency technician, or a modernization consultation, CME is ready to help. Fill out the form below or contact your nearest service centre directly — and for urgent situations, our after-hours line is always open.