About the Mains Group of Companies

The Mains Group consists of the following companies:

Mains Crane & Rigging Ltd.

Mains Crane & Rigging Ltd. is a privately owned company, which has been serving Western Canada for over 15 years with a strong commitment to safety and customer service. Our experienced and dedicated workforce provides safe, professional lifting solutions to all major industry sectors including:

  • Mining
  • Oil Sands
  • Petro Chemical
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Forestry
  • Infrastructure
  • Hydro-Electric
  • Wind Power

Mains Crane & Rigging Ltd. operates a modern, well maintained fleet of cranes. We are continually re-investing in the most current, technologically advanced cranes to both enhance our fleet and provide excellent service to our customers.

"Lifting Safety To Greater Heights"

Mains Transportation Services

Mains Transportation Services is a privately owned business based in Alberta, Canada, which operates throughout North America, specializing in oversize and overweight movements.

With highly experienced operators and supervision, Mains Transportation Services is capable of offering such services as:

  • Custom oversize hauling
  • Management of heavy overweight hauls
  • Jack & roll service including support
  • Onsite project commitment for multiple hauls
  • Flexible services to fit your businesses time commitments

Our fleet consists of all types of trailers from step decks and highboys to modular trailers to accommodate any load.

"Lifting Safety To Greater Heights"

Mains Crane U.S.A.

Mains Crane & Rigging Ltd. has expanded its operations into the United States as Mains Crane U.S.A. based in Fargo, North Dakota with branch operations in Watford City, North Dakota.

Through regular additions to our modern fleet and experienced staff, Mains Crane U.S.A. continues to grow. We are committed to providing safe and professional lifting solutions to our customers throughout all market sectors.

"Lifting Safety To Greater Heights"

Independent Crane & Equipment

Independent Crane & Equipment (I.C.E.) is a privately owned equipment maintenance and repair firm located in Nisku, Alberta, Canada specializing in crane and hydraulic equipment work.

I.C.E. is staffed with factory-trained technicians whose goal is to safely perform maintenance and repairs in a cost effective, timely and professional manner. From a simple hose replacement to rebuilding an entire crane, I.C.E. is capable of maintaining a single unit or your entire fleet.

I.C.E operates a repair in Nisku, Alberta with additional shop space available as required in the Mains Crane & Rigging facility, also in Nisku. I.C.E. also operates fully equipped service vehicles to respond to equipment maintenance and repair requirements in the field.

In addition to our maintenance and repair capabilities, I.C.E. is also a dealer for several complementary products including:

  • Load Systems International (LSI) – below the hook wireless weighing devices

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Nisku Engineering

Nisku Engineering is a privately owned Engineering company based in Nisku, Alberta, Canada that provides engineering design and drafting services for the crane and hoisting industry. We also perform magnetic particle inspection for structural certification.

Nisku Engineering has a skilled and committed staff of Engineers and Engineering Technologists who have a wealth of experience in the crane and rigging industry providing such services as:

  • Engineered lift studies
  • Design of standard and custom "below the hook" lifting and personnel hoisting devices
  • Engineered structural erection and disassembly plans
  • Magnetic particle inspection for structural inspections

Our professional staff are members in good standing in several Provincial associations. Nisku Engineering is actively practicing in the British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba jurisdictions with the ability to expand into other Provinces as demand for our services dictates.

"Lifting Safety To Greater Heights"