We Stand by Our Good Name

Since Olsen Chain and Cable started its operation in 1950, we have been the premier supplier of overhead lifting equipment. Our customers have come to trust the reliable products and broad industry expertise they find with us.

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Transport Safety

As the construction season turns a corner with spring’s first appearance, it’s essential that our safety procedures remain front and center in all we do. This includes the protocols for... Read more

Safety in the Construction Season

The construction season is about to ramp up. That means that the demands on your people, your equipment, and your operation are also about to ramp up. And that means... Read more

Olsen Equipment, Inspections, and Training - Your Partner in Every Season of Business 

Train your people. Inspect and maintain your equipment. At Olsen Chain & Cable, our equipment and expertise is here to help you keep your people and your operation safe. The equipment... Read more

Winter Safety: Tow Strap or Recovery Strap?

Whether from the hazards of winter travel or the vulnerabilities of equipment in the elements, safety procedures take on a different form when the weather changes.  Read more

Protecting Your People with Equipment and Planning

With winter comes a change in work conditions and a greater potential for risk to your people. It’s a good time to be refreshed on safety standards that help keep... Read more

Fire Prevention for Your Operation

Safety is the most important part of all our jobs, and October is Fire Prevention Month. Make sure you’re keeping your people and your operation on top of any and... Read more

Lifting Equipment Sales, Service, and Training

At Olsen Chain & Cable, we’ve been around long enough to know that projects don’t often go the way they are supposed to go. Equipment failures, production delays, disruptions by... Read more

Increase Productivity WITHOUT Compromising Safety

At Olsen Chain & Cable, the success of our operation is about both the quality of our lifting equipment and the expertise of our manufacturing and support teams. It’s how... Read more

Lifting Safety and Equipment: The Right Equipment for Your Job Site

The essential duties of your company cannot be completed if you’re not able to ensure the safety of your people. The adage we often use at Olsen Chain & Cable... Read more

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Avoid downtime and safety hazards with our lifting equipment inspection services. 

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Refurbish

Get equipment fixed right the first time with our hoist and hydraulic pump refurbish services.

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Balance budgets and regulations with our OSHA compliance consulting.

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