Generations of Leadership
Clyde Preston Buckner started CP Buckner Steel after his discharge from WWII. Our company has been family owned and operated since 1947. We pride ourselves on having a tight-knit company with employees who have been a part of our work family for over 25 years. Our company strives to be a true stakeholder with every client, becoming the vehicle for success in all of your challenging ventures through collaboration and communication. Our mission is to provide safe, efficient and experienced solutions to complex and demanding heavylift crane projects. Buckner aims to be the best in class at all endeavors. In early 2018 Buckner shifted our knowledge and effort to solely heavylift crane services to better serve you, the customer. Working as one team, with one goal and one focus, our goal to help you find your solution is in full swing.
If there is a really complicated project, the professionals in our industry will call it a Buckner job.
A Core of Steel
Started in 1947 CP Buckner Inc was initially forged in the steel industry. Starting out as a crew of rod-busters, the company grew into Buckner Steel Erection. With a focus on steel erection the company continued to grow both regionally and nationally through the middle of the century. In the early to mid 1980s the Buckner HeavyLift Division began to emerge as the company acquired additional equipment to support the steel division and other partners. In the early 2000s all divisions had tremendous growth with the addition of major equipment. As our relationship with manufacturers, specifically Liebherr, grew in the early 2000s Buckner became the largest owner of Liebherr crawler cranes in the Americas. In 2018, Buckner Steel Erection and American Steel & Precast Erectors joined forces to become one company, and Buckner HeavyLift Cranes became the sole focus of Buckner HeavyLift. Through the past seven decades Buckner HeavyLift has formed, combining experience with forward thinking to become the trusted, industry leader it is today.
Continued Industry Innovation
Since 1947, Buckner has provided quality workmanship, completing state of the art projects and meeting demanding schedules. Throughout every change in the industry, Buckner has been at the forefront and we continue to be leaders today. Through growth and innovation, Buckner HeavyLift has emerged as a top 10 Crane Rental Company in North America. As the industry has changed we have adapted with it integrating multiple cloud-based solutions into our processes creating a more efficient communication structure for our customers and employees. Buckner approaches every customer & project with a spirit of partnership as we endeavor to be part of your project success. Our goal is to create long term relationships based upon confidence, trust, and integrity.
Industry Recognition
Buckner HeavyLift has received national and international rankings and awards that illustrate our accomplishments and experience in the heavylifting and steel erection industries. As one of our industry’s leaders, we have completed an array of projects for various clients, including energy & power, automotive, oil and gas, commercial, manufacturing, institutional and many more. As a company, we strive to stay on top of changes, regulations and innovations in the industry.
NATIONAL RANKING
ACT 2024 Rankings
- #4 | Top 100 Crane Rental Companies
- #5 | Top 10 Largest Crawler Fleet
- #3 | Top 10 Largest Cranes
SC&RA AWARDS
- 2009 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Group Project Safety Award
- 2022, 2023 & 2024 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award
- 2023 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Group Safety Improvement Award
- SC&RA 35 Years Longevity Award
- 2024 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Zero Accidents Award
2024 Gold Highwire Safety Award
WORLD RANKING
2024 International Cranes List
- #3 | World’s Largest Crane-Owning Companies
2011 SC&RA ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
- Buckner HeavyLift Headquarters
2011 COTE Award (Committee on the Environment)
- Buckner HeavyLift Headquarters
EEA National Recognition
- Stewart Engineering – Buckner HeavyLift Headquarters