1976

Fischer Crane’s roots go back to 1976 when Robert W. Fischer Sr. started “Bob’s Welding and Maintenance.” He specialized in on-site mechanical and welding repairs for trucks and heavy equipment. He then expanded the service to include truck-mounted cranes, installations, and crane sales.

1977

In 1977, Mr. Fischer was appointed as Chicago’s distributor for Pitman knuckle boom cranes. This prompted the new name “Fischer Equipment.”

1978

In 1978, Fischer Crane merged their sales and repair business with HAP cranes (a German knuckle boom manufacturer). With this merger, HAP Midwest became HAP’s first full-service organization in the US. This allowed HAP to expand its knuckle boom imports division. In February 1981, Fischer Crane Co. took over full ownership of the HAP U.S. distributorship and adopted the name being used today.

1983

Fischer Crane Company added Copma cranes to its product line. In 1983, Fischer Crane Co. broke ground on the current facility, a 10,000 square foot building on 2.5 acres, located along Bolingbrook’s industrial corridor.

2004

In 2004, Fischer Crane Co. had the opportunity to become the sole distributor of Amco Veba cranes in the US, Amco Veba offered better product warranty and support.

Today

Today we offer sales of new and used knuckle boom cranes, truck accessories, and parts. Our full-service department offers installations, repairs, and crane inspections.

“I strive to provide expert and personal service to all our customers. I personally stand behind the products and services we provide.”

Bob Fischer

Headquartered in Italy Amco Veba is a global leader in the production of truck and marine cranes.  Amco Veba is on par with every other company in this specific sector. The company began in 1980 near Reggio Emilia and in 2000 built a new factory at Poviglio (Reggio Emilia – Italy). In 2007, Amco Veba became part of the Hyva Group, a global provider of innovative and highly efficient transport solutions for the commercial vehicle and environmental service industries.

Amco Veba specializes in the production of hydraulic cranes. Due to its entrepreneurial spirit, Amco Veba has assembled a truly qualified and knowledgeable staff, skilled in the realms of articulation, product strength and technological innovation.

Value

Amco Veba is committed to the development and production of truck and marine cranes used worldwide across a wide range of industries.  Some of these industries include construction, oil & gas, mining, transportation, material handling, waste handling, logistics, shipbuilding and other marine applications.

A profound respect for both the environment and personnel safety drives Amco Veba. Impressive product development investments have been made that minimizes polluting agents and reduces job site risks.

Mission

Amco Veba stands for outstanding safety standards and great performance, accomplished by consistent and ongoing investment in research and development. To accomplish these goals, Amco Veba works tirelessly to achieve the greatest benefit for its customers and end-users.