For Wolter, this acquisition adds a new layer of crane and hoist support and expertise to its existing Crane & Hoist business group, located in Louisville, Kentucky (formerly Bohnert Equipment Company).

Moving forward, the Valley Industrial Crane team, including owner Vic Slemker, will operate as usual, providing the same services to current and new customers under the Wolter name.

“This new partnership is a great fit for Wolter’s existing crane and hoist sales and services. The Valley Industrial Crane team shares the same commitment to safety and continuous efforts to enhance productivity through a variety of solutions. We couldn’t ask for a better fit and are excited to grow this segment of the business,”  said Jerry Weidmann, president, Wolter.

Valley Industrial Crane is a crane and hoist service provider offering a variety of service support, parts, project design and installation to customers throughout Ohio. The company employs a team of nine including office support, sales, parts and service technicians.

With its headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Wolter is an integrated industrial equipment distributor and productivity solutions provider.

The company serves more than 20,000 industrial, construction and commercial customers in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Missouri.