Mazzella celebrates 70 years

Founded in 1954 by Jim Mazzella, Sr., Mazzella Wire Rope & Sling specialized in wire rope slings that were braided by hand and used in construction sites, ports and steel mills across Northeast Ohio. 70 years later, Mazzella Companies has grown from a single location in Cleveland’s Linndale neighborhood, to employing more than 1,200 team members at 50 locations across North America.

Today, the business is run by Jim Mazzella, Sr.’s son, and Mazzella Companies’ CEO, Tony Mazzella. Tony’s two sons, Matt Mazzella and Adam Mazzella, are now the third generation involved and act as presidents of Mazzella’s Lifting and Metals businesses, respectively.

“Celebrating 70 years of our family business, we honor the legacy of my grandparents, whose vision and hard work laid our foundation,” said Adam Mazzella, president of Sheffield Metals and New Tech Machinery. “My parents nurtured this dream with dedication, resilience and love—steering us through challenges and triumphs. My brother Matt, with his innovation and spirit, represents our bright future. Together, we embody the past, present, and future, united by values and aspirations that guide us. Here’s to our family’s journey and the promise of many more successful years ahead.”

Beyond traditional rigging products, Mazzella designs and manufactures overhead cranes, engineered lifting devices, electrode handling equipment and fall protection systems. Additional services include wire rope socketing and spooling, crane upgrades and modernizations, rigging inspections, crane inspections and repair, warehouse rack inspections and end-user training. 

Mazzella Companies remains privately-owned, and the company’s growth can be attributed to an aggressive strategy to enter new markets through acquisitions. Some of the more significant acquisitions include Sheffield Metals in 2004; Progressive Crane in 2005; The Indusco Group in 2011; New Tech Machinery in 2015; FHS, Inc. in 2017; Page Wire Rope in 2022; John Sakach Co. and Midco Companies in 2023; and Piedmont Hoist and Crane earlier this year.