Terex Cranes Legacy Brands

Lorain

Stands for: name of company founder

  • Today, Lorain is a brand of rough terrain crane, Middle East
  • Based in Waverly, Iowa.
  • Lorain brand cranes are sold in the Middle East.

Historical Overview:

  • 1894

    Founded in Lorain, OH (USA).

  • 1964

    Lorain merges with the Thew Shield Company forming Thew-Lorain company.

  • 1967

    Thew-Lorain Company is acquired by Koehring Corp

  • 1987

    Koehring is acquired by Northwest Engineering (later changing its name to Terex). Lorain brand become part of Terex Cranes.

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Distinguished Historical Accomplishments

  • 1918

    Lorain designed 1st rubber-tired crane.