Empire Crane Co. offers a look at latest equipment at open house

CICERO — Empire Crane Company, a dealer of cranes and heavy equipment, hosted a two-day open house event, called Empire Crane Days, on July 17 and 18 at its headquarters in the town of Cicero. The open house, at 7021 Performance Drive, welcomed crane enthusiasts, operators, industry professionals, and interested community members from across the region, and beyond, to explore the latest equipment, meet with manufacturer representatives, and enjoy free local food and refreshments.

On display and available for live demos were cutting-edge machines from Jekko, Manitex, Magni, Tadano, and Broderson, Empire Crane said in an announcement. Units such as all-terrain cranes, rough-terrain cranes, telescopic-crawler cranes, mini cranes, boom-truck cranes, rotating telehandlers, and more were on hand. Manufacturer reps were also on site throughout both days to speak directly with attendees, answer technical questions, and showcase the features and capabilities of their respective units, the company noted. A wide selection of free food and refreshments provided by local vendors — including Via Napoli Express Wood-Fired Food Truck, Habibi’s Halal Gyro Food Truck, Cue-Dogs Hot Dog Trailer, and Sara’s Lemonade — were offered to the attendees. “Empire Crane Days was all about bringing people together — whether you’re an experienced crane operator or someone just starting out in the industry. We wanted to create an environment where customers could not only see these incredible machines up close but also connect with the people behind the brands. The turnout and energy were amazing, and we’re already looking forward to the next one,” Luke Lonergan, owner of Empire Crane, said in the company’s announcement.