Mazzella Lifting Technologies, a manufacturer and distributor of lifting and rigging gear has opened a new branch in Virginia, Minnesota. The Virginia facility is in a central location for serving the local taconite iron ore mines and other general industry in the region. Mazzella is providing lifting and rigging products and inspection services.

“We see the Mazzella Companies’ expansion into the Mesabi Range of Minnesota as a natural progression of our long-term relationship with US Steel. We value this relationship and the opportunity to supply the Minntac and Keetac taconite plants from our Virginia, MN location.” says Craig Hayward, President, Mazzella Companies. Mazzella will maintain an inventory of: wire rope, chain and synthetic slings; wire rope; rigging hardware; hoists; hoist parts; pullers and other related rigging products.

“I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge base of the mining Industry and all heavy industry on the Iron Range, and feel especially fortunate to be able to do that as part of the Mazzella Companies. Mazzella Lifting Technologies is unique to Northeastern Minnesota in that it’s not only a distributor of product but also an innovator and fabricator of what we provide for lifting devices.” says Todd Toman, Branch Manager of the Virginia facility. “This ability to creatively solve problems for our customers and to be able to provide that expertise locally is precisely what sets us apart from our competitors for the long term.”