Our cranes and hoists come with the same standards of safety, reliability, and service that you’ve come to expect from the Olsen Chain & Cable name since 1950. Learn more...
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To celebrate our 75th year in business, and thank our loyal customers, we'll be giving away new gift bundles each month in 2025!
We’re excited to announce the construction of our new 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Delano, MN—designed to bring you more of what matters: faster service, more stock on hand, and expanded inspection and support capabilities.
For over 75 years, Olsen Chain & Cable has been proud to serve the Twin Cities and surrounding region with dependable lifting and rigging solutions. And now, we’re investing in the future—yours and ours.
We’re not going anywhere—except further in our commitment to you.
Our service technicians will continue to cover the Twin Cities and beyond, delivering the same trusted support and inspections you count on. This expansion is about reaching you better, not leaving you behind.
Construction is underway, and we’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes updates on this page throughout the whole process. We invite you to check back and join the journey with us.
Thank you for being part of our growth—we’re excited to build the future together.
All overhead lifting slings manufactured by Olsen Chain & Cable are governed by OSHA 1910.184 and ASME B30.9. Olsen Chain & Cable's overhead lifting slings are manufactured to meet or exceed these requirements.
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 378 of the 986 construction fatalities recorded in 2021 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. (Source)
While safety is a year-round focus, this year, The National Safety Stand-Down is planned for May 1-5 to raise fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries. For more information, visit the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction webpage.
Olsen Chain & Cable can lead Toolbox Talks for your team on the importance of fall protection. Click here to learn more or schedule safety training.
Inspections are also a vital element of keeping employees safe from falls. Click here to learn more about Olsen Chain & Cable’s in-house and mobile on-site inspection services.
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