Crofton was recently featured in the Chesapeakeville, a journal of Virginia Seafood, Waterman, and Maritime Culture written and published by Timothy Thompson. A native Richmonder and a passionate Virginian, Tim is a lifelong writer, story-teller, and marketing specialist dedicated to our state’s historic Chesapeake seafood, waterman, and maritime culture. The article focuses on founder Juan Crofton’s personal journey that led to him starting a diving business with a friend, Crofton’s evolution of services and capabilities, and the people that make it happen. If you’d like to read the complete issue or become a subscriber to the Chesapeakeville, contact Tim at chesapeakeville@gmail.com.
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The 600-ton 4600 Manitowoc Ringer has returned from assisting with the demolition and replacement of the Bonner Bridge in North Carolina and will be receiving maintenance in preparation for its next project beginning in July. Have you seen our time lapse video of the 600-ton Manitowoc 4600 Ringer being assembled? Earlier this year it surpassed 50,000 views on YouTube!
New Warehouse Space
As part of a handful of ongoing projects to Crofton’s headquarters, a brand new 14,625 sq. ft. warehouse is being constructed on the north side of the property. The new warehouse will provide additional space for fabrication, equipment maintenance, and include an upper level of administrative offices. Construction of the warehouse is being performed by CW Brinkley and expected to be complete in September!
Additions to Our Fleet
Crofton Crane Rental & Rigging has recently added the 100-ton Link-Belt 86100 to its fleet of hydraulic truck cranes! Also coming to the floating crane fleet is a 4100 Ringer mounted on a 172×90’ barge with self-elevating mooring spuds in preparation for upcoming projects.