Canonsburg, PA (January 20th, 2026) — Maxim Crane Works, the nation’s leading provider of comprehensive heavy-lift solutions, announces the promotion of Dave Reed to Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Reed joined Maxim in 2022 as the Vice President of Information Technology with a proven history of building high-performing IT organizations that deliver measurable value. Since then, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening Maxim’s technological capabilities and transforming how the company operates. Dave has been a driving force in ensuring that IT partners closely with teams across the business to deploy tools and systems that enhance both operational and functional efficiency.
“Dave has been instrumental in modernizing our technology foundation,” said Sean Collopy, Maxim Crane’s Chief Financial Officer. “His leadership, vision, and partnership have created improvements in efficiency, data accessibility, and system reliability. We are confident that Dave will continue to accelerate Maxim’s progress toward building an IT platform that drives long-term growth and operational excellence.”
“I am truly honored to step into the CIO role and continue serving this great organization,” said Reed. “Maxim has an extraordinary team, and everything we’ve accomplished so far has been possible because of strong collaboration within the company. Our focus remains clear: using technology to simplify work, unlock insights, and empower our people to operate at their best. I’m excited for what’s ahead as we build the next generation of systems and capabilities that will support Maxim’s growth for years to come.”
As CIO, Dave will continue to lead technology as an enabler of the business to increase overall company efficiency and performance.
About Maxim Crane Works
Maxim Crane Works is the only coast-to-coast provider of comprehensive lifting services in the United States. We specialize in renting heavy-lift equipment, including hydraulic truck cranes, rough terrain cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, conventional truck cranes, and boom trucks. We serve various industries, including industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and commercial building.
Situated in more than 50 locations across the United States, each branch can provide management, rigging, engineering, transportation, and outsourcing, making Maxim Crane Works’ product and service offerings the most far-reaching in the industry and across the country.
Learn more about Maxim Crane Works at www.maximcrane.com.
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