Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies 2026: A Year in Review & Looking Ahead

As 2026 comes to a close and the holiday season arrives, we want to take a moment to reflect on a year defined by growth, regional expansion, team success, and an unwavering commitment to supporting our customers across Canada. From physical branch relocations to digital store upgrades and standout industry event showcases, 2026 has been another historic chapter for Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies.

Here is a look back at what we accomplished together in 2026 and a glimpse into where we are headed next.

2026 Highlights & Milestones

Upgraded Facilities: Langley & Sudbury Branch Relocations

To better serve our growing customer base in both Western and Central Canada, 2026 saw two major branch moves:

• Langley Branch Relocation: Our Langley team moved into a modern, expanded premises designed to accommodate larger inventory, enhance operational workflow, and streamline order fulfillments across British Columbia.
  

  7388 Hume Avenue
  Delta, British Columbia, V4G 1C5
  Phone:+1 604-455-2010
  
  

  

• Sudbury Branch Relocation: Our Sudbury team successfully transitioned to a new facility, improving accessibility and service capabilities for our valued clients in Northern Ontario.
  

  2858 Highway 144 E
  Chelmsford, Ontario, P0M 1L0
  Phone:+1 705-682-4167

These investments reflect our commitment to continually improving local support, ensuring faster turnaround times, and bringing our high-quality lifting products and services even closer to your job sites.

Strengthening Regional Training Capabilities

Safety and compliance remain at the heart of everything we do. In 2026, we expanded our training division by adding new dedicated Trainer support in Mississauga and Langley. We also expanding our training services to New Brunswick.

This strategic addition expands our regional coverage across Atlantic Canada, Ontario and British Columbia, allowing us to offer more flexible, comprehensive, and localized training programs—from rigging and overhead crane safety to fall protection—helping your workforce stay safe, skilled, and fully compliant.

Enhancing the Digital Experience: E-Commerce Upgrades

Our digital storefront continues to evolve alongside our physical locations. Throughout 2026, we expanded our online store to give you access to a broader range of rigging hardware, hoisting equipment, and specialized safety gear.

In addition to adding new products, we overhauled our product descriptions and technical resources online. By offering richer detail, specs, and application guidelines, we’re empowering our customers to make faster, more informed purchasing decisions anytime, anywhere.

Representing Hercules Across the Country: National Trade Shows

2026 was a bustling year for trade shows as our team hit the road to attend and showcase at events right across the country.

A major highlight was our incredible showing at the National Heavy Equipment Show in Mississauga! Our Hamilton, Mississauga, and Service teams came together and made it happen, representing Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies with energy, pride, and professionalism that truly reflected the best of who we are.

From setup to the final conversation on the floor, it was a true team effort. The connections made, the technical questions answered, and the relationships built over these two days are a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and connected with our team at shows across Canada this year!

Community, Connection & Customer Appreciation

2nd Annual Calgary Customer Appreciation Day: A Huge Hit!

For the second year running, our Calgary Customer Appreciation Day was an absolute smash success!

It was fantastic to welcome so many of our valued clients, partners, and key vendors to the branch for a day dedicated to celebrating you. The event was packed with live product demonstrations, interactive games, great food, and plenty of laughs—including a memorable moment when our very own Esther bravely faced the dunk tank (and proved to be an exceptionally good sport!).

Thank you to all our vendor partners who joined us to showcase their latest innovations, and to our incredible Calgary team and customers for making it such an unforgettable afternoon.

On the Green: Connecting Through Industry Golf Tournaments

Building relationships off the job site is just as important as the work we do on it. This summer and fall, our teams hit the green to support industry partners and engage with local communities.

July: rcs construction 26th Annual Golf Invitational

Rain, shine, or a whole lot of sideways rain—nothing stops a winning day on the course! 

Our team had an incredible time attending the rcs construction 26th Annual Golf Invitational at Glen Arbour Golf Course in July, celebrating rcs's 30 years of building relationships—one round at a time. Even better? Our crew braved the elements and tied for 1st place! 

A massive thank you to the organizers for hosting such a fantastic event, and to our amazing team for bringing the energy, solid swings, and big smiles despite the weather. Here’s to many more years of great partnerships on and off the green! 

September: NAYGN Inter-Chapter Leadership & Networking Tournament

In September, Hercules Mississauga and Hamilton had the honour of attending and participating in the NAYGN Inter-Chapter Leadership & Networking Golf Tournament in Milton, hosted by the Aecon chapter. ⛳️

It was an incredible day centered on standard-setting mentorship and investing in the next generation of Canada’s nuclear workforce. From early-career professionals swapping ideas with senior leaders to making new industry connections, the energy and community support on the course were second to none.

A huge thank you to our golfers, Grant Whitcombe and Alan Wintermeyer, for representing Hercules out on the course, and to Ashante Khan and Nilam Patel for creating such fantastic giveaway packages! We loved connecting with everyone, raising brand awareness, and showing our support alongside key industry partners like Aecon, Ontario Power Generation, Bruce Power, Hatch, and Kinectrics.

Thanks to everyone who dropped by our tent—it was a great day of golf, prize draws, and networking!

Top 5 Blogs of 2026

Throughout the year, our team published educational guides and technical breakdowns to help keep your job sites safe, efficient, and compliant. In case you missed them, here are our Top 5 most-read articles of 2026:

Understanding Overhead Crane Inspection Standards & Requirements

A comprehensive breakdown of safety regulations, daily checklist routines, and mandatory periodic inspection timelines for industrial overhead cranes.

Rigging Hardware Essentials: Web Slings vs. Wire Rope vs. Chain Slings

How to select the right sling for your specific load type, environment, and lifting configuration to ensure maximum safety and efficiency.

Fall Protection on the Jobsite: Choosing the Right Harness & Lanyard

Key factors to evaluate when outfitting your crew with personal fall arrest systems, including fall clearance calculations and proper fitting guidelines.

Preventative Maintenance Tips to Extend the Life of Your Hoists

Simple, high-impact maintenance routines that reduce equipment downtime, prevent unexpected failure, and keep production moving.

Understanding Sling Angles & Working Load Limits (WLL)

A practical guide explaining how sling angles drastically affect load stress, with visual cheat sheets for rigger calculations on site.

Looking Ahead to 2027

While 2026 was packed with achievements, we aren't slowing down. As we step into 2027, our focus remains on pushing industry standards higher and delivering exceptional value to the lifting, rigging, and heavy industrial sectors.

In the coming year, you can look forward to:

Further expansion of our training curriculum to address emerging industry safety standards.

Continued product additions to our online catalog, along with new digital tools to streamline quote requests and equipment management.

Ongoing upgrades to our service fleet and testing facilities across all branches nationwide.

Warm Wishes & Gratitude

None of this growth would be possible without our incredible team members across Canada, as well as the trust and loyalty of our customers and industry partners.

Whether you visited one of our new branches, connected with us at the National Heavy Equipment Show, or placed an order through our updated online store, thank you for choosing Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies as your trusted lifting partner.

From our Hercules family to yours, we wish you a joyful holiday season, a well-deserved rest, and a prosperous, safe New Year! Here’s to lifting higher together in 2027.