Our History Quality service since 1870.

MULLINS RIGGING QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1870

Our roots in the rigging industry date back to 1870 in the quarries of Vermont. John P. Mullins, or “JP” as he was better known, was well known throughout the northeast for performing complicated rigging and hauling jobs using horses, gin poles, and wagons.

MULLINS RIGGING, A BRIEF HISTORY

Our roots in the rigging industry date back to 1870 in the quarries of Vermont. John P. Mullins, or “JP” as he was better known, was well known throughout the Northeast for performing complicated rigging and hauling jobs using horses, gin poles and wagons. His son, John M. Mullins, who worked alongside his father, proposed the idea of buying a flatbed truck to aid in their hauling work. JP told John that motorized vehicles had no place in their line of work and that if he wanted to buy a truck, he should go into business for himself. In 1932, he did just that and founded John M. Mullins Rigging & Hauling, Inc. in Troy, New York, making us the oldest operational crane and rigging company in the Capital District today.

John grew his business by owning the biggest cranes and trucks and by performing the largest, most complicated rigging and erecting projects throughout Upstate New York, Western Massachusetts and Vermont. John and his wife, Agnes, ran the business together for many years. In 1965 John passed away, but Agnes continued to operate the company as a Woman Owned Business Enterprise. Their sons, John Charles and Marty, were raised in the business with trucks and cranes serving as their “toys”. As they grew, they worked alongside their mother to continue the family business into the next generation. Continuing the family tradition that dates back to the 1870’s, Marty’s children, Laura Mullins-Klein and John M. Mullins, II, are the proud owners of the business today. Laura operates the company as President making us once again a Woman Owned Small Business Enterprise, while John serves as the Vice President. As the next generation carries on the legacy, Marty proudly maintains an active role in the business that he grew up in. From the times of horses and wagons to our use of today’s most modern equipment, we pride ourselves on the reputation we have built as the best and safest crane and rigging outfit in the area.

“From the times of horses and wagons to our use of today’s most modern equipment, we pride ourselves on the reputation we have built as the best and safest crane and rigging outfit in the area.”

MULLINS RIGGING, A BRIEF HISTORY

Mullins Rigging - Marty Mullins

MARTY MULLINS

Founder

Mullins Rigging - Laura Mullins Klein

LAURA MULLINS-KLEIN

President

Mullins Rigging - John M Mullins

JOHN M. MULLINS II

Vice President

WHAT WE DO

At John M. Mullins Rigging & Hauling, Inc. we pride ourselves on our reputation for meeting the crane, rigging, and heavy hauling needs of the Capital District and beyond.

We proudly offer a full range of services that include crane services to 330 tons, rigging, machinery moving and installations, heavy hauling services, warehousing, and storage. We are known for our safety record, professional and experienced team, ingenuity and efficiency in completing your project.

NOTABLE JOBS

  • Global Foundries
  • Albany Medical Center Expansion
  • SUNY NanoFab
  • St. Peter’s Hospital Addition
  • Orange Regional Medical Center

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Our employees are trained and certified with the following:

  • OSHA 10 Hour
  • New York State Crane Operator Certificate of Competence
  • Fork Truck Certification
  • OSHA Certified Riggers
  • Level 3 Certified 3-D Lift Plan
  • OSHA Certified Signalmen
  • OSHA approved safety program
  • Fall protection/Fall management
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