Professional Rigging, Millwright, and Erecting Services in Eagan, MN

As a premier logistics and distribution hub for the Twin Cities, Eagan’s industrial sector operates around the clock. At Murphy Rigging and Erecting, we understand that supply chain delays, facility relocations, or equipment installations in the South Metro require absolute precision and speed.

For over 120 years, we have provided turn-key heavy logistics, machinery moving, and millwright services to businesses throughout Eagan, Dakota County, and the I-35E corridor. Whether you are outfitting a massive distribution center near MSP Airport or need heavy hauling for a 450-ton industrial asset, our tenured professionals deliver custom solutions to keep your operations moving without interruption.

Heavy Logistics & Industrial Services for the South Metro

Every rigging and erecting project presents unique technical challenges. Our project management staff—averaging over 20 years of experience—engineers safe, compliant, and efficient solutions tailored to your facility:

Supporting Eagan’s Core Industries

Eagan is home to some of the largest corporate headquarters, distribution hubs, and data centers in Minnesota. We have the specialized tools, massive lifting capacity, and strict safety protocols required to serve these fast-paced sectors:

• Warehousing & Distribution: From installing extensive automated conveyor systems to providing structural plant support for massive logistics centers, we ensure your distribution operations experience zero unnecessary downtime.
• Food & Beverage Processing: We provide sanitary, highly precise equipment installation, stainless steel fabrication, and millwright services for Eagan’s major food production facilities.
• Data Centers & Tech Infrastructure: Eagan’s booming tech sector requires the delicate, vibration-free transport and precise placement of high-value servers, backup generators, and cooling infrastructure.

Export Preparation & Custom Crating Solutions

When you need to transport specialized machinery or valuable corporate assets out of Dakota County, standard packaging simply isn’t safe.

Murphy Rigging designs and constructs highly engineered, custom crating systems built to the exact dimensions, weight, and fragility of your cargo. Utilizing premium cushioning materials and expert blocking, saddling, and bracing techniques, we absorb vibration and prevent shifting during transit. From temporary storage to complex export preparation, your equipment is secure from your Eagan loading dock to its final destination.

Why Dakota County Businesses Trust Murphy Rigging

With our headquarters located just across the river in St. Paul, our heavy haul fleets and specialized rigging crews are practically in your backyard. We offer the rapid response and localized knowledge of a South Metro partner, backed by the 450-ton lifting capacity and unmatched safety record of a century-old industry leader.

Don’t leave your most critical assets to chance. Partner with the heavy rigging experts who have mastered the art of complex logistics.

Services That Set Us Apart

While the challenges presented with each new job may be unique, we’ve mastered the art of rigging and erecting to a superior level that countless businesses have learned they can count on. Between the rigging and erecting offered by Murphy Rigging, and other logistics solutions we can offer through our brand, we have you covered!

Here are a couple of the things we excel at when it comes to your rigging and erecting needs.

Custom Crating

No two projects are exactly alike, which is why we offer custom crating services to help you transport industrial equipment, artwork, medical equipment, and other delicate or heavy items. With every crating job, we put significant thought and care into planning an appropriate system to fit our customer’s needs. This way, we can give their items the protection they require to transport them safely and efficiently.

There are a wide variety of crate types with varying load capacities, and suitable cushioning materials are required to handle shifting weight and vibration during transport. By taking the time to consider the details of your situation, we can design and build a unique crating system that is well suited for the job.

Since the safety of your item is crucial, we only use the highest-quality crating and cushioning materials to ensure that it stays in place during travel. At Murphy, we produce crating systems that get the job done right for our customers so that they can rest at ease.

Export Preparation and Crating Services

If you have unique cargo that requires special considerations for shipping, turn to the experts at Murphy. We can produce custom crating for your art or equipment of any size or dimensions. And your crating and cushioning materials will be well-designed to help it withstand the rigors of travel. We will ensure it gets to its destination without a hitch by properly blocking, saddling, and bracing your cargo. Need temporary or long term custom storage? We can help there too.

• Custom crating for any size
• Safe transport for exports