Heavy Rigging, Millwright, and Erecting Services in Fridley, MN

Fridley’s industrial sector is the backbone of the North Metro, defined by heavy manufacturing, defense, and advanced medical technology. When facilities along the I-694 corridor and Highway 65 need to move massive industrial assets or relocate entire production lines, they can’t afford errors or delays.

For over 120 years, Murphy Rigging and Erecting has been the trusted partner for complex, heavy-duty logistics in Anoka County and across the Twin Cities. From transporting 450-ton power generation equipment to executing vibration-free medical device installations, our tenured professionals deliver the precision, safety, and lifting capacity required by Fridley’s most demanding industries.

Core Industrial Services for the North Metro

Handling heavy-duty manufacturing equipment and rail-served logistics requires specialized engineering. Our project management staff averages over 20 years of experience, ensuring every lift, alignment, and transport is flawlessly executed:

Supporting Fridley’s Heavy Industry & Tech Sectors

Fridley is home to globally recognized manufacturers and tech headquarters. We have the uncompromising safety protocols and specialized tools required to serve the North Metro’s most critical sectors:

• Heavy Manufacturing & Defense: We specialize in the dismantling, transport, and re-erection of massive CNC machines, stamping presses, and heavy defense manufacturing equipment.
• Power Generation & Engines: Our teams have the massive lifting capacity required to safely hoist, rig, and transport large-scale power generators, industrial engines, and heavy components.
• Medical Technology: We expertly handle the custom crating, clean-room-adjacent installation, and delicate transport of high-value medical devices and testing equipment.

Export Preparation & Custom Crating Solutions

When Fridley manufacturers are shipping heavy machinery, defense components, or sensitive tech globally, standard logistics solutions fall short.

Murphy Rigging engineers and builds custom crating systems tailored precisely to the extreme weight, dimensions, and fragility of your cargo. We utilize premium cushioning materials and expert blocking, saddling, and bracing techniques to absorb vibration and secure shifting weight during rail, ocean, or highway transit. From temporary storage to complex export preparation, your high-value assets are fully protected.

Why Anoka County Businesses Trust Murphy Rigging

Headquartered just down the highway in St. Paul, our heavy haul fleets and specialized rigging crews are rapidly deployed across Fridley and the North Metro. You receive the fast response of a local partner, backed by the unmatched 450-ton lifting capacity and pristine safety record of a 120-year-old industry leader.

Don’t compromise on the safety of your heaviest, most critical assets. Trust the experts who have mastered the art of heavy rigging and erecting.

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