Comprehensive Rigging, Millwright, and Erecting Services in Minneapolis, MN
For over 120 years, Murphy Rigging and Erecting has been the trusted partner for complex heavy hauling and machinery moving across the Twin Cities. We know that navigating heavy, over-dimensional loads through downtown Minneapolis or managing tight-clearance plant relocations in Hennepin County requires more than just heavy machinery—it requires precision, in-depth planning, and local expertise.
Whether you need turn-key plant support, specialized custom crating, or a team capable of handling lifts up to 450 tons, our tenured professionals deliver custom solutions tailored to your exact objectives.
Core Industrial Services We Provide in Minneapolis
No two projects are exactly alike. Our project management staff averages over 20 years of experience in the field, allowing us to engineer the right solution for your heavy logistics needs:
Serving Minneapolis’s Top Industries
Minneapolis is a powerhouse for manufacturing, medical technology, and food production. We understand the stringent safety protocols, sanitation requirements, and critical timelines of your specific sector.
- Medical & Tech: We specialize in the vibration-free transport and precise installation of high-value, sensitive medical devices and MRI machines for Twin Cities hospitals and tech firms.
- Food & Beverage: From breweries in Northeast Minneapolis to large-scale food processing plants, we provide sanitary, turn-key equipment installation and stainless steel fabrication.
- Industrial Manufacturing & Printing: We minimize your downtime. Our teams expertly dismantle, crate, transport, and re-erect massive presses, CNC machines, and assembly line equipment.
Project Management & Custom Crating Solutions
When you’re exporting valuable art, medical tech, or industrial assets out of the Twin Cities, standard packaging won’t cut it.
We design and build custom crating systems tailored to the exact dimensions, weight, and fragility of your cargo. By utilizing the highest-quality cushioning materials and expert blocking, saddling, and bracing techniques, we ensure your cargo withstands shifting and vibration during transit. From temporary storage to complex export preparation, your assets are fully protected.
Why Twin Cities Businesses Trust Murphy Rigging
With our headquarters located just minutes away in St. Paul, our crews and equipment are rapidly deployed across Minneapolis and the greater metro area. We’ve mastered the art of rigging and erecting to a superior level, backed by uncompromising safety protocols and a track record of flawless execution.
Don’t leave your most valuable assets to chance. Partner with the heavy rigging experts who have seen and done it all.
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
