Empire Crane Company recently hosted a two-day open house event, Empire Crane Days, at its headquarters in Syracuse, New York. The event welcomed crane enthusiasts, operators, industry professionals, and community members from across the region — and beyond — to explore the latest equipment, meet with manufacturer representatives, and enjoy free local food and refreshments.
On display and available for live demos were machines from Jekko, Manitex, Magni, Tadano, and Broderson. Units such as all terrain cranes, rough terrain cranes, telescopic crawler cranes, mini cranes, boom truck cranes, rotating telehandlers, and more were on hand. Manufacturer representatives were also on site throughout both days to speak directly with attendees, answer technical questions, and showcase the features and capabilities of their respective units.
A highlight of the event was the wide selection of free food and refreshments provided by local vendors, including Via Napoli Wood Fired Food Truck & Catering, Habibi's Halal Gyro Food Truck, Cue-Dogs Hot Dog Trailer, and Sara’s Lemonade. Sara’s featured fresh-squeezed flavored lemonades, freeze-dried candy, and snow cones.
“Empire Crane Days was all about bringing people together — whether you’re an experienced crane operator or someone just starting out in the industry,” said Luke Lonergan, Owner of Empire Crane. “We wanted to create an environment where customers could not only see these incredible machines up close but also connect with the people behind the brands. The turnout and energy were amazing, and we’re already looking forward to the next one.”
The open house served as both an educational and community-focused experience, reaffirming Empire Crane’s role as a dealer and resource in the crane and heavy equipment industry.
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Brothers Luke and Paul Lonergan started Empire Crane (named for their home state) in January 2001, and the business has since grown to 28 employees. Empire Crane’s 5-acre site includes a 16,000-square-foot office, parts warehouse, and shop area.
The Lonergan brothers belong to Associated General Contractors of New York State and the Northeast Chapter of the Pile Driving Contractors Association.
