LiftHigh Crane doubles credit facility amid Texas expansion

LiftHigh Crane & Rigging has doubled its revolving credit facility to $20 million and announced plans to open a new Central Texas branch, strengthening its position in the growing crane and heavy equipment services market.

The Houston-based company expanded its credit line from $10 million through an amended facility with The Huntington National Bank, according to today’s LiftHigh release. The additional capital will support fleet expansion, equipment purchases and geographic growth across the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast regions, the company said.

As part of the expansion, LiftHigh will open a branch in New Braunfels, Texas, between the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas, according to the release. The facility will provide crane services, specialty rigging, indoor and outdoor storage and project staging support for industries including manufacturing, infrastructure, power generation, telecommunications, commercial construction, energy and AI data centers.

The move comes as Texas continues to attract major investments in infrastructure projects, manufacturing facilities and data center construction, increasing demand for crane and rigging services, according to the release.

LiftHigh CEO Mike Appling Jr. said in the release that the expanded financing provides flexibility to invest in equipment, personnel and regional growth initiatives.

Founded in 2025, LiftHigh Crane & Rigging operates a fleet with lifting capacities from 26 tons to 900 tons, according to the release. The company serves commercial construction, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare and telecommunications markets through locations in Houston, New Braunfels and Denver.

Huntington Bank stated in the release that the expanded facility reflects confidence in LiftHigh’s growth strategy as the bank supports the company’s next phase of expansion.

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