Daniel Drummond of General Crane

General Construction Crane Service, Inc., Announces New Ownership

General Construction Crane enterprise to remain in the family as 25-year owner passes the torch.

General Construction Crane Service, Inc., has officially announced that Daniel Drummond has purchased the business and taken over day-to-day operations as President. Daniel purchased part of General Construction Crane Service in 2016  and has been operating it in partnership with his father, Wayne Drummond, for two years.

“General Construction Crane has been a huge part of my life,” stated Dan. “It’s important to me to build on this legacy and keep delivering the kind of service our customers have come to expect from us.”

Headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, General Construction Crane Service has been in business since 1972. They began with just one 30-ton mobile hydraulic crane, and over the course of 46 years in business, they’ve grown to provide a full range of crane rental services for applications large and small, from aerospace and cell tower construction to roofing and tree work. 

“I’m proud of this business and of everything it has become,” said Dan. “We have a range of equipment available, but it’s our operators and our know-how that set us apart. We have great things ahead!”