Sm Crane Services

Our base is in Changankulangara, specifically Vavvakkavu P. O. in Karunagapally. We have a yard where we keep the cranes when they aren't out on a job site. Sm Crane Services is a family-type operation. We have the big machines that people need for lifting heavy stuff that a regular truck can't handle. Most of our work happens out on the road at construction sites or near the docks. When the phone rings, it’s usually someone who is in a bit of a spot and needs a heavy lift done quickly. We don't have a fancy office with air conditioning; we spend most of our time in the cabs of the cranes or standing in the dirt watching the rigging. The weather is our biggest boss—if it’s too windy or raining too hard, we have to wait it out for safety reasons. We aren't into big advertising campaigns. Our cranes are painted with our name and number, and that’s usually enough for people to find us. We know the roads around Karunagapally like the back of our hands. It’s heavy work and it can be dangerous if you don't pay attention, so we stay focused on the task. We’ve been doing this for years, and we just keep the machines greased and ready for the next call that comes in. Some days are long, but we get the job done and go home to rest when the sun goes down.