Here are well-regarded lifting & rigging equipment suppliers in the U.S., grouped by manufacturers and large distributors — with a short note on what each is best known for so you can pick the right vendor for your needs.

Major manufacturers / brands

• KITO Crosby (Crosby, Peerless, Harrington, Gunnebo brands) — industry leader for shackles, hooks, alloy chain, hoists, heavy-lift and engineered lifting solutions; strong global service and distributor network. (thecrosbygroup.com)
• Columbus McKinnon (CM, Coffing, Yale, Shop Star brands) — broad portfolio: hoists, trolleys, chains, below‑the‑hook devices and rigging hardware; strong for industrial hoists and plant systems. (prod.cmco.com)
• Gunnebo Industries — premium shackles, chain and lashing products with strict traceability and proof‑testing (often used where certified traceability is required). (gunnebolifting.com)
• Konecranes (including crane systems and services) — major provider of overhead cranes, heavy lifting systems and life‑cycle service for industrial plants and ports. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Peerless / Lift-All / Harrington — well-known for chain slings, cargo control, hoists and below‑the‑hook hardware; Peerless and Harrington are part of the larger KITO/Crosby family of brands. (peerlesschain.com)

Large distributors / industrial suppliers (good for off‑the‑shelf items, fast delivery)

• MSC Industrial / MSC Direct — broad catalog (hoists, chain, shackles, rigging accessories) and commercial accounts support. (mscdirect.com)
• Grainger — nationwide availability of common rigging and lifting hardware, PPE and related supplies. (searchable catalog; good for fast replacement parts)
• Specialty rigging houses and local authorized distributors — many regional rigging suppliers partner directly with Crosby, CM, Gunnebo, Peerless and others for custom slings, proof testing and certified traceability.

How to choose the best supplier for your job

• Heavy industrial or engineered lifts (cranes, >tons, critical lifts): contact manufacturers/authorized integrators (KITO Crosby, Konecranes, Columbus McKinnon, Gunnebo). (prod.cmco.com)
• Standard hoists, trolleys, chain, shackles and slings: CM, Crosby, Peerless, Harrington and Lift‑All cover most needs. (cmco.com)
• Quick buys / consumables / PPE: Grainger or MSC for fast delivery and broad stock. (mscdirect.com)
• Certified proof‑testing, custom slings, engineering documentation or traceability requirements: use brand-authorized distributors or the manufacturer’s certified service centers (Crosby/Peerless, Gunnebo, CM all offer or authorize certified services). (thecrosbygroup.com)

If you’d like, I can:

• shortlist suppliers by product (e.g., chain slings, wire rope, lever hoists, electric chain hoists, below‑the‑hook devices), or
• find authorized distributors or service centers near your city/zip code (I’ll need your location).