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Authorized Hoist & Crane Service Depot — Calgary, Edmonton & Saskatoon Kristian Electric Ltd. is a Canadian leader in overhead crane service, hoist repair, CSA-compliant inspections, and crane system sales. With...
This content reflects a period in Kristian Electric’s history when we were an authorized Demag dealer and warranty depot. Although that partnership ended in October 2025, our expertise didn’t — we continue to service Demag...
When your crane stops working, so does your business. At Kristian Electric, we specialize in crane repair, overhead crane service, and preventative crane maintenance across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Whether it’s an emergency...
Archived Content: Kristian Electric was an Authorized Demag Dealer & Warranty Depot until October 2025. We remain a Canadian service depot for all crane types and brands.Looking for high-quality wire rope hoists to upgrade...
We are thrilled to announce that Kristian Electric is celebrating our 60th anniversary, and we want you to join us for a special Customer Appreciation Event! For six decades, our valued customers have supported us, and now it's...
This content reflects a period in Kristian Electric’s history when we were an authorized Demag dealer and warranty depot. Although that partnership ended in October 2025, our expertise didn’t — we continue to service Demag...
Recently, Kristian Electric manufactured, supplied, and installed four top running single girder (TRSG) overhead bridge cranes for a new maintenance facility located outside Calgary, Alberta. We were thrilled to provide custom...
Recently, Kristian Electric manufactured, supplied, and installed four top running single girder (TRSG) overhead bridge cranes for a new maintenance facility located outside Calgary, Alberta. We were thrilled to provide custom...
This content reflects a period in Kristian Electric’s history when we were an authorized Demag dealer and warranty depot. Although that partnership ended in October 2025, our expertise didn’t — we continue to service Demag...
DECA INDUSTRIES SHOW US THAT BIGGER IS BETTER Deca Industries is no stranger to going big. In their new 100,000 square foot facility in Saskatoon, they take on the biggest and heaviest jobs around, machining products for the...
When a Calgary manufacturing facility decided to expand their production to include a new aluminum-aging batch oven, they called on Kristian Electric Ltd. to install a new overhead lifting system to handle bundles of aluminum...
This content reflects a period in Kristian Electric’s history when we were an authorized Demag dealer and warranty depot. Although that partnership ended in October 2025, our expertise didn’t — we continue to service Demag...
This content reflects a period in Kristian Electric’s history when we were an authorized Demag dealer and warranty depot. Although that partnership ended in October 2025, our expertise didn’t — we continue to service Demag...
This past fall, Saskatoon carbon fiber composites manufacturer SED Research Inc. (SRI), a Calian subsidiary, commissioned Kristian to increase their shop productivity with the design and installation of three new overhead...
This content reflects a period in Kristian Electric’s history when we were an authorized Demag dealer and warranty depot. Although that partnership ended in October 2025, our expertise didn’t — we continue to service Demag...
This content reflects a period in Kristian Electric’s history when we were an authorized Demag dealer and warranty depot. Although that partnership ended in October 2025, our expertise didn’t — we continue to service Demag...
Celebrate Our Anniversary with Hands-On Welding Demos and Exclusive Discounts! We’re excited to announce a special event to mark our 60th year in business next week at Kristian Electric Saskatoon! Join us on Thursday, July 25,...
As a leading Canadian overhead crane company, you might think that we are solely focused on material handling solutions above the ground. While it's not uncommon to hear the phrase, "there's a crane for that!" when our crane...
In the spring of 2014, a producer of highly complex HVAC units at their state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the South Foothills Industrial Park of Calgary, began looking at doubling the size of their existing facility....
This content reflects a period in Kristian Electric’s history when we were an authorized Demag dealer and warranty depot. Although that partnership ended in October 2025, our expertise didn’t — we continue to service Demag...
Safety should be the number one concern when working with an overhead crane system. Many different types of safety features can be installed on a crane, such as load limiters, collision avoidance and speed controls, yet these...
In the world of overhead bridge cranes, customization is key. Crane designs have a number of configurations and adaptations available that can make a critical difference in the production and efficiency of the crane itself....
Top Running or Under Running Bridge Crane: What To Choose? One of the biggest differences between overhead bridge crane systems is configuration: a bridge crane can be either top running under running. What’s the difference?...
We’ve all heard the adage, ‘kill two birds with one stone’, meaning to complete two tasks at once. Over the last year, Kristian Electric tackled a project that almost perfectly echoed the context of this old expression. However...
There have been many moments in history that have brought to fruition the function and design of the overhead Crane, however there are a few specific moments whose impact stand out more than the others. This fun video timeline...
Workstation cranes are ideal for work cells where there is one or more operators required to manually manipulate and handle loads up to 4,000 lbs. The cranes modular bolted connection design allows for easy future relocation or...
Gantry cranes usually bring to mind the monstrous structures found in seaports and ship yards, used to move, load and/or construct massive items and equipment. With the ability to lift over 20,000 tons, some of these colossal...
Gantry cranes are one of the most versatile type of overhead cranes when it comes to portability and adjustability. In out next infographic we show you the different options available to you.
Jib Cranes. What are they? How do they differ? What are they good for? Let us answer your questions with our latest infographic.
Our latest infographic lays out the basics when it comes to overhead crane types.