Caldwell Expands In-Stock Inventory of Lifting and Spreader Beams
Caldwell adds new Model 16 and Model 20 lifting and spreader beams to its In-Stock program for crane and rigging applications.
July 8, 2026 - The Caldwell Group Inc. has expanded its In-Stock program with additional Model 16 Adjustable Spreader/Lifting Beams and Model 20 Low-Headroom Multiple-Spread Lifting Beams, increasing the availability of below-the-hook lifting products for crane operators and rigging professionals.
The new additions join Caldwell's existing inventory of U.S.-made below-the-hook lifters and Renfroe clamps, as well as RUD slings and lifting points. According to the company, hundreds of products are available through the In-Stock program, with many items shipping within one business day at no additional freight cost.
Three Model 16 Adjustable Spreader/Lifting Beams have been added to the program. The products offer lifting capacities ranging from 2 tons to 5 tons and feature minimum to maximum spreads between 48 inches and 96 inches. The beams include adjustable lifting points, are designed to handle wide and unbalanced loads and offer low-headroom capabilities. Shackles are included with the assemblies.
Caldwell has also added six Model 20 Low-Headroom Multiple-Spread Lifting Beams with capacities ranging from 5 tons to 10 tons and maximum spreads from 72 inches to 120 inches. The company said the beams are used across manufacturing, industrial and construction applications.
“Stocked inventory matters in our industry, and we are expanding our assortment within two of the most in-demand product lines. The In-Stock concept has proven incredibly successful; we continue to receive an overwhelming response. Distributors know they can rely on us to have the products they need, when they need them. That reliability helps them meet their customers' expectations for safety, quality and responsiveness, strengthening relationships and creating opportunities for repeat business,” said Doug Stitt, president and CEO of Caldwell.
The company noted that overhead clearance is often a determining factor when selecting between a lifting beam and a spreader beam. Spreader beams use top rigging and are primarily designed to work in compression, but the additional rigging requires more vertical space above the beam. Lifting beams connect directly to the crane hook and are designed to withstand bending moments, generally requiring less headroom.
In addition to lifting and spreader beams, Caldwell's In-Stock program includes RUD lifting points, below-the-hook lifters, construction lifters such as barrier grabs and pipe lifters, forklift attachments and Renfroe plate clamps.
According to the company, In-Stock items under 12 feet in length and 4,000 pounds in capacity ship free, and orders placed by 11 a.m. ship the same day.
