The history of GH in the United States is an example of long-term vision, strategic alliances, and sustained growth. From its first steps in the early 2000s, with the collaboration of local distributors such as F&G Industries, to its current consolidation with its own plant and international certifications, GH’s journey in the North American market reflects its commitment to innovation, quality, and service.
This journey illustrates how a firm commitment to being close to customers and technology transfer has enabled GH to become a reference point in the sector in the world’s leading economy.

2000
GH decides to make inroads into the US market and does so with the help of several local distributors At that time, GH’s Area Manager was Lander Guibelalde. He was later succeeded by Carlos Aguirre, and then by Juan Agirre.

2005
GH rents a small facility near Chicago to begin working in the US market with a small inventory of components. The strategy is to collaborate with distributors who have extensive knowledge of the crane market, with their own production facilities, to manufacture the girders themselves and sell the complete crane to the end customer.

2014
In the north of the USA. GH makes a new investment in Frankfort, Illinois, very close to its facilities, to reinforce its firm commitment to the US market. The 1,200-square-metre building will be home to the spare parts business, lifting equipment, and after-sales service for the entire country. Heading this project is John O’Toole, who has been promoting GH’s US project for over ten years. John was joined by Alex Guerra for a few months to strengthen the customer service and after-sales side of the operation.

In the south of the USA. F&G and GH decide to launch a joint business project to sell directly to end users in all the southern states in a first stage, and across the whole country afterwards. GH makes a major technology transfer to F&G, enabling it to improve its production methods and manufacturing resources at its facilities in Terrell. This partnership marks a first step towards tackling the US market with a high-performance, competitive product and a strong service focus.

2017
The company name is changed from F&G Industries to GH Cranes & Components USA.

2019
Talks begin with Terrell City Council to relocate the factory.

2020
GH acquires the remaining stake in F&G from the Garrett family.

2022
A formal agreement is reached with the City Council. Procedures begin for the construction of the new building in Terrell’s industrial district.

2024
ISO 9001 certification is obtained, the world’s most widely used standard for quality management.

2025
Opening of a new plant, very close to the former factory.