LIFT SYSTEMS was founded in 1983 by Gary Lorenz when he sold his interest in Riggers Manufacturing Company, the first company to commercially produce hydraulic gantry systems, and he then established Lift Systems in Davenport, Iowa. Lift Systems then went on to produce and patent the modular 4 point hydraulic gantry design.

Due to many changes over the years and market demands, Lift Systems has evolved into a world leader for hydraulic gantry systems, mobile pick and carry machines, crawler mounted transporters, custom cylinders, and many other types of specialized equipment for the rigging, petrochemical, automotive, heavy equipment manufacturing, railroad, ship building, general construction, aerospace, defense, and power generation industries.

Currently headquartered in East Moline, Illinois, Lift Systems has become world renowned for quality and after sales service. To date, it is verified that Lift Systems has sold equipment in over 49 countries on 6 six continents.