TRI STATE TOOL & HOIST INC

Tri State Tool & Hoist Inc. specializes in the design, fabrication, and supply of heavy-duty lifting and material handling systems, with demonstrated expertise in overhead hoists, winch drums, and precision wire-formed components. Their core capabilities center on manufacturing rugged, mission-critical hoisting equipment compliant with military and federal safety standards, including hand-operated winch drums and 1-ton Zephyr-style steel hoists. The company leverages advanced metal forming, welding, and assembly techniques to produce durable, load-rated components used in demanding operational environments. Their technical proficiency includes custom fabrication of wire products to exacting dimensional tolerances and integration of mechanical systems requiring high-cycle reliability and corrosion resistance, making them a trusted source for mission-essential lifting hardware in austere or field-deployed conditions. The contractor has delivered specialized equipment to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense, providing mission-critical hoisting solutions for logistics, maintenance, and emergency response applications. Their work for these agencies consistently involves ruggedized, non-electric lifting devices suited for use in remote or power-limited settings, indicating a strong alignment with defense and homeland security operational needs. Tri State Tool & Hoist Inc. operates primarily under NAICS 333923 for overhead crane and hoist manufacturing and 332618 for fabricated wire products, positioning them as a niche supplier of mechanical lifting systems and custom wire-formed components. Their market focus is on industrial-grade hardware for federal and defense applications, not consumer or commercial markets. As a small, locally based manufacturer in Salem, Ohio, the company functions as a 2-level entity with no federal certifications on record. Their geographic presence is centered in the Midwest, serving government clients through direct manufacturing and on-time delivery of specialized hardware tailored to federal specifications.