Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Industrial Contractor in Cleveland Since 1919
Tesar Industrial Contractors has been a cornerstone of Cleveland's industrial sector since 1919, delivering expert contracting solutions rooted in over a century of operational excellence. Our journey began as a local cartage company during the rail transport era, evolving into a full-service industrial contractor with specialized capabilities in heavy machinery moving, rigging, and precision installation. With a team of certified millwrights, ironworkers, and boilermakers, we serve diverse industries including automotive, steel, healthcare, and aerospace. Our legacy includes landmark projects like NASA collaborations and the KAWS statue installation at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, demonstrating our adaptability to complex challenges.Equipped with advanced tools like the Easy-Laser alignment system, we combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Our enduring commitment to integrity and client satisfaction has earned recognition from industry leaders like Todd Gnatzig, who praised our superior rigging services. As a family-owned business spanning multiple generations, we maintain the same high standards established by founder James Tesar Sr. while continuously investing in workforce development and infrastructure. Our dual Cleveland facilities offer flexible storage solutions with specialized equipment to support regional industrial needs.
Services
Heavy Rigging
Millwright Services
MRI Installations
Ironwork
Storage & Warehousing
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of experience in industrial contracting
- Our team provides precision machinery installation using laser alignment systems
- We have executed complex projects for NASA and healthcare institutions
- Our crews maintain 24/7 crane service availability at dual Cleveland facilities
- We combine family-owned values with cutting-edge industrial technology
Associations and certifications
- NBIC Repair (R Stamp) Certificates of Authorization
What people say
Superior rigging services
Best rigging crews
Services
Heavy Rigging
Our heavy rigging solutions dismantle, transport, and reinstall industrial equipment with precision. Utilizing cranes, gantry systems, and specialized trailers, we handle complex moves for manufacturing plants and construction sites. Our OSHA-certified crews collaborate with client teams to ensure safe, budget-conscious execution of machinery relocation projects.
Millwright Services
Skilled millwright teams install machinery with exacting tolerances using laser alignment technology. We handle conveyor systems, metal stamping equipment, and compressors while providing structural fabrication for platforms and access systems. Our specialists maintain continuous operation equipment for automotive and manufacturing clients.
MRI Installations
For 18 years, we've safely transported and installed MRI units in healthcare facilities. Our process uses specialized trailers and vibration-isolation techniques to protect sensitive equipment while minimizing patient disruption. Temperature-controlled storage maintains medical equipment integrity prior to installation.
Ironwork
Certified welders construct metal structures from engineered blueprints for commercial and industrial sites. Our capabilities include stairs, platforms, guardrails, and roofing systems. We assemble structural components on-site while adhering to safety standards for industrial environments.
Storage & Warehousing
Two Cleveland facilities provide 140,000 sq ft of climate-controlled storage with overhead crane access. We offer secure equipment storage, inventory management, and loading/unloading services using forklifts and specialized rigging crews to support regional manufacturing operations.
Questions
What industrial services does Tesar offer?
We specialize in heavy rigging, millwright work, MRI installations, structural ironwork, and industrial storage solutions. Our expertise includes machinery moving, laser alignment, and boiler maintenance.
How long has Tesar been in business?
Since 1919, making us one of Cleveland's longest-operating industrial contractors with four generations of experience.
Do you handle medical equipment installations?
Yes, we've installed MRI machines in hospitals and clinics across Northeast Ohio for 18+ years using specialized transport and safety protocols.
What industries do you serve?
We work with automotive manufacturers, steel mills, healthcare facilities, aerospace clients, and general industrial operations across North America.
Can you assist with plant shutdown maintenance?
Our boilermakers and millwrights specialize in precision shutdown maintenance for power plants, manufacturing facilities, and pollution control systems.
