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50+ Years
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Your Trusted Source for Industrial Storage & Promotional Products in Pittsburgh
Founded in 1962, Crawford R P has built a legacy of delivering quality industrial and promotional products to businesses across Pittsburgh and beyond. With over 60 years of combined experience, our team prioritizes understanding client needs to provide tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and brand visibility. We specialize in material handling equipment, industrial storage systems, and custom-branded promotional products, serving clients from Fortune 500 companies to local nonprofits. Our five-step approachlisten, understand, recommend, execute, and follow upensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. As a family-owned business, we maintain a personal touch in every interaction, treating every client as our most valued partner. Our expertise spans pallet racks, cantilever systems, warehouse equipment, and promotional items, with both new and used options available to suit diverse budgets.Backed by decades of industry knowledge, we offer comprehensive design, installation, and support services to optimize storage solutions and workplace organization. Our commitment to integrity, reliability, and innovation has earned us long-term relationships with clients in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and education sectors. From small-scale orders to large-scale facility upgrades, we combine technical proficiency with personalized service to meet evolving industry demands. This dedication to excellence positions us as a trusted advisor for businesses seeking sustainable growth through operational efficiency and brand reinforcement.
Services
Pallet Racks
Material Handling Equipment
Promotional Products
Storage Shelving
Warehouse Equipment
Cantilever Racks
Bulk Storage Systems
Apparel Embroidery
Safety Accessories
Custom Imprinted Items
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of expertise in industrial and promotional product solutions.
- Our five-step process ensures tailored, results-driven service for every client.
- We serve businesses of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to local nonprofits.
- We provide comprehensive design, installation, and maintenance services in-house.
- Our family-owned approach combines technical excellence with personalized attention.
Services
Pallet Racks
We design and install selective pallet racks, cantilever systems, and bulk storage solutions for industries including manufacturing, warehousing, and food service. Our systems accommodate heavy loads with roll-formed or structural construction, ensuring safety and efficiency. With over 50 years of experience, we offer new and used equipment, professional installation, and accessories like wire decking and dividers to optimize warehouse operations.
Material Handling Equipment
Our material handling solutions include carts, pallet jacks, conveyors, and loading dock equipment to streamline warehouse operations. We provide ergonomic workstations, safety matting, and storage bins tailored to client needs. With expertise in facility layout optimization, we help businesses reduce costs and improve workflow efficiency through durable, code-compliant equipment and installation services.
Promotional Products
We create custom-imprinted promotional items like apparel, drinkware, and trade show giveaways to enhance brand visibility. Our services include embroidery, screenprinting, and full-color printing for businesses and organizations. By placing logos on high-utility items, we help clients maintain customer engagement through practical, memorable marketing tools designed for maximum visibility and retention.
Storage Shelving
We supply and install industrial shelving systems for libraries, hospitals, retail stores, and offices, including boltless, rivet, and automated retrieval units. Our engineers assess product dimensions, space constraints, and personnel workflows to recommend optimal configurations. With partnerships with leading manufacturers, we deliver cost-effective shelving solutions that maximize storage capacity while maintaining accessibility and safety standards.
Warehouse Equipment
Our warehouse equipment portfolio includes mezzanines, modular offices, safety cabinets, and spill containment systems to support operational needs. We offer loading dock levelers, guard rails, and floor matting to enhance workplace safety and compliance. With comprehensive design and installation services, we help facilities improve organization, reduce hazards, and optimize space utilization for improved productivity and regulatory adherence.
People
Ray Crawford Jr.
President
Ray Crawford Jr. has led Crawford R P since 1981, continuing his father's legacy of integrity and innovation. With over 40 years of industry experience, he oversees operations, client relations, and strategic growth while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex projects. His leadership emphasizes personalized service and long-term client partnerships.
Ray Crawford Sr.
Founder
Founded Crawford R P in 1962, Ray Crawford Sr. pioneered industrial storage solutions in Pittsburgh. His problem-solving approach transformed customer complaints about storage shortages into a shelving system business, establishing the company's reputation for reliability and customer-centric innovation that continues today.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, finance, education, and retail sectors with tailored storage and promotional solutions.
Do you offer installation services?
Yes, we provide professional design, layout, and installation for all industrial storage systems and equipment.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we've worked with major corporations like US Steel and PNC, delivering comprehensive solutions for facilities of all sizes.
What promotional products do you offer?
We provide custom-branded apparel, drinkware, trade show items, awards, and office merchandise to enhance brand visibility.
Are used equipment options available?
Yes, we offer cost-effective used pallet racks and storage systems that meet safety and durability standards.
How do you ensure customer satisfaction?
Our five-step process includes listening to client needs, recommending solutions, and following up to guarantee complete satisfaction.
Reviews (1)
Kelly McKenzie
Nov 10, 2020
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I've had the pleasure of working with RP Crawford for most of my working career as our #1 go-to print supplier! Ray has always made the process for Group 2 very easy by compiling competitive bids based on our specific criteria. Knowing the project will be managed start-to-finish at our expected quality levels makes it an easy decision to continually utilize their services!
