Full-service crane solutions support the growth of Idaho’s leading potato equipment manufacturer
Salt Lake City – HOJ Innovations has completed more than 20 crane installations for Spudnik Equipment, a Blackfoot, Idaho-based manufacturer of potato harvesting and handling machinery. Spanning a decade of collaboration from 2015 through 2025, the projects reflect HOJ’s role as Spudnik’s premier crane supplier, delivering engineering, fabrication and installation under one roof as the manufacturer has expanded its facilities and production capabilities.
One of more than 20 HOJ Innovations crane installations at Spudnik Equipment in Blackfoot, Idaho (2020 installation).
“We have been fortunate to be Spudnik’s premier supplier of cranes in recent years, supporting their ongoing growth with solutions tailored to each new facility,” said HOJ Innovations Crane Engineer, Jerry Lebaron. “Every building is unique, and our ability to handle the full process—from engineering and fabrication to installation—ensures each crane is built to meet the specific demands of their operation.”
The installations consist primarily of top-running double-girder (TRDG) and top-running single-girder (TRSG) bridge cranes, with lifting capacities ranging from 5 to 40 tons and spans from 20 to 60 feet. Lifting heights across Spudnik’s facilities range from 16 to 30 feet, accommodating the unique dimensions of each building. The cranes are equipped with remote controls, and select units feature variable-speed drives to support precision handling on the production floor.
Spudnik Equipment relies on the cranes for manufacturing its potato harvesting and servicing machinery, with lifts reaching up to 20 tons. Several cranes were installed as part of new building construction to support the company’s business expansion, while others have been ordered as upgrades or replacements for existing equipment. HOJ managed all engineering, fabrication and installation for each project, providing Spudnik with a single-source solution throughout the partnership.
About HOJ Innovations
HOJ Innovations is a leader in warehouse distribution and material handling solutions, backed by more than 60 years of experience helping businesses modernize operations and streamline logistics.
The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including overhead bridge cranes and hoists, pallet racking and storage, conveyor and automation systems, dock and door equipment, warehouse layout and design, mezzanines, modular offices, pick modules, and forklift sales, rentals, repair and parts. HOJ’s automation solutions feature autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), vertical lift modules (VLMs), advanced warehouse robotics, and its proprietary WarehouseOS inventory management software.
Started in 1964 as a one-man operation by Henning Hoj as “HOJ Engineering and Sales” in the heart of Salt Lake City, HOJ Innovations now stands with more than 200 employees with offices in Utah and Idaho. With Henning’s two sons, Peter and Tim, continuing his legacy, HOJ is proud to have sold, installed and serviced more than 100,000 projects nationally and internationally.
