About the Instructor: Joe Harnest

Joe Harnest has been president of Crane Training Canada since 1995 and has International experience with overhead cranes, hoists and material handling equipment since 1975.
  • Is a certified trainer for preventive maintenance, rigging of loads, inspections and operator safety courses
  • Has the ability to communicate in English, French and German.
  • Has diverse expertise as a solution provider with a variety of unique material handling concepts, specializing in automotive and related industries.
  • Is a recognized authority in application and specification of material handling equipment.
  • Is an accomplished industrial columnist for Plant Engineering and Maintenance Magazine, Steel Marketplace, and Plant Safety & Maintenance Magazine. As well as a figurehead for many research columnists.
  • Former director Canadian Manufacturers Association: Drives Division.
  • Was responsible for overhead crane & hoist applications & specifications when employed at Mannesmann Demag.
  • Regional Manager responsible for sales of material handling products through distributors.
  • Divisional Manager, material handling components and drives, responsible for Canadian operations.
  • Experienced in inspections and evaluation of overhead cranes & hoist

Crane Training Canada is located In the Hamilton Ontario Canada region. We provide Crane Training Services Canada Wide.  Our primary service area is Southern Ontario and the GTA including Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Grimsby, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Caledonia, Dunnville, Brantford, Brant County Region, as well as the Haldimand-Norfolk region of Ontaro.