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Critical Handling Solutions

PAR Systems is a global leader in the creation, building, and maintenance of specialty cranes for a wide range of industries.

Our cranes leverage intelligent technology to operate within the strictest regulatory compliance standards. Working on some of the largest and most critical material handling applications in the world, our cranes leverage patented anti-sway technology to ensure safe, accurate operation.

Our custom specialty cranes can be engineered to operate safely within any and all applications, such as: nuclear decommissioning, underwater, munitions demilitarization, environments with explosive particulate gasses, and radioactive and caustic environments. Read more about our unique innovations and expert insights into critical handling applications.

Liquid Hydrogen tank for space launch vehicle manufactured using friction stir welding.

Friction Stir Welding for Cryogenic Tank Manufacturing

Learn about the benefits of friction stir welding in the manufacturing of cryogenic tanks and the types of welds used when making a tank.
A crane operator wearing a hard hat holding a crane hook and a pendant controller in a manufacturing factory

Anti-Sway Crane Technology in the Automotive Sector

EXPERTOPERATOR™ Anti-sway crane control is a retrofit solution with a 1 day installation time to improve safety and efficiency while extending the life of the crane.
A worker performing service on a manlift in a nuclear environment at NIF Target Chamber

PAR Contributes to Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough

PAR Systems developed the Target Chamber Service System Lift that is used in the chamber where the nuclear fusion milestone was reached.
Specialty crane with extra safety and monitoring lifting the Artemis SLS space launch vehicle during manufacturing

NASA’s SLS Artemis Moon Mission and PAR Systems’ Specialized Cranes

Watch our news feature highlighting how PAR Systems contributed equipment and support to the Artemis 1 launch.
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In The News: PAR Systems Featured for Participation in Artemis l Launch

Watch our news feature highlighting how PAR Systems contributed equipment and support to the Artemis 1 launch.

PAR Systems develops smart robots for next-gen nuclear reactors with Southern Research under DOE grant

PAR Systems and partners received a $2.8M DOE grant to develop smart robots for maintenance in molten salt reactors, advancing safe, carbon-free energy tech.

PAR Systems featured on Fox 9 News – Minnesota company’s invention to play critical role in Chernobyl site cleanup

PAR Systems was featured on KMSP-TV FOX 9 for its contribution to the Chernobyl New Safe Confinement clean-up effort, showcasing its critical role.

PAR Systems and Nuvia tell story of latest NuDecom innovation project for nuclear decommissioning

PAR Systems joined the NuDecom consortium, developing safer, cost-effective robotic nuclear decommissioning solutions to reduce human exposure and aid Sellafield cleanup.

PAR Systems’ new European Handling Solutions Centre of Excellence in the UK is now open

PAR Systems opened a new European Handling Solutions Center in Lillyhall, featuring advanced decommissioning equipment, anti-sway crane tech, and a hot cell for testing.

PAR launches its Europe Handling Solutions Centre of Excellence

PAR Systems opens a new facility in Lillyhall, UK, to support growth in nuclear remote handling, automation, and R&D, while expanding their team and capabilities.

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Large capacity bridge crane lifting circular load

Specialized Crane Systems

PAR is a leader in designing, installing, and maintaining specialty crane systems in highly critical and hazardous applications.
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PAR Anti Sway Crane Control System

Anti-Sway Motion Controls

PAR System's anti-sway crane controls is a sensorless system that has been proven to dramatically reduce sway at any height even for novice operators. Learn how it increases safety, precision, and productivity.
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In-Cell Cranes

PAR Systems in-cell cranes feature options such as single failure proof, seismically qualified, radiation-tolerant, and are recoverable. Learn more.
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