Made in the USA: A Leading Midwest Winch & Crane Manufacturer

We live in a country that has always prided itself on entrepreneurship and encouraging the growth of locally run businesses. Our company had humble beginnings, being founded in Winona, Minnesota, by Royal G. Thern and his wife Lucille in 1948. At the time, Thern began manufacturing a handful of basic winches and other miscellaneous tools. … Read more

Explore Full-Time Jobs with Benefits at Thern

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Look no further for a fulfilling career! At Thern, we seek talented people to join our team of dedicated professionals. In addition to a welcoming company culture, we’re pleased to offer full-time jobs with benefits such as a 401(k) with match, insurance package options, generous paid time off, opportunities for bonuses, and so much more … Read more

The Top Advantages of a Construction Winch on the Jobsite

Big construction projects call for tough equipment that can perform reliably under any conditions. Having a dependable construction winch can make all the difference for applications such as lifting heavy tools/materials and tensioning cables on bridges to erecting steel and positioning concrete beams. Thern is pleased to offer a wide range of construction winches that … Read more

How to Select a Crane for HVAC Projects

rent or purchase

If your team has plans to install or maintain rooftop HVAC systems, set them up for success and cut costs by renting or purchasing a reliable HVAC crane from Thern. We are pleased to offer several models with high capacities and long reach to streamline your critical operations and ensure you get your HVAC projects done … Read more

The Difference Between a Winch vs. Hoist: Explained

winch vs. hoist

In the industrial realm, moving various types of loads can be a daily task. From lifting mixers or pumps to pulling a sludge cart, your business could benefit from a reliable winch or hoist to streamline operations. You may be wondering what the main differences are between a winch vs. hoist and which option is … Read more

Custom Cranes Designed to Meet Your Unique Needs

Have a special application that requires a custom crane? Thern has you covered to lift, lower, and position with confidence. From water/wastewater plants and construction companies to industrial manufacturers and OEMs, our experienced in-house engineers can consult, design, and implement necessary modifications to provide you with customized solutions for any industry or application. Constructing a … Read more

Crane Website Configurator Expansion: All Cranes Now Included

configurator tool expanded to include all cranes

Thern has expanded the crane website configurator tool. Now, allowing users to select from ALL Thern cranes while utilizing the Helioz zipCPQ™ configure, price, and quote solution. Dating back to the fall of 2020, Thern, Inc. partnered with Helioz Technologies to create an effective online shopping experience. Allowing engineers, architects, and end users to determine … Read more

Solution by Thern: Space Concordia Rocketry

The Client: Space Concordia Rocketry is a remarkable student-led Space/Aerospace Organization with whom Thern had the honor to collaborate and provide a solution. Headquartered within Concordia University in Quebec, Canada, space enthusiasts come together and create record-breaking applications. Such as the most powerful liquid-fueled rocket engine ever built by university students. Space Concordia teaches and … Read more

2022 Achievements by Thern

2022 Took Thern to New Heights

2022 at Thern was a year filled with productivity, navigating obstacles, and having a blast solving challenging customer applications. Last year took Thern to new heights, and we embraced the growing nature of the company. To showcase Thern’s 2022 achievements, we’ll highlight three categories: new products, company development, and community involvement. Read below to find … Read more

A Simple Solution by Thern: Chumash Casino Resort Pump Station 

The Client: PumpMan SoCal provides onsite maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment used in water and wastewater systems. They recently worked with Thern to provide a solution for a lifting challenge at the Chumash Casino Resort pump station. The Challenge: The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians owns a wastewater treatment plant and two … Read more