Strategic expansion marks milestone in regional growth plan and enhances industrial support footprint in high-demand markets
ATLANTA — RigUpATL, one of Georgia’s fastest-growing crane, rigging, and industrial services firms, has officially expanded into Florida with the opening of a new branch in Orlando. The move is a key step in the company’s aggressive Southeast growth strategy and strengthens its ability to deliver fast, scalable lifting and hauling solutions across a high-demand corridor stretching from Tampa to Cape Canaveral.
“This move is more than just expansion, it’s a reflection of our belief in doing things faster, smarter, and better for the clients that count on us,” said Chris Kelly, President of RigUpATL. “Orlando gives us the perfect launchpad to serve Central Florida and the Space Coast with unmatched speed.
We’re proud to be planting roots in this region and we’re bringing our top-tier fleet, values, and commitment to excellence with us. This isn’t just about growth, it’s about investing in our customers, our partners, and the communities that we serve,” Kelly added.
The new Orlando branch represents not just geographic growth but a significant operational expansion as well. RigUpATL plans to relocate a quarter of its advanced fleet from Atlanta over the next six months, increasing the availability of its high-performance cranes and equipment to support aerospace, infrastructure, and heavy industrial projects in Florida.
Key Features of the Florida Expansion Include:
- Fleet Mobilization: 25% of RigUpATL’s state-of-the-art equipment is being transferred to the new Florida branch, enabling rapid deployment for complex and time-sensitive projects.
- Skilled Local Workforce: The Orlando office launches with three full rigging crews — 12 experienced riggers — who are Florida-based and ready to mobilize quickly across Central and Eastern Florida.
- Operational Efficiencies: By reducing travel and equipment transport distances, RigUpATL expects to lower overhead and mobilization costs, resulting in faster service and cost savings for clients.
- Strategic Market Access: The Orlando location offers ideal positioning to serve major industrial and aerospace clients along the I-4 corridor and the Space Coast, home to growing demand from the defense, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
- Support for High-Speed Projects: With faster mobilization and proximity to major job sites, RigUpATL aims to become the go-to rigging partner for large-scale and expedited work.
- Regional Hub Strategy: The Orlando expansion aligns with the company’s long-term vision of building regional service hubs throughout the Southeastern U.S. that combine speed, scale, and precision in industrial contracting.
Founded in 2023, RigUpATL quickly made headlines in Georgia through its acquisition of Georgia Rigging and its focus on high-end equipment and engineering-led services. Now, the firm is replicating that model in Florida, betting on continued population and industrial growth across the state to drive demand.
“As we launch operations in Florida, our priority is delivering the reliable, high-quality service that defines RigUpATL,” said Kevin Hamilton, Managing Director of RigUpATL Florida. “This market is growing fast, and we’re here to meet that momentum with a world-class fleet and professional rigging crews, to doing the job right the first time. It’s an exciting opportunity to serve new clients and set a high standard across Central Florida and the Space Coast.”
The launch also reflects continued support from Oakley Services, RigUpATL’s parent company and a national backer of high-performance industrial contractors. Oakley’s portfolio includes firms like AMCON, LaborWorx, BoldAir, and DivvyWorx, all of which share a commitment to operational excellence, workforce safety, and rapid scaling.
About RigUpATL
RigUpATL provides safe, efficient, and reliable lifting and rigging solutions across industries including aerospace, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Services include engineered rigging, crane operations, heavy transport, and precision machinery relocation. Learn more at www.rigupatl.com.
About Oakley Services
Oakley Services is an industrial services investment firm that supports the growth of best-in-class contracting companies. Its portfolio includes AMCON, LaborWorx, BoldAir, DivvyWorx, and RigUpATL. Learn more at www.oakleyservices.com.
Originally reported by RigUpATL in Construction Dive.