The Crane story began in the 1920s, when Robert S. Crane built a business based on designing and producing unique products like the grand chandelier of the Ohio Theater in Columbus. When the Great Depression put an end to his lighting fixture business, he lost nearly everything - except his work ethic, his optimism, and the support of his wife and children. Over the next difficult decade, he held a variety of jobs and eventually created Taytec Corporation in 1947, a modest plastics manufacturing company that would become Crane Group Co.
Today Crane Group is a private holding and management company whose operating companies comprise a broad range of manufacturing and service-related businesses. Their products and services are known for being innovative and of the highest quality.
During this program, fourth generation members Brian Westwater and Dan Crane, both Financial Directors at Crane Group, will share the company's history, values, and passion, and how they're reflected every day in the current generation of leadership and the company's associates. They'll also discuss how they've established and continue the enduring relationships they've built with customers, distributors, and suppliers and the committed philanthropic role they play in Central Ohio.
