Unedited press release: South State Inc., a full-service heavy highway, paving, and utility contractor based out of Bridgeton, NJ, USA, recently completed the purchase of a 2024 Kobelco CK2000G-3 crawler crane through Empire Crane Company based in North Syracuse, NY. Capacity and price point coupled with Kobelco’s backing and warranty were the leading factors for South State choosing the CK2000G-3, said Carlos Cajeira, Crane and Marine Equipment Superintendent for South State.
The CK2000G-3 is a versatile and highly efficient 200-ton crane with 200 feet of boom that is the second largest in Kobelco’s G-3 crawler crane lineup. The “G-3” in the CK2000’s name references its state-of-the-art G-modes, which include the auto idle stop system, energy saving winch control system, and the engine RPM limitation system. Each of these align perfectly with South State Inc.’s commitment to safety and environmental sustainability.
Cajeira explained that the unit will primarily be utilized around the water for the time being. “The CK2000G-3, at least for the moment, will be playing a big role in our expansion of marine work and is currently being used as a barge crane,” he said.
Empire Crane Company, an authorized dealer for Kobelco Cranes, facilitated the sale and is known in the northeast for its wide range of lifting solutions and excellent customer service. Their extensive support and expertise have helped South State Inc. find the perfect crane to meet the increasing demands of its growing project portfolio.
“Empire was awesome to work with,” Cajeira said. “They kept in constant communication and updated us as things progressed throughout the process, all the way through the delivery and assembly. Awesome job.”
“We are proud to work with South State Inc. in providing them with one of the most advanced cranes available on the market today,” said Paul Lonergan, President of Empire Crane Company. “The CK2000G-3 will give them the edge they need to tackle their most ambitious projects while maintaining a focus on efficiency and sustainability.”
South State Inc. has a long history of delivering excellence in the construction sector. For more than 40 years, they have successfully completed numerous complex construction projects for both private and public clients throughout New Jersey. The addition of the CK2000G-3 promises to keep that tradition alive and well.
Source: Empire Crane Co. LLC.
