Edwards Moving and Rigging
Heavy haul, rigging, and multimodal transport solutions.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | N/A | Buyout | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Founded in 1961, Edwards Moving and Rigging is a specialized provider of heavy hauling, rigging, and multi-modal transport services for oversized and overweight loads across the United States. The company is headquartered in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and operates from additional facilities in Illinois, Ohio, Florida, and South Carolina. Its primary clients include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), utility providers, and end-users in sectors such as power generation (including nuclear), manufacturing, automotive, and infrastructure construction.
The company's service offerings are comprehensive, featuring turnkey project management, engineering solutions, specialized jacking and rigging, and transportation via road, barge, and rail. Edwards Moving and Rigging utilizes a large fleet of advanced equipment, including Goldhofer hydraulic platform trailers, dual-lane transporters, gantry systems, and strand jacks to handle complex projects safely and efficiently. The business model is centered on providing tailored solutions for each project, from initial planning and engineering to execution and demobilization. In August 2025, the company received a significant investment from CORE Industrial Partners, a private equity firm, to support its next phase of growth.
The current Chairman is Mark Edwards, who has been with the company since 1978, starting as a crew runner and contributing significantly to its development. Other key personnel include Jason Edwards as CEO and Jennifer Schuster as President/COO. The firm emphasizes a strong culture of safety, quality, and service, which has cultivated a large base of repeat clients.
Keywords: heavy haul, heavy lifting, multimodal transport, rigging services, oversized loads, project management, specialized transportation, industrial moving, power generation logistics, nuclear transport, manufacturing logistics, infrastructure construction support, Goldhofer trailers, hydraulic gantry systems, strand jacks, turnkey project services, barge transport, rail transport, superheavy transport, specialized rigging