History About
The Crane Owners association

The Crane Owners Association (COA) was registered as an association under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 in the year 1980 for the welfare of the Crane Owners fraternity and to act as a mouthpiece in matters related to the Country’s Crane Renting Industry. It has completed 42 years of its dedicated service to the Crane Renting Industry and has been recognized as one of the foremost apex bodies of the Crane renting sector by the Central and State Governments.

It has played a key role in representing the Crane Renting Industry before the Government of India and various other forums like CII and FICCI. Initially, COA was started by a few stalwarts of the Crane Renting Industry which now has members from all the major States & Cities of India. The National Office of COA is located in MUMBAI. While playing a key role in the economic development of our country, the Crane Renting Industry is helping the Indian economy by working on and competing on various projects (i.e. Refineries, Metro / Mono Rail, Bridges, Ports, Dams, National Highways, Cement and Steel Plants, Windmills, Power sector, etc..). We, the COA, are fully committed to our objectives & corporate social responsibility in the arena of crane Renting Industry. We are also committed to the overall welfare & safety of the People Involved in the operations of all types of Cranes. At the same time, we will always work for the sustainable development of the Crane Renting Sector by organizing workshops/seminars on safety and training for the proper guidance and knowledge of people involved in the operation of cranes. We always believe in “UNITED WE SURVIVE, DIVIDED WE FALL”

MISSION

Our primary objective is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of cranes, while also advocating for the rights and concerns of crane owners. Our associations serve as a platform for crane owners to come together, share knowledge, and address common challenges. Association actively engage in advocacy efforts on behalf of our members. We represent their interests in discussions with government agencies regarding policies related to crane operations. By fostering collaboration among crane owners, they strive to create a unified voice.

VISION

The primary vision of The Crane Owners Associations is to create a safe and sustainable environment for crane operations across India. We strive to enhance safety standards by providing training programs, certifications, and guidelines for crane operators. By doing so, we aim to minimize accidents and ensure the well-being of both operators and the public. Our target is help to all Crane owners scale their companies, and income and serve the Nation with a safe, and best latest technical crane for all their infrastructure project needs.

LIST AND DURATION OF PRESIDENT /CHAIRMEN OF THE CRANE OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Shri. T. M. Obhan

1980 to 1983

Shri. Manohar Singh Dhody

1984 to 1986

Shri. Chamanlal Jodharam

1987 to 1989

Shri. Manohar Singh Dhody

1990 to 1991

Shri. Resham Singh

1991 to 1993

Shri. Shorilal Makad

1994 to 1996

Shri. Manohar Singh Dhody

1997 to 2002

Shri. Resham Singh

2003 to 2009

Shri. K.K. Obhan

2010 to 2011

Shri. Bachittar Singh

2013 to 2015

Mr. Bachittar Singh

Shri. Rajesh Makad

Mr. Rajesh Makad

2016 to 2020

Shri. Surjit Singh Saini

Mr. Surjit Singh Saini

2020 to Present