Safety is our priority, but family is Chellino Crane’s foundation. Founded in 1947 by Sam Chellino with one crane and unparalleled work ethic, Sam established relationships with local refineries in the Joliet, IL area and soon after started Chellino Crane. His honesty, integrity, and hands-on service laid the groundwork for the company to become what it is today – one of the largest crane companies in the Midwest specialized in providing full-service to a variety of industries.