Norris Brothers Company was founded in 1867 by Thomas Norris Sr. He began his company with one team of horses. Over 137 years later, and still owned by fourth generation family, this heavy machinery moving company has expanded its services, . This Cleveland, Ohio based firm offers heavy machinery hauling, rigging, erection and installation, and concrete construction. As a diversified contractor, Norris Brothers Co., Inc. offers a higher level of value to customers by completing a greater percentage of the scope of work than most specialized contractors. Norris Brothers has also earned the reputation of succeeding in any job, no matter how complex. The management and employees adhere to the basic philosophies of attention to detail, safety first and excellence in customer relations and satisfaction. Based on these philosophies, Norris Brothers Co., Inc. enjoys continued growth and diversification in today’s competitive marketplace.

In the early years, Norris Brothers Co., Inc. hauled structural steel and stone for many of Cleveland’s big businesses. They hauled and later installed a 180-ton vault vestibule and door for the Federal Reserve Bank, making major strides for the transportation industry in the Northeast. Norris Brothers moved the power generation equipment for the municipal light plant and Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium. Transporting and installation of the flagpole on the Terminal Tower, once recognized as the tallest building in The United States, was completed by Norris Brothers. These historical projects, among others, assisted the City of Cleveland’s commercial progress with its industrial moving expertise. Although today’s projects have come a long way in time and complexity since those early years, Norris Brothers supports the current and future growth of the city and its region with its leading edge technical expertise and manpower.

The company offers several approaches, which attribute to its continued success in such a diversified and competitive market. The consistent development of employees and their safety, the right equipment to handle the job and active memberships in progressive industry associations allow Norris Brothers Co., Inc. to maintain a stronghold in the moving, rigging, erection, installation and concrete construction industries. Bernard E. Weir, Jr., Chairman of the Board and CEO enjoys active participation and membership to many organizations, including SC&RA, National Erector’s Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Cleveland Engineering Society, CEA and AGC. These memberships enable Mr. Weir and his sales staff, engineers and project managers to maintain a leading edge in the industry with new developments in all facets of their business.

Company Officers:

                             Bernard E. Weir, Jr., Chairman of the Bd., 

                             Catherine W. McBride, Secretary/Treasurer

Transportation & Rigging Division:

                             Francis J. Weir, Manager

Construction Division:

                            Dennis Brunkus, Project Manager

                            Brad Rising,  Project Manager