About Us

Gator began as a small aluminum dock fabricator over 3 decades ago. Every project was critical to us and we developed a culture of working alongside our customers to envision the possibilities, understand the options, determine the most economical solution, and create that solution for them. In open water marine applications, harsh environmental conditions commanded high strength, stability, and durability. Over the years, we have been able to leverage this foundation of high-performance product design, fabrication, and customer interaction into a larger access solution portfolio which includes Gator Bridge.

Gator has developed thousands of access solutions over the years. Our customers range from large government entities such as US Fish & Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources, and the US Army Corp of Engineers, to corporate entities such as Disney, to local governments, developers, marinas, and homeowner associations. In each case, the design process begins with understanding the application and objectives of the project and that is where we shine.

Gator has designed some amazing structures that started out as one person's dream on a napkin. Whether your dream is sketched out on a napkin or you need to start from one of our standard designs, we will customize your bridge to fit your needs and the needs of your site. The possibilities for access solutions are limitless.

As part of The Crane Group, CMI is the industry leading researcher and developer of plastic, composite, and aluminum construction materials which are used in marine construction, flood protection, subsurface barriers, retaining walls, water control solutions, and pedestrian bridge applications. We are committed to revolutionizing the industries we serve through experience, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Helping you to find the best solution to complete your project, on time, and under budget, is at the core of our business and the secret to our success.

CMI products are made using the best materials to provide high performance, long lasting, environmentally friendly, and cost saving solutions. Like most innovations throughout human history, there have always been "alternatives" which claim to be equal. Our patented technologies are expertly manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities to provide superior products of unparalleled quality.

Standing the test of time, many of our products have been installed and in service for decades. In addition to 3rd party testing and our stringent quality control processes, organizations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental protection agency, and U.S. Fish and wildlife have researched and approved our products for use in the development of our nation's infrastructure

Crane Group is a private holding and management company based in Columbus, Ohio. Our holdings comprise a network of local, regional, and global companies in both manufacturing and the building trades. Our products and services are known for being innovative, high quality, and backed by some of the strongest warranties in the industries we serve.

We are a third-generation family business. We celebrate and uphold the values, passion, and drive established by the first generation's leadership. They're reflected every day in the uniquely loyal tenure of our associates; the enduring relationships we've built with customers, distributors, and suppliers; and the committed philanthropic role we play in our community.