Dsm Hoist was founded in 2007 by owner/engineer, Scott Marek, who took notice that Crane & Hoist owners in Central Iowa were limited in their options when it came to local inspectors who could fulfill an all-encompassing solution for their Crane & Hoist concerns. Despite what seemed like mountains of obstacles, the little shop he had envisioned was born. Scott’s mindset towards life is quite inspiring; “even though bad things will happen in life; You are the one to decide whether to become bitter or better.”

During the beginning years, while performing inspections, service & sales to our customers, Scott became a sought after educator in the industry, traveling and teaching hundreds of operators and riggers across the country & naturally bringing his inspiring message in tow. More recently, Scott made the decision to concentrate his time, expertise & compassion for safety back to his Iowa roots, where he now travels (almost exclusively) in the central Iowa area. His mission is to help overhead crane owners 1.) stay safe & OSHA compliant with scheduled inspections, 2.) provide them with operator training, 3.) supply rigging & lifting materials, 4.) offer service and maintenance & when necessary, install complete Heavy Material Handling Systems. We also custom design and fabricate lifting devices for our clients’ specific lifting applications & it all happens right here in shop.

Today, Dsm Hoist operates from a larger building, located just down the road from where it all began. Our address is 7011 Highway 28, about 4 miles south of Norwalk.

It is a complete honor to serve our Crane and Hoist community & remember, if you’re ever in our neck of the woods, stop in and meet the crew; see what vintage car Scott has raised up on his lift this time and meet Olive, his favorite girl. She’s a beautiful Labrador retriever/spaniel mix, head of our HR department, and blessed with the power to change the vibe in a NY minute.

Scott has gathered a crew of professionals that share his ideals and his devotion to your facility’s safety & productivity. Simply put, he wants to give you a trusted friend in the business. There is no better person to have on your side.