More than 180 years of combined West Michigan industrial expertise now operate as one company, offering customers a single point of contact for machining, repair, crane, millwright, rigging, heavy hauling, and warehousing services.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — HEL, Inc. and Gelock Heavy Movers today announced they have officially united as one company under a single name: Gelock. The two companies have long shared common ownership and been known to customers as sister companies, though they operated as separate businesses until now. This consolidation brings HEL's specialized machine shop and precision repair expertise together with Gelock's comprehensive crane, rigging, millwright, heavy hauling, and warehousing solutions under one name, giving customers a simplified, single-source relationship for all of their heavy industrial needs. Both companies bring a deep legacy to the region. HEL, Inc. has supported regional manufacturers and industrial operations for more than 50 years, while Gelock has earned the trust of West Michigan businesses since 1890. Combined, the companies represent more than 180 years of industrial experience now operating under one unified banner. "Only the name on the door is changing," said Matt VanDam, COO of Gelock. "The team our customers have built a partnership with is still right here. They'll continue to reach us at the same phone numbers, find us at the same address, and receive the exact same level of trusted service they expect. What's changing is what we can do for them together — one relationship, one phone call, and expanded single-source capabilities whenever they need them." Customers of both companies can expect continuity across every point of contact, including existing phone numbers, locations, and service teams, while gaining access to the combined company's full range of capabilities. "We do not take that legacy — or our customers' business — lightly," VanDam said. "We look forward to continuing to earn that trust every day through safe, high-quality work, rapid problem-solving, and delivering when it matters most."