Our History of Better Solutions

1976
Where We Started
Where We Started

1976 

  • MEC established a reputation for designing and manufacturing a high-quality range of scissor lifts, based in Mayville, Wisconsin. MEC also pioneered the pothole protection system, now used by all manufacturers on slab machines.
2000
Legacy Revived and Reimagined
Legacy Revived and Reimagined

2002

  • MEC’s Aerial Work Platform Division was acquired by Equipment Parts Wholesale and relocated to California.

2004

  • California Manufacturing & Engineering Company (CMEC) was formed to continue MEC’s legacy, manufacturing scissor lifts from designs acquired from Mayville Engineering.

2009
MEC’s First Product Innovation
MEC’s First Product Innovation

2009

  • Released the SpeedLevel® Sigma Lift—Gold LLEAP award winner in the Aerial Lift category. 
2010
Innovation Streak – From Titan Boom Breakthroughs to Record-Breaking Scissor Heights
Innovation Streak – From Titan Boom Breakthroughs to Record-Breaking Scissor Heights

2010

  • Launched the Titan Boom 40-S: multiple award winner for its innovative hybrid of boom reach, deck space, and telehandler capacity.

2011

  • Released the industry’s first electric crossover mid-size rough terrain scissor lifts.

2012

  • Added the Titan Boom 60-S to its specialty boom line, followed by the Atlas Mining Boom variant.

2013

  • Introduced the 4069 ERT mid-size RT scissor with the lowest stowed height in its class and won the Silver LLEAP award.

2014

  • Unveiled the 6092RT Ultra-Deck—the tallest scissor lift built in North America and Gold LLEAP award winner.

2015
Safety, Innovation, and Expansion
Safety, Innovation, and Expansion

2015

  • Released the 60-J Straight Boom (diesel and electric) — Rental magazine Editor’s Choice Award winner.

2016

  • Introduced electric drive slab scissors: 1330SE and 4555SE.
  • MEC’s Proactive Platform Safety System® (PPSS) for boom lifts won ALH Safety Innovation and Gold LLEAP awards.

2017

  • Celebrated over 40 years with an expanded slab scissor line ranging in 13 to 45 ft platform heights.
  • Launched MEC Parts Direct to support customers with full parts access and expertise.

2018

  • Released 45-AJ Articulated Boom and Micro 19 Scissor, Rental magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award winner.
  • Launched the PPSS® for slab scissors to help prevent overhead collisions and entrapment.

2019

  • Announced the patent-approved Leak Containment System® (LCS) for all MEC slab scissors.
  • Released Micro 26 scissor lift, expanded 69-series RT scissors, and introduced 45-J and 65-J Diesel Booms. (U.S. Patent #11,112,060)
2020
Redefining Access – New Platforms, Electric Innovation & Coast-to-Coast Support
Redefining Access – New Platforms, Electric Innovation & Coast-to-Coast Support

2020

  • Introduced the 34-J Micro Boom and Micro13-XD / Micro19-XD scissors with MEC’s Xtra-Deck® platform.

2021

  • Entered the vertical mast market with MME20 (20 ft) and MME25 (25 ft), the latter featuring an industry-leading platform height.

2022

  • Expanded the vertical mast line with the MMAE16, an All-Electric mast offering 22 ft of working height.

2023

  • Introduced the Nano10®-XD: a compact, All-Electric lift designed to replace ladders.

  • Released the 3232SE: the first scissor lift in its class with the ability to drive at full height.

2024

  • Launched the DualReach® 85-J Diesel Boom—first of its kind to combine telescopic and articulated boom modes in one machine.

2025

  • Opened the MEC Eastern Hub in Spartanburg, SC to expand parts distribution, training, and technical support.

  • Introduced the MAX Series Boom Lifts: 135-RJ and 66-RJ, offering high capacity, multi-rotational jibs, multiple steering modes, and robust durability.