Founded in 2015 by Chad Cailteux, 5R Enterprises, Morris, Ill., was created to provide contractors working on lakes, rivers and ports with the right tools and lasting partnerships.
After more than 18 years in the heavy equipment industry as a heavy and highway foreman and superintendent, Cailteux saw the challenges contractors faced sourcing reliable, specialized equipment for marine and industrial projects. His goal was to offer better solutions supported by stronger relationships.
What began as a regional operation on the Illinois River has grown into a nationwide business serving clients across the Gulf, Atlantic and Pacific coasts, as well as the Great Lakes and inland waterways throughout the United States.
The strength of 5R lies in its products and its people.
Tom Ellis, vice president of PLM Products, brings more than 50 years of experience in construction, heavy equipment and material handling. A former U.S. Navy Seabee and past president of Howell Tractor, Ellis joined 5R to help redefine the duty-cycle crane market.
Alan Johnson, area manager, contributes a lifetime of experience in heavy construction equipment rental and sales consulting, offering practical insights and solutions to clients.
John Kissner, area manager, adds expertise from his years with Anvil and Bateman, specializing in heavy material handling attachments.
Nick Klein, territory manager, joined 5R in 2018 after a career in crane and rigging operations and national equipment rentals. His field experience continues to drive the company's growth and success.
5R Enterprises supports a wide range of markets, including dredging and marine construction; demolition; heavy industry and construction; scrap metal operations; and lake and river terminals.
The company is an active member of several key industry organizations, including Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT); Recycled Materials Association (ReMA); National Demolition Association (NDA); and Western Dredging Association (WEDA).
5R Enterprises' offers a variety of equipment from PLM Cranes, Atlas, Mantsinen, HDK Blue, OTH, GRYB, Minnich and C. Norris Manufacturing.
PLM Cranes
A cornerstone of 5R's success is its partnership with PLM, a company with more than a century of engineering heritage. Founded in 1920 in the Netherlands, PLM began as a transport and construction company and later shifted its focus to crane manufacturing after the Dutch floods of 1953.
By 1954, PLM was producing specialized cranes to rebuild the nation's waterways. The business continued to expand internationally and, under the leadership of the third generation, Pieter Pulleman, evolved into a global name in crane innovation.
Today, PLM designs and builds both series and custom cranes, combining old-world craftsmanship with modern engineering. This shared focus on quality and innovation led to the partnership between PLM and 5R Enterprises, which introduced the PLM duty-cycle crane line to North America.
Together, they deliver performance and customization that meet the needs of dredging, scrap and marine construction professionals.
Mantsinen Material Handlers
Mantisinen, a division of SMH Group, offers a diverse range of hydraulic material handlers and attachments. The company strives to design machines that are economical and ecological without compromising safety, according to the company.
Mantsinen's HybriLift is an energy-saving system that can decrease energy consumption up to 50 percent, according to Mantsinen.
These machines are available from 150,000 to 900,000 lbs. with rubber tire, crawler and specialty undercarriage mounts. Engines are available in diesel and full electric.
Atlas Material Handlers
A division of SMH Group, Atlas, founded in 1919, offers material handlers for scrap, wood, bulky goods, special recycling, port and vacuum operations.
These hydraulic material handlers from 35,000 to 126,000 lbs. are equipped with rubber tire, crawler and specialty undercarriage mounts. The machines can be designed to use diesel, full electric and battery-powered engines.
A variety of attachments available include the load hook, log grab, clamshell grab, orange peel gran and load lifting magnet. A wide selection of booms and arms also are available.
HKD Blue Dust Suppression
HKD Blue began as a snowmaking company until the Port of Quebec contacted the company to help with its dust problem. Now, HDK offers dust suppression solutions for the steel production, metal recycling, waste and recycling, demolition, mining and aggregates industries.
The compact units project 150 ft. with area coverage of 100,000 sq. ft., while large units project 225 ft. with area coverage of 145,000 sq. ft. The units can be skid and trailer-mounted and a self-contained trailer mount includes the power source.
Bateman Attachments
Founded in 1989 in Collingwood, Ontario, Bateman Manufacturing, now a division of GRYB International, provides attachments for the scrap and recycling, port, forestry, demolition, railway and scrap, dredging and marine industries.
Types of attachments include a variety of grapples, clamshell buckets, magnets, skip pans, fork racks and more.
Marine Equipment
5R offers a variety of marine equipment for rent, including twin screw, 610 hp Truckable tugboats as well as crew and push boats.
Barges available for rent are 5- and 7-ft. sectional and 55-ft.x120-ft.x7-ft. crane barges with spuds and a wide variety of other marine items.
Shaping the Future
By combining decades of experience, craftsmanship and a unique rental and sales model, 5R Enterprises continues to shape the future of heavy equipment solutions — one partnership, one project and one river at a time.
For more information, visit 5rents.com and PLMAmericas.com. CEG
