REEL COH's business sectors in North America
REEL COH Inc. specializes in the custom design, manufacturing, and installation of industrial electromechanical lifting devices.
We operate across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, hydroelectricity, nuclear energy, aluminum production, steel production, cement manufacturing, automotive, and bulk material handling.


Hydroelectric Sector
For over 56 years, REEL has been supporting major hydroelectric projects in North America with tailor-made lifting solutions. Thanks to our recognized expertise in addressing regulatory challenges, we work on both the modernization and replacement of installations.

Nuclear Sector
REEL COH specializes in the renovation and replacement of lifting equipment and Fuel Handling Equipment (FHE), such as:
- Loading machines
- Bridge cranes
- Device transfer winches
- Overhead cranes for Canadian (CANDU type) and U.S. (PWR and BWR type) nuclear power plants in operation.
All our equipment is designed to meet the most stringent safety standards, backed by the N299 certification as a guarantee.

Aerospace Sector
REEL COH and REEL USA, as part of the REEL Group, operate in the aerospace sector as:
- Designers and integrators of production and assembly lines for aircraft manufacturers.
- Providers of complete maintenance solutions for airlines.

Aluminium Sector
In collaboration with REEL Group subsidiaries NKM Noell Special Cranes and REEL Alesa, REEL COH supports North American aluminum producers with reliable solutions for electrolysis and carbon processes.
Thanks to our teams located near all major smelters in Quebec, and with workshops in Larouche and Sept-Îles, REEL COH ensures local service and specialized repairs for anode rods.

Other Industrial Sectors
Since 1969, REEL COH has been leveraging its expertise to support projects within North America’s heavy industry. Our robust and reliable handling systems ensure high-level performance and adaptability to challenging work environments.
REEL COH supports as well the steel, cement, automotive, and bulk material handling industries with custom-engineered lifting and handling solutions. Our expertise ensures robust, reliable, and efficient systems designed to meet the specific demands of these challenging sectors.
Get in touch with REEL COH
Located just 20 minutes north of Montreal, our privately owned company relies on more than 250 employees and a modern 150,000-square-foot facility. Since 1969, REEL COH has developed its expertise in Boisbriand and continues to build on a legacy of sustainable success serving its North American clients.
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