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2024’s Top 10 Under 40: Matt Taylor, Vertical Crane & Rigging
November 22, 2024 By Jack Burton
Matt Taylor, owner of Calgary's Vertical Crane & Rigging (Photo credit: Vertical Crane & Rigging) Owner, Vertical Crane & Rigging
Calgary, Alta.
The heavy lifting bug bit Matt Taylor in 2007, when he moved from Ontario to Alberta to work in Western Canada’s burgeoning construction sector. From there, he quickly enrolled in a crane apprenticeship and by 2012, had purchased an 80-ton Terex crane to begin the solo taxi service that would eventually grow into Vertical Crane & Rigging.
Vertical Crane has since evolved beyond its origins as a one-man show, with the company now spanning 19 employees and over 15 pieces of equipment, including a 2015 Terex Explorer 5600, a 2013 Grove 110 and a 2024 Tadano GT-800XL.
With this growth, Vertical Crane has become more than just a company, but a family – with Matt’s brother Brad and wife Chantelle joining to help further the organization’s success; a testament to Matt’s supportive and inclusive approach to running his business.
“We take a lot of pride in our image: we spend a lot of time cleaning and maintaining our equipment to ensure we have a professional image for our clients and the public,” said Taylor. “Our crews show up in clean coveralls wearing Vertical swag, with clean cranes and trucks, new rigging, colour-matching spreader bars, and man baskets.”
Matt has created a work culture that’s engaged, happy, and proud to be a part of Alberta’s heavy lifting sector by ensuring his company is not just a business, but a team.
“Matt contributes greatly to the team at Vertical Crane with his professionalism, sense of humour, vast knowledge, and teaching abilities,” said Vanessa Tavares, Vertical’s operations coordinator and office manager. “His presence brings a positive energy to the workplace, making it a joy to be a part of his company and crew, and his expertise and experience are invaluable assets that benefit everyone by creating a collaborative and supportive environment.”
Click here to check out the profiles for all of 2024’s Top 10 Under 40 winners.
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