Public mass transit consists of subways, trolleys, light rail, commuter trains, railroad, buses, ferries, and monorails. Mass transit industries regularly require applicable hoists, winches, chain falls, come alongs, impactools, paving breakers, pumps, jacks, drills, rivet busters, jackhammers, and other industrial tools to maintain functionality of complex urban transit networks.

Over time, nearly all heavy duty equipment requires some form of repair to ensure safe and efficient operation. It is imperative that equipment be repaired by certified experts, experienced with ISO 9001 :2008 certified standards and OSHA regulation.

Recognized as a percussive rock-drilling device, jackhammers are hand-held and pneumatically operated. Jackhammers are most commonly used for drilling and splitting brick, concrete, tile, rock and other hard construction material.

Staten Island, also known as the Borough of Richmond, is one of the Five Boroughs of New York City. Hoist capabilities, including purchasing, rental, repair, inspection and certification, are imperative to the continuation and growth of this historic Staten Island industry, specifically Staten Island's unique emphasis on shipbuilding and ship repair.