CICB Expands National Footprint with New Crane and Rigging Training Center in Deer Park, Texas

New 20,000-square-foot facility boosts hands-on workforce training in Texas Gulf Coast region

DEER PARK, Texas, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB), a national leader in crane and rigging training, has officially opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art training center in Deer Park, offering a next-generation educational experience for crane operators, riggers, and lifting professionals.

The new location includes six high-tech classrooms, a crane operation simulator, and expansive practice zones outfitted with the latest rigging and lifting equipment. The Deer Park location joins CICB's existing training centers reinforcing its commitment to advancing crane and rigging education across the country.

"We have assembled a team of industry veterans with extensive experience across a variety of sectors," says John O'Connor, Texas General Manager for CICB. "Their expertise enhances the training experience, ensuring that each session is both informative and applicable to real-world scenarios."

CICB's Deer Park location is specifically designed to support a wide range of training needs across the Crane Industry, including preparatory training and testing for CCO certification. In addition to foundational and advanced certification courses, the center offers custom training programs tailored to company-specific equipment, jobsite challenges, and compliance requirements.

With industry demand for certified crane operators, riggers, signal persons, lift directors, inspectors, and others in the lifting industry on the rise, CICB's expanded capabilities will support local employers in building safer, more skilled teams.

To introduce the community to the new center, CICB will host a Grand Opening and Open House on Friday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1700 S. Battleground Road, Deer Park.

The event will include facility tours, refreshments, expert interviews, and a Crane & Rigging Rodeo, where skilled professionals will compete in challenges designed to test precision, efficiency and control.

Media representatives are invited to attend and cover the event. Interview opportunities with leadership and instructors will be available on site.

For more information about the new facility or to RSVP to the Grand Opening, contact Camille Singletary at [email protected].

About CICB:
Since 1969, CICB has been a trusted provider of training, inspection and consultation services for the lifting and material handling industry. With a mission to promote safety, efficiency and compliance, CICB serves clients nationwide across a broad range of industries.

Contact: Camille Singletary
Phone: 407-867-6780
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cicb.com

SOURCE Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau LLC