Virginia Crane is a 100% employee-owned machining company headquartered in Ashland, Virginia. Virginia Crane is a registered trademark of Foley Material Handling Co. Inc., who makes overhead cranes. The company serves paper mills, railroads, shipyards, and power companies. They have expanded their market to include foundries, steel mills, steel distribution centers, aerospace and defense contractors, municipalities and general manufacturing companies.    In 2007, Virginia Crane became employee-owned when they established their Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Their ownership culture is centered around providing value for their customers. When their customers are successful, they are successful and because employees are also owners, they benefit from that success. This uniquely motivates employees to provide the highest level of quality and customer service.