DRAFTO PROMOTES ERIC PEDLEY TO FOREMAN

Longtime team member to oversee Fabrication Shop operations,

appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to heavy material handling

COCHRANTON, PA – October 24, 2025

Drafto, a trusted leader in heavy-duty overhead lifting and weighing systems for more than 80 years, today announces the appointment of Eric Pedley as Foreman of the company’s Fabrication Shop.

Pedley, a 29-year veteran of the company, will lead and oversee all daily operations of the Fabrication Shop and report to Tyler Huth, Engineering Supervisor.

His appointment reflects Drafto’s ongoing commitment to heavy material handling and its focus on quality, excellence, and leadership in the lifting and weighing marketplace. It also marks another step forward in the company’s strategy to sustain and grow under its new ownership by Celich Enterprises, LLC., which acquired the company in June 2025.

“Drafto’s greatest asset walks through the door every day, and Eric is an example of the commitment we are making to invest in the future of the company,” said Celich, chairman and CEO, Drafto. “Eric’s depth of experience, work ethic, leadership, and dedication to Drafto’s standards of excellence make him the ideal choice for this role.”

According to Celich, Pedley’s appointment is an important step in evolving the leadership structure at the company and ensuring its fabrication operations remain strong, efficient, and innovative. “Eric’s leadership will be instrumental in maintaining and elevating the level of quality and reliability our customers expect,” said Celich.

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About Drafto – Quality. Built Tough.

Founded over 80 years ago, American-made Drafto is a leading provider of heavy-duty overhead lifting and weighing solutions, known for its durability, customization, precision, and safety standards. Drafto remains the leading heavy-lift US manufacturer with NTEP certification – legal for trade. For more information, visit www.drafto.com or contact the company at 814-425-7445. For a quote: sales@drafto.com.