About Us
Located in an hour from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Viper Lift LLC is a family-owned (father/daughter) company that takes pride in innovative engineering and superior quality. Its patented line of over-center, receiver-mounted lifting tools offers a new generation of light-duty cranes designed to lift and load cargo more safely and with less effort. Established in 2011, Viper Lift LLC is rooted in a long and successful history of engineering and manufacturing high-end industrial truck equipment.

Art McVaugh M.E., Vice President of Viper Lift LLC and President of AMCV Manufacturing, has been designing and building specialized material handling equipment for 50 years. His skill and commitment to excellence has greatly influenced the national electric utility industry since 1975 and continues to this day. Art’s engineering expertise is evident in the 19 U.S. patents awarded to him throughout his career.

Melissa McVaugh, President & Owner, brings over 20 years of product development, marketing and professional experience to Viper Lift and works alongside her father, Art.