PALFINGER at a Glance
The PALFINGER Group, headquartered in Bergheim near Salzburg, Austria, comprises 90 companies in 35 countries and has a total workforce of 10,212. PALFINGER is regarded as the leader in technology and innovation in its sector.
PALFINGER is the global market leader for loader cranes, timber and recycling cranes, hooklifts and skiploaders, and railway systems. The acquisition of the globally operating Harding Group in 2016 also made PALFINGER the world’s market leader in maritime lifesaving equipment. Moreover, the Company is a leading specialist in tail lifts, marine cranes and wind cranes, as well as truck mounted forklifts. PALFINGER is committed to providing the best service in the industry.
Production takes place at 38 manufacturing and assembly sites in Europe, CIS, North and South America, and Asia. A global sales and service network with more than 200 independent general importers and approx. 5,000 outlets in more than 130 countries on all continents guarantees optimum proximity to customers.
In 2017, PALFINGER updated its vision and strategy in view of existing and future requirements in the digital age. For example, a development site was opened at a start-up centre in Vienna to promote new approaches and open innovation. PALFINGER’s declared goal is to remain the world market leader and a trendsetter in digitalization.
Significant Events in 2017
Product Groups
LAND
LOADER CRANES
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TIMBER & RECYCLING CRANES
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TELESCOPIC CRANES
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MOBILE CRANES
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STIFF BOOM CRANES
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ACCESS PLATFORMS
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TAIL LIFTS
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HOOKLIFTS & SKIPLOADERS
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TRUCK MOUNTED FORKLIFTS
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PASSENGER LIFTS
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BRIDGE INSPECTION UNITS
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RAILWAY SYSTEMS
SEA
CRANES
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LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
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WINCHES & HANDLING EQUIPMENT
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ROPE ACCESS