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Established in 1932, the company has been for many years among the leading international manufacturers of hydraulic lifting, loading and handling systems. As a multinational company group with its headquarters in Salzburg , Austria , PALFINGER has production and assembly sites in Europe as well as in North and South America . Innovation, further internationalisation and diversification of products and services form the strategic pillars of the corporate strategy. In line with this, PALFINGER today stands for innovative lifting, loading and handling solutions at the interfaces of the transport chain. The company's main guiding principle is to make customers throughout the world more successful.
The core product is the truck mounted knuckle-boom crane. The company is the world market leader in this segment with close to 150 models and a market share of 30 percent. In hookloaders (PALIFT and GUIMA) PALFINGER is the world's second-biggest manufacturer. Over the years the product portfolio has been steadily expanded with products such as the CRAYLER mounted forklift, the PALGATE tail-lift, the MOBILER container transfer system and the ACCESS aerial work platform. In addition, the company develops innovative solutions for railway applications, bridge inspection, recycling, and the E-logistics sector. Cranes for use in agriculture, forestry and other off-road applications complete the product range.
Organisation
Area Europe |
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More than 40 years ago PALFINGER built its first crane in Austria . Since then a multinational group of companies has grown from the Austrian location.
PALFINGER Europe is responsible for the market regions Europe , Africa , Asia and Australia
In Europe the entire PALFINGER product range is manufactured and distributed: |
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Knuckle boom cranes |
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Timber & recycling cranes |
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Container handling systems |
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Tail-lifts |
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Transportable forklifts |
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Container transfer systems |
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Railway applications |
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Aerial work platforms |
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The Europe Area encompasses the following companies: |
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EPSILON Kran GmbH (Salzburg, Austria) |
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STEPA Farmkran GmbH (Salzburg, Austria) |
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PALFINGER GmbH (Ainring, Germany) |
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PALFINGER Bermüller GmbH, RegioCargo Transporttechnik (Zorneding-Pöring, Germany) |
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star.trac supply chain solutions GmbH ( Munich , Germany ) |
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PALFINGER Norge AS ( Skedsmokorset , Norway ) |
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PALFINGER France S.A. (Chaponnay, France) |
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S.A. Financière PALFINGER (Caussade, France) |
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PALFINGER Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. ( Johannesburg , South Africa ) |
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PALFINGER Argentina S.A. (Buenos Aires, Argentina) |
Area South America |
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In mid-2001 PALFINGER acquired the Brazilian company Madal S.A. , the market leader in South America . Since then PALFINGER has produced truck knuckle boom cranes in Brazil for the South American market as well as telescopic cranes and reach stackers, which are distributed in Brazil only. On the distribution side, forestry cranes and railway applications supplement the product portfolio. As from 2005 further PALFINGER products will be included in the portfolio for the South American market.
The South America Area encompasses the company MADAL PALFINGER S.A. ( Caxias do Sul , Brazil ).
PALFINGER Produktionstechnik |
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PALFINGER Produktionstechnik is a competitive and internationally leading company in the production and assembly of welded and hydraulic components as well as of knuckle-boom loading cranes. In addition, PALFINGER Produktionstechnik has the responsibility for central procurement in the entire PALFINGER Group.
Supported by innovation and concentration on our core capabilities, we work on the continuous improvement of our products, manufacturing methods, processes and systems in terms of quality, cost and environmental awareness. Our management system is the central instrument for expedient implementation. |
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