PALFINGER manufactures loader cranes, lifting and material handling solutions for commercial vehicles as well as marine deck equipment and rescue systems.
PALFINGER AG
Bergheim (AT) · Lengau (AT) · Kasern (AT) · Elsbethen (AT) · Köstendorf (AT) · Maribor (SI) · Ainring (DE) · Ganderkesee (DE) · Löbau (DE) · Bremen (DE) · Toulouse (FR) · Regenstauf (DE)New on Amplifa
About PALFINGER
PALFINGER AG, headquartered in Bergheim near Salzburg, is a listed manufacturer of lifting and material handling solutions. The portfolio includes truck loader cranes (TEC cranes), EPSILON timber and recycling cranes, truck-mounted aerial work platforms, hooklifters/skiploaders, truck-mounted forklifts, tail lifts (PALGATE), container transfer systems (MOBILER), railway systems, as well as marine cranes, davits, winches and rescue boats for offshore, cruise and offshore wind applications. Manufacturing comprises welding, cutting and bending processes for steel assemblies, KTL cathodic dip painting, and final assembly at 30 production and assembly sites in Europe, North and South America and Asia. Customer segments include construction and building materials logistics, marine/offshore, forestry, recycling, transport and logistics, energy and infrastructure, municipal services, as well as government and defense. A sales and service network is active in over 130 countries; the spare parts center comprises around 350,000 items with three EMEA hubs in Lengau, Toulouse and Bremen. In 2025 the company generated revenue of €2.34 billion with around 12,350 employees.
- Site
- Bergheim, Austria
- Processes
- Loader Cranes (Ladekrane), EPSILON Timber & Recycling Cranes, Aerial Work Platforms (truck-mounted), Container Handling (MOBILER container transfer systems), Truck Mounted Forklifts, Tail Lifts (PALGATE), Hookloaders (Palift), Skiploaders
- Materials
- Steel, KTL cathodic dip painting, GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Founded
- 1932
- Employees
- 12,350
- Industries
- Construction & Building Materials Logistics, Marine & Offshore, Forestry, Recycling & Waste Management, Transport & Logistics, Energy & Infrastructure
- 01
Engineering and design
- 02
Welding and steel construction of the crane structure
- 03
Machining and component manufacturing
- 04
KTL cathodic dip painting
- 05
Final assembly
- 06
Testing and load tests
- 07
Sales and worldwide service incl. spare parts warehouse
Materials and Processes
Steel
Main material for crane structure, booms, slewing units and substructures in the welding process.
KTL cathodic dip painting
Coating technology in use since 2003 for corrosion protection of crane components.
GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic)
Material for rescue boats and tender boats as well as their repair and repainting.
Products and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loader Cranes (Ladekrane)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| EPSILON Timber & Recycling CranesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Aerial Work Platforms (truck-mounted)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Container Handling (MOBILER container transfer systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Truck Mounted ForkliftsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tail Lifts (PALGATE)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hookloaders (Palift)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| SkiploadersAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Marine Cranes / Deck EquipmentAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Boats & Davits (rescue boats/davits)Assembly | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Railway SystemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Passenger LiftsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| KTL coating (cathodic dip painting)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Blasting & Painting (Rope Access)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dry abrasive blastingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ultra-high-pressure (UHP) water jettingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Low- and high-pressure water cleaningSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Corrosion repair and coating application (incl. hydro-insulation, splash zone)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| GRP repair and re-paintingSurface | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Mechanical installation and minor fabrication worksJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and lighting installationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Non-destructive testing (NDT): ultrasonic testing, phased array, radiographyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding inspectionsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Load testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Refurbishment and upgrades (SWL upgrades, davit conversions, lifetime extensions)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hook replacement programsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection and Maintenance (yearly/5-yearly, preventive maintenance)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rope Access services (IRATA-certified)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lifeboat Engine Dynamometer Test StandTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck loader cranes / Loader Cranes | PALFINGER | – | – | – | 30 production and assembly sites worldwide (including Lengau and Köstendorf AT, |
| EPSILON timber and recycling cranes | PALFINGER EPSILON | – | – | – | Elsbethen, Austria (Christophorusstraße 30) |
| Aerial Work Platforms | PALFINGER / BISON PALFINGER | – | – | – | – |
| Truck Mounted Forklifts | PALFINGER | – | – | – | – |
| Hookloaders / Skiploaders | PALFINGER / Guima Palfinger | – | – | – | – |
| Tail Lifts | PALFINGER PALGATE | – | – | – | – |
| Marine Cranes / Offshore Cranes | PALFINGER MARINE | – | – | – | – |
| Davits / Boats | PALFINGER MARINE (Ned-Deck Marine) | – | – | – | – |
| Winches & Handling Equipment | PALFINGER MARINE (Norwegian Deck Machinery) | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certification
EPSILON Kran GmbH is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 by LRQA. In the marine sector, load tests, welding inspections and NDT methods (ultrasonic, phased array, radiography) are carried out in accordance with international regulations.
| Evidence | Elsbethen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 |