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IMAGE AWARD for CRAYLER transportable forklifts. German trade journal chooses PALFINGER CRAYLER as best brand for transportable forklifts
Germany’s major buyers of products in the warehouse and handling sector have chosen the best industrial truck brands. Commissioned by Munich’s weekly magazine “VerkehrsRundschau-Gala”, the TNS Emnid market research institute in Bielefeld conducted a study entitled “Image Ranking Warehouse + Handling 2011” to investigate the reputation and level of awareness enjoyed by the most important brands in the industrial trucks sector. Senior executives from logistics services, trade and industry were surveyed regarding their opinions on the image and level of awareness of the most important forklift truck suppliers.
The aim of “Image Ranking Warehouse + Handling 2011” was to determine a representative opinion on the image and level of awareness of the market leading suppliers in the categories “Forklifts and Warehouse Trucks” and “Transportable Forklifts”. In November and December 2010, a total of 203 randomly selected buyers of industrial trucks, whose companies work in commercial freight transport or trade and commerce with transport operations, were interviewed by telephone in Germany for this purpose.
On 24 February 2011, the best brands were presented with the Image Award 2011 during the VerkehrsRundschau gala in Munich. The Image Award in the transportable forklifts category was presented to PALFINGER CRAYLER. The Salzburg-based company came top of the ranking with 702 out of a possible 1000 image points. PALFINGER was followed in the ranking by Moffett (653 image points) and Manitou (648 points).
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EDITORIAL ■ First-class performances at all levels High labor productivity is a key factor for operators. When purchasing tools, the contribution they make to the purchaser’s productivity is becoming increasingly important. They must make work easier for the user and increase efficiency. Low costs over the product’s entire life cycle are also a deciding factor in the purchase. PALFINGER products are designed to perfectly meet the rational and economic requirements of our customers and look good at the same time too! Loading, lifting and handling systems by PALFINGER represent first-class performances at all levels: in product performance, cost-effectiveness and design.
Solutions from the PALFINGER company offer our customers high speeds, huge load carrying capacity, precision working, ease of operation and ease of maintenance. High quality standards in purchasing, manufacture and assembly ensure maximum reliability and product longevity. In addition, a close-knit global service network with superbly-trained service staff and the best spare parts supply prevent expensive downtimes. The quality benefits and innovations of Palfinger systems bring the potential for considerable cost savings and a large number of potentially profitable uses for today’s successful operator. At the same time, best performance, best quality and best service
also mean the best economic decision. When it comes to life cycle costs, a PALFINGER product is an acquisition that more than pays for itself. PALFINGER’s customers provide first-class performances for their own customers on a daily basis. We are very pleased that PALFINGER products help them to do this with a first-class performance of their own. ❚ Felix Strohbichler, Managing Director PALFINGER Europe / Middle East / Africa / Australia
■ High Performance loading cranes
Market Trendsetter
With the presentation of the first “SH” crane models at Bauma and IAA 2010 PALFINGER has managed once again to set a trendsetting standard in truck-mounted crane technology. The new electronics are truly the “SH” icing on this crane generation’s cake. With their help, the operator can read off all crane-related data on the radio console’s display for the first time and thus use the unit much more efficiently. In addition to this, the new crane generation meets all the specifications of the new crane standard EN12999:2011, such as monitoring of the stabilizer situation and monitoring of the whole working range (geometrically calculated) in the raised-jib position of assembly cranes. Only an intelligent control system can achieve this. In addition to the electronics, the hydraulics also form a significant part of this control system. In this case, PALFINGER in conjunction with Bosch/Rexroth has spent three years developing a hydraulic slide valve that is second to none. The integrated “soft stop” function is yet another highlight which identifies in advance the vibrations to be expected when travelling towards the limit stop and as a result throttles the speed proportionally. Together with the patented AOS active oscillation suppression system, in practical use the crane cycles, or load movements, can be carried out even faster and more safely. A total of 300 “SH” cranes have already been sold worldwide. The feedback is more than positive. The PK 23002 SH crane with its continuous slewing system which is unique in its 20 meter tonne class came onto the market quite recently. ❚
The Highlights “SH” “S-HPLS” for maximum power PALFINGER High Performance cranes are true powerhouses due to their geometry and technology. Intelligent electronic systems for increasing the lifting power prove themselves in situations where more power is needed in the short term. The new S-HPLS offers a 5% increase in lifting capacity compared to the established E-HPLS. Unlike the E-HPLS, which is switched on manually, activation of the SH system is fully automated. The lifting power is increased continuously as required.
Radio remote control with graphic display PALFINGER High Performance cranes are operator-friendly and easy to control. In the SH models, the state-of-the-art radio remote control with LCD graphic display provides the latest generation of crane operators with precise information about a variety of operating conditions such as capacity usage, active systems, servicing intervals or movements currently accessible. It is even possible to provide an accurate visual display of the position of the stabilizer supports. Four softkey functions and four menu buttons make it easy to navigate the menu and switch to the actual functions desired. The operator is guided clearly and safely in peripheral limit areas. The image shown on the display directs the crane operator, helping him to keep a cool head in any situation and to make the right decision.
Greater safety and comfort due to monitoring of the whole working range and “soft stop” Sensors detect the angle of main boom and knuckle boom to increase operator-friendliness and safety. A signal is transmitted continuously to the Paltronic 150, the “brain of the crane”, and the crane’s movements are monitored intelligently. The “soft stop”, an electronic limit position damper function recently implemented by PALFINGER, brings about gentle braking of all the crane’s movements before the mechanical end stop is reached. This means that jerky movements and collisions due to swinging loads can be prevented in order to protect the driver, the load and the vehicle. ❚
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IMAGE AWARD
for CRAYLER transportable forklifts Buyers appreciate product quality and customer orientation The study on the reputation and level of awareness of intralogistics brands was set up and conducted this year for the first time and will be repeated every two years in future. The results of the study prove how important a good reputation is to those in charge of buying. According to the people surveyed, product quality, price/performance ratio and customer orientation are decisive factors for a good image. The topical subjects of compliance and environmental compatibility came in fourth and fifth place in order of importance. The quality of the supplier’s communication is also considered to be significant. In addition to fulfilling the points mentioned, PALFINGER CRAYLER’s good reputation is substantiated among other things by the fact that the Salzburg-based company not only features the classic transportable forklift in its range but can also offer an alternative and particularly innovative concept in the CRAYLER BM. The comparatively high scores awarded for awareness of the PALFINGER brand are almost certainly due to its strong presence in the market for lifting, loading and handling systems in transport logistics, but first and foremost due to its market leadership in the truckmounted crane segment. As a leader in technology and after-sales service, the PALFINGER brand has always been seen as the epitome of quality and reliability. As a premium supplier, PALFINGER is committed to top-class performances when it comes to innovation and reliability. On the premise of making customers more successful in their business, the focus is clearly on benefit for the user when any new product is developed and existing products are enhanced. ❚
Product News PLATFORMS PALFINGER presented its new “PD” access platform concept at the IFAT and IAA 2010 trade fairs. Mounting of the access platform on a light commercial vehicle is characteristic of this concept. The new access platforms attracted much interest among visitors to the trade shows since they can be mounted on any chassis from 3.5 t up and can be driven with a standard driving license.
New PD Range Compact multi-talented all-rounders for local authorities and energy suppliers. The working height of the PD range extends from 11 to 18 meters depending on the model. The interior fittings and workshop equipment for the LCV are also offered from a single source and can be individually adapted. By mounting on an LCV the platform can also be used as a workshop van allowing repairs and other work to be carried out where it is dry. The operator’s cab is also fitted out as an office thus making it possible to deal with correspondence and documentation comfortably while still at the assignment location.
cab and keep the stabilizer supports in view through the mirror. The stabilizers do not extend beyond the profile of the vehicle which means that the operator is spared the time and effort of making the work location safe. It is also possible to work without stabilizers. The PD 135 V, for example, with a maximum working height of 13.5 meters can be operated without stabilizers up to a height of 11 meters and a lateral outreach of 7.5 meters. It can reach the majority of objects, e.g. many street lamps, without a problem.
The access platforms of the PD range also set new standards in respect of safety. The operator can climb directly from the driver’s seat into the workman basket through the workshop van without stepping onto the carriageway. This is a huge advantage particularly where work is carried out on busy roads. The operator can stabilize the access platform from the operator’s
The compact design of the PD range makes for ease of handling even in city centers where space is very limited. Operation is simple with up to four movements executable simultaneously, high motion speeds and automated retraction system as standard. ❚
■ JOB REPORTS – Truck-mounted loading cranes
Heavy load experts for small spaces Heavy load cranes such as the PK 85002 Performance are not just for lifting heavy loads to great heights. Their special characteristics combined with electronic features and a special kinematic make them indispensable accessories for a range of very diverse tasks. Their exceptional lifting power with the boom horizontal is absolutely essential for some assignments. As a service and system supplier of electricity transmission and distribution grid systems, SAG with its headquarters in Langen provides support for all the well-known energy suppliers from over 80 of its sites in Germany. In the field of switchgear construction, the company plans and builds medium, high and extra-high-voltage switchgear and manages projects or implements protection technology concepts as well as the power supply connection of distributed generator plants. Thus from the Weinheim site the company serves, among others, EnBW AG (Energie Baden-Württemberg AG), currently Germany’s thirdlargest energy utility company. According to project manager Thomas Hölge, the tasks undertaken by SAG Weinheim include modernization and extension or the construction of new regional EnBW high-voltage systems. Generally present on site: A PK 85002 with Fly-Jib mounted on a four-axle MAN truck. Thomas Hölge says with a smile, “Compared to our other truck-mounted cranes – mostly mounted on all-terrain Unimogs – the PK 85002 is a true giant”. Last year he advocated acquisition of the crane for a number of good reasons, “An SAG frame agreement with EnBW contains the clause that when building new transformer substations or extending existing transformer substations, the excavation for the foundations of the high-voltage switches and other equipment is to be prepared by a different subcontractor. For my team this means that from the plant road we have to lift in concrete foundations weighing approx. 3 to 5.4 t horizontally over a distance of 16 m.
We can no longer do this using an excavator as would normally be the case because of the many excavation pits.” If the vehicle could move freely within the plant there wouldn’t be a problem! The fact is though that it is simply not possible to shut down all the power lines or transformers in the transformer substation so that construction measures can be carried out. In practice this would bring whole towns to a standstill. The crane must maintain a safety distance of 3 m to all current-carrying elements – the transformer substation steps 110,000 V down to 20,000 V – to rule out any possibility of the voltage skipping over with absolutely fatal consequences. “It’s not possible to carry out such tasks with a mobile crane. It can’t swing upwards. What we have to do is to carry out our work under and through the busbars which are sometimes live and 7 to 8 m high.” Thomas Hölge is delighted with his new acquisition on all counts, “The PK 85002 has not shown any susceptibilities so far. We keep having problems with radio remote controls within the high-voltage fields – but not with the PALFINGER unit!” Even complex work can be carried out without having to move the vehicle due to the enormous outreach of 18 m, extending up to 30 m with the jib. And last but not least due to the Fly-Jib with its dual power system for increasing the lifting power and the continuous slewing system. Also important to Thomas Hölge is the active oscillation suppression system AOS which enables the individual structural components, such as heavy extra-high-voltage circuit breakers, to be positioned without oscillation. Alternatively, this can be handled by the cable pulley which is also fitted and saves having to use a mobile crane with all its drawbacks. “When operating the truck-mounted crane in transformer substations it is imperative to avoid rapid swinging movements so as not to extend beyond the cleared range within the 10 m wide work areas. The proportional valve and remote control enable the PK 85002 to
be controlled with extraordinary sensitivity and accuracy.” However, the heavy load crane is by no means stretched to capacity by such special tasks. “Without the Fly-Jib mounted we have an extra payload of 6 t available on the truck. Just right for transporting the 6 m long assembly containers on the load surface. It goes without saying that loading and unloading is carried out using the new PALFINGER crane. ❚
East Frisia’s longest crane for building materials
The requirements for this crane project were the ability to work at great heights with the largest outreach possible using radio remote control, jib and cable winch plus the ability to convert rapidly to stone grapple operation. The aim was to extend the logistics service for building materials provided on site for roofing and carpentry businesses. Tirre GbR as PALFINGER’s distribution partner for the region and M. Janssen OHG as the vehicle construction company implemented these user requirements perfectly with a PALFINGER PK 40002 EH heavy load crane with 7 hydraulic boom extensions and 3 hydraulic jib extensions. Georg Schlachter, managing partner of the Siebel building materials center, says, “Although the East Friesland region isn’t exactly noted for its buildings, the use of a unit such as this still makes sense for us. Even with single-family houses, whether new builds or renovations, the roofers more and more frequently want the roof tiles and other materials delivered directly to the point of installation. This makes the whole construction process go faster.
We’ve been told that it’s possible to save one to two days of construction time as a result. What’s more, there is much less or even no breakage of materials which is often the case when materials are passed upwards by hand. The accident risk for the roofers is also significantly lower not to mention the risk of damage to the building. And then of course there’s the problem of what to do about temporary storage for the roof tiles when they’re delivered. So it’s really best if the new tiles go straight up to the roof.” This is Schlachter’s argument for crane logistics on the construction site. Depending on the boom position, the new crane offers a hydraulic outreach of over 31 meters as a result of the jib extension. While the motor vehicle and trailer stand outside on the road, the building material can be passed straight into the construction site and unloaded. The Fly-Jib can be quickly and easily attached or removed thanks to the new comfort cable routing and multiple couplings when there are peaks in orders using standard construction
material transport with the rock grapple. Fitted as standard with a continuous slewing system and double slewing system, maintenance-free extension boom system, functional operating elements and Power Link Plus, the PK 40002 EH sets new standards in this crane class. As the perfect crane for 3-axle chassis, it covers a wide range of uses and is equally suited to installation work, container transports, recovery assignments and other heavy load tasks. ❚
JOB REPORTS – Truck-mounted loading cranes ■
Further development of logistical advantage
In recent years the building materials trade has undergone a massive change. Where it was simple enough in the past to offer the widest range of goods possible to those collecting them, these days it is taken for granted that trade buyers will make use of the specialist retailer’s logistics. This key statement was made by Andreas Hartmann, Head of Information Logistics at the Kraft Group. The vehicle pool at Kraft Building Materials gained new additions a few months ago: three new Volvo FH 420 vehicles fitted with PALFINGER PK 18002 EH truck-mounted cranes of the new High Performance generation. They are part of a powerful truck fleet consisting of 11 warehouse trucks, a truck/trailer combination and a vehicle for warehouse supplies. “We use them to supply the whole urban district of Munich and a 50 km surrounding area,” says Alexander Patzel. He is responsible for route planning at Kraft and he supports the drivers using state-of-theart technology. “The three new vehicles have GPS installed. This means that we can pass the orders automatically to the navigation system.”
The three trucks were constructed by Weinmann Nutzfahrzeuge Vertriebs GmbH from Feldkirchen near Munich. The new truck-mounted cranes of the High Performance range are impressive in practical use by virtue of their perfectly coordinated power/weight ratio and their state-of-the-art equipment. The reverse linkage knuckle boom which can be angled upwards by 15 degrees (Power Link Plus) considerably extends the motion geometry, primarily where space is at a premium or when working inside buildings. Andreas Hartmann acknowledges just how important such kinematics are, “In Munich’s city centre, the idea of ‘Building within Existing Structures’ is becoming increasingly popular. In many cases the material has to be delivered directly to the upper storeys.” So all the cranes have a wallboard fork for transporting gypsum boards vertically upright. In his opinion, the crane is an indispensable accessory because usually erection cranes – if they are actually present – cannot be used due to their capacity and their involvement in site operations. Between 700 and 800 truck loads are handled every week from the location in Drygalski-Allee in Munich. The total warehouse volume last year amounted to approximately 22.5 million euros. Direct trade transactions account for over 90%. Most of our customers calculate very accurately and make use of our delivery logistics. Requirements in respect of the unloading points are also increasing all the time. On the other hand the delivery units are becoming smaller – orders are increasingly being made just in time due to the limited storage facilities available. According to Andreas Hartmann, experience with the new PALFINGER cranes, which also represent a system change at Kraft, has been extremely positive so far. According to Andreas Hartmann, “We are very pleased with the PALFINGER units. As a supplier, the Weinmann company is cooperative and strongly oriented towards solutions and service. For us it was particularly important to be offered heavy lifting equipment that had a proven track record in the market and that covers all necessities even those it is often impossible to anticipate in advance. The pressure on the operator is lifted considerably when the right tools are available.” ❚
Crane truck and tractor unit all in one Wintershall Holding GmbH, part of the BASF Group, has been active all over the world for more than 75 years in the prospecting and extraction of crude oil and natural gas. A new crane truck specially tailored to the customer’s specifications and equipped with a PALFINGER PK 50002 EH High Performance was recently handed over at the Barnstorf site which supports Wintershall’s activities throughout Germany. The Gellhaus company was responsible for assembing and mounting the crane. The vehicle construction company situated in Vechta has been supplying its customer Wintershall with special-purpose vehicles for more than two decades. The new vehicle is also intended to double-up as a tractor unit for a low-loader. This is why the 6x4 ACTROS with its 550 HP engine has a short wheelbase. The 4 stabilizers and a removable ballast weight behind the driver’s cab provide a stable base when working with the crane. A significant weight reduction has been achieved thanks to the optimized subframe construction resulting in an improvement of the overall payload. At the customer’s request, the PALFINGER crane has 7 hydraulic boom extensions with a 21 m outreach and a cable winch with a traction force of 3.5 tonnes. The PK 50002 EH is one of the
most recent developments and represents a milestone in crane development. With a significantly increased lifting power it is over 200 kg lighter than its forerunner model. It is impressive by virtue of its innovative and operator-friendly product design. With remote proportional control, double slewing system, huge slewing torque and the patented active oscillation suppression system (AOS), it is possible to execute extremely precise crane movements when transporting highly sensitive equipment and to carry out safe installation work at the drill sites. Stowage compartments for the load lifting gear and tools have also been installed so that everything is in the right place. Safety regulation-compliant, easily accessible supports for the cable winch accessories, ladders, roller with ground cable for grounding the vehicle when in use, fire extinguisher, shovels, spades and brooms all have their precisely defined places. Hans-Joachim Tirre of Tirre GbR, which as PALFINGER’s sales partner in the region implemented this project in conjunction with Gellhaus, says, “This equipment is not just an end in itself. The guys as Wintershall know their assignments and what they will need on site.” ❚
■ JOB REPORTS – PALFINGER SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
PALIFT More Power for the Construction Industry
Tipping procedure when transporting gravel
PALFINGER’s POWER hookloader opens up a wealth of completely new opportunities for construction site logistics. This hookloader by PALFINGER demonstrates its versatility in the transport of equipment, building materials, scaffolding, formwork elements, gravel, debris and much more. “We see that our POWER hookloaders are increasingly being used as an alternative to the three-way tipper in the construction industry. The flexibility that using a hookloader brings with it is particularly appreciated,” confirms Manfred Vöst, Sales Manager Hookloaders at PALFINGER. “Being able to set down the container on the construction site means no more annoying waiting times for the driver. Drivers simply set down the empty container, pick up another full one and drive off again. This makes loading much more flexible from a scheduling point of view. What’s more, the POWER hookloader can also take care of other construction sites in the meantime and drop off or pick up containers there. This level of flexibility goes over well with builders and contractors.” Whether the POWER hookloader is used as a tipper truck like the classic three-way tipper or for transporting building materials and construction equipment, the hookloader copes with every assignment due to the unique geometry of its arm.
Extremely flat lift angle for transporting construction equipment
This technology minimizes wear on the unit because the arm only describes two consecutive circular movements. Thanks to the geometry of its boom, the POWER hookloader can lift the container with a very flat lift angle which means that the load – be it gravel or debris, small excavator or wheel loader or even portacabins – does not slip during lifting and can be transported with ease. There are virtually no limits for the user when it comes to choosing containers. High-sided or low-sided containers, classic construction containers for transporting gravel, stanchion-sided containers for scaffolding and formwork elements, portacabins or material containers or even platforms for transporting machinery are all conceivable with the POWER as well as a variety of different container lengths.
conventional hookloaders. As a result, the hookloader plays to its strengths where space is tight and when lifting from below ground level. Lifting of containers becomes simple with the new universal hook arm. “Virtually every builder or contractor can use the Power hookloader due to its enormous versatility. Regardless of whether the material is loaded using a PALFINGER truck-mounted crane, an EPSILON recycling crane or a stationary crane, a POWER hookloader is the perfect solution for the builder.” Volkmar Junginger, Regional Sales Manager for the Southwest is absolutely certain of this. “Time and again we are surprised by the new applications and uses our customers come up with for the POWER.” ❚
Even heavy loads can’t stop the POWER. Due to the superior geometry of its arm, the unit has more power when lifting than
Lifting of a stanchion-sided flatrack container with formwork elements
Container handling on the construction site
JOB REPORTS – PALFINGER SYSTEM SOLUTION ■ Horst Bröcker, Palfinger Deutschland GmbH (on the right) hands over the new WT 530 truck-mounted access platform to Holger Beiersdorf, mateco AG.
PALFINGER PLATFORMS Top Equipment for a Top Company The pan-European mateco Group now has its own branch office in Kirchheim near Munich since April last year and a presence in the Greater Munich area and Bavaria since October 2010 due to the acquisition of Top Lift Arbeitsbühnen GmbH. Recently it also added another highlight to the already extensive vehicle pool in the form of a PALFINGER WT 530 jumbo truckmounted access platform. Horst Bröcker (Sales Manager Access Platforms at Palfinger GmbH) officially handed over the unit to mateco’s Regional Manager Holger Beiersdorf at the Munich branch on 14 February 2011. Now this mateco customer has at its disposal another state-of-the-art unit specifically designed for working heights above 35 meters. The top-class unit with a maximum working height of 53 meters and an impressive maximum lateral outreach of 38.3 meters grabs the attention due to a large number of advantages. For example, the workman basket that can be rotated through 175 degrees and steplessly extended up to 3.88 meters wide with a maximum carrying capacity of 600kg for people and materials. Or the fully variable stabilizer support system for the most effective use of space and an efficient control system that is extremely easy and comfortable to operate. Thanks to the suspended basket system, it is possible to travel accurately over obstacles and thus carry out work even in somewhat hard-to-reach places without
a hitch. In addition, using the telescopic basket arm it is possible to work up to 6 m below ground level and, due to the Powerlift system, materials (such as neon signs, bulky loads, window panes, etc.) can be transported conveniently on the outside of the basket making for huge time savings. The WT 530 has the power to impress by virtue of its absolute safety, operator-friendliness and reliability when one needs to get right to the top. It is extremely flexible and efficient in use, covers the whole range of applications and forms a customized solution when required, for instance, in the area of mobile telephones/communications, wind power plants, facility manage-
“Green fingers” As an independent company, Technische Betriebe Rheine is responsible for waste disposal, drains, public parks and road traffic. In the near future the section which maintains public parks and urban green spaces will be using a new PALFINGER access platform of the TKA 19 KS type.
Its main duties will be tree-cutting in parks and sports facilities as well as in town centers. The decision in favor of the TKA 19 KS was made because the access platform will also have to be used in flowing traffic. Thanks to its patented counter slewing system, it can turn within the width of the vehicle so that it can be used even in very tight spaces. Due to the sensitive electrohydraulic proportional control, the access platform can be directed with extreme comfort from the workman basket and be moved safely even in difficult situations. Compact design and the resulting maneuverability are yet another advantage of the TKA 19 KS. The TKA 19 KS achieves a maximum lateral outreach of 13.5 meters and a working height of 10.0 meters as a result of its perfect lightweight construction and highest quality materials. This makes it easy to get at otherwise hard-to-reach trees and bushes. ❚
ment, advertising systems, media/films/events or even structural surveying. mateco AG offers a perfectly coordinated package of services at the highest level in respect of consulting, safety, quality, maintenance, repairs and training. In combination with the rapid availability of its access platforms and state-of-the-art technology throughout Germany, mateco is one of the foremost representatives when it comes to single-source suppliers. ❚
■ NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Looking
optimistically to the future When the Russian bear wakes from its hibernation ... PALFINGER AG’s “Area CIS” with its headquarters in St. Petersburg has now been active for a good year and is driving forward the development and market presence of the following PALFINGER product areas: PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes, EPSILON timber loading and recycling cranes, MBB tail lifts, PALIFT hookloaders and access platforms from PALFINGER Platforms. The number of employees at the subsidiary office rose from three in December 2009 to nine at present.
We achieved another huge success in the area of access platforms. “Togliattiazot” (TOAZ), one of the biggest corporate Groups in the Russian chemical industry, has ordered six access
OPEN DAY As a result of the serious economic crisis in Greece, there were many rumors circulating that the local crane branch and with it the Chrissafis company were in a sorry state. An Open Day with Chrissafis and Palfinger was organized shortly before Christmas to dispel all these rumors. All the dealers from Greece, end users and journalists from various trade magazines
were invited. The official reason for the event was the launch of the new PALFINGER EH and SH High Performance range of truck-mounted cranes. The PK 12002 EH, PK 14002 EH, PK 18002 EH, PK 22002 EH, PK 27002 SH and PK 33002 EH were introduced. There was a very festive and informal atmosphere at this get together due to the time of year. ❚
platforms from PALFINGER since the end of 2010. This is the largest single order so far in the short history of Area CIS. The acceptances for a WT 450 and a TKA 35 KS have already been carried out successfully and the units have been handed over to the customer. The following additional access platforms have also been ordered: two P 180, one WT 350 and another WT 450. The TOAZ representatives commented very favorably on the technical features and equipment of the access platforms selected and were very pleased with the service and support provided by the employees of Area CIS. It is very gratifying that the first major successes are now coming just a year after the severe economic crisis. It shows that the markets in Russia and also in the other CIS countries are on the up again. We are looking optimistically to the future and are happy to report that the “Russian bear” has woken completely from its hibernation and is finding its way back to its old strength. ❚
Optimism in spite of difficult times Klaus Wieland (Sales PALFINGER), Hubert Palfinger jun., Roman Strobl (Sales MBB PALFINGER), Kiki Chrissafis (CEO Chrissafis S.A.), Dr. Bruno Freytag (Trade Commissioner WKO in Athens), Wolfgang Pilz (CMO PALFINGER), Balthasar Gwechenberger (Service PALFINGER) (from left to right)
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The PALFINGER knuckle boom crane was and is already very successfully established in the Russian market. Following a year which focused on actively developing the market and building up contacts and a network of dealerships, initial positive results were recorded in other product areas. So, for example, a tender at Coca Cola HBC Eurasia was won in conjunction with PALFINGER’s partner Techpro (Obninsk, Kaluga region, Central Russia). This order comprises 57 MBB tail lifts of the 1500 KL type which will be delivered in 2011 and mounted on various chassis manufactured by IVECO, MAN and VOLVO. Coca Cola will use the completed vehicles in the central, southern and Urals regions. The delivery to Coca Cola is considered to be extremely positive because we were able to win the order in the face of stiff competition from our two biggest rivals in the Russian market – BÄR and ZEPRO.
