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Official opening of the new PALFINGER Sales & Service Hub in Lisbon with a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony.

With an investment of EUR 1 million, PALFINGER is further strengthening its operations in Portugal. The new facility brings key functions together at one location. By increasing mounting capacity by 60 percent and service capacity by 40 percent, the new Sales & Service Hub enhances PALFINGER’s ability to serve customers and drive continued growth in the Portuguese market. 

PALFINGER HQ Bergheim

  • Revenue of EUR 1,616.7 million and EBIT of EUR 120.7 million in Q1-Q3 of 2026
  • Efficiency program savings increased to EUR 50 million by 2028
  • Legally binding pre-agreement signed for the sale of Tail & Passenger Lift business
  • 2026 revenue expected to be slightly higher and EBIT slightly lower than in the previous year
  • Long-term profitability targets for 2030 confirmed
Recognized as “Product of the Year – VehicleTrailer Mounted”:

The PT 25 TJ from PALFINGER’s new TEC range has been named “Product of the Year – Vehicle/Trailer Mounted” at the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) 2026. The international recognition underlines PALFINGER’s ambition to set new standards in aerial work platforms with high performance, efficiency and solutions designed around customer requirements.

The inauguration took place in the presence of customers, partners, media and institutional representatives as well as the management of PALFINGER.

PALFINGER has invested around EUR 20 million to further strengthen its presence in Spain and Portugal. As PALFINGER Ibérica celebrates its tenth anniversary, the new Sales & Service Hub marks the next chapter in the company’s development. It enhances customer proximity and creates the foundation for further profitable growth in the Iberian market.

The official groundbreaking ceremony for the new PALFINGER plant in Ormož.

PALFINGER is investing in the future of its European manufacturing network with a new production facility in Ormož, Slovenia. The company today marked a major milestone in the EUR 70 million project with an official groundbreaking ceremony. Scheduled to become operational in 2028, the site will expand manufacturing capacities for crane and lifting solutions and further strengthen PALFINGER's global production and logistics network. 
The new PFM 1200 impresses with its outreach, performance, and durability.

With the new PFM 1200, PALFINGER is introducing a marine crane tailored to the growing demands of modern service vessels and workboats, particularly in the aquaculture sector. The first unit will be delivered in September. At SMM 2026 in Hamburg, PALFINGER will also unveil the next developments in the PFM series.

PALFINGER HQ Bergheim

  • Volatile market environment, geopolitical conflicts, U.S. tariffs, and delayed customer investment decisions impacted performance in the first half of 2026
  • Revenue of EUR 1,165.6 million; EBIT amounted to EUR 84.1 million and consolidated net income to EUR 48.0 million
  • A structural efficiency program has been launched, targeting sustainable savings of EUR 25 million starting 2027
  • Major orders amounting to more than EUR 100 million secured in the first half of 2026
  • For financial year 2026, PALFINGER is aiming for revenue and earnings above the previous year’s level
A PALFINGER PF 160-5m davit crane for the East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm.

PALFINGER secured another contract with Smulders to deliver 64 PF 160-5m davit cranes for the East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm, operated by ScottishPower Renewables. Following the recent davit crane order for the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms, this commission underlines PALFINGER’s position in one of Europe’s leading offshore wind markets.

Korea’s first locally built Crew Transfer Vessel supports offshore wind operations with a PALFINGER PK 25.001 M marine crane.

PALFINGER continues to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific offshore wind market. The delivery of Korea’s first locally built Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), equipped with a PK 25.001 M crane, highlights the growing demand for reliable lifting solutions supporting the region’s offshore wind ambitions.

PALFINGER davit cranes on converter platforms in the North Sea

As Europe expands its offshore grid infrastructure to support the energy transition and enhance energy independence, demand for reliable lifting solutions for safe access and operations at sea continues to grow. Building on its proven offshore expertise, PALFINGER has secured another major contract to supply PF200-7m davit cranes in the North Sea, further strengthening its position in the offshore market and underlining its Marine business as a reliable pillar of growth.
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