09/09/2022

Power partnership between ΕLΤRΑΚ & PALFINGER

At the 30th edition of the leading maritime trade fair SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery and Maritime Technology) in Hamburg, ELTRAK signed a letter of intent with PALFINGER for the exclusive distribution and support of the complete product portfolio. ELTRAK has been working successfully with PALFINGER since 2012, selling marine cranes and land-based lifting solutions.

PALFINGER, the world's leading provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2022. PALFINGER MARINE's product portfolio addresses the maritime industry with products ranging from marine and offshore cranes to fenders and lifesaving appliances as well as marine handling solutions. All high-quality products that fulfil standardized and customized demands.

ELTRAK, having the privilege of operating in one of the largest ship-owning countries in the world, will now provide commercial and technical support for all PALFINGER MARINE products. This agreement officially unites PALFINGER products and services for both land and sea, offering 360° solutions to its customers while making ELTRAK the first partner for all PALFINGER land & marine products on a global level.

“Greece is a global maritime powerhouse. Having a reliable and successful local partner strongly anchored in the Greek maritime industry is crucial for us, which is why we are more than pleased to expand our partnership with our important partner ELTRAK” says Gerhard Sturm, Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Service at PALFINGER, during the signing ceremony in Hamburg.

“We are excited to formally expand the ELTRAK / PALFINGER cooperation in marine products. As a country with the longest coastline in the Mediterranean, Greece has a very strong global presence in the marine business and so does ELTRAK. It is with renewed enthusiasm that we look forward to working even closer with our PALFINGER colleagues to pursue every opportunity” adds Natasha Covas-Kneiss, CEO ELTRAK GROUP & Vice Chairman.

Photo by © PALFINGER / Kirill Brusilovsky