PALFINGER significantly strengthens its position in India, a key market for future growth, and signals that it is here to stay. With its largest EXCON presence ever, presenting state-of-the-art technologies and industry-leading lifting solutions, the global technology and lifting solutions leader demonstrates its long-term commitment to India.
Driven by extensive infrastructure development and a growing demand for high-quality lifting solutions, India is a key future growth market for PALFINGER.
“India is a remarkable country full of opportunity and is assuming an increasingly influential role on the global stage. We are prepared – and proud – to be part of this transformation. India will be one of the key drivers of innovation and our expansion in the APAC region,” says Alexander Susanek, COO of PALFINGER.
“By investing in engineering, digitalization, and future manufacturing capacity, we are positioning PALFINGER for sustainable, locally anchored growth. Our presence at EXCON shows clearly: We are here to stay.”
A Strong Product Lineup for a Fast-Growing Market
With a 1,000 m² booth, its largest footprint at EXCON to date, PALFINGER presents a powerful lineup of lifting solutions tailored to the needs of customers in India. Centerpieces of the exhibition include:
- The India premiere of the PK 480 TEC (equipped with the PJ075 B fly-jib), a high-performance heavy-duty crane that combines precision, reach, and efficiency.
- The PK 23.001L TEC 3, designed for maximum versatility and reliability in demanding day-to-day operations.
- Complementing these premieres are the M100 LD80, the PK 6500 distribution crane, and the P240A aerial platform.
Beyond its product portfolio, PALFINGER also showcases its expanding digital ecosystem, including PALFINGER CONNECTED for predictive maintenance, fleet insights, and remote diagnostics. Visitors experience hands-on demonstrations of the VR Operator Simulator for next-level training and safety, as well as a dedicated spare parts and service zone that highlights PALFINGER’s expanding nationwide support infrastructure.
“With a dedicated team, strong local partnerships, and a deep understanding of our customers’ needs, we’ve continuously expanded our portfolio to deliver the solutions that create the most value on the ground. Over the years, our business in India has grown substantially – driven by our tailored solutions, service and installation expertise.
The launch of our TEC series of loader cranes in India is a natural next step. With our localization efforts and an expanded partner network, we aim to address a broader range of applications and customers across the country. And because peak performance, uptime and safety rely on skilled operators, we are proud to soon offer certified training in collaboration with the Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council,” says Santhosh Rao, Vice President Regional Sales & Service APAC at PALFINGER.
Strengthening India as a Core Pillar of PALFINGER’s Strategy 2030+
PALFINGER’s presence at EXCON is matched by equally strong investments on the ground. Following the recent presentation of its “Reach Higher” – Strategy 2030+, which focuses on lifting customer value, balanced global growth and execution excellence, the company is now putting these priorities into practice in India.
The company is significantly expanding its engineering and localization capabilities and strengthening its national network. A central milestone is the newly inaugurated Global Development Center (GDC) in Pune, established together with L&T Technology Services (LTTS), which integrates Indian engineering excellence into PALFINGER’s global R&D network and accelerates market-specific product development, enabling faster development cycles and solutions tailored specifically to the Indian market.
At the same time, PALFINGER continues to build and expand its partner and service network across the country, ensuring that customers benefit from strong local availability, consistent support, and efficient maintenance infrastructure. The company is also pursuing plans for the next strategic step: the future construction of its own production facility in India. Guided by the principle “in the region, for the region”, the company aims to establish local manufacturing capabilities that enhance responsiveness, support regional value creation, and strengthen competitiveness.
A Long-Term Partnership and a Growing Local Network
“India is transforming and so are we,” emphasizes COO Alexander Susanek. “Our investments in engineering, service, and future manufacturing capacity reflect a clear commitment: we want to grow with India, invest in India, and build for India.”
With its strongest EXCON participation to date, PALFINGER stands ready to support India’s development with world-class lifting solutions, a growing local network, and a long-term partnership mindset.