Explosive atmosphere sparks crane aquisition
An acquisition by Austrian company Palfinger Marine gives it the capability to manufacture cranes specially adapted to the highly explosive offshore environment.
Palfinger has recently acquired Norway based Dreggen AS, so in future Dreggen will operate under the name of Palfinger Dreggen.
This takeover is an important growth step for Palfinger’s marine business. The Dreggen cranes will expand the product portfolio for the offshore sector considerably, adding jack-up rigs, FPSOs and drilling vessels. “The offshore sector requires cranes that have been adapted to the highly explosive environment. In future, these special requirements will be perfectly met by the new Business Unit ‘Offshore Cranes’,” said Karl Oberreiter, head of Palfinger Marine.
