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SPOTLIGHT POST BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA

PALFINGER showcases application-led solutions and India

growth plans at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026

The company displayed a knuckleboom crane, an Epsilon forestry crane and a 24-metre access
platform, highlighting solutions for construction, rental, timber handling and industrial applications.

PALFINGER used its first appearance as an exhibitor at bauma Building for long-term growth in India
CONEXPO INDIA 2026 to showcase application-specific The exhibition also provided an opportunity to strengthen
solutions and connect with customers, potential employees PALFINGER’s relationships with customers, dealers and potential
and prospective business partners. The company focused on employees. The company hosted dedicated HR and network-
demonstrating how its equipment can address practical needs development areas to meet prospective candidates and
across India’s construction, housing, rental, plywood and paper partners as it works to expand its presence across the country.
sectors. Operator training remains part of that commitment: PALFINGER
The knuckleboom crane was presented with attachments and trains operators for knuckleboom cranes and access platforms
materials including fly ash, AAC blocks, red bricks and decorative through the National Skill Development Council and Equipment
bricks. A man basket attachment was also displayed alongside India Skill Development frameworks.
the crane as an example of a solution for personnel lifting and PALFINGER described the response to its first bauma exhibition
work at height. participation as strong, reporting high-quality customer footfall
“For a rental company, market demands and several deals during the show. Its approach prioritises
can shift wildly from month to month. application knowledge and long-term value over competing
This crane is a long-term investment that solely on the lowest purchase price.
unlocks a plethora of possibilities, ensuring “Our strength goes beyond engineering; it lies in understanding
high utility regardless of changing site the application. We assess each customer’s needs in detail so
requirements,” said Santhosh Rao, the recommended machine meets at least 80% of their core
VP Regional Sales & Service APAC, requirements. This application expertise is a discipline PALFINGER
PALFINGER. has developed in India since 2007,” said Santhosh Rao, VP
The Epsilon forestry crane was presented for timber handling and Regional Sales & Service APAC, PALFINGER. The company’s
recycling, with a focus on India’s plywood and paper industries. major priority for the next three years is establishing manufacturing
Adapted for local applications, it can support the handling and operations in India. PALFINGER sees a local manufacturing
transport of eucalyptus trees. The exhibited setup included a presence as important to scaling its business over the long term,
debarking attachment, illustrating how the machine can hold, particularly amid currency volatility and the challenges of relying
cut, debark and load timber for transport. entirely on imported machinery.
PALFINGER also displayed a 24-metre access platform mounted At bauma CONEXPO INDIA, PALFINGER’s display presented a
on an Ashok Leyland Partner chassis. The model addresses targeted sample of its wider portfolio. Its next phase in India
demand from Indian rental companies for a mobile platform in will combine application-led solutions with investment in local
a popular height class. operations, skills and a broader business network.
While the exhibit highlighted this 24-metre model, PALFINGER’s
access platform range extends to 100 metres. For more details visit: www.palfingerindia.com

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