Austrian crane manufacturer Palfinger has won a major order from Spanish construction company Dragados and will deliver three PF200 type cranes. The deal demonstrates how competition in the European crane market is intensifying – particularly German manufacturers like Tadano Demag are increasingly facing competition from Austria. For you as a fleet manager, this means: the range of suppliers is growing, which can influence price negotiations and service conditions. Anyone currently procuring cranes should systematically compare offers from various manufacturers – not only in terms of acquisition costs, but also regarding spare parts supply and maintenance intervals.