Kran Elektro

What Kran Elektro does

Kran Elektro A/S is a privately held Danish construction equipment rental company headquartered at Langelinie 53, 8464 Galten, Denmark, founded in 1967 with over 50 years of operating history. The company rents, sells, and services tower cranes (COMANSA brand, 6T-50T capacity range), self-erecting cranes (TK, DB, and CSMF series up to 45m height and 1500kg capacity), personnel-carrying construction elevators (MABER, GEDA, STROS, and NOV brands), crane operator elevators (GEDA 2 PK), and transport platforms (MABER MBC, GEDA 1200 ZZP). The portfolio is supplemented by proprietary safety systems including the 'Forbudt Arbejdsområde' (Forbidden Work Area) restricted-zone configuration and DCS60 Anti-Collision Equipment for tower cranes.

The business operates a sales-led, direct-rental go-to-market model targeting Danish construction companies as the primary segment and private individuals undertaking building projects as a secondary segment. Pricing is quote-based and usage-based, calculated per working day (Monday-Friday 07:00-16:00) with monthly invoicing in advance; transport, assembly, and disassembly are charged separately. The in-house KE Transport division provides a 140 ton-meter truck crane (40m height / 38m reach) and holds special permits for oversized-load transport, enabling a bundled delivery-to-dismantle service offering. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and was represented at the IPAF International Awards on 14 March 2024 by Jesper Bøgh, where the MABER MBA 800V shaft elevator — co-developed with Italian partner MABER Costruzioni s.r.l. — won Product of the Year in the Mast Climbers/Hoist category. Marketing channels are limited to the company website (kran-elektro.dk), phone (+45 86 24 17 66), email ([email protected]), and a website contact form, with a stated 48-hour inquiry response commitment. Operations are confined to Denmark; no international footprint is claimed.

Name

Kran Elektro

Legal name

Kran Elektro A/S

Website

https://kran-elektro.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kran Elektro A/S is a privately held Danish crane and hoist rental company serving construction companies and private individuals across Denmark with tower cranes, self-erecting cranes, personnel elevators, transport platforms, and bundled transport-assembly services under ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

Keywords

• Construction crane rental
• Tower crane leasing
• Self-erecting cranes
• Construction hoist rental
• Transport platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Galten

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of tower cranes, self-erecting cranes, building hoists/elevators, and transport platforms. Rental calculated per working day (Monday-Friday 07:00-16:00). Monthly invoicing in advance. Equipment rental is the primary revenue stream with flexible lease periods.
2. Transport, Assembly and Disassembly Services: Transportation, assembly, and disassembly of equipment. Charged separately based on scope of work. Customer bears costs for transport and setup.
3. KE Transport Services: 140 ton-meter truck crane for lifting up to 40 meters height or 38 meters horizontal reach. Transport services for equipment with special permits for oversized loads including site huts, containers, boats, and heavy machinery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kran Elektro A/S rents tower cranes, self-erecting cranes, construction personnel hoists, crane operator elevators, and material transport platforms to construction companies and private individuals across Denmark. The company also provides transport, assembly, and disassembly services through its KE Transport division, delivering complete turnkey lifting and access solutions to construction sites.

Product overview

Kran Elektro A/S is a crane and construction equipment rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of tower cranes, self-erecting cranes, construction hoists/elevators, and transport platforms for rental. The tower crane fleet consists of COMANSA brand models ranging from 6T to 50T capacity. Self-erecting cranes include TK, DB, and CSMF series models with heights up to 45 meters and capacities up to 1500 KG. Construction personnel hoists include MABER, GEDA, STROS, and NOV brands. Transport platforms from MABER and GEDA handle material transport. Additional services include KE Transport truck crane operations, equipment assembly/disassembly, and transport services. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and has over 50 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KE Transport: Transport and crane services, including a 140-tonne-meter truck crane capable of reaching up to 40m in height or 38m horizontally. KE Transport handles assembly, disassembly, and transport of equipment, and holds the necessary permits for transporting oversized loads.

Products and services

• Tower Crane Rental (COMANSA fleet)
• Self-Erecting Crane Rental
• Personnel-Carrying Construction Hoist Rental
• Crane Operator Elevator Rental
• Transport Platform Rental
• Anti-Collision Equipment for Tower Cranes
• KE Transport Truck Crane Services

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MABER Costruzioni s.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2024Italian manufacturer of shaft elevators. Kran Elektro collaborated closely on development of MBA 800V shaft elevator, being first to have access to this equipment. Kran Elektro contributed to optimization of operational reliability, chair configuration, and flexibility during disassembly. The partnership resulted in the product winning the IPAF Award 2024 for Product of the Year in Mast Climbers/Hoist category.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boels Rental: One of Europe's largest equipment rental companies with a strong presence in Denmark. Competes with Kran Elektro in tower crane and construction equipment rentals, but operates at much greater scale with a broader category portfolio (aerial work platforms, power, tools, etc.).
• LOXAM: Europe's largest equipment rental company offering cranes, aerial platforms, and construction equipment across multiple countries. Overlaps with Kran Elektro's crane and hoist offerings at scale, with broader geographic reach and fleet depth.
• Cramo (Boels subsidiary): Previously an independent Nordic and European equipment rental leader, now part of Boels. Operates in Denmark offering cranes and site equipment, directly competing with Kran Elektro on enterprise construction accounts.

Others

• COMANSA (Linden Comansa): Spanish tower crane OEM whose equipment (21LC and 16LC series) comprises the bulk of Kran Elektro's tower crane fleet. Functions as an equipment supplier and strategic partner rather than a rental competitor.
• MABER Costruzioni s.r.l. Italian manufacturer of shaft elevators and construction hoists. Strategic OEM partner of Kran Elektro for the IPAF Award-winning MBA 800V, but functions as an equipment supplier rather than a direct rental competitor in the Danish market.

Direct peers

• Ajos A/S: Danish crane, construction hoist, and personnel lift rental company. Closest like-for-like domestic peer to Kran Elektro, offering self-erecting cranes, building hoists, and operator lifts to Danish construction customers.
• Riwal: Netherlands-based aerial work platform and crane rental specialist operating across Europe including Scandinavia. Directly competes with Kran Elektro on tower crane and vertical-access rentals, with comparable equipment categories and customer segments.

Regional players

• HKL Baumaschinen: German construction machinery and crane rental specialist. Comparable product mix (tower cranes, hoists, site equipment) with German/regional focus; cross-border reference competitor in adjacent Nordic/German markets.
• Materieludlejning (GSV): Danish site services and construction equipment rental provider. Direct domestic competitor to Kran Elektro serving Danish construction projects with site huts, containers, fencing, and lifting equipment rentals.
• Zeppelin Rental: German-based construction equipment rental provider with a strong DACH focus. Competes in crane and hoist rentals with comparable equipment categories, though primarily active in Germany/Austria rather than Denmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Kranelektro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kran-elektro

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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