WOLFFKRAN International AG

What WOLFFKRAN International AG does

WOLFFKRAN International AG is a Swiss-headquartered tower crane manufacturer and rental company with German production operations in Heilbronn and Luckau, tracing its origins to 1850 and currently employing approximately 800 people globally. The product portfolio spans three core crane families — Clear Cranes (flat-top trolley jib, e.g., WOLFF 4518 City through WOLFF 8038 Clear with lifting capacities from 4.5t to 16.5t), Cross Cranes (including the new 900 mt-class WOLFF 8095 Compact), and Luffing Jib Cranes (WOLFF 166 B through WOLFF 1250 B, including 14 units on Jeddah Tower at heights over 1 km) — supported by a modular tower system, internal/external climbers, the WOLFF City Portal for space-constrained sites, and a suite of assistance technologies (WOLFF HiSPS, WOLFF Assist smart-glasses support, WOLFF Link remote fleet monitoring, WOLFF Boost electronic overload protection). The company currently offers 22 saddle jib and luffing jib cranes in more than 30 versions.

The business runs a dual hardware-sales and equipment-rental model, with a global rental fleet of approximately 700-750 tower cranes supplemented by spare parts, maintenance, training, and a captive finance arm (WOLFFKRAN Finance GmbH). Customers are predominantly enterprise construction firms and rental companies executing high-rise commercial, residential, and large-infrastructure projects; named reference customers include Glass GmbH (a 14-year relationship with a 44-crane fleet), Mitsui Fudosan UK, Multiplex, Kilnbridge, Legendre Génie Civil, and Rowad al Riyadh. Geographically, WOLFFKRAN sells and operates across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with the United States accounting for approximately 25% of 2024 revenue and Saudi Arabia representing a strategic growth focus.

Revenue has more than doubled over the past decade and ownership remains concentrated with Dr. Peter Schiefer, who acquired the company from MAN in 2005, served as CEO until 2019, and is set to return as Group CEO on April 1, 2026, while Duncan Salt transitions to Regional CEO and Board Member for the Middle East and APAC. The company is privately held, has no public listing, and operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries including WOLFFKRAN GmbH (Germany), WOLFFKRAN Werk Brandenburg GmbH (Germany), WOLFFKRAN USA, WOLFFKRAN France, WOLFFKRAN Saudi Arabia, and the acquired UK entity HTC. Recent strategic emphasis is on Saudi manufacturing localization (SAR 4 billion+ in deals signed at HEC 2026) and on building out a digital and services layer (WOLFF Link, configurator, assistance technologies) on top of the core crane fleet.

Name

WOLFFKRAN International AG

Legal name

WOLFFKRAN International AG

Website

https://wolffkran.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

WOLFFKRAN International AG is a Swiss-headquartered tower crane manufacturer and rental company serving global enterprise construction and infrastructure projects, operating a 700+ crane rental fleet and German manufacturing sites with direct subsidiaries across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tower Crane Manufacturing and Rental

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Tower Cranes (IMAHAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Tower crane manufacturing
• Tower crane rental
• Construction lifting solutions
• Heavy lifting equipment
• Modular crane systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Crane Sales: Manufacture and sale of tower cranes including clear cranes, cross cranes, and luffing jib cranes. WOLFFKRAN offers 22 saddle jib and luffing jib cranes in more than 30 versions.
2. Crane Rental: Rental of tower cranes from the company's global rental fleet of approximately 700-750+ cranes. Provides flexible lifting solutions for construction projects.
3. Spare Parts and Components: Sale of crane components including foundation anchors, cross frames, undercarriages, tower systems, and climbing devices
4. Service and Maintenance: Technical support, training, maintenance contracts, and assistance technologies including WOLFF Link monitoring platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WOLFFKRAN International AG designs, manufactures, sells, and rents tower cranes globally. Its portfolio includes Clear (flat-top trolley jib), Cross, and Luffing Jib cranes, supported by modular crane components (foundation anchors, cross frames, tower systems, climbing devices, and the City Portal), proprietary assistance technologies (WOLFF HiSPS, WOLFF Assist, WOLFF Link, WOLFF Boost), and a global rental fleet of more than 700 cranes. The company also delivers spare parts, maintenance, training, and digital fleet monitoring services.

Product overview

WOLFFKRAN is a manufacturer and rental company of high-quality tower cranes operating globally. The product portfolio centers on three tower crane types: Clear Cranes (flat-top trolley jib cranes from WOLFF 4518 City to WOLFF 8038 Clear with capacities 4.5t-16.5t), Cross Cranes (including the new 900 mt class WOLFF 8095 Compact), and Luffing Jib Cranes (WOLFF 166 B to WOLFF 1250 B for constrained urban sites). Supporting these core products are modular crane components (foundation anchors, cross frames, tower systems, climbing devices, and the WOLFF City Portal system), assistance technologies (WOLFF HiSPS for high-speed positioning and WOLFF Assist using smart glasses), and digital services (WOLFF Link fleet management platform and Crane Configurator). The company also operates a rental fleet of approximately 700+ cranes and provides used cranes, spare parts, maintenance, and training services. WOLFFKRAN currently offers 22 saddle jib and luffing jib cranes in more than 30 versions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WOLFFKRAN Clear Cranes Flat-top trolley jib tower cranes designed for high-rise construction, offering lifting capacities from 4.5t to 16.5t and jib radii up to 75m; sold to construction companies and rental firms.
• WOLFFKRAN Cross Cranes Cross cranes with horizontal counter-jib design, used for high-rise and large-scale construction projects; the 8095 Compact is the first WOLFF trolley jib crane in the 900 mt class.
• WOLFFKRAN Luffing Jib Cranes Luffing jib tower cranes designed for confined urban sites where the jib angle can be changed to avoid obstacles; models range from WOLFF 166 B through WOLFF 1250 B for low-rise to supertall applications.
• WOLFFKRAN Crane Components Modular crane components including foundation anchors, cross frames, undercarriages, tower systems, tower ties, and climbing devices that enable flexible crane configuration and height adaptation for construction projects.
• WOLFF City Portal Elevated crane mounting system that raises the crane above ground level, creating clearance for vehicles and pedestrians to pass underneath; essential for space-constrained urban construction sites.
• WOLFF HiSPS (High-Speed Positioning System) Proprietary assistance technology for automated high-speed crane positioning, improving operational efficiency and reducing positioning time on construction sites.
• WOLFF Assist Hands-free support technology using smart glasses to assist service, maintenance, and troubleshooting processes on construction sites, enabling remote expert guidance.
• WOLFF Link Digital platform for crane fleet management providing real-time activity monitoring, maintenance and operating data, and diagnostic profiles for crane operators and owners.
• WOLFFKRAN Rental Fleet Tower crane rental service offering approximately 700-750 WOLFF cranes directly from the manufacturer for construction projects worldwide.
• WOLFF Used Cranes Pre-owned WOLFF tower cranes sold to construction companies seeking cost-effective equipment options.
• WOLFF Spare Parts Original replacement parts and components for WOLFF tower cranes supporting maintenance and operational continuity for fleet owners.
• WOLFF Training Training programs for crane operators and technicians covering proper crane operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• WOLFF Maintenance Maintenance contracts, service hotline, and technical advice for WOLFF tower cranes to support operational reliability.
• WOLFF 8095 Compact The first WOLFF trolley jib crane in the 900 mt class, combining high lifting capacity with compact design for challenging construction sites.
• WOLFF 8038 Clear A large, powerful flat-top tower crane designed for efficient assembly on construction sites, expanding the Clear crane family.
• WOLFF 6523 Clear A Clear-series flat-top tower crane with proven lifting capacity and innovative design, expanding the WOLFF Clear crane family.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000 cubic meters of concrete and 10,000 tons of reinforcing steel moved by six cranes over 16 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Industrial Development Center (NIDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026NIDC coordinated multiple partnerships between international manufacturers and Saudi firms at the Heavy Equipment Connect (HEC) 2026 expo in Dammam. WOLFFKRAN signed deals worth over SAR 4 billion to establish manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Glass GmbHcoreOthersGerman construction company Glass GmbH has been relying on WOLFFKRAN for 14 years with a fleet of 44 WOLFF cranes. Currently using six WOLFF cranes for Memmingen Hospital construction. Glass produces special precast concrete counterweights for WOLFF cranes.
• HTC (UK acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOLFFKRAN acquired HTC in the UK to strengthen market presence and expand capabilities in the British market.
• Mitsui Fudosan UKminorOthersDeveloper for Phase 2 of Television Centre redevelopment in White City, London. WOLFFKRAN deployed five cranes for this project.
• Rowad al RiyadhminorOthersSaudi construction company contracted WOLFFKRAN for Sheikh Saleh Al-Rajhi Mosque project in Riyadh, renting two WOLFF cranes.
• Legendre Génie Civil / Legendre MatérielminorOthersConstruction consortium led by Legendre Génie Civil for Lavalette Dam rehabilitation in France relied on WOLFFKRAN's complete crane solution.
• WOLFFKRAN Finance GmbHcoreOthersLeasing partner company providing financing options for customers who wish to lease WOLFF cranes instead of purchasing outright.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Linden Comansa: Spanish flat-top and luffing-jib tower crane manufacturer, owned by Konecranes. Direct competitor in the same product category with overlapping customer base in commercial construction. Comparable business model of crane manufacturing plus third-party crane sales and rentals.
• Liebherr-International AG: Swiss-headquartered family-owned manufacturer of tower cranes (among other heavy equipment). Liebherr is the global market leader in tower cranes and competes head-to-head with WOLFFKRAN on flat-top, saddle-jib, and luffing-jib product lines across Europe, Middle East, and North America.
• Maxim Crane Works: One of the largest crane rental companies in North America, with a tower crane fleet serving commercial and infrastructure construction. Comparable to WOLFFKRAN's 750+ crane rental fleet and provides a comparable recurring-revenue rental model in a key operating geography.
• Raimondi Cranes SpA: Italian tower crane manufacturer with a comparable product family of flat-top, hammerhead, and luffing-jib cranes. Directly comparable in product portfolio and in serving commercial high-rise and infrastructure construction customers in Europe, Middle East, and beyond.
• The Manitowoc Company (Potain brand): Manitowoc's Potain brand is a long-established French-origin tower crane maker, now the second major global tower crane competitor. Directly comparable in product portfolio (flat-top, hammerhead, luffing jib), customer base (commercial construction and high-rise), and rental-leasing model.
• FM Gru (Officine Meccaniche Industriali): Italian manufacturer of luffing-jib and flat-top tower cranes used in heavy industrial and infrastructure projects. Closely aligned with WOLFFKRAN's strengths in large and demanding projects, including bridge and dam construction. Comparable niche specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Terex Corporation: US-listed diversified construction equipment manufacturer offering tower cranes (formerly Terex-Comedil) alongside aerial work platforms, materials processing, and other heavy equipment. Overlaps WOLFFKRAN in tower cranes but as part of a much broader portfolio rather than as a tower-crane specialist.
• Sarens NV: Belgian-headquartered global heavy lifting and crane rental specialist. While Sarens is broader (including crawler and modular trailers), its heavy-lift rental operations and industrial customer base are directly comparable to WOLFFKRAN's international project rental work.

Regional players

• Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. US-based crane rental and sales company operating primarily in North America. Operates a tower crane rental fleet serving commercial construction — a model overlap with WOLFFKRAN's US rental operations, though geographically focused on the US market.

Emerging players

• Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Chinese diversified construction equipment OEM expanding aggressively in tower cranes globally, including Middle East markets where WOLFFKRAN is bidding. Increasing price competition across emerging markets, though Zoomlion's technical positioning has historically been below premium Western OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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