Ardelt Kranbau
Ardelt Kranbau GmbH is a German Eberswalde-based manufacturer of custom electrically powered double jib luffing cranes and ship-to-shore container cranes, serving port operators, shipyards, steel mills, and terminals across 56+ countries, with a portfolio of five crane lines and a service business anchored by a 5,000+ installed base.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1902
- HeadquartersEberswalde, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ardelt Kranbau does
Ardelt Kranbau GmbH is a German manufacturer of heavy industrial cranes, headquartered in Eberswalde and traceable to a firm founded by Robert Ardelt in 1902. Following the April 2022 insolvency of its predecessor Kocks Ardelt Kranbau GmbH, the current company was founded on August 1, 2023 by sole owner-managing partner Uwe Grünehagen, who secured the business's know-how, employees, and product rights, and reopened dedicated production in Eberswalde in November 2024.
The company's core offering is a portfolio of five custom-engineered, electrically powered crane product lines: the Tukan and Tukan K double jib cranes, the Kondor/Sokol double jib crane with base bearing, the Kranich single jib crane, and the Feeder Server ship-to-shore container crane. All products are anchored in a patented 1932 double jib luffing system (Doppellenker-Wippsystem) that maintains constant hook height during outreach changes, paired with fully electric drives, energy recovery, and active pendulum damping. Product economics are driven by long-cycle, project-based enterprise sales, supplemented by a recurring service stream (refurbishment, spare parts for a 5,000+ installed base, DGUV inspections, engineering, and contract manufacturing) delivered by a multilingual field force.
Ardelt sells directly to port operators, shipyards, steelworks, and inland terminals across 56+ countries, claiming global market leadership in double jib luffing cranes. The customer base includes Rhenus Group, Weserport, Port Szczecin, Haifa Port, voestalpine, British Steel, EnBW, HES International, and Marsa Maroc. Following the 2023 restart, the company has rapidly rebuilt qualifications (five ISO certifications within two months), expanded headcount from 30 to 55, and won the Brandenburg Future Prize 2025 in recognition of its strategic realignment.
Ardelt Kranbau firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ardelt Kranbau
- Legal name
- Ardelt Kranbau GmbH
- Website
- https://ardelt-kranbau.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1902
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Ardelt Kranbau GmbH is a German Eberswalde-based manufacturer of custom electrically powered double jib luffing cranes and ship-to-shore container cranes, serving port operators, shipyards, steel mills, and terminals across 56+ countries, with a portfolio of five crane lines and a service business anchored by a 5,000+ installed base.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ardelt Kranbau industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Crane Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)
- SIC
- Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Jib Cranes (IMAHAJAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE), Overhead (Bridge) Cranes (IMAHAJAC)
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Where Ardelt Kranbau is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eberswalde
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ardelt Kranbau business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- New Crane Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom heavy industrial cranes including double jib luffing cranes (Tukan, Tukan K, Kondor/Sokol, Kranich) and ship-to-shore container cranes (Feeder Server). Each crane is custom-configured for specific customer requirements, port conditions, and operational parameters. Revenue is generated from large one-time capital equipment sales with long sales cycles.
- Spare Parts Supply: Supply of high-quality original spare parts for the installed base of over 5,000 Ardelt cranes worldwide. As manufacturer with decades of installed cranes, the company can quickly and efficiently deliver parts for maintenance and repairs.
- Refurbishment and Modernization: Mechanical and electrical modernization services for existing crane systems, extending operational life and improving performance of aging equipment.
- Inspection and Testing Services: Regular inspections by qualified personnel to assess crane condition, identify potential failures, and ensure compliance with safety regulations including DGUV (German statutory accident insurance) testing requirements.
- Engineering and Production Services: Engineering services related to cranes and comprehensive production services including steel and machine construction, electrical work, and preservation/conservation services. Also includes contract manufacturing services.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Ardelt Kranbau product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ardelt Kranbau GmbH designs, manufactures, and services custom-built electrically powered double jib luffing cranes (Doppellenkerkrane) and ship-to-shore container cranes for ports, shipyards, and industrial facilities worldwide. The company delivers five core crane product lines — Tukan, Tukan K, Kondor/Sokol, Kranich, and Feeder Server — together with refurbishment, spare parts, inspections, DGUV testing, and engineering services for the global installed base of over 5,000 cranes.
Product overview
Ardelt Kranbau is a manufacturer of electrically powered double jib cranes (also called Portalwippdrehkrane or slewing cranes) developed and manufactured in Germany since 1902. The company offers five main crane product lines: the Tukan and Tukan K (versatile and bulk goods double jib cranes), the Kondor/Sokol (classic double jib crane), the Kranich (lightweight single jib crane), and the Feeder Server (ship-to-shore container crane). The products share the patented Ardelt double jib luffing system developed in 1932, which maintains constant hook height during outreach changes. The portfolio is complemented by service offerings including refurbishment, spare parts supply, inspections, engineering services, and DGUV testing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Tukan: Versatile double jib crane for ports, shipyards and pontons with patented Ardelt double jib luffing system and fully electric drives.
- Tukan K
- Kondor/Sokol
- Kranich
- Feeder Server
Products and services
- Tukan Double Jib Luffing Crane Versatile electrically powered double jib slewing crane (Doppellenkerkran) for handling heavy loads, containers, and unit goods in ports, shipyards, and pontoons. Features the patented Ardelt double jib luffing system that maintains constant hook height and fully electric drives with energy recovery.
- Tukan K Bulk Goods Crane
Companies that use Ardelt Kranbau
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Ardelt Kranbau technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Ardelt Kranbau partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Rhenus Group (Rhenus Midgard Hamburg, Rhenus Weserport, Rhenus Logistics)coreLong-standing strategic partnership with Rhenus Group, one of the leading logistics companies in Europe. Ardelt has delivered multiple cranes to various Rhenus entities including a Tukan K to Rhenus Weserport in Bremen and is supplying a new Tukan to Rhenus Midgard Hamburg (delivery December 2026). Also supplying fully electric crane system to Port Szczecin for Rhenus Group bulk cargo operations. The partnership represents a core strategic relationship for Ardelt's new production restart.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ardelt Kranbau competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- XCMG: Chinese crane and construction machinery giant with growing presence in port-handling equipment. Broad incumbent that competes on price-sensitive bulk and container-handling contracts globally.
- Liebherr: Large diversified German manufacturer offering maritime cranes, shipyard cranes, port-handling equipment, and tower/mobile cranes. Competes with Ardelt in the port and shipyard crane segments but as part of a much broader product portfolio.
- Manitowoc Company: US manufacturer of crawler, mobile, and tower cranes through brands such as Potain and Grove. Broad incumbent in lifting equipment with partial overlap in heavy industrial and shipyard applications.
- SANY Heavy Industry: Chinese global crane and heavy machinery manufacturer with port and shipyard crane offerings. Competes on price and scale in port-handling segments adjacent to Ardelt's bulk and feeder-crane niches.
- Kobelco Cranes: Japanese crawler and industrial crane manufacturer serving construction, shipyard, and heavy-lifting end markets. Broad incumbent with overlapping presence in shipyard and heavy industrial crane segments.
- Terex Corporation: US-listed diversified manufacturer of cranes, material handling, and aerial work platforms, including port-solutions cranes. Overlaps with Ardelt in port/shipyard lifting but addresses many other crane end markets.
Direct peers
- Konecranes: Finland-headquartered global leader in port cranes, ship-to-shore container cranes, and material handling equipment. Directly comparable as a competing supplier of port and shipyard lifting cranes to similar end customers.
- Kalmar (Cargotec / Hiab): Provides container handling equipment, ship-to-shore cranes, and terminal solutions for ports and terminals worldwide. Directly comparable as a port-crane competitor serving the same container and bulk cargo operator customer base.
- ZPMC: Chinese state-backed global leader in ship-to-shore container cranes and large port handling equipment. Direct competitor for Feeder Server-class container cranes and bulk handling equipment at major global ports.
- Takraf (Tenova): German-based specialist in heavy material handling and bulk handling equipment for mining and ports. Direct peer for bulk cargo and shipyard cranes; notably the historical parent of Ardelt's predecessor within the former TAKRAF combine.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Ardelt Kranbau leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Ardelt Kranbau funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ardelt Kranbau M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ardelt Kranbau
What does Ardelt Kranbau do?
Ardelt Kranbau GmbH designs, manufactures, and services custom-built electrically powered double jib luffing cranes (Doppellenkerkrane) and ship-to-shore container cranes for ports, shipyards, and industrial facilities worldwide. The company delivers five core crane product lines — Tukan, Tukan K, Kondor/Sokol, Kranich, and Feeder Server — together with refurbishment, spare parts, inspections, DGUV testing, and engineering services for the global installed base of over 5,000 cranes.
Is Ardelt Kranbau a public or private company?
Ardelt Kranbau is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ardelt Kranbau founded?
Ardelt Kranbau was founded in 1902. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ardelt Kranbau based?
Ardelt Kranbau is headquartered in Eberswalde, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Ardelt Kranbau make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. New Crane Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are spare Parts Supply, refurbishment and Modernization, inspection and Testing Services and engineering and Production Services.
Who are Ardelt Kranbau's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are XCMG, Liebherr, Manitowoc Company, SANY Heavy Industry, Kobelco Cranes and Terex Corporation. Direct peers are Konecranes, Kalmar (Cargotec / Hiab), ZPMC and Takraf (Tenova).
Does Ardelt Kranbau have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ardelt Kranbau.
What industry is Ardelt Kranbau in?
Ardelt Kranbau's product category is Industrial Crane Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAJAE, Jib Cranes, with a secondary code of IMAJALAD, Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists). Its NAICS code is 333923 and its SIC code is 3590.