PALFINGER: Premiere in the Baltic Sea

24.03.2025

As Poland is about to establish one of its first offshore wind farms, PALFINGER MARINE has been chosen to provide 100 platform cranes for the operations and maintenance of offshore wind turbines. Herewith, PALFINGER sets a strong footprint in the Polish offshore wind industry, which marks an important milestone in future cooperations throughout the region.

Commissioned by Smulders, PALFINGER MARINE is providing an essential contribution to the new wind farm, which is a joint development of Equinor and POLENERGIA. Scheduled to be fully operational by 2028, the offshore project near Ustka and Łeba aims to supply up to two million Polish households with energy. As the global demand for renewable energy grows, PALFINGER continues to expand its expertise and product portfolio in the wind sector, strengthening its position as a reliable partner for safe and efficient offshore operations.

“We are proud to deploy our platform cranes off the Polish coast. Being part of this development marks a significant step in the country’s renewable energy expansion”, says Rupert Reischl, Global Sales Manager Wind Cranes at PALFINGER MARINE.

Reliable, safe, and eco-friendly

PALFINGER MARINE will equip the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms with 100 PF120-4.0m cranes. Designed for optimal performance in offshore environments, the PF120 is a fixed boom crane with a plug-and-play system for quick and straightforward installation, significantly reducing operational expenditure. Developed by PALFINGER MARINE to expertly take care of any material handling tasks on turbine platforms, these cranes offer a combination of safety, reliability, compactness, lightweight construction, low maintenance, and environmental friendliness.

A milestone for future cooperations

The production will begin in April in PALFINGER’s plant in Maribor, Slovenia, with all cranes scheduled for delivery by November 2025. Contracting partner of PALFINGER MARINE is the Belgian company and systems integrator for wind farms, Smulders.

“This project is considered as an important milestone for our future cooperation with Smulders and especially as a part of our common growth in the offshore wind industry in Europe”, states Iavor Markov, Global Sales Manager Wind Cranes at PALFINGER MARINE.

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ABOUT PALFINGER MARINE

The international mechanical engineering company PALFINGER is the world's leading provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. As a global partner for pioneering and reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances, PALFINGER MARINE supplies high-quality products to fulfill standardized and customized demands. Supported worldwide by a network of experienced and skilled specialists, we provide flexible and efficient service solutions. Our portfolio gives a competitive edge for customers in the maritime and offshore industry.

ABOUT PALFINGER AG

PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world's leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. With around 12,350 employees*, 30 manufacturing sites and a worldwide, comprehensive sales and service network, PALFINGER creates added value from the challenges of its customers. PALFINGER is consistently continuing on its course as a provider of innovative, complete solutions that deliver increased efficiency and better operability, while leveraging the potential of digitalization along the entire production and value chain.

PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999, and in 2024 achieved revenue of EUR 2.36 billion.

*Without contingent workers.

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Eva-Maria Wimmer | Marketing & Communication | PALFINGER MARINE
T +43 662 4684 | marketing-marine@palfinger.com