Palfinger UK has announced the official opening of its new London depot, strategically located near the Dartford Crossing and Junction 1A of the M25.
Representing a significant milestone in the growth of the leading provider of cranes and lifting solutions, the depot extends its service provision across the Southeast and “reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting both new and existing customers in the region.”
The new 13,090 sq. ft (1,216 sq. m) facility features eight fully equipped workshop bays, an overhead crane and crane testing infrastructure, designed to handle breakdowns, servicing, repairs and inspections. In addition to stylish meeting rooms and office space, the depot also offers customer parking, with excellent transport links to all four London airports and major Southeast seaports – each less than an hour away.
Palfinger UK is a T H WHITE Group brand. CEO Alexander Scott said: “Opening this depot represents a major investment in our infrastructure and our confidence in the opportunities presented in the region. We’re proud to be delivering even greater service coverage and response capabilities, helping businesses stay operational and safe.”
Palfinger UK’s Managing Director Stuart Todd added: “This network expansion and our continued innovation in both product and service provision further strengthens our premium position in the UK lorry cranes market.”
Officially unveiled on Tuesday 14th May at a private launch event attended by the Palfinger UK leadership team, VIP customers and senior representatives from the Austrian PALFINGER headquarters including Gerhard Sturm, SVP Global Sales & Service PALFINGER, the event offered guests a behind-the-scenes look at the ultra-modern service centre and an opportunity to meet key stakeholders.
Gerhard commented: “The UK remains a vital market for PALFINGER, and this expansion is a testament to the strong partnership we share with T H WHITE and Palfinger UK. Together, we’re committed to delivering world-class solutions to British customers.”
The following day, Palfinger UK hosted a Customer Open Day with visitors able to explore the depot, view completed builds and engage with its in-house specialists. The event showcased the company’s full spectrum of services – from crane sales and parts supply to 24/7 nationwide service coverage and ALLMI-certified training courses in safe crane operation.
As the official UK distributor of PALFINGER lorry cranes, hook loaders, skip loaders and Epsilon cranes for the construction, recycling, and forestry industries, Palfinger UK says its “comprehensive offering is backed by innovation and provides end-to-end support throughout the equipment lifecycle.” With a nationwide presence and in-house bespoke body-building capabilities, the company serves a diverse client base including builders’ merchants, the construction sector, local authorities, waste and recycling firms, specialist transport and forestry operations.
For more information, please visit Palfinger.co.uk
Palfinger UK is a trading name of T H WHITE Group, a family and employee-owned engineering services business with a heritage dating back nearly 200 years. Palfinger UK now has depots in Devizes, Bradford, Leicester, Falkirk and London as well as a nationwide fleet of mobile engineers conducting cranes and commercial vehicle body repairs round the clock.
The company holds full ISO 9001 certification and membership in ALLMI, adhering to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance in lorry crane operations.
