Europe Overhead Cranes Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Europe Overhead Cranes Market Size

The Europe overhead cranes market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.27% between 2024 and 2032.

Europe Overhead Cranes Market Outlook

• As per The Federal Statistical Office, in Germany, 3.1 billion tonnes in weight was transported via roads by national lorries in 2022.

• Rail transport in Germany accounted for the movement of 358 million tonnes of goods, as per the Federal Statistical Office.

• As of June 2023, the UK Government provided £300,000 in funding to support job retention in the logistics sector.

Europe Overhead Cranes Market Growth

Growth in the Europe overhead cranes market is led by single girder cranes that are more versatile for lighter loads, the second one is double girder cranes that are superior in strength.

Single Girder cranes have a single beam that stretches across the crane runway and they offer cost-effectiveness and versatility for lighter load capacities. This makes them suitable for workshops, warehouses, or manufacturing facilities for efficient material handling.

Overhead cranes in a growing industry find numerous use cases in places like warehouses and workshops since they provide ease of movement for heavier equipment and materials. As of April 2024, Konecranes, a Finnish company acquired the German crane and service supplier Kocks Kranbau. Kocks is a major supplier of double-level luffing cranes, the move will open access to new European and global customers.

Double Girder overhead cranes consist of two parallel beams to offer better strength and ability to handle heavier loads, unlike Single Bridge overhead cranes. These cranes are most successful in tough environments like the steel-making industry or automobile manufacturing due to their accurate control of load. In summary, the European market has multiple girder types to suit various lifting specifications.

Europe Overhead Cranes Market Segmentation

Europe Overhead Cranes Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Single Girder

• Double Girder

Market Breakup by End Use

• Automotive

• Metal and Mining

• Manufacturing

• Aerospace

• Shipyards

• Others

Market Breakup by Country

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• France

• Italy

• Others

Europe Overhead Cranes Market Share

In the overhead cranes market, the automotive industry leads growth given the crucial role they play in the manufacturing and assembly processes. These cranes help in lifting and moving heavy components like body panels, engines, and finished vehicles, they provide efficient material handling solutions.

Leading Companies in the Europe Overhead Cranes Market

Technological progress, safety improvements, energy efficiency, customization options, remote operation capabilities, industry expansion, regional factors, collaborative efforts, and workforce training are key drivers of the overhead cranes market.

• Konecranes Plc

• ABUS Kransysteme GmbH

• Gorbel Inc.

• Henan Dafang Heavy Machine Co., Ltd.

• Brunnhuber Krane GmbH.

• KULI Hebezeuge – Helmut Kempkes GmbH

• Kito Corp.

• Henan Weihua Heavy Machinery Co., LTD.

• Columbus McKinnon Corporation

• GH Cranes Corporation Inc.

• Others

Major market players are expanding their outreach through mergers, acquisitions, and rising investment in technological innovation and the rise of sustainable and eco-friendly solutions.

Key Highlights of the Report