27.05.2015

W.Schnitger takes on R&B cranes

German crane and platform service specialist W. Schnitger has taken over the European master distribution for R&B spider cranes from France Elévateur Germany.

The company, which is based in Northeim, central Germany, has been a service partner of France Elévateur for the past three years, and also works with Bronto, Tadano, Haulotte, and Scania. A statement from the company said: "The company has been awarded the exclusive sales and service rights for R&B mini cranes in Europe by France Elévateur."

Schnitger managing director and owner Walter Päuser and crane specialist Daniel Wenzel visited the R&B plant in Japan in March and reached an agreement to take over the distribution, with the blessing of France Elévateur, which is looking to focus on the core aerial lift products that it manufactures. At the same time Schnitger has been looking to increase its crane activities.
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Daniel Wenzel of Schitger (L) with Thomas Rammelt of France Elévateur Germany

Thomas Rammelt, managing director of France Elévateur Germany said: "Schnitger is our predetermined successor. Our sales and service partners will continue to sell the cranes of R&B in partnership with Schnitger."