Palfinger

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Bergheim, Salzburg · Est. 1932 · 1 model registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Palfinger: 1 model, 1 active incident. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Bergheim, Salzburg

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Austrian crane and lifting solutions manufacturer developing remote-controlled, automated and robotic lifting systems for construction, marine, and industrial applications. Listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1999, PALFINGER reported EUR 2.34 billion revenue in 2025 with ~12,000 employees across 30 manufacturing sites. In 2026, PALFINGER announced a strategic technology collaboration with ICON to develop the Titan large-size robotic 3D printing system for heavy industry and construction, extending its expertise into large-format robotics and digital manufacturing.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 83.2%

Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

CEOAndreas Klauser (since June 2018)
FounderRichard Palfinger (1932)
StockVienna Stock Exchange (PAL.VI), listed since 1999
RevenueEUR 2.34 billion (2025)
Employees~12,000
EBITEUR 174.3 million (2025), 7.5% margin
Manufacturing sites30 international
Financial stageMature — publicly traded, revenue-generating
Strategy 2030+Target: EUR 3B revenue, 12% EBIT margin, 15% ROCE

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall FootprintLatest event: Nov 2021

1 recall on record (1 moderate). Most recent: Nov 2021.

moderate: 1

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Andreas KlauserSEC-verified

CEO & Chief Executive Officer

Felix StrohbichlerSEC-verified

CFO & Chief Financial Officer

Alexander SusanekSEC-verified

COO & Chief Operating Officer

Founding Team

Richard Palfinger[Founder]

sole · no longer at company

Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)

Richard PalfingerFounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

1 entry
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

ICON1 · 1× joint · 1 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • PALFINGER x ICONMar 12, 2026

    MOST RECENT · PALFINGER x ICON · 2026-03-12 · with ICON · OPERATING

FAQ

13 entries
What is Palfinger?

Austrian crane and lifting solutions manufacturer developing remote-controlled, automated and robotic lifting systems for construction, marine, and industrial applications. Listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1999, PALFINGER reported EUR 2.34 billion revenue in 2025 with ~12,000 employees across 30 manufacturing sites. In 2026, PALFINGER announced a strategic technology collaboration with ICON to develop the Titan large-size robotic 3D printing system for heavy industry and construction, extending its expertise into large-format robotics and digital manufacturing.

What does Palfinger make?

Palfinger has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Titan (Palfinger builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is Palfinger publicly traded?

Yes. Palfinger is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Palfinger?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Palfinger building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.

Who is the CEO of Palfinger?

Andreas Klauser is the ceo of Palfinger, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Palfinger?

Palfinger is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.

Where is Palfinger headquartered?

Palfinger is headquartered in Bergheim, Salzburg, Austria.

Who owns Palfinger?

Palfinger is publicly held by its shareholders.

Where does Palfinger operate robots?

Palfinger is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Palfinger a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Palfinger ranks in roughly the top 17% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Palfinger founded?

Palfinger was founded in 1932.

Are there any incidents involving Palfinger?

1 active incident involving Palfinger is on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.

Is Palfinger safe?

Palfinger has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 recall on record (1 moderate). Most recent: Nov 2021. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.