Verlinde Cranes & Hoists is the product of more than 150 years of experience in the design and manufacture of lifting equipment. Since its entry into the African marketplace, Verlinde Cranes & Hoists has expanded its projects both locally and internationally, particularly in the mining, water works and construction industries. Plans are afoot to expand Verlinde’s reach further up into Africa, making Verlinde products more accessible to this market. Of late, Verlinde Cranes & Hoists has revolutionised its design, reputation and ability to offer customers tailor-made equipment, which has led to increased market share and repeat business from many of South Africa’s Top 40 companies. All products are tested and approved to the highest European (FEM, DIN, TUV) and international engineering standards. Mobility, durability and size are the key attributes that have contributed to making Verlinde products our customers’ preferred choice. Customers can rely on our customer support and spare parts service – proof of our long-term commitment to customers who choose Verlinde. In Verlinde’s terms, “long-term” refers to an exceptionally long time. Founded in 1858, Verlinde gained business by being able to offer the French navy and army engineering corps a revolutionary “endless screw hoist”. In 1918, with electrification in its early days, Verlinde was the first French constructor to design and market electrically powered winches and hoists. Verlinde is domiciled in the central region of France and is France’s leading maker and exporter of hoisting and handling equipment. Expansion into the African marketplace occurred in 1976, when Verlinde France assigned sole distribution rights to Verlinde Cranes & Hoists, South Africa. Verlinde remains committed to: Defying Gravity, One Lift at a Time