Künz GmbH

Künz GmbH is an Austrian crane manufacturing company headquartered in Hard, Vorarlberg. Founded in 1932, it is one of the oldest companies in the Vorarlberg mechanical engineering industry and remains 100% family-owned. The company designs, engineers, and produces innovative handling solutions for a wide range of industries, including container handling, mining, rail handling, wood handling, and recycling and bulk material handling. Künz is known for its in-house construction, electrical engineering, automation, and production capabilities, which enable rapid and targeted development of customized crane systems. With around 900 employees, the company serves customers worldwide and holds certifications such as ISO 9001:2015 and Oekoprofit 2024. Its product portfolio includes container cranes, spreaders, rail-mounted gantry cranes, automated stacking cranes (ASCs), and barge cranes. Künz has delivered major projects for customers such as ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways), CSX in the USA, HHLA terminals in Hamburg, and APM Terminals' Maasvlakte II terminal in Rotterdam. The company positions itself as a market leader in its core markets, emphasizing long-term customer partnerships, quality, and comprehensive lifecycle service from concept and consulting to design, production, maintenance, and training.

Künz GmbH was founded in 1932 and is one of the oldest companies in the Vorarlberg mechanical engineering industry. From its base in Hard, Austria, the company grew into a specialist in crane and steel hydraulic engineering, accumulating decades of experience. Over the decades, Künz has been marked by innovative milestones that form the foundation of its current market leadership. The company remains 100% family-owned and has expanded its capabilities to include in-house design, electrical engineering, automation, and production. This integrated approach allows Künz to develop patented solutions and respond rapidly to changing market demands. Künz has delivered numerous high-profile projects worldwide. It supplied rail cranes for ÖBB-Infrastruktur in Austria to support efficient and reliable freight transport. In the United States, Künz provided intermodal cranes for CSX intermodal terminals. In Europe, the company delivered intermodal cranes for HTA HUPAC and the Combinant Terminal in Antwerp, two key hubs of European freight traffic. In Germany, Künz supplied fully automated crane technology for HHLA terminals at CTA and CTB in Hamburg, ensuring maximum flexibility and productivity. At APM Terminals' Maasvlakte II terminal in Rotterdam, 54 Künz automated stacking cranes (ASCs) ensure highest efficiency at one of the world's most modern automated terminals. Künz also delivered barge cranes for Dutch companies. Today, Künz employs around 900 people and serves industries including container handling, mining, rail handling, wood handling, and recycling and bulk material handling. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, is recognized as an outstanding apprenticeship company, and achieved Oekoprofit certification in 2024. Its vision is 'Our products fascinate the world,' and it continues to drive trends in crane construction rather than merely following them.

• 2024

  Achieved Oekoprofit certification.

• 1932

  Künz GmbH founded.

• Delivered rail cranes for ÖBB-Infrastruktur, Austria.

• Supplied intermodal cranes for CSX, USA.

• Delivered intermodal cranes for HTA HUPAC and Combinant Terminal in Antwerp.

• Provided fully automated crane technology for HHLA terminals CTA and CTB in Hamburg, Germany.

• 54 Künz ASCs installed at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, Rotterdam.

• Delivered barge cranes for Dutch companies.

One of the leading innovators in crane construction, offering customized, high-quality handling solutions with full lifecycle service.

• Container cranes

• Special cranes

• Harbour cranes

• Rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMG)

• Automated stacking cranes (ASC)

• Barge cranes

• Spreader systems

• Mining cranes

• Wood handling cranes

• Recycling and bulk material cranes

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