PALFINGER specializes in crane and lifting solutions and has officially opened its new North American Parts Distribution Center in Huntley, Illinois. The strategic $15 million investment will deliver parts faster, reduce equipment downtime, and strengthen service for dealers and contractors across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. 

Strategic location, smarter operations 

Located near Chicago’s major interstate corridors, O’Hare International Airport, and Rockford’s cargo hub, the 177,000 square-foot indoor space stocks more than 60,000 spare parts for PALFINGER’s full North America product range, including knuckle boom cranes, bucket trucks, truck mounted forklifts, service cranes, hooklifts, cable hoists, and timber and refuse loaders. 

An AutoStore robotic system picks parts with speed and accuracy, enabling faster turnaround and greater reliability. At full capacity, the centre is expected to process 75,000 shipments annually in partnership with L.I.T., PALFINGER’s long-standing global logistics provider. 

“Service is a growth driver for PALFINGER, and North America is one of our important markets,” said PALFINGER CEO Andreas Klauser. “The Huntley facility is a major investment in keeping our customers up and running. It’s about speed, reliability, and demonstrating our commitment and confidence to this region. It’s also bringing our global standard of service even closer to our dealers and customers.”