Pfaff Verkehrstechnik GmbH
Integrated CMCO Solution Expertise for Railways Worldwide
This article first appeared in the Railway-News magazine, Issue 2 2024.
Since Pfaff Verkehrstechnik was fully merged into Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) in mid-2023, integration within the Group and the mutual support of the Group’s various brands has been further strengthened.
When it comes to project execution, it is not only the Pfaff-silberblau brand that is involved – STAHL CraneSystems and YALE also play their part in the success of the projects. Co-operation within the Group results in new outstanding railway technology solutions, which are realised worldwide together with local partners and subcontractors.
The portfolio of the former Pfaff Verkehrstechnik continues to be expanded under the umbrella of CMCO.
Sister brands YALE and STAHL CraneSystems also make a strong contribution towards implementing specialised railway technology solutions. These include transport components, but also the complete planning, installation and maintenance of turnkey lifting systems for a wide range of railway projects worldwide.
Diverse Projects in Europe
A huge number of major projects have been realised or are underway worldwide. In India alone, large projects are currently in progress at eight different locations, including Delhi, Pune, Bangalore and Mumbai. CMCO is highly active in Europe too – for example for the German Eiffage Group, which requires a Wi-Fi controlled system (10 lifting units for 30 tonnes each) for lifting maintenance vehicles and track-laying machines over a length of up to 110m.
In recent years, for Swiss Federal Railways, existing rail platforms in Basel have been upgraded with roof working platforms, crane rails and service lifts. Skanska AB, a Swedish multinational construction company, also uses CMCO technology – for example to equip a depot in Sävenäs, Gothenburg, including 25-tonne lifting jacks on a rail-guided lifting system with automated laser tracker positioning.
