Maeda’s master European distributor, Kranlyft, said the Dutch market was previously handled by Belgian distributor Heli, but Kemp Hoogwerkers will now take charge of this area.

Heli recently announced it was to handle distribution of Maeda mini cranes in northern France, alongside its operations in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Kemp Hoogwerkers is an established construction equipment distributor and moved into the lifting market in 2008 with Nagano tracked articulated boom lifts. It has since added Ihimer spider lifts and Iteco self-propelled lifts to its offering.

It has already taken delivery of its first Maeda mini cranes, and Kranlyft said: “This is an exciting time for Kemp as they expand their offerings.

“With strong contacts and a reputable base they will be leading the way in developing the Dutch market for spider cranes.”