Loader crane manufacturer Effer Holding Spa says that it delivered 2,232 cranes in 2004, which is a record performance for the Bologna-based manufacturer. Sales hit the record level of Euro 47.9m, an 18% rise on 2003.
The order backlog at the end of December 2004 was up 60% on the previous year-end at close to Euro 10m.
The company said that its target for 2005 is to grow sales by a further 15%, and eight new models are planned to help achieve that goal.
Effer, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, has also begun construction of a new factory and headquarters in Minerbio, which is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.