Palfinger adds offshore passenger transfer system to portfolio

The acquisition of the  Offshore Passenger Transfer System (OPTS) technology from Lift2Work was concluded in September 2021.

Palfinger expects demand for the system – a multifunctional hydraulic aerial lift for transporting both people and materials in a safe, quick, and efficient way – to continue to rise, as the market for offshore transfer systems is expanding rapidly. Technically, the OPTS is compensated on various axes to absorb waves. It can lift up to six people at once and goods weighing up to 2,000 kg. This combination distinguishes the OPTS from any other systems and methods available on the market.

The company also identified decommissioning activities in the offshore oil and gas sector as another potential growth market. The OPTS will bring new cross-selling opportunities, creating opportunities for existing Palfinger business units, which the company expects to bolster its position as a complete solution provider in the marine and offshore industry.