Introducing ESTA, an ESPORG partner

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ESTA – the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – was founded in 1976 and since then has grown steadily.

The organisation represents national trade associations active in the logistics sector. Individual companies can become special members if there is no appropriate national association from their country.

ESTA also welcomes affiliate members from relevant manufacturers, clients, government departments, regulatory bodies, service companies and all organisations active in their markets.

In addition, ESTA has created the category of “Supporter” for companies that are members of their ESTA national associations but who want to become more directly involved in ESTA’s work.

Today, ESTA has active members in 25 countries and has established very close ties with the equipment manufacturers who supply the heavy transport and mobile crane industries, giving ESTA members the opportunity to voice ideas on future developments and technical issues.

Fabio Belli, ESTA President and CEO of Fagioli

ESTA prioritizes safety, quality and improvement

ESTA works to:

– Promote safer ways of working
– Harmonise equipment travel rules and general conditions of work
– Reduce permit delays for abnormal road transport throughout Europe
– Continually improve equipment to create a safer working environment, alongside the manufacturers
– Enhance the quality of service provided to clients
– Create opportunities for ESTA’s members to exchange information, allowing them to work together all over Europe
– Continuously improve the image of the sector.

Current projects include:
– Promoting best practice during the transport and installation of onshore WTG Systems
– Developing a common European Crane and Transport Operators Licence
– Campaigning for harmonized marking and lighting standards for heavy transport and abnormal loads
– Further developing best practice for the stability and operation of SPMT and modular trailers.

ESTA Awards of Excellence – celebrating the best

The ESTA Awards of Excellence is firmly established as the major annual event for the abnormal transport, crane rental and heavy lifting industry.

Each year, participating companies submit their most challenging and innovative projects and developments for a prestigious ESTA Award.

With ten award categories and more than 500 industry-related attendees, the ESTA Awards of Excellence might truly be called the Oscars ceremony of the heavy lift and transport sector.

Participation is open to:

– Member companies of ESTA Ordinary Members

– ESTA Special Members

– ESTA Affiliated Companies

– ESTA Supporter companies

For further information about ESTA, go to www.estaeurope.eu, follow ESTA on LinkedIn or contact Caroline van Geest in the ESTA office at officemanager@estaeurope.eu.