In-Depth Guide to Overhead Crane Suppliers in Kuwait: Helping You Find a Stable and Reliable Partner

Kuwait is accelerating urbanisation and industrialisation with oil and gas and infrastructure development needs, and large-scale port, logistics park, airport and new town construction projects are generating strong demand for heavy lifting equipment. Overhead/Travelling Crane, as the core material handling equipment in industrial, warehousing and logistics sites, is widely used in petrochemical, manufacturing, construction and other industries. This report aims to sort out the current status of the Kuwaiti overhead travelling crane market, detail the product and service characteristics of key overhead crane suppliers in Kuwait, and provide a reference for engineering equipment purchasing decisions.

Overview of Kuwait Overhead Travelling Crane Market

Kuwait’s industrial landscape is dominated by oil and gas, heavy chemical industries and building construction, while logistics and warehousing demand is also rising. The oil & gas sector requires high-strength, safe and reliable lifting equipment for crude oil storage and transportation, pipeline installation, etc. Emerging large-scale infrastructures and logistics parks (e.g., Al Nawasayb highway bridges, airport terminal expansions, port cargo hubs, etc.) continue to boost the bridge crane market. In terms of product type, suppliers typically offer single and double girder overhead travelling cranes (conventional travelling cranes on steel overhead rails), as well as gantry cranes and jib cranes, which are suitable for use in plants or outdoors, among others. In addition, specialised cranes such as casting cranes and mining cranes are used in special industries (e.g. steel mills, power facilities). The Kuwaiti market requires equipment to comply with international safety standards and local regulations, with many suppliers emphasising on ISO quality management and explosion-proof certification to meet process and safety compliance needs. Overall, the bridge crane market is highly dependent on infrastructure development and industrial development, and demand for high-end bridge cranes is expected to continue to grow as the ‘New Kuwait' vision and ‘Belt and Road' projects advance.

Supplier Selection Criteria

For purchasers, the selection of bridge crane suppliers need to consider a variety of factors:

1. Product and service scope: High-quality suppliers should cover common crane types (e.g. single girder/double girder overhead travelling crane, cantilever machine, gantry, etc.) and supporting electric hoists, and have the ability to provide one-stop services such as installation, commissioning, maintenance, spare parts supply and modification and upgrading.
2. Quality and reliability: the supplier should have a good industry reputation and rich experience, the products comply with international standards and local certifications (such as ISO 9001/ISO 14001, IECEx explosion-proof certificates, etc.), in order to ensure the durability and safety of the equipment.
3. Brand background and agency relationship: Preference should be given to local companies that act as agents for world-famous brands (e.g. STAHL, etc.), as they can usually provide better technical and spare parts support.
4. Local response capability: suppliers should have a service network or office in Kuwait to respond quickly to maintenance and after-sales needs.
5. Engineering and customisation capabilities: In the face of special working conditions, the supplier’s custom design and engineering capabilities are particularly important, and it should have its own design team and technical support, and be able to provide tailor-made solutions according to the project requirements. Combining the above factors, the buyer should balance the price, delivery time and long-term service quality, and choose the supplier that best matches their project.

Introduction of Major Overhead Crane Suppliers in Kuwait

The following is a compilation of Kuwaiti bridge crane suppliers based on publicly available information, including company profiles, addresses, product coverage, industries, services, advantages, etc. The information is mainly sourced from the official websites of the companies (in no particular order)

STAHL Kuwait Company W.L.L.

• Company overview: STAHL Kuwait is an authorised agent of STAHL CraneSystems in Kuwait, specialising in providing high quality lifting equipment and solutions.
• Company address: Block 2, Jase Tower, 11th Floor, Sharq District, Kuwait.
• Main products: Wire Rope Hoists, Chain Hoists, Explosion Proof Lifting Equipment, Crane Components, Crane Electrical Systems, Crane Kits, etc.
• Services: provide a full range of services such as sales, installation, maintenance and spare parts supply of lifting equipment.
• Specialised industries: oil and gas, chemical, power generation, transport and logistics, steel and concrete, food, machinery manufacturing, aerospace, road transport, pharmaceuticals and other industries.
• Brand strengths: rely on the brand STAHL CraneSystems is a globally recognised brand in explosion-proof crane technology, with one of the broadest and most seamless product portfolios and products that comply with international standards such as ATEX, IECEx and ISO 80079.
• Business type: distributor

SCALE General Trading & Contracting Co.

• Company overview: SCALE was established in 2005 and specialises in providing professional tower crane and heavy equipment rental solutions to public entities and industrial customers in Kuwait and the Middle East.
• Year of establishment: 2005
• Company address: Office 17, 8th Floor, Cortoba Tower, Al.Kabeer Street, Mubarak, Kuwait City, Kuwait
• Main products: tower cranes (mainly Liebherr brand), overhead cranes, gantry cranes, GPS tracking systems, etc.
• Services: rental, installation and maintenance of lifting equipment, GPS tracking system integration.
• Specialised industries: construction, pipeline engineering, civil engineering and other fields.
• Brand strengths: provide high quality Liebherr tower cranes, with ISO certification, rich project experience and professional technical team.
• Business type: rental company

Kuwait Technical Company

• Company overview: Kuwait Technical Company offers a wide range of industrial equipment and solutions, including overhead cranes, gantry cranes, etc., dedicated to meet the diversified needs of its customers.
• Company address: Street 82, Building 104,Shuwaikh Industrial 3, 70653 Kuwait
• Main products: overhead cranes, gantry cranes, industrial equipment, etc.
• Services: provide sales, installation and maintenance of equipment.
• Specialised industries: industrial manufacturing, construction and other fields.
• Brand strengths: provide diversified lifting solutions and have rich experience in the industry.
• Business type: dealer

National Equipment

• Company overview: National Equipment is a leading supplier of lifting equipment in Kuwait, specialising in providing high quality overhead cranes and jib cranes solutions.
• Company address: 96, Khalifa Al Jassem st, Shuwaikh industrial 2, Kuwait.
• Main products: overhead Cranes, Jib Cranes, Industrial Pumps, Air Compressors, etc.
• Services: provide design, manufacture, installation and maintenance services of lifting equipment.
• Specialised industries: industrial manufacturing, automotive maintenance, logistics and other fields.
• Brand strengths: co-operate with Italian OMIS brand, combining local manufacturing and high quality imported components to provide customised lifting solutions.
• Business type: manufacturer

International Engineering Co.

• Company overview: International Engineering Co. Offers a wide range of industrial lifting equipment including overhead cranes, gantry cranes, etc., dedicated to meet the diversified needs of our customers.
• Company address: Kuwait City, Kuwait.
• Main products: overhead cranes, gantry cranes, etc.
• Services: provide sales of equipment and other services.
• Specialised industries: oil refineries, petrochemical plants, power plants, etc.
• Brand strengths: with rich experience in the industry.
• Business type: dealer

Kuwait Bridge Crane Imports: Neighbouring Countries and International Brands are Important Sources

Although there are several suppliers of overhead cranes in the Kuwaiti domestic market, due to the limited local manufacturing capacity and relatively homogeneous product range, many projects often choose to import high-quality overhead cranes from neighbouring countries, especially products from Saudi Arabia and other international manufacturers.

Saudi Arabia: an Important Supplier in The Middle East Crane Market

Saudi Arabia, as one of the more industrialised countries in the Middle East, has a number of mature crane manufacturing and service companies. These companies not only serve the country’s large-scale industrial and petrochemical projects, but also gradually expand their business to neighbouring countries, including Kuwait. Typical bridge crane suppliers in Saudi Arabia include Eastern Morris Cranes, Riyadh Cranes Factory and Etihad Cranes & Lifting Solutions, etc., of which Etihad Cranes & Lifting Solutions has a sales and service network throughout the Middle East and North Africa. More information can be found in the article Overhead Crane Suppliers in Saudi Arabia.

International Brands Also Have a Strong Presence in The Kuwaiti Market

In addition to its Middle Eastern neighbours, the Kuwaiti market often imports overhead crane brands from Europe, America and Asia, such as:

• Spanco (USA.): one of the leading crane manufacturers in the USA, with products that are modular in design and easy to install.
• GH Cranes (Spain): continuous expansion in the Middle East and North Africa market, known for its cost-effective products.
• ABUS (Germany): the preferred brand of small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe, expert in the field of light cranes.
• KuangshanCrane (China): one of the largest crane manufacturers in China, with diversified products and rich project experience.

KuangshanCrane: A High-quality Lifting Solution Partner to Help Customers in The Middle East

As a leading manufacturer of overhead cranes in China, KuangshanCrane not only has strong production capacity and technical strength to help China’s ‘One Belt, One Road', but also supports customers to achieve localised installation, after-sales service and technical guidance. With stable quality and flexible customisation capability, KuangshanCrane provides the most cost-effective products and services to tens of thousands of customers in 122 countries around the world.

• Year of establishment: 2002
• Floor space: the company covers an area of 680,000 square metres
• Number of employees: about 2700 people
• Company address: lifting Industrial Park, Changyuan City, Henan Province, China
• Main products: single girder/double girder overhead travelling crane, single girder/double girder gantry crane, cantilever crane (free standing, wall-mounted, wall travelling), electric hoist (steel wire rope, chain, explosion-proof type), crane accessories (crane wheels, reels, etc.), special cranes (explosion-proof type, clean room use, nuclear grade, foundry use, etc.), transfer vehicle (battery-powered, rail type, trackless, etc.)
• Speciality industries: aerospace, automobile manufacturing, iron and steel smelting, petrochemical industry, electronic information, electric power and water conservancy, railway and military industry, construction engineering, port and dock.
• Services: provide customers with overall solutions and full life cycle services, lifting equipment design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning, equipment maintenance, repair and upgrading, spare parts supply and technical support.
• Brand strengths: one of the largest crane manufacturers in China, a core player in the Belt and Road market, diversified products and rich project experience.
• Business type: manufacturer

KuangshanCrane export case to Kuwait

Case Study: Delivery of MG Type Europe Double Girder Gantry Crane to Kuwait

A customer from Kuwait recently placed an order for a MG Type Europe Double Girder Gantry Crane, configured with a 3+3 ton lifting capacity—utilizing two separate 3-ton hoist trolleys. This order reflects a tailored lifting solution to suit the client’s specific operational requirements in their workshop environment.

Project Highlights:

• Crane capacity: 6 tons (3+3 ton dual hoists)
• Span: 18 meters
• Lifting height: 5 meters (hook to floor)
• Travel speeds:
• Lifting: 5/0.8 m/min
• Cross travel: 5–20 m/min
• Long travel: 2.7–27 m/min
• Work duty: ISO A5
• Control mode: Remote control
• Power supply: 380V, 50Hz, 3-phase

In addition to the crane itself, the client also ordered supporting components including:

• Cable reel for power cable management
• Power cable (53 meters)
• P30 rail (100 meters) with mounting parts
• Freight service from the factory to Qingdao port, with suggestion to use a 40ft OT container for safe and efficient transport

Understanding the importance of reliability and compatibility in heavy equipment procurement, the client took the time to carefully review our proposal. We provided not only detailed technical specifications but also drawings and workshop layout checks to ensure the crane would integrate seamlessly into their facility (workshop width: 19m, height: 6m).

Although this was their first order with us, the client appreciated our clear communication, transparent pricing, and willingness to share engineering insights during the early stage. All optional items—such as the power supply accessories and rail system—were recommended based on practical usage and long-term cost efficiency, helping the customer avoid unnecessary procurement gaps.

Why Kuwaiti Customers are Turning Their Attention to Chinese Manufacturers?

In recent years, more and more Kuwaiti engineering contractors and industrial companies have begun to look at Chinese overhead crane manufacturers. The reason for this is:

• High cost performance
• A wide range of products with short lead times
• Continuous progress in industrial technology
• Well-established international certification system (e.g. ISO, CE)

Conclusion and Recommendations

Against the backdrop of booming industrial and infrastructure development in the Middle East, the Kuwaiti overhead travelling crane market is rapidly diversifying and internationalising. Although local suppliers have certain advantages in terms of service response and industry experience, due to the relatively weak local manufacturing base, more and more projects are looking towards neighbouring countries such as Saudi Arabia, as well as international brands from Europe, America and Asia for equipment support. This not only broadens the procurement sources of bridge machines, but also further raises the market’s overall expectation of product quality, delivery capability and technical support.

Among many international brands, KuangshanCrane is gradually becoming an important choice in the Middle East market with its huge manufacturing capacity, full-category product matrix and flexible customisation capability. KuangshanCrane not only provides solutions covering bridge, gantry and specialised cranes, but also tailor-made equipment for Kuwaiti customers to suit local working conditions, and provides full-process support from design, manufacturing to installation, commissioning and after-sales support.

With the deep connection between the vision of ‘New Kuwait 2035' and the ‘Belt and Road' initiative, partners like KuangshanCrane with international vision and technical strength will bring more possibilities to the Kuwaiti bridge crane market. For enterprises seeking cost-effective, highly reliable and highly responsive crane solutions, now, it is the best time to connect with the depth of Chinese manufacturing.

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