Container handling - ELME Spreader

52Years of experience
07Serving continents
>29,000Delivered spreaders

Our products

Crane Spreaders, Truck Spreaders, Straddle Carriers, Special Equipment, Piggyback Attachments, Add-on Kit, Servicebox, Service Kit

55-tonne capacity

Pioneer is a first-of-its-kind heavy duty telescopic top lift spreader, engineered for demanding container handling operations and lifting laden ISO containers up to 55 tonnes. Featuring a robust reinforced design, easy maintenance access and multiple configuration options, Pioneer is built to meet different operational requirements with reliable performance and durability.

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From Småland to the World

Discover the story behind how Gösta Karlsson, a farmer's son, entered the container handling business and founded ELME Spreader. Gain insights into the events, images, and anecdotes that tells the story of how ELME Spreader developed from a typical kitchen-table startup in Småland to being the world's leading independent spreader manufacturer.

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In-house Production

Every single ELME spreader is built at out factory in Älmhult, Sweden. All the work is carried out here - from design and product development to manufacturing, assembling and testing. This unique approach lets us have full control over the production in every step, all the way from raw material to the quality of the final product.