Q3 Group, based in the Netherlands, and Germany-based Autokrane Schares have come together to establish a joint venture called SQ3 Group.
The parties to the joint venture have long-standing experience in the heavy lift logistics and rental sectors, as well as providing advanced engineering services. Together, the companies said they would offer clients a broader range of services for heavy lift transport, ultimately becoming a one-stop-shop for the sector.
Q3 Group specialises in heavy lift logistics, specialised transport, and lifting solutions, primarily focusing on horizontal and vertical transport in both the onshore and offshore industries. Founded in 1898, heavy lift specialist Autokrane Schares has clients across the chemical industry, steel construction facilities, machine and plant construction, infrastructure and energy production, amongst others.
The JV has access to 140 in-house SPMT axles with 14 power pack units (PPU); eight Enerpac JS 250 lifting systems and eight Enerpac SCJ 100 lifting systems; 65 mobile cranes including a 600-tonne lattice boom crane, an 800-tonne crane, three 700-tonne cranes, plus two 450-tonne telescopic cranes; more than 70 heavy-duty transport vehicles; supporting equipment and customised tools; and in-house experienced transport engineers.
“By joining forces, we can now offer a comprehensive suite of services, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of expertise and support for their heavy transport needs,” said Eric Reichmann, managing director of Autokrane Schares.
In September 2024, Q3 Heavy Lift acquired an upgraded Grove GMK5150L all-terrain crane from Manitowoc.
