Crane spreader company Bromma has seen both its sales and order intake grow during the first six months of this year in comparison to the same time in 2017.
Bromma said that its market position generally remains at a very high market share — though geographical variations exist.
It noted that it is defending a very elevated market stake in the North American market, while in the Asia Pacific region, order intake is substantially better than both last year and expectations.
Bigger orders received during January to June this year included 11 ship-to-shore spreaders and 15 yard spreaders for China’s Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal, as well as an order for 17 YSX40E yard spreaders for Malta Freeport.
Bromma also claimed that as the demand grows for safety and performance, interest in existing equipment upgrades is steadily increasing.
Lars Meurling, Bromma marketing director, said it is “obvious” that a level of optimism currently exists in the sector. “I hear it in conferences I have visited recently, I read it in available market data and I see it in our order intake,” he noted.
Mr Meurling added that the replacement market is beginning to substantially contribute to Bromma’s orders and available market.
“We have been predicting this for some time now and are well prepared to support our customers when the need arises,” he said.
Bromma said that robust order intake, in line with signs from other industry sources, signals a positive future outlook.
