Container Spreader Headblocks & Frames

The world's most experienced crane spreader manufacturer. Invented the telescopic spreader in 1965. 20,000+ spreaders delivered to 500+ terminals in 90+ countries; 10,000+ still in operation. Present in 99 of the world's top 100 ports. Manufactures up to 2,000 spreaders/year (claims largest annual capacity in the world). 715 employees. Manufacturing at Vallingby (Sweden), Singapore (Bromma Conquip Pte Ltd, est. 1991), Malaysia, and North America. Part of Kalmar (independently listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, July 1 2024 after Cargotec demerger). Product lines: STS, RTG, yard, MHC, fixed, overheight frames; monitoring systems (Bromma SMS, Bromma Hawkeye).

Self-described 'world's leading independent spreader manufacturer.' Founded 1974 by Gösta Karlsson in Älmhult, Småland, Sweden. All 28,000+ ELME spreaders ever built were manufactured at the single factory in Älmhult — the same small Swedish town (population ~9,000) where IKEA opened its first store in 1958 and where the IKEA Museum now stands. Produces 1,000+ spreaders/year; 250+ employees. Primarily serves reach stackers, lift trucks, and straddle carriers rather than STS/RTG cranes. Key distinction from Bromma: ELME is the dominant spreader for mobile ground equipment; Bromma dominates overhead crane spreaders.

Dutch family business founded 1830 (spreader manufacturing since 1967); six generations of engineers. Manufacturing in Netherlands (HQ) and Singapore. Serves 90+ ports worldwide; 400+ spreaders operating across North America. Annual revenue $68.8M (2024). Products: STS, MHC, yard crane, and straddle carrier spreaders. Privately held family business — one of the oldest companies in the crane spreader industry.

British-origin crane spreader manufacturer, roots from Ed Mills & Son (blacksmith, Liverpool, 1876). RAM Spreaders brand created 1972 by Robert A. Mills for container handling equipment. In 1992 joined NatSteel Engineering (Singapore), establishing the Singapore manufacturing facility which became the primary production site. Now global with factories in Singapore, UK, China, Germany, and USA. Products: STS, yard crane, and MHC spreaders.