Born from the intuition of John E. Valla, the brand offers a wide range of self-propelled cranes adapted to each need. From industrial facilities to aircraft maintenance and skyscrapers, there are dozens of special applications created with their customers. Manitex Valla was born in 1945 thanks to John E. Valla and in a short time he made his way in the world of industrial handling. In fact, in the 1960s, it recognized the market need for a new tool, the functionality of which was inserted between the forklift and the crane truck: the first industrial self-propelled crane was born and ten years later, the battery version has been designed. Beginning of production focused on innovation and respect for the environment, leading to the development of a complete range of self-propelled cranes adapted to each need: from 2 to 90 tonnes, electric, diesel, hybrid, on wheels or on tracks, fixed or swivel arm, with dozens of special applications built in collaboration with its customers. Over the years, Manitex Valla has maintained a solid link with the past and with its own DNA, that is to say, providing concrete responses tailored to the needs of the client. Currently, more than 10,000 cranes are used in the most diverse sectors: from automobile, engine and tire factories to the assembly and maintenance of aircraft, including the installation of windows in skyscrapers. sky. Among the services offered, the company provides constant support with regard to maintenance, spare parts and any compliance of vehicles. New investments are concentrated in after-sales service through agreements and contacts with companies specializing in this type of service, in order to ensure greater proximity to the customer and the efficiency of Manitex Valla machines. The Manitex International Group has placed the Valla brand among the pillars of its growth strategy, devoting time and energy to the development of innovative models and the creation of an effective management team. The PM, Oil & Steel and Badger brands are also part of the MANITEX Group.