Industrial cranes: assurance from engineering to certified installation
A new crane system is a complex project with a significant impact on your operations, budget, and safety. The wrong choice leads to inefficiencies and risks. The right choice increases your productivity and ensures continuity. Mennens doesn’t just supply cranes; we take full responsibility for your entire crane project.
A new crane system is a complex project with a significant impact on your operations, budget and safety. The wrong choice leads to inefficiency and risks. The right choice boosts your productivity and ensures business continuity. Mennens does not simply supply cranes; we take full responsibility for your crane project, from the initial calculations right through to a fully certified and operational installation.
We offer the reassurance of a partner who manages the entire process, so you can focus on your core business.
What is an industrial crane system and why is it a project, not a product?
An industrial crane system is more than just steel. It is a custom-engineered solution that must integrate seamlessly with your building, processes, and people. That’s why we approach it as a project that results in a CE-marked installation in accordance with the Machinery Directive. This means we don’t just build; we ensure a safe and reliable solution by carefully calculating structural integrity and carrying out a comprehensive risk assessment. Based on this, we compile a complete Technical Construction File (TCF). Our specialists then handle safe installation and careful commissioning of the system.
A crane system for every application: our solutions
| Crane system type | Ideal for | Key features |
| Overhead cranes | Full coverage of rectangular production halls and workshops | High lifting capacity, efficient use of space, floor remains clear. |
| Jib cranes | Individual workstations, loading and unloading zones, complement to overhead cranes | Flexible, relatively easy to install, available as wall-mounted or column-mounted. |
| Gantry cranes | Outdoor areas, buildings without suitable supporting structures, flexible setups | No or limited structural modifications required, mobile. |
| Monorail systems | Fixed transport routes, production lines, paths with curves and switches | Efficient for linear transport, can follow complex routes. |
Your project, our responsibility
The Mennens 7-step plan for industrial crane projects
We believe in a transparent and fully controlled process, ensuring you always know exactly where you stand.
- Consultancy & analysis: Our specialist analyses your lifting requirements and the structural conditions on site.
- Engineering & design: We translate the analysis into a detailed design and a clear quotation.
- Structural assessment: Our engineers calculate and validate the crane structure and, if necessary, the crane runway.
- Production & assembly: The crane is built in our own workshop in Groningen.
- Coordination & transport: We plan and coordinate transport to your site.
- Installation & commissioning: Our VCA-certified fitters install the crane and carry out a full functional test.
- Handover & certification: You receive a fully operational crane, including a CE declaration and a complete digital file in Mennens Certif.
Your digital crane passport: lifetime assurance with Mennens Certif
A crane has a lifespan of decades, during which numerous inspections and maintenance activities take place. Where do you keep all that documentation? From day one, your crane is assigned a digital passport in Mennens Certif. Here, you can find everything:
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The original CE declaration and technical file
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All annual EKH inspection reports
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Maintenance records and fault reports
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Manuals and schematics
This way, during any audit—internal or external—you are fully in control at the push of a button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, under the Working Conditions Act, employers are required to have work equipment inspected periodically. For cranes, this is at least once a year. Reference: Working Conditions Act, Article 7.4a.
Yes, every new crane is supplied with an “EC Declaration of Conformity (Annex II A)”. This is the legal document in which we, as the manufacturer, declare that the crane complies with the Machinery Directive.
Often, yes. An overhead crane runs on a runway that is supported by the building structure. Our engineers assess the existing structure and advise on any required modifications.
All documents, from the original CE declaration to the latest inspection report, are centrally stored and available 24/7 in your personal Mennens Certif portal.
Ready to optimize your internal logistics?
Start configuring your new crane system and receive expert advice from our engineers. Together, we build a safe, efficient, and fully compliant solution that strengthens your operations.
