MAXIKraft Group Celebrates 33 Years with 1,000 Liebherr Cranes and a Network of 26 Locations

What started 33 years ago as a one-man business has grown into the MAXIKraft Group, a powerhouse with 500 employees across 26 locations. Over the decades, the company has maintained a close partnership with Liebherr, purchasing 1,000 cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 30 to 1,000 tonnes, keeping its fleet at the forefront of innovation and technology

Founded in February 1992 by Maik Kanitzky in Züllsdorf, Brandenburg, MAXIKraft has expanded steadily through a combination of vision, technical foresight, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Today, the group includes five companies, most recently strengthened by the acquisition of KRANprofis Allgäu GmbH, further cementing its position as one of Europe’s leading crane service providers.

The fleet currently consists of around 200 mobile cranes and a large number of lattice boom cranes with a lifting capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes. Kanitzky has always pursued the goal of providing customers and employees with the most modern technology available: "We usually replace our mobile cranes every three years. Highly qualified employees, reliable partners and innovative machines – these are the key factors for our success. Liebherr has been providing us with the right technology and the necessary support for over three decades."

Technology with real added value

Liebherr stands for continuous development – not only in terms of performance, but also in terms of economy and safety. Numerous technical innovations can be found in the MAXIKraft fleet, including VarioBase®) (variable support base), VarioBallast®) (adjustable ballast radius), VarioTray® (divisible ballast tray) and the hydraulically adjustable V-Frame. These systems increase flexibility and efficiency in daily use and offer concrete advantages for customers.

Partnership as a model for success

Long-term partnerships are a fundamental part of Kanitzky's corporate strategy – with customers, banks, suppliers and, above all, with its own employees. “We invest in training and focus on technology that inspires. Many of our employees have been with the company for many years – including those who joined us as part of acquisitions,” emphasises the managing director.

MAXIKraft at a glance

The MAXIKraft Group specialises in crane services and heavy transport. With mobile and crawler cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 25 to 1,000 tonnes and transport solutions with payloads of up to 300 tonnes, the company covers a wide range of applications. It employs 500 people at 26 locations in seven federal states – supported by more than 200 cranes, 70 heavy-duty trucks and a flexible network of partners. The range of services extends from machine relocations and assemblies to the relocation of tower cranes and special tasks with lift systems or self-propelled modular transporters (SPMT).