Donati Cranes

Donati Sollevamenti has been established since 1930, in these years we have gained a leading position in the international market for lifting equipment.

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The different solutions and the reliability of the products such as electric chain hoists, manual and electric jib cranes, electric wire rope hoists, channel profile system bridge cranes, find their applications in all types of industries.

The markets request and the client's satisfaction represent Donati's target activity, backed up with spare parts assistance and our after sales department. The modular components produced by Donati offer the correct solutions that the market demands.

The care of Donati Sollevamenti s.r.l over customer satisfaction is directed to establish a long-term relationship, based on mutual respect and trust, thanks to the flexibility and promptitude of the organisation with direct and personal contact. The after sales service is organised in order to give prompt answers and solutions about spare-parts, service and warranty procedures.

The on going and careful attention to quality by Donati Sollevamenti S.r.l. seen, not only through our careful design, responsible choices and constant checks of materials, but of all phases of production and of the finished product, involves the whole organisation, through the quality control system which, since 1993, controls and checks the life of the whole company.

2025

95 years of CLEVER CONVENIENCE

2017

Donati joins the Konecranes Group

2012

The jib crane range is expanded with the GBL series

1998

The DRH series of rope hoists is launched

1990

DGR wheel units and components for bridge cranes are introduced

1978-79

The DMK series and the first turnkey suspended track system are presented

1974

Donati Sollevamenti S.a.s. is established, offering new cranes and components

1960-64

The SBN series (self-braking motor) and the SBA series (friction device) were also introduced

1955

The first SVC chain hoists were launched under the OFD (Officina Fratelli Donati) brand

1930

F.lli Donati S.D.F. was founded in Castronno, Varese.

Company history

Founded in 1930 in the Varese area, Donati Sollevamenti has built up a solid international reputation over the years thanks to its ability to listen to its customers and propose reliable solutions for the manufacturing and distribution industries.

The product range includes electric chain and rope hoists, jib cranes, pendulum gearmotors and wheel units for overhead cranes, designed to meet the most varied lifting and handling needs in industrial environments.

In 2017, the company became part of the Konecranes Group, further strengthening its presence in the industrial lifting sector.

Donati has always placed great emphasis on process quality, safety and respect for the environment, achieving certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. 

In 2021, the company launched the GRL jib crane, with 360° continuous rotation, a load capacity of up to 2,000 kg and a maximum outreach of 7 metres, designed to meet specific needs for ease and practicality of use.

Today, Donati Sollevamenti still stands out for the solidity of its solutions and its relationship-based approach to customer satisfaction.