PRODUCTS
POWER, PASSION,
PARTNERSHIP
Heila designs and manufactures fully foldable and knuckle-telescopic boom cranes for demanding marine and offshore operations.
Compact, reliable and engineered to perform where conditions are toughest.
Founded in 1978, Heila has developed a strong engineering heritage
that continues to evolve through innovation and specialization.
WHO WE ARE
An international marine crane group
Heila is an international group specialized in foldable telescopic and knuckle boom marine cranes, with headquarters in Italy and a global presence through partners and service points.
With more than 4,500 cranes delivered worldwide, including over 3,300 foldable telescopic cranes, Heila is recognized for its engineering expertise, compact solutions and long-term reliability at sea.
Every crane is engineered in-house, designed to integrate seamlessly with the vessel and built to operate safely in harsh marine environments.
Mission
To deliver reliable, high-performance marine lifting solutions, ensuring safety, durability and operational efficiency for every vessel and mission.
Vision
To set the benchmark in foldable marine cranes through specialization, innovation and engineering excellence, supporting the evolution of marine and offshore operations worldwide.
Our Values
Reliability
- Consistent performance and safe operations in all marine environments.
Specialization
A focused expertise in fully foldable, knuckle-telescopic and knuckle boom crane technology.
Leadership
- Engineering-driven innovation that anticipates industry challenges and pushes performance limits.
Heila Cranes. Power. Passion. Partnership.
Portfolio
Our crane portfolio
One solution for every marine mission.
HLM
Compact foldable telescopic cranes
Light, compact fully-foldable cranes with rack-and-pinion slewing, for small and auxiliary vessels — workboats, tugs and pontoons.
HLRM
Heavy-lift foldable telescopic cranes
High-capacity foldable cranes up to 1,500 tm, with slewing bearing and continuous rotation — for offshore & subsea operations where deck space is limited. Fully foldable up to size 90, knuckle-telescopic above.
HR
Knuckle boom cranes
Versatile knuckle-boom cranes for demanding offshore and subsea operations, fitted with AHC, AOPS and MOPS systems.
Technology & Innovation
Innovation is embedded in Heila’s engineering approach.
All cranes are developed through in-house engineering, covering structural design, hydraulics and control systems, supported by ANSYS, CAD 3D and FEA analysis.
Advanced technologies include:
- Active Heave Compensation (AHC)
- AOPS / MOPS safety systems
- Constant tension winches
- Solutions for subsea, Arctic and offshore operations
Sectors
Markets & applications
The industries and missions Heila cranes serve.
Heila cranes operate across a wide range of marine sectors:
- Workboats, tugboats and multicats
- Offshore and subsea operations
- Yacht and support vessels
- Research and scientific vessels
- Navy and Coast Guard
- Fishing and aquaculture
- Dredging and port operations
- Offshore oil & gas and wind farms
Worldwide
Global presence
Service points and partners across the globe.
Heila supports customers worldwide through a structured network of partners and service points.
- Headquarters: Italy
- Branch: The Netherlands
- Operations and service coverage in 98 countries
Standards
Quality & sustainability
Certified quality and a responsible, sustainable approach.
Heila operates an ISO 9001-certified quality management system: every crane is designed, manufactured and tested to international marine and lifting standards, with full documentation and certification recognised by internationally accredited bodies. Heila is also committed to responsible, sustainable growth — through optimized production processes, low-impact treatments and materials, and an ESG-oriented development roadmap.
Join us
Careers & Company Profile
Work with us and discover the Heila world.
Join Heila
We offer opportunities to work in an international, engineering-driven environment, contributing to advanced marine lifting solutions.
Want to know more?
Download the Company Profile to explore Heila’s engineering capabilities, technologies and global references.
Gallery
Heila cranes at work
Real installations across marine and offshore missions.
Testimonials
What our customers say
Trusted by shipowners, operators and shipyards worldwide.
“Quality, reliability and service are Heila’s unique selling points.”
Martin de Kok
Owner and Managing Director
“We opt for quality cranes and value a good partnership with our suppliers. Our cooperation with Heila proves this.”
Jos van Woerkum
Managing Director, Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld-Giessendam
“Short communication lines, rapid response times, and both companies take a solution-oriented and proactive approach.”
Wim van Oord
Head of Technical Department, De Klerk
“We have been doing business with Heila Nederland for years and we are very positive about their service; they are experts in servicing cranes.”
Stefan Abels
Technical Superintendent, Acta Marine
“Heila’s service engineers provided me with the confidence needed to build ships. They are outstanding experts with a real feeling for service.”
Henk van Wingerden
Chief Technical Service, Stemat
“Service and customer focus are some of Heila’s strong points. They think from the customer’s perspective.”
Peter van Wijngaarden
Managing Director, Van Wijngaarden Marine Services