World Crane Championship 2015

JOHNNY JENSEN -WORLD CRANE CHAMPION 2015!

For the first time ever a World Crane Champion ship was held at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, U.K. 2015. There were participants from 12 countries competing for honour and glory and displaying fantastic skills as they did their best to win the grand prize of 25 000 EUR.

During a series of local qualification rounds held in different countries around the world during 2014, the finalists won their right to the finals in Birmingham. Crane drivers from around the world got together during two fantastic days of celebrating crane driving, doing what they enjoy the most; drive cranes!

The winner was Johnny Jensen from Denmark at the impressive time 02:18:49. With a HIAB X-HIPRO 192 he manoeuvred the crane swiftly and precisely though a series of obstacles and won thanks to brilliant skills and nerves of steel. 

"I am absolutely thrilled and happy to win this prestigious competition and delighted about my time," said Mr Jensen. "The atmosphere was so fantastic today!"

Carl Gustaf Göransson, Senior Vice President, Sales and Markets at Hiab, said: "The enthusiasm for the World Crane Championships has been tremendous, with people flying in from all over world, and a staggering amount of interest from the media and spectators. There is no better way to show off our fantastic HIAB cranes than with the world's best crane drivers."

"The success of this event means that we are committed to doing this annually, and I am pleased to announce that the 2016 World Crane Championships will be staged in Germany at the IAA Exhibition. So I would like to say to all the skilled crane drivers around the world: we look forward to seeing you next year, in our search for the Hiab World Crane Champion 2016."