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Welcome to ESTA
Welcome to ESTA, the leading European association for the abnormal road transport and mobile crane rental industry. We represent national trade associations whose members are mobile crane and access platform, rental and abnormal road transport companies.
Individual companies can become special members if there is no appropriate national association from their country. ESTA also welcomes affiliate members from relevant clients, government departments, regulatory bodies, service companies and all organisations active in our markets.
Individual companies can become special members if there is no appropriate national association from their country. ESTA also welcomes affiliate members from relevant clients, government departments, regulatory bodies, service companies and all organisations active in our markets.
In addition, ESTA has created the category of “Supporter” for companies that are members of their ESTA national associations but who want to become more directly involved in ESTA’s work.

Latest news
New guidance to help minimise risks from DEF/AdBlue related malfunctions
ESTA has published new technical guidance to help members minimise problems with Diesel Exhaust Fluid, also known as AdBlue, the liquid injected into the exhaust system to reduce Nitrogen Oxide…
VI-GST recognised for crucial role in improving Germany’s transport regs
ESTA has presented a 2025 ‘Gino Koster special award’ to the Verbändeinitiative Grossraum und Schwertransporte (VI-GST) from Germany, a pan-industry grouping that has successfully lobbied the German government to make…
Tribute to crane experts Gerhard Kaupert and Martin Lottes on their retirements
ESTA has paid tribute to two respected mobile crane experts who are retiring after many years’ service in their respective companies and industry organisations. Gerhard Kaupert from Manitowoc and Martin…