600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment, has secured the sole distributorship of PESCI® COPMA® range of truck-mounted cranes in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, commencing in December 2024.

Sonia Pretorius, National Sales Manager for 600SA, says the business has built, imported and distributed cranes for more than 50 years and is well-known for its truck mounted equipment.

“PESCI-COPMA crane range was the obvious choice for us, because of the cranes’ unique knuckle-boom feature, which makes them more flexible than any other cranes on the market. This type of product is also what our customers have specifically asked for,” she adds.

The flexible knuckle-boom feature of the PESCI-COPMA truck-mounted crane allows operators to lift loads that are directly alongside the vehicle, something other cranes’ boom configurations don’t allow them to do.

The PESCI-COPMA cranes can lift loads ranging from 2 tonnes per metre to an impressive 75 tonnes per metre and to a maximum vertical height of 29 metres, depending on their size and functionality.

The mobile nature of these cranes makes them attractive in a host of contexts such as mining, construction, logistics, municipal infrastructure projects, rescue services, road utility services, agriculture and rigging.

600SA’s strategic focus for PESCI-COPMA will be to strengthen its established market share while driving growth into the sub-Saharan African market.

“Our dealer network across the regions and decades of experience servicing cranes in South Africa and the broader sub-Saharan Africa ensures our role as a trusted partner. We offer comprehensive servicing and repair solutions seven days a week, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency for our customers,” says Pretorius.

“We are excited about this new opportunity: five decades of experience, combined with our expertise, footprint and reputation for reliability, mean we are perfectly positioned to effectively support this unique and high-performing brand,” adds Pretorius.

Erika Montuschi, CEO of CPS GROUP S.P.A. says the partnership between CPS GROUP S.P.A. and 600SA marks the launch of the PESCI-COPMA knuckle boom brand, a ground breaking synergy of COPMA's cutting-edge mechatronic technology and PESCI's legacy of hydraulic innovation. “As one of Italy's pioneering crane brands, established in the late 1800s, PESCI now embarks on a bold journey to deliver unparalleled lifting power and flexibility.

“We are thrilled to partner with 600SA to bring the PESCI-COPMA brand to life. Together, we are confident in our ability to not only meet the rising demands of the South African and sub-Saharan markets, but also to showcase advanced heavy lifting machinery that sets a new global standard for innovation and performance.

“This collaboration marks an important step for CPS GROUP S.P.A., a globally recognised manufacturer of high-quality lifting equipment, such as truck-mounted knuckle boom cranes, loader cranes and hook-lifts. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and advanced hydraulic technology, the group continues to raise industry standards through cutting-edge solutions and strategic partnerships, driving progress in heavy machinery worldwide,” concludes Montuschi.