Grúas Aguilar Acquires Tarragona-Based Crane and Access Rental Company Grúas Gavi
- Meagan Wood
- Feb 9
- 3 min read
30-Second Takeaway
Spanish lifting and access rental provider Grúas Aguilar has acquired Tarragona-based Grúas Gavi, a family-owned crane and platform rental business serving petrochemical and nuclear facilities. The deal was completed through Aguilar’s subsidiary Grúas Serrat, acquired in 2023, and supports Aguilar’s continued growth across Spain’s industrial lifting sector.
Grúas Aguilar Expands Through Acquisition of Grúas Gavi
Spanish crane and access rental group Grúas Aguilar has acquired Tarragona-based crane and platform rental company Grúas Gavi through its subsidiary Grúas Serrat, which Aguilar purchased in 2023.
The transaction strengthens Aguilar’s presence in northeastern Spain and further expands its position in the country’s competitive crane rental and access equipment market. No financial details of the deal were disclosed.
Grúas Gavi Brings Longstanding Industrial Market Presence
Grúas Gavi is a family-owned business founded in 1965, headquartered in Constantí, a suburb of Tarragona.
The company operates a fleet that includes:
All Terrain cranes
City-type mobile cranes
Lifting capacities up to 400 tonnes
A range of platform rental equipment
Grúas Gavi primarily supports customers in Tarragona’s industrial corridor, including local petrochemical and nuclear facility operations.
For projects requiring larger lifting capacity, the company has historically rented additional cranes from other providers.
Acquisition Builds on Grúas Serrat Integration
The acquisition was completed through Grúas Serrat, which became part of the Aguilar group in 2023. The move reflects a continued strategy of regional expansion through established local operators with strong industrial customer bases.
Grúas Aguilar Continues National Growth Across Spain
Grúas Aguilar was founded in 1968 by the late Luis Aguilar and is headquartered in Arganda del Rey, approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Madrid.
In addition to its Madrid-area base, the company operates three additional locations:
Burgos (between Madrid and Bilbao)
Cuenca (between Madrid and Valencia)
Palma, Mallorca
Aguilar maintains one of Spain’s most diverse lifting fleets, including:
All Terrain cranes up to 1,200 tonnes
Crawler cranes
Loader cranes
A broad range of scissor lifts and boom lifts
The acquisition of Grúas Gavi adds further capability in the Tarragona region while strengthening Aguilar’s access equipment and industrial service coverage.
About Grúas Aguilar
Grúas Aguilar is one of Spain’s leading crane and access rental providers, delivering lifting solutions for major construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets nationwide. With a fleet ranging from city cranes to 1,200-tonne All Terrains, along with crawler and loader cranes, Aguilar supports complex heavy lift operations across Spain’s key economic regions.
The company also operates an extensive access fleet, including boom and scissor lifts, positioning it as a full-service partner for both lifting and work-at-height requirements.
Website: https://www.gruasaguilar.com
About Grúas Gavi
Founded in 1965, Grúas Gavi is a Tarragona-based family crane and platform rental company serving Spain’s northeastern industrial market. With All Terrain and city crane capacity up to 400 tonnes, the company is recognized for supporting specialized lifting needs in petrochemical and nuclear facility environments around Tarragona.
Frequently Asked Questions
What company acquired Grúas Gavi?
Grúas Gavi was acquired by Grúas Aguilar through its subsidiary Grúas Serrat.
Where is Grúas Gavi based?
Grúas Gavi is headquartered in Constantí, near Tarragona, Spain.
What equipment does Grúas Gavi operate?
The company operates All Terrain and city-type cranes up to 400 tonnes, along with a range of access platforms.
What is Grúas Aguilar’s fleet capacity?
Grúas Aguilar operates cranes up to 1,200 tonnes, including All Terrains, crawler cranes, loader cranes, and access equipment.
