Palazzani Appoints SNM Lift as Exclusive Distributor for France
- Jan 13
- 3 min read
30 Second Takeaway
Italian spider lift manufacturer Palazzani has signed a strategic partnership agreement with SNM Lift, granting the company exclusive distribution rights in France, including its overseas departments and territories. The agreement strengthens Palazzani’s presence in one of its most important foreign markets, with SNM Lift providing sales, aftersales service, parts, and training support.
Strategic Partnership Expands French Market Coverage
Palazzani has formalised a new strategic partnership with SNM Lift, appointing the French company as its exclusive distributor across France and its overseas territories.
The agreement is designed to deliver broader, more structured market coverage, combining Palazzani’s spider lift expertise with SNM Lift’s established national sales and service network.
Full Palazzani Spider Lift Range Available
Under the agreement, SNM Lift will offer Palazzani’s complete spider lift portfolio, ranging from:
The 16-metre TZJ 160 articulated spider lifts
To the 52-metre XTJ 52+ telescopic spider lift
In addition to equipment sales, SNM Lift will provide:
After-sales service
Spare parts supply
Operator and technical training
Support will be available for both new and existing Palazzani machines operating in France.
Established National Sales and Service Network
SNM Lift is headquartered in Vigneux-de-Bretagne, north of Nantes, with a second facility in Belleville-sur-Saône near Lyon. The company also operates mobile service teams covering Bordeaux, Paris, and Rouen/Le Havre, ensuring nationwide coverage.
Founded in 1981, SNM was appointed a Terex crane dealer for western France the following year. In 2010, the business was acquired by Vincent Galzin and current owner and chief executive Régis Morin. The SNM Lift aerial work platform division was established in 2013.
Broad Equipment Portfolio
Today, SNM operates through three primary divisions:
Cranes
Port handling equipment
SNM Lift – aerial work platforms
Its product portfolio includes Genie aerial work platforms, Unic spider cranes, Terex tower and rough terrain cranes, and Sany all terrain and crawler cranes. In 2021, Régis Morin became the company’s sole owner after acquiring Galzin’s share.
Leadership Commentary
Fabien Tuduri, Sales Manager at SNM Lift, said:
“Becoming the official Palazzani importer fully aligns with the continuity of our import strategy, allowing us to offer our customers a complete range of products and services from leading brands that are perfectly complementary to our current portfolio.”
Laura Gasparini, Export Manager at Palazzani, added:
“We are very proud to launch this new partnership with SNM Lift. The French market is one of Palazzani’s most historic foreign markets, and we consider it a priority. This collaboration allows us to achieve broader and more structured coverage of the French territory by relying on a partner with solid experience in both sales and after-sales service.”
About Palazzani Industrie
Palazzani Industrie is an Italian manufacturer specialising in spider lifts and tracked aerial platforms, serving construction, maintenance, industrial, and access rental markets worldwide. The company is known for its focus on innovation, compact design, and high-reach solutions.
Website: https://www.palazzani.it
About SNM Lift
SNM Lift is the aerial work platform division of SNM, a French equipment distributor providing sales, service, and support for lifting and access equipment across France. With multiple locations and mobile service teams, SNM Lift supports customers nationwide.
Website: https://www.snm.fr
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Palazzani’s new distributor in France?
SNM Lift has been appointed exclusive distributor for Palazzani in France and its overseas territories.
What products will SNM Lift offer?
SNM Lift will supply Palazzani’s full spider lift range, from the TZJ 160 to the XTJ 52+.
Will SNM Lift support existing Palazzani machines?
Yes. The agreement includes after-sales service, parts, and training support for both new and existing machines.
Where is SNM Lift based?
SNM Lift is headquartered near Nantes, with additional facilities near Lyon and mobile service teams across France.
Why is France important to Palazzani?
France is one of Palazzani’s most historic and strategic foreign markets.
