Sarens and BMS Heavy Cranes leaders elected to ESTA Board
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Jan Sarens, Group Director at Sarens, and Morten Kammer, CEO of BMS Heavy Cranes, have been elected to the ESTA Board. Both were elected unopposed at the association’s General Assembly, replacing Stijn Sarens and Jens Engaard, who stepped down after reaching the maximum three terms. Members also unanimously reappointed Iffet Türken, who leads ESTA’s Transport Section and chairs its HSE Commission.
Two new members join ESTA Board
Jan Sarens and Morten Kammer will bring representation from Sarens and BMS Heavy Cranes to the board of the European association for abnormal road transport and mobile cranes.
They replace Stijn Sarens, who served as ESTA Secretary, and Jens Engaard, Vice-President of the Crane Section. Both outgoing members stepped down after serving the maximum three terms allowed under ESTA’s rules.
Iffet Türken reappointed
The General Assembly unanimously approved Iffet Türken’s reappointment to the board. She is President of ESTA’s Transport Section and Chair of the association’s HSE Commission.
ESTA Director Miguel Flórez de la Colina welcomed the new board members, thanked Türken for agreeing to serve another term and recognised the contributions of the outgoing members.
The changes add new representation from two major heavy-lift companies while retaining continuity in the association’s transport and safety leadership.
About ESTA
The European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) represents national trade associations and companies working in crane hire and heavy transport. Founded in 1976, it brings together more than 100 member associations and companies from 27 countries, including equipment manufacturers and other industry suppliers.
ESTA works to represent the sector at a European level, promote safety and training, and support the harmonisation of regulations affecting abnormal transport and mobile crane operations.
View website: https://estaeurope.eu/
About Sarens
Sarens is a global crane rental, heavy lifting and engineered transport company. Its work includes lifting and moving large structures and equipment for civil and industrial construction, energy and infrastructure projects. The company operates a broad fleet of mobile and crawler cranes, transporters and specialised equipment.
View website: https://www.sarens.com/
About BMS Heavy Cranes
BMS Heavy Cranes provides heavy-lifting services for complex projects across international markets. Its fleet includes high-capacity crawler cranes, mobile cranes and large ring cranes, supported by teams working from locations in Europe and other regions. The company specialises in heavy-lift projects requiring engineered crane and transport solutions.
View website: https://bms-hc.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has been elected to the ESTA Board?
Jan Sarens, Group Director at Sarens, and Morten Kammer, CEO of BMS Heavy Cranes, were elected unopposed.
Who did the new board members replace?
They replace Stijn Sarens, who served as ESTA Secretary, and Jens Engaard, who was Vice-President of the Crane Section.
Why did Stijn Sarens and Jens Engaard leave the board?
Both stepped down after serving the maximum three terms permitted under ESTA’s rules.
Was Iffet Türken reappointed?
Yes. The General Assembly unanimously approved her reappointment. She is President of ESTA’s Transport Section and Chair of its HSE Commission.
