Tadano UK Plans Facility Move and Leadership Restructure
- Meagan Wood
- 6 days ago
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Tadano UK will relocate its sales, service, parts and technical operations to a new facility near Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, by the end of 2026. The company has signed a 10 year lease on the property. UK Business Leader Lloyd Gee-Nyland will also step down at the end of the year as Tadano recruits a regional leader to oversee the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Tadano UK to Relocate by End of 2026
Tadano will move its United Kingdom operations to a new facility near its existing location in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire. The relocation is scheduled to take place by the end of 2026. Tadano has signed a 10 year lease covering the new building and its associated yard.
The company has not disclosed the new facility’s address, floor area, workshop capacity, parts storage capacity or technical infrastructure. It has also not confirmed whether the property is larger or smaller than its existing location.
Tadano said the relocation forms part of a wider plan to strengthen its European operations and provide continued support for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
“The new facility, strengthened local organisation, and continued investment reflect Tadano’s confidence in the UK and Republic of Ireland markets and its long term commitment to supporting customers in the region,”
the company said.
Lloyd Gee-Nyland to Step Down
The relocation will coincide with a leadership change at Tadano UK. Lloyd Gee-Nyland will officially step down from his role as UK business leader at the end of 2026 after three years with the company. Gee-Nyland has overseen Tadano’s United Kingdom and Ireland business across crane sales, customer support, service, parts and related operations.
Tadano has not announced a direct replacement. Instead, the manufacturer is recruiting a regional leader covering the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Belgium.
The new position will introduce a wider regional management structure connecting three Northern European markets.
UK Team to Receive Greater Operating Responsibility
Tadano UK currently employs 22 people across sales, service, replacement parts and technical functions supporting customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Under the revised structure, the local team will receive greater responsibility for day to day decisions and organization.
The increased delegation is intended to allow employees closer to customers and active projects to manage routine operational requirements directly.
Local responsibilities are expected to continue across:
New and used crane sales
Replacement parts
Field and workshop service
Technical support
Customer communication
Warranty and maintenance coordination
Crane inspections and repairs
Tadano has not indicated that the relocation or management changes will reduce the size of its UK workforce.
New Regional Leader to Cover Three Markets
The planned regional leader will oversee Tadano’s operations in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Belgium. Tadano has not named a candidate or announced when the appointment will be completed.
The structure will provide common regional leadership while allowing the company’s local teams to manage a larger share of daily customer support and operational decisions.
Tadano maintains dedicated business operations in both the Netherlands and Belgium as part of its European sales and service network.
The company has not disclosed whether the new role will be based in the United Kingdom or elsewhere within the three country region.
Existing Site Dates to Terex Demag Operations
Tadano inherited its current British operation through its acquisition of the Demag mobile crane business from Terex in 2019. Terex Demag took over the purpose built Long Crendon facility in 2007 and moved into the property the following year. The existing building covers approximately 2,100 square metres and has supported crane sales, service, parts and technical operations.
Following the Demag acquisition, Tadano consolidated its previous UK operation and the acquired Demag business at Long Crendon in 2020. The merger brought the company’s Tadano and Demag sales and customer support functions together at one location.
The new move represents the next stage in the development of Tadano’s UK and Ireland support organization.
UK Move Forms Part of European Investment Plan
Tadano said the new British facility is part of a broader investment program across its European operations. The manufacturer has invested approximately €100 million in its German facilities at Zweibrücken and Lauf over the past two years.
Tadano’s Zweibrücken operation develops and manufactures All Terrain and crawler cranes. Its Lauf facility manufactures crane carriers and supports additional production, logistics and parts activities. The investment program is intended to improve manufacturing, repair, logistics and aftermarket support across Europe.
Zweibrücken Repair Facility Opened in 2025
Tadano opened a new repair facility at its Zweibrücken location in 2025. The company acquired additional land to support the project while also upgrading production areas and improving logistics processes at the German site.
The repair facility increases Tadano’s capacity to complete major crane repairs and technical work within its European organization. Centralized repair capabilities can support regional service operations by providing specialist resources for work that cannot be completed efficiently by local field technicians or smaller service facilities.
Lauf Parts Center Nears Full Operation
A new European replacement parts center at Tadano’s Lauf facility is scheduled to become fully operational during autumn 2026. The project forms part of Tadano’s investment in its parts distribution and customer support network. The Lauf development also includes expanded production and warehouse capacity and new telescopic boom assembly lines.
The centralized facility is intended to support parts availability and distribution across Tadano’s European markets, including the United Kingdom and Ireland. Tadano has not explained how its new UK facility will divide parts inventory and distribution responsibilities with the European center in Germany.
Continued Support for UK and Irish Crane Customers
The United Kingdom and Ireland represent established markets for Tadano’s All Terrain, Rough Terrain, crawler and other crane products. Sales, parts availability and technical support are particularly important for crane owners because equipment availability depends on timely maintenance, inspection and repair.
The 10 year property lease provides a long term base for Tadano’s continued local presence. However, additional information about the new facility will be required to determine whether the move changes the company’s workshop, storage or training capacity. Tadano has not announced any expected interruption to sales, service or parts support during the transition.
About Tadano UK
Tadano UK provides crane sales, service, replacement parts and technical support to customers across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
The operation supports Tadano crane products through a team of approximately 22 employees working across commercial and aftermarket functions.
Its current base in Long Crendon was originally occupied by Terex Demag before becoming part of Tadano through the 2019 Demag acquisition. Tadano consolidated its separate UK and Demag operations at the site in 2020. The company will relocate to another facility near Long Crendon by the end of 2026.
Regional website: www.tadano.com/uk-and-ireland
About Tadano
Tadano Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of lifting equipment headquartered in Takamatsu, Kagawa. Founded in 1919, the company develops and manufactures All Terrain cranes, Rough Terrain cranes, truck cranes, lattice boom crawler cranes, telescopic boom crawler cranes, loader cranes, aerial work platforms and specialized lifting equipment.
Tadano expanded its European manufacturing presence through the acquisition of German crane manufacturer Faun in 1990 and the Demag mobile crane business in 2019.
Its European crane operations include major facilities in Lauf and Zweibrücken, Germany, supported by a network of regional sales, service and parts locations. The company also expanded its equipment portfolio through the acquisition of Manitex International and businesses associated with PM loader cranes, Valla pick and carry cranes and Oil & Steel aerial platforms.
Tadano provides equipment and aftermarket support through an international network of manufacturing facilities, subsidiaries, distributors and service operations.
Company website: www.tadano.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tadano UK moving?
Tadano UK will move to a new facility located near its existing base in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire. The exact address has not been announced.
When will the relocation take place?
The company plans to complete the move by the end of 2026.
How long is the lease on the new property?
Tadano has signed a 10 year lease on the new building and yard.
Is the new Tadano UK facility larger?
Tadano has not disclosed the building’s size or confirmed whether it is larger, smaller or more modern than the existing facility.
Is Lloyd Gee-Nyland leaving Tadano?
Yes. Lloyd Gee-Nyland will officially step down as Tadano’s UK business leader at the end of 2026 after three years with the company.
Who will replace Lloyd Gee-Nyland?
Tadano is recruiting a regional leader for the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Belgium. No appointment has been announced.
How many people work for Tadano UK?
The UK operation currently employs 22 people across sales, service, replacement parts and technical roles.
Will the move affect Tadano customers in Ireland?
Tadano has not announced any reduction in service. The UK operation will continue to support customers across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
