PALFINGER Opens $15M North American Parts Center in Huntley, Illinois

Oct 30, 2025

The new state-of-the-art PALFINGER Parts Distribution Center in Huntley, Illinois, houses more than 60,000 parts and has the capacity to ship up to an estimated 75,000 shipments annually throughout North America.

PALFINGER, the world market leader of innovative crane and lifting solutions, has officially opened its new North American Parts Distribution Center in Huntley, Illinois.

PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world’s leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions.

The strategic $15 million investment is designed to deliver parts faster, reduce equipment downtime, and strengthen service for dealers and customers across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Mark Knauer, Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, discusses nutritional strategies to improve sow livability and piglet outcomes. He shares research insights on vitamin programs, antioxidant support, and nutrition-based approaches in commercial production systems. Dr. Knauer highlights opportunities to reduce mortality, enhance sow longevity, and improve overall performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

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