Joly Location, one of France’s leading aerial work platform (AWP) and lifting equipment rental companies, has taken delivery of a customised Palazzani XTJ 52+ Spider Lift. This latest addition enhances the company’s capability to serve diverse industries with innovative and efficient solutions.
Founded in 1973 by Marcel Joly, Joly Location has over five decades of experience in the rental sector. The company is renowned across Europe for providing safe and efficient lifting solutions. Since the 2000s, it has focused on expanding its AWP offerings, catering to industries such as wind energy, nuclear power, petrochemicals, and the preservation of cultural landmarks like Notre Dame de Paris. With a fleet currently supporting working heights of up to 90 meters and plans to reach 100 meters by 2025, Joly Location continues to lead the way in meeting demanding project requirements.
Lionel Joly, Managing Director of Joly Location, explained the rationale behind the addition: “The Palazzani platform’s working height complements our existing fleet while its ease of use and positioning speed, even in complex environments, set it apart.”
Laura Gasparini, Export Sales Manager at Palazzani Industrie, shared her excitement: “The XTJ 52+ is designed for challenging environments, offering top-notch performance and versatility. We are confident it will significantly contribute to Joly Location’s success.”
A Unique Blend of Art and Functionality
What makes this XTJ 52+ particularly noteworthy is its bespoke design, created in collaboration with Dijon-based artist Pegaz. Known for his innovative and futuristic style, Pegaz transformed the spider lift into a visual masterpiece.
“As active supporters of the local cultural scene, we saw an opportunity to partner with Pegaz,” explained Lionel Joly. “The result blends his creative vision with our operational needs, producing a design that draws attention wherever it’s deployed.”
The machine’s unique design features superhero-inspired elements, printed circuits, and iconic “shark teeth” motifs, making it a showpiece as well as a functional tool. Pegaz described the project as a collaboration of inspiration and creativity, resulting in a distinctive work of art that sparks curiosity and admiration.
Unveiling the Palazzani XTJ 52+
The newly added Palazzani XTJ 52+ boasts exceptional specifications that make it ideal for applications such as telecommunications, electrical networks, and heritage site maintenance. Key features include:
- Working Height: 52 meters
- Outreach: 19.5 meters
- Basket Capacity: 400 kg
- Hydraulic Winch Capacity: 980 kg
