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Goldhofer and EFM sign agreement for 14 PHOENIX E tractors

Goldhofer and EFM have signed an agreement over the delivery of 14 Goldhofer PHOENIX E battery-powered aircraft tractors by 2028, heralding a new era in zero-emission ground support at Munich Airport.

The contract signing ceremony at Goldhofer’s headquarters in Memmingen was attended by EFM’s Managing Director Jörg Abel, CFO Dirk Eichhorn and CTO Bernhard Stelzle, while Goldhofer AG was represented by CEO Matthias Ruppel, Stavros Hatziioannou, Vice President Sales and Service, and Peter Potthast, Area Sales Manager.

Abel said: “This latest investment in Goldhofer equipment is a further milestone for future-proof ground handling by EFM GmbH at Munich Airport. As a pioneer in the field of zero-emission ground support, our goal is to make ground support fit for a sustainable future. Goldhofer’s PHOENIX E tractors make a valuable contribution to our endeavour and will help us achieve our vision of a green future.” 

Ruppel emphasised the significance of the 14 towbarless aircraft tractors ordered for Munich, adding: “Collaboration with EFM GmbH underscores our position as a technology leader in the field of e-mobility. We are proud to be making a decisive contribution to zero-emission ground support with our PHOENIX E tractors and thus leading the way into a sustainable future.”


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