CDC Chain Drive Crane comprises a team of professionals specialized in the construction and maintenance of ropeway systems of all types. The company is affiliated with an international network of independent ropeway experts known as the Ropeway Project Group, which is a leader in the industry both in Europe and worldwide. Additionally, CDC collaborates closely with renowned engineering companies such as Bartholet Maschinenbau AG, SEIK, Ropes, ItalDesign, and others.
A passion for the skilled work it undertakes is an integral part of the company’s DNA. Each project is executed with mastery and precision, always tailored to meet the customer’s specific needs. Depending on the project’s requirements, C.D.C. leverages its multidisciplinary expertise in fields such as engineering, surveying, construction, installation, architecture, urban planning, tourism, and more.
Founded in 2014 in Bolzano, Italy, by Helmut Gurndin and Alexander Philippov, who together bring over 20 years of expertise in ropeway and high-altitude works, the company has not only been involved in projects related to traditional ropeways but also has ventured into the implementation of its proprietary, innovative passenger and cargo ropeways, utilizing patented "Air Bridge" technology.