Palfinger AG announced that Herbert Ortner does not intend to prolong his contract as CEO, that terminates by the end of the year 2018. Therefore, Herbert Ortner agreed with the Nomination Committee of the Supervisory Board to terminate his position as of December 31, 2017 and to organize a smooth handover in the upcoming weeks. After that time, Herbert Ortner will act as a counselor to the Palfinger family.