Sq3

Introducing SQ3: Performance in Motion Meets Getting Things Done

SQ3 is the powerful joint venture of two industry leaders: Q3 Group and Autokrane Schares GmbH. With Q3 Group’s motto “Getting Things Done” and Schares’ philosophy of “Performance in Motion,” SQ3 is your ultimate one-stop-shop for heavy lift logistics and engineered transport solutions.

A Strategic Alliance Built on Trust and Results

After years of successful collaboration on complex heavy lift transport projects, Q3 Group and Autokrane Schares GmbH have formalized their partnership through the creation of SQ3. This joint venture combines decades of experience, a massive equipment fleet, and deep industry knowledge to meet the growing demands of heavy logistics—both onshore and offshore.

Who We Are

Q3 Group, founded in 2016, is a specialist in horizontal and vertical transport, operating worldwide with a focus on the offshore wind, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. With in-house engineering, high-end equipment, and operational crews, Q3 is known for safe, efficient execution of complex lifting operations.

Autokrane Schares GmbH, a name rooted in history since 1898, is one of Germany’s most trusted partners in crane rental and heavy lift solutions. With a strong presence across the country, Schares serves a wide range of sectors—from the chemical industry to infrastructure and energy—with advanced lifting technology and reliable teams.

What SQ3 Offers

Together under the SQ3 umbrella, clients gain access to:

• Experienced in-house transport engineers

• 140 Self-Propelled Modular Transport (SPMT) axles with 14 Power Pack Units

• 8 Enerpac JS-250 and 8 SCJ-100 Jack-Up Systems

• 65 Mobile Cranes, including:

  • 600-ton lattice boom crane

  • 800-ton mobile crane

  • Three 700-ton cranes

  • Two 450-ton telescopic cranes

• Over 70 heavy-duty transport vehicles, moving support systems, lifting gear, and crane accessories

• Custom tools and supporting equipment

• Skilled, safety-certified operational teams

Built for Complexity, Driven by Solutions

From concept to completion, SQ3 delivers innovative, engineered solutions for the most challenging heavy transport and lifting tasks. Whether you’re building offshore infrastructure, transporting oversized components, or managing time-critical operations, we are here to execute with precision.

Strong Leadership, Shared Vision

Led by Floris Bomers (Founder, Q3 Group) and Eric Reichmann (Managing Director, Autokrane Schares GmbH), SQ3 is driven by a shared commitment to results, reliability, and safety.

“We’ve already seen tremendous success in our joint projects—SQ3 will take that to the next level,”
— Floris Bomers

“By joining forces, we now offer a full-service package with unmatched expertise for any heavy transport challenge,”
— Eric Reichmann