What Cisolift does

Cisolift Équipements Inc. is a Quebec-based manufacturer of aerial work platform (AWP) equipment serving the North American market. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Saint-Germain-de-Grantham with facilities in Ontario and Fort Myers, Florida, the company controls its development and assembly process and runs a mandatory Pre-Delivery Inspection on every machine before shipment. The product line spans four core categories — boom lifts (Nacelles élévatrices), scissor lifts (Plateformes élévatrices) including slab, rough-terrain, and vertical-mast variants, telehandlers (Chariots télescopiques) in diesel and electric versions, and material lifts (Élévateurs de matériaux) — supplemented by certified accessories. Working heights range from roughly 11 to 59 feet and lift capacities from a few hundred pounds to over 15,000 lb, with power sources including diesel (Deutz engines), AC electric, and DC electric drive systems. The full product portfolio carries CSA certification for the North American regulatory environment.

The business model is direct, quote-based B2B hardware sales: customers submit inquiries through a "Request a Quote" workflow on the company's bilingual website and sales follows up with quotes, closing one-time equipment purchases (not rentals) backed by manufacturer warranties of typically one to three years on parts and labor and up to five years on structural components. Target verticals include construction (primary), warehousing and logistics, agriculture, trades and contracting, municipal services, telecommunications, and equipment rental stores. The company supports customers across Canada and the United States through three physical facilities and a digital marketing mix centered on its website, organic social media, email, and downloadable product literature. The only disclosed external capital event is a 2019 funding round of $310,000 from Fondaction; no investors, parent company, or institutional ownership structure is publicly disclosed, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

Cisolift

Legal name

CISOLIFT EQUIPEMENTS INC.

Website

https://cisolift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cisolift Équipements is a Quebec-based manufacturer of aerial work platforms — boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, and material lifts — serving construction, warehousing, agriculture, municipalities, telecommunications, and rental businesses across Canada and the United States through direct, quote-based B2B hardware sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial Work Platforms / Construction Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Work Platform & Access Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Boom/Scissor Lifts) (IMACAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Aerial work platforms
• Boom lifts
• Scissor lifts
• Telehandlers
• Material lifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-germain-de-grantham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aerial Lift Equipment Sales: Cisolift manufactures and sells aerial work platform equipment including boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, and material lifts. Products are sold as one-time purchases with manufacturer warranties (typically 1-3 years parts and labor, 5 years on structural components). The company controls the entire development and assembly process, offering equipment ready to work upon delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cisolift manufactures and sells aerial work platform equipment—boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, and material lifts—for North American job sites. The company controls the entire development and assembly process, offers diesel, AC electric, and DC electric power options, and ensures every machine passes a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) before delivery. It serves construction, industrial, agricultural, warehousing, municipal, telecommunications, and equipment rental businesses across Canada and the United States.

Product overview

Cisolift Équipements is a manufacturer of aerial work platform (AWP) equipment designed for North American job sites. The product portfolio consists of four core equipment lines: Nacelles élévatrices (Boom Lifts) providing extendable-boom elevated access; Plateformes élévatrices (Scissor Lifts) available in rough terrain, slab, and vertical mast configurations for various indoor/outdoor applications; Chariots télescopiques (Telehandlers) for powerful material handling across terrain types; and Élévateurs de matériaux (Material Lifts) for positioning heavy materials in professional environments. The offering is completed by Accessoires (Accessories) to optimize equipment performance. Products span multiple power options including diesel, electric AC, and electric DC systems, with working heights ranging from 11 ft to 59 ft and lift capacities from 265 lb to over 15,000 lb. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Quebec, Ontario, and Florida, serving industries including construction, warehousing, manufacturing, municipalities, and rental operations across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nacelles élévatrices (Boom Lifts) Aerial work platforms with extendable booms providing elevated access to work areas with stability, precision, and safety. Designed for demanding North American job site conditions.
• Plateformes élévatrices (Scissor Lifts) Compact, efficient, and reliable lifting platforms for indoor and outdoor work. Available in rough terrain, slab, and vertical mast configurations with working heights from 21 ft to 51 ft and lift capacities up to 990 lb.
• Chariots télescopiques (Telehandlers) Powerful and versatile telescopic handlers for moving and lifting heavy loads across all types of terrain. Diesel and electric variants available with working heights from 19 ft to 54 ft and lift capacities up to 15,432 lb.
• Élévateurs de matériaux (Material Lifts) Compact lifting solutions for handling and positioning heavy materials in professional environments. Manual winch system for controlled lifting, with working heights from 11 ft to 26 ft and lift capacities from 600 lb to 1,000 lb.
• Accessoires (Accessories)

Quantifiable outcome

• Every machine passes Pre-Delivery Inspection before shipping

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Genie (Terex): Genie, part of Terex, manufactures boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers serving the same North American aerial access market as Cisolift, including the same construction, warehousing, and rental channels.
• Skyjack: Skyjack produces scissor lifts, boom lifts, and telehandlers with a strong North American rental-channel focus, directly overlapping with Cisolift's product categories and target customers in NA.
• Snorkel (Ahern Group): Snorkel builds aerial work platforms (boom and scissor lifts) distributed across North America via the Ahern dealer/rental network, directly competing with Cisolift for the same fleet buyers and construction end-users.
• MEC (a Haulotte brand): MEC manufactures self-propelled and push-around aerial work platforms including scissor lifts and mast lifts — categories directly matching Cisolift's CS scissor lift and HVL push-around vertical mast product lines.
• Manitou Group: Manitou manufactures telehandlers (a core Cisolift product line) and other material handling equipment, with significant North American distribution in construction and agricultural segments — directly comparable to Cisolift's telehandler focus.
• JLG Industries: JLG (an Oshkosh company) is the largest manufacturer of aerial work platforms globally, directly competing with Cisolift across boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers for the same North American construction, industrial, and rental customers.
• Haulotte: Haulotte is a French manufacturer of aerial work platforms (boom and scissor lifts) sold globally, with a North American presence competing directly against Cisolift in the same equipment categories.

Emerging players

• Niftylift: Niftylift is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in compact and tracked aerial work platforms, particularly self-propelled and low-weight booms — overlapping with Cisolift's compact indoor/outdoor AWP niche.

Regional players

• Dingli (Sinoboom): Dingli/Sinoboom are Chinese AWP manufacturers that have been expanding into North America with competitively priced boom and scissor lifts, increasingly competing against Cisolift at the budget end of the NA fleet replacement market.

Broad incumbents

• Time Manufacturing (Versalift): Time Manufacturing's Versalift brand produces aerial devices (insulated bucket trucks, bridge inspection platforms, etc.) for utilities, telecom, and infrastructure — adjacent to Cisolift's telecom and municipal customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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