What Lift-A-Loft does

Lift-A-Loft, LLC is a privately-held Delaware LLC headquartered and manufactured at 9501 South Center Road, Muncie, Indiana, with origins in the 1940s and its first LAL aerial work platform produced in October 1952. The company designs and manufactures custom aerial work platforms organized into three core product categories: Airline Ground Support Equipment (maintenance lifts such as the APX, TL, TMX, and SPX31 series, disabled passenger lifts including the APX DPL, WBDPL, and MXT19, catering vehicles, air stairs, and custom GSE including SPEMS for the CH-47 Chinook and MML for the V-22 Osprey); Industrial Maintenance Lifts (vertical mast lifts in the AMR40, AMV36, AMC, and Vertex lines, plus scissor lifts across the SP, MP, and MSP series); and Truck Mounted Lifts (high-capacity units such as the TMPAPX-23 and TMHCL, medium/light-duty TMP, TL, and IMPAC lines, and custom configurations). Underlying technology spans electric and gasoline/diesel powertrains, hydraulic lift systems, 80V lithium battery electric drives, omni-directional scissor drives, quick-disconnect truck mounting, and hook lift-mounted platforms, with documented quantifiable performance such as 100+ lift cycles and 11+ mile driving range on a charge for the electric APX, and 10,000 lb platform capacity on the TMHCL.

Lift-A-Loft earns revenue primarily through one-time equipment sales priced via custom quotes (F.O.B. Muncie), supplemented by recurring service streams: a parts department, after-sales repairs and troubleshooting support, ANSI-certified annual inspections performed by staff with over 75 years of combined experience, and factory training programs (operations, maintenance, annual inspection, and train-the-trainer) that meet ANSI aerial lift standards. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales — direct B2B via website quote requests, phone, and email — targeting airlines and airports, industrial manufacturers, government municipalities and contractors, aerospace/defense programs, and mining operations, with the top segments being Airline/Airport Ground Support and Industrial Manufacturing. The company is privately owned with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and 11–50 employees, and recent strategic activity centers on product launches and a co-development partnership with United Airlines for a custom Tire Lift Cart.

Name

Lift-A-Loft

Legal name

Lift-A-Loft, LLC

Website

https://liftaloft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lift-A-Loft is a privately-held Muncie, Indiana manufacturer of custom aerial work platforms — including scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, and truck-mounted lifts — serving airlines, industrial plants, government municipalities, and aerospace/defense customers via direct enterprise sales and quote-based pricing, supplemented by parts, inspections, and ANSI training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial Work Platforms

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD), Dumbwaiter & Material Lift Service & Maintenance (BPABAIAJ), Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Aerial work platforms
• Scissor lift manufacturing
• Ground support equipment
• Truck-mounted lifts
• Vertical mast lifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Muncie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Aerial Lift Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling custom aerial work platforms including scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, and truck-mounted lifts. Products are sold directly to customers with pricing based on quotes.
2. Parts Sales: Spare parts department provides high quality components to promote long life cycles and outstanding operational uptime for existing customers.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: After-sales service including routine maintenance, troubleshooting assistance, and repair services. Support provided via phone and email.
4. Training Services: Training programs for operators, maintenance technicians, and annual inspection personnel. Courses cover ANSI compliance for specific aerial lift models.
5. Inspection Services: Factory certified annual inspections performed on-site or at their facility by qualified inspectors with over 75 years of combined experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lift-A-Loft designs, engineers, and manufactures custom aerial work platforms, including scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, and truck-mounted lifts. The company's product lines serve airline ground support operations, industrial manufacturing maintenance, and government/municipal infrastructure work, with supporting services for parts, repairs, inspections, and ANSI-compliant training.

Product overview

Lift-A-Loft is a manufacturer of custom aerial work platforms and lifts, founded in the 1940s and headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main product categories: Airline Ground Support Equipment (maintenance lifts, disabled passenger lifts, catering vehicles, air stairs, and custom GSE), Industrial Maintenance Lifts (vertical mast lifts, scissor lifts, and custom industrial configurations), and Truck Mounted Lifts (high-capacity, medium/light duty, and custom designs). The product lineup includes sub-brands and models such as the APX Series, TMX Series, TL Series, AMR40 Series, Vertex, AMV36 Series, AMC Series, SP Series, MP Series, MSP Series, IMPAC Series, TMP Series, and various specialized units like the SPEMS and MML for military aircraft maintenance. Lift-A-Loft also provides supporting services including parts supply, repairs, product manuals, inspections, and ANSI-certified training. Recent product launches include the TMPAPX-23 hook lift platform, Tire Lift Cart developed with United Airlines, TL-XL Series truck-mounted lift, and updated Electric APX Maintenance Lifts with 80V lithium battery technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airline Ground Support Equipment Comprehensive line of ground support equipment including aircraft maintenance lifts, disabled passenger lifts, catering vehicles, air stairs, and custom GSE solutions for airline ramp service and aircraft maintenance operations.
• Industrial Maintenance Lifts Industrial maintenance lifts engineered for tight aisleways and congested plant environments, including vertical mast lifts, scissor lifts in self-propelled, push-around, and fixed-mounted versions, plus custom industrial configurations.
• Truck Mounted Lifts Truck-mounted scissor lifts and vertical mast lifts designed to fit commercially available chassis for streetlight maintenance, traffic signal work, sign hanging, and bridge and tunnel inspection and repair.
• APX Series Maintenance Lifts Aircraft maintenance lifts mounted on heavy-duty APV chassis with APX16 (16'6" height, 3,000 lb capacity) and APX20 (20'6" height, 3,000 lb capacity) models, available in gas, diesel, or 80V electric power.
• Updated Electric APX16/APX20 Maintenance Lifts Updated electric powered aircraft maintenance lifts with 80-volt lithium battery and separate drive and lift motors, deployed in cities including Denver, San Antonio, and Cleveland.
• SPX31 Self-Propelled Aircraft Maintenance Lift Self-propelled aircraft maintenance scissor lift with 31' platform height, 3,000 lb capacity, 84" x 180" platform, 2' side extensions, 10' powered extension, and hydraulic castored stabilizers, available in gas, diesel, and electric power.
• TMX Series Maintenance Lifts High-capacity aircraft maintenance lifts including TMX32 and TMX33 models with heights up to 33', capacities up to 4,000 lbs, and platform sizes up to 84" x 216".
• TL Series Truck-Mounted Lift Pickup truck-mounted scissor lift with quick disconnect system, TL22 model offers 21'10" platform height, 500 lb capacity, 3' rear roll-out Extenda-Deck, and 12V battery powered by truck's electrical system.
• TL-XL Series Truck-Mounted Lift Truck-mounted scissor lift on 1-ton chassis cab with 25ft platform height, 1,500lb capacity, suitable for tarmac, hangar, or job site applications.
• Disabled Passenger Lifts Portable aircraft boarding devices for disabled passengers, including the APX Disabled Passenger Lift (21'8" platform height, 2,000 lb capacity, two wheelchairs), WBDPL Wide-Body model (17'9" platform height, three wheelchairs and attendant, interfaces with Boeing 747/757/767/777), and MXT19 electric vehicle-mounted lift.
• APX CT Catering Vehicle Compact catering vehicle for regional jets with 16' platform height, 11,620 lb unit weight, rear tail lift, and fold-up storage shelf.
• FBCT Series Ramp Chassis Ramp chassis with fixed van body and front access ramp or scissor lift, including FBCT-R RJ for regional jets (4'4" height) and FBCT-L catering vehicle (12'6" height), both with 2,500 lb capacity.
• AS228 Air Stair Aircraft boarding staircase for narrow and wide-bodied aircraft with 19' maximum height, 14,060 lb unit weight, 6 hydraulic stabilizers, front swivel platform, and extendable platform rails.
• UBD 5.5 Universal Boarding Device Push-up unit combining passenger air stair with disabled passenger lift that elevates passengers in full-sized wheelchairs with attendants to aircraft door sill height.
• SPEMS Helicopter Maintenance Platform Self-propelled maintenance platform designed to interface with CH-47 Chinook helicopter, positionable from front or rear for rotor and maintenance access.
• MML Osprey Maintenance Lift Maintenance lift developed for V-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft, designed for ship-board environments with extensive testing for harsh conditions, used for rotor changes and various maintenance requirements.
• AMR40 Series Vertical Mast Lifts Vertical mast lifts for narrow aisles with AMR-40-18 (22'4" height), AMR40-22 (25'6" height), and AMR48-29 (32'10" height) models featuring 48V battery pack, virtually no tail swing, and drivable at full elevation.
• Vertex Vertical Mast Lifts Vertical mast lifts for congested areas with narrow aisles, including Vertex 12 (12' height) and Vertex 15 (15' height) models with platform rotation and reversible drive motors.
• AMV36 Series Vertical Mast Lifts Maneuverable vertical mast lifts with AMV36-19 (19'3" height) and AMV36-23 (23'3" height) models featuring 360-degree continuous rotation, low entry height, and proportional controls.
• AMC Series Vertical Mast Lifts Vertical mast lifts with large working platform that elevates and extends, including AMC48-24 (24' height) and AMC48-30 (30' height) with 360-degree continuous rotation, traversing platform, and 48V system.
• SP Series Self-Propelled Scissor Lifts Self-propelled scissor lifts with SPN16, SPN20, SPN25, SPW19, and SPW24 models ranging from 15'6" to 23'8" height and 500 to 1,500 lb capacities, drivable at all elevations.
• MP Series Manually Positioned Lifts Manually positioned lifting platforms with MP15, MP19, MP24, MP25, and MP31 models ranging from 15' to 31' height and up to 1,500 lb capacity, available in stationary or mobile configurations.
• MSP Series Large Platform Scissor Lifts Large working platform scissor lifts with MSP25 (25' height, 2,250 lb capacity) and MSP31 (31' height, 1,500 lb capacity), powered by gas, diesel, or 36V DC with traction tires and drive-at-full-elevation capability.
• TMPAPX-23 Hook Lift-Mounted Platform Hook lift-mounted platform with 22'10" platform height, 3,000 lb capacity, 14' x 7'6" platform with push-out deck extensions, and 4 independently controlled stabilizers.
• TMHCL High-Capacity Bridge and Tunnel Lift High-capacity bridge and tunnel inspection and repair lift with 20' platform height, 10,000 lb capacity, 20' x 8' platform, 4 hydraulic stabilizers, 22 CFM air compressor, and DC to AC inverter.
• TMX33 Heavy-Duty Truck-Mounted Scissor Lift Heavy-duty truck-mounted scissor lift for bridge and tunnel work with 33' platform height, 4,000 lb capacity, 84" x 216" platform, 4 vertical stabilizers, cold weather package, and overhead fall protection option.
• IMPAC Series Truck-Mounted Lifts Over-the-road truck-mounted lifts with IM-18 (18'4" height), IM-24 (24'8" height), and IM-29 (29'8" height) models, all with 500 lb capacity and side traversing platform for signal maintenance and street light repair.
• TMP Series Truck-Mounted Lifts Truck-mounted scissor lifts with side traverse feature and 12ft side reach, including TMP10-12 (10' height) and TMP22-12 (22' height) with 900 lb capacity, used for sign work, streetlight maintenance, and highway applications.
• Custom Lifts Custom-engineered truck-mounted lift configurations for unusual requirements including side traverse features, arctic hydraulic systems, overhead enclosures, and specialized tool integrations.
• Tire Lift Cart Custom towable tire lift cart designed to minimize manual lifting during aircraft tire handling, featuring lift mechanism, compact mobile design, platform traverse function, and smooth roller system for ergonomic tire transport from ground to belt loader.
• Parts Spare parts department dedicated to providing high-quality components for aerial lifts to promote long life cycles and outstanding operational uptime.
• Repairs After-sales service including routine maintenance, troubleshooting assistance, and DIY issue resolution support by dedicated customer service team.
• Inspections ANSI-certified annual inspections performed by qualified inspectors with over 75 years of combined experience, including safety, performance, compliance, and durability assessment per manufacturer instructions.
• Training Factory training programs for maintenance, operations, and annual inspection certification meeting ANSI standards, including maintenance troubleshooting, operator certification, annual inspection, and train-the-trainer courses available on-site or at the factory.

Quantifiable outcome

• APX electric units can achieve over 100 lift cycles and drive over 11 miles at speeds up to 15mph without recharging
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Lift-A-Loft partnered with United Airlines to design a custom Tire Lift Cart focused on improving safety and ergonomics in ground operations. The project began when United's safety and GSE teams identified a need for a better way to lift and load heavy aircraft tires onto belt loaders. Lift-A-Loft's engineering team worked closely with United to create a purpose-built solution that simplifies the task while protecting employees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tronair: Manufacturer of aircraft ground support equipment including jacks, towbars, and maintenance stands serving commercial, military, and business aviation. Comparable as a direct competitor in the airline and aerospace GSE space where Lift-A-Loft sells custom maintenance lifts and platforms.
• Snorkel: Manufacturer of aerial work platforms including scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, and boom lifts. Comparable as a focused competitor in the same aerial platform categories Lift-A-Loft serves, with similar specialty positioning including industrial and mobile elevating work platforms.
• Skyjack: Manufacturer of scissor lifts, boom lifts, and telehandlers with strong presence in industrial and rental markets. Comparable as a direct competitor in scissor lifts and aerial work platforms serving industrial maintenance end markets similar to Lift-A-Loft's industrial segment.
• Versalift: Manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial lifts, bucket trucks, and specialty vehicles serving utilities, telecom, municipalities, and infrastructure inspection. Comparable as the closest direct competitor in truck-mounted aerial platforms serving the same municipal and infrastructure customer base.
• Time Manufacturing: Manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial lifts under the Versalift and BrandFX brands serving utilities, municipalities, and infrastructure. Comparable as a direct truck-mounted lift competitor with overlapping municipal and infrastructure customers.

Broad incumbents

• Altec: Manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial devices, digger derricks, and specialty equipment for utilities, municipalities, and telecom. Comparable as the dominant truck-mounted lift competitor in Lift-A-Loft's truck-mounted and municipal customer segments.
• Genie (Terex): Terex-branded manufacturer of scissor lifts, telehandlers, and boom lifts serving industrial and construction markets. Comparable as a direct competitor in scissor lifts and aerial work platforms, with broader geographic reach and product breadth than Lift-A-Loft.
• Haulotte: French-based global manufacturer of aerial work platforms including scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, and boom lifts. Comparable as a competing aerial platform manufacturer with overlapping product lines in industrial and construction aerial equipment.
• JLG Industries: Subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation and one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerial work platforms including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and vertical mast lifts. Comparable because it competes directly in the same product categories as Lift-A-Loft's industrial maintenance and aerial platforms, with much greater scale and a global dealer network.
• JBT AeroTech: Provider of ground support equipment and airport services including passenger boarding stairs, catering trucks, and deicers. Comparable as a competing GSE supplier in the airline ground support equipment market where Lift-A-Loft sells disabled passenger lifts and catering vehicles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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