What Foxtrot Industriel does

Foxtrot Industriel is a Canadian industrial manufacturer of electric-powered, remote-controlled robotic dollies designed to move and lift heavy loads (10 to 60 tons) in confined industrial environments where forklifts and cranes cannot operate safely or effectively. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, the company sells a vertically integrated product family spanning the SOLO series (10T, 20T, 60T motorized skates), the TANGO (20T with integrated lifting for production-line use), the OMNI (dual synchronized TANGO units up to 35T with omnidirectional movement), and accessories including the BRIDGE 40 attachment and MBSOLO magnetic safety blocks. Underlying technology emphasizes compact low-profile designs (5 to 7.25 inches), 500-meter remote-control range with safety interlock, hot-swap batteries, custom non-marking wheels, and zero-emission electric operation suitable for clean rooms and sensitive environments.

The company generates revenue through quote-based direct enterprise sales of hardware to industrial manufacturers (HVAC, paper, mining, electric bus, CNC, clean-room operations) and industrial movers/rigging contractors, with a quote-based, multi-year contract pricing model and no public list pricing. Its go-to-market combines a field-sales motion targeting plant managers and industrial movers — supported by demo requests, trade-show participation (CMTS, SC&RA), and an active content/case-study marketing program — with a rental distribution channel via Simplex across Quebec. In March 2026, Foxtrot was acquired by Hydraulic Technologies, a portfolio company of private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital, becoming the second strategic addition to HT's Heavy Lift segment that spans sub-ton to 1,000-ton applications, with co-founders retained to lead the business.

Name

Foxtrot Industriel

Legal name

9428-3421 Québec inc.

Website

https://foxtrotindustriel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Foxtrot Industriel is a Canadian manufacturer of electric, remote-controlled robotic dollies (10T to 60T) used by industrial manufacturers and rigging companies to move and lift heavy equipment safely in confined spaces where forklifts and cranes cannot operate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotic Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval Combat Systems Integration (CMS, Weapons, Sensors, EW) (IMAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Robotic heavy-load handling
• Industrial motorized dollies
• Remote-controlled machinery movers
• Electric material handling robots
• Industrial load transportation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-hyacinthe

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robotic Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from direct sale of motorized robotic dollies (SOLO series), TANGO robots, OMNI systems, and accessories including magnetic safety blocks (MBSOLO) and bridge attachments. Products sold directly to industrial manufacturers, plant managers, and industrial moving companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Foxtrot Industriel designs, manufactures, and sells electric-powered, remote-controlled robotic dollies and motorized heavy-load handling equipment for industrial environments. Its product portfolio spans load capacities from 10 to 60 tons across the SOLO series, TANGO (with integrated lifting), and OMNI (dual synchronized TANGO for omnidirectional movement), supported by accessories such as the BRIDGE 40 attachment and MBSOLO magnetic safety blocks. The company also provides custom engineering services for specialized industrial handling applications.

Product overview

Foxtrot Industriel is a Canadian manufacturer of electric-powered robotic dollies for industrial heavy-load handling. The product portfolio consists of three product lines: the SOLO series (compact motorized skates in 10T, 20T, and 60T capacities with remote control), the TANGO (manufacturing-focused robot with integrated lifting system for 20T loads), and OMNI (dual synchronized TANGO units for 35T loads with omnidirectional movement). The MBSOLO magnetic safety blocks provide load stabilization. The SOLO 20 can be upgraded to 40T capacity using the BRIDGE 40 attachment. All products are remote-controlled, Made in Canada, and qualify under CUSMA for duty-free U.S. shipping. The company also offers custom engineering services for specialized applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLO 60 Remote-controlled electric skate for moving industrial equipment up to 60 tons (132,000 lb). Built-in brake, low profile (7.25 inches), 360 kg weight, exceptional maneuverability for quick positioning under heavy loads in industrial environments.
• SOLO 20T Motorized dolly for moving heavy loads up to 20T (44,000 lb) on industrial worksites. 100 kg weight, safe and effective in confined spaces. Capacity can be doubled to 40T using the BRIDGE 40 attachment.
• SOLO 10T Ultra-compact motorized dolly for loads up to 10T (22,000 lb). Weighs only 45 kg, allowing two people to carry by hand. 5-inch height, designed for confined spaces — the world's most compact tool to move heavy loads up to 10T.
• BRIDGE 40T Bridge load-spreader attachment that doubles SOLO 20 capacity from 20T to 40 tons. A small accessory that enables moving 40-ton loads effortlessly with the existing SOLO 20 platform.
• MBSOLO Magnetic Safety Blocks Magnetic safety blocks that prevent loads from falling if a skate slips or loses balance. Stackable design with three height options (1in, 2in, 4in) for adjusting height to different loads and applications; reduces risk of crushing injuries and reduces spotter requirements.
• TANGO 20T Heavy load dolly with integrated lifting system for moving and lifting loads up to 20T (44,000 lb) in manufacturing environments and on production lines. 250 kg weight with 100mm lift capacity. Positioned as a cost-effective alternative to heavy-load AGVs.
• OMNI (Duo Tango 35T) Dual synchronized TANGO robot system controlled by a single remote for moving long, heavy loads up to 35 tons. Features omnidirectional movement including lateral positioning, integrated lifting system, and exceptional maneuverability for precise alignment in tight spaces. Each unit weighs 250 kg.
• Custom Project Solutions Custom engineering services adapting Foxtrot robots to specialized industrial handling applications, including custom platform designs (e.g., Dry Bulk and Petroleum platforms for Tremcar) and accessories for containers, transformers, jigs, and cylinders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3x faster operation - SMARDT moved chillers three times faster with OMNI vs previous forklift method
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SimplexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2022Simplex, an equipment rental company with branches throughout Quebec, became a rental distribution partner for Foxtrot robots in November 2022. The partnership makes Foxtrot's technology available for rent across Quebec, providing access for customers who prefer rental over purchase for specific projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hovmand: Hovmand (Denmark) manufactures electric motorized dollies and skates for moving heavy industrial loads (10-60+ tons). It is the closest direct peer to Foxtrot, offering a near-identical product category (E-forklifts/eCargos) targeting the same industrial moving and manufacturing use cases.
• Maschinenfabrik Wagner: Wagner is a German specialist manufacturer of heavy-load transport equipment including heavy-duty skates, steered bogies, and turntables. Highly comparable to Foxtrot's SOLO and TANGO product lines serving industrial moving applications.

Emerging players

• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR): MiR (a Teradyne company) produces autonomous mobile robots for internal logistics in manufacturing. Overlaps with Foxtrot's TANGO positioning as a "cost-effective alternative to heavy-duty AGVs" — both target manufacturing material flow but MiR is fully autonomous rather than remote-controlled.
• OTTO Motors (Ottobo): OTTO Motors develops autonomous mobile robots and heavy-payload AMRs for industrial material handling, directly competing with the AGV alternative to Foxtrot's TANGO. They share manufacturing-floor customer overlap though differ on autonomy vs. remote control.

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes: Konecranes is a global leader in industrial lifting equipment — cranes, hoists, and material handling solutions — across manufacturing, ports, and heavy industry. It represents the broad incumbent alternative that Foxtrot's compact products displace for tight-space, indoor heavy-load applications.
• Jungheinrich: Jungheinrich is a leading global manufacturer of forklifts, pallet trucks, and intralogistics equipment. As the dominant incumbent in industrial material handling equipment, it is the incumbent alternative to Foxtrot's robotic dollies for non-confined-space applications.
• Toyota Material Handling: Toyota's material handling division produces forklifts, reach trucks, and tow tractors worldwide. Comparable as the dominant conventional equipment alternative that Foxtrot's remote-controlled dollies replace in confined-space and precision-positioning use cases.
• Crown Equipment Corporation: Crown Equipment is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of forklifts and material handling equipment. It represents the traditional incumbent whose forklifts Foxtrot's compact dollies specifically displace in tight industrial environments.
• Liebherr: Liebherr manufactures heavy industrial machinery including mobile and crawler cranes, material handling technology, and heavy-load transporters. Comparable as the high-capacity incumbent alternative to Foxtrot's SOLO 60, though Liebherr serves much larger payload classes and outdoor environments.

Others

• Simplex (rental partner): Simplex is Foxtrot's distribution channel partner providing rental access across Quebec. While not a product competitor, it is a key ecosystem participant that expands Foxtrot's commercial reach via an established rental fleet network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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