SMIE

What SMIE does

SMIE is a French industrial technology company founded in 1975 and headquartered in Mouans-Sartoux, France, specializing in anti-collision and safety systems for tower cranes. The company pioneered the first tower crane anti-collision system in 1975 and has operated in the construction-safety niche for 45+ years as a privately held firm with 11-50 employees. SMIE sells primarily to construction firms operating tower cranes on job sites, with named end users including Constructions Jean Gueno and OEMs Liebherr and WOLFFKRAN whose cranes integrate SMIE systems at the factory level.

The company's core platform is ProSITE, a software-based anti-collision system paired with modular hardware including angle, slew, travelling, trolley, and hoist sensors, machine interfaces, displays, and power supplies. The ProSITE ecosystem extends to add-on modules (ProSITE Display, ProSITE App, Smart Panel) and complementary products (cameras, anemometers, LED panels, simulator, aircraft warning lights). The DAC 100% WiFi/4G module, launched in February 2024, replaced legacy radio-frequency (hertzien) communication with wireless connectivity that supports remote control, modification, neutralization, and data extraction. Recent OEM-facing work includes machine control system development for WOLFFKRAN tower cranes (mid-2023) and ProSITE installations on Liebherr ECH12 cranes.

SMIE operates a sales-led go-to-market that combines direct enterprise sales via demonstration requests, a global partner/reseller network with a dedicated partner portal, and an e-commerce storefront selling product sets, components, and accessories. Revenue derives almost entirely from hardware sales of complete ProSITE systems, pre-configured sets, and replacement parts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company maintains a multilingual digital presence (English, French, Hebrew) and claims global reach through its partner network, though specific revenue, geographic, and unit-economic data are not publicly available.

Name

SMIE

Legal name

SMIE

Website

https://en.smie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SMIE is a French industrial technology company that designs and manufactures anti-collision systems for tower cranes, including the ProSITE platform with wireless connectivity. Founded in 1975, it serves global construction firms and crane OEMs through a partner/reseller network and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Safety Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

Keywords

• Anti-collision systems
• Tower crane safety
• Crane collision avoidance
• Lifting equipment sensors
• Construction site safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Mouans-sartoux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Anti-collision Systems and Components: Sale of anti-collision systems including ProSITE platform, sensors, displays, and accessories for tower cranes
2. Product Sets and Bundles: Pre-configured ProSITE Sets combining multiple components for complete anti-collision solutions
3. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Individual components including cameras, anemometers, LED panels, simulators, and replacement sensors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SMIE designs, manufactures, and sells anti-collision systems and related safety components primarily for tower cranes used on construction sites. Its flagship offering is the ProSITE platform, complemented by ProSITE Display, ProSITE App, Smart Panel, the DAC 100% WiFi/4G wireless module, sensors, anemometers, cameras, LED panels, simulators, and Aircraft Warning Lights. The company distributes these products through its online shop, a global partner/reseller network, and demonstration-led direct sales.

Product overview

SMIE is a specialist manufacturer of anti-collision systems for tower cranes, founded in 1975. The company's product portfolio centers on the ProSITE platform - a comprehensive anti-collision solution consisting of the core ProSITE software paired with modular components including ProSITE Display, ProSITE App, and Smart Panel. Beyond the ProSITE system, SMIE offers a complete ecosystem of complementary products including cameras, anemometers (wind monitoring), LED panels, simulators, and individual anti-collision components such as sensors (angle, slew, travelling, trolley, hoist), power supplies, cables, radios, and CPU units. The DAC 100% wifi/4g module enables wireless connectivity for remote system management. SMIE serves construction sites requiring tower crane safety coordination and interference management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProSITE: Tower crane anti-collision system - described as 'The new standard in tower crane anti-collision.'
• ProSITE Display
• ProSITE App
• Smart Panel
• DAC 100%
• Smart Jobsite

Products and services

• ProSITE The new standard in tower crane anti-collision; the main software platform providing crane collision avoidance and safety management for tower crane operations. Targeted at construction firms operating tower cranes and OEM crane manufacturers.
• ProSITE Display
• ProSITE App Mobile application that extends ProSITE anti-collision system functionality to smartphone devices, enabling remote interaction and visibility for users.
• Smart Panel Smart control panel component for the ProSITE anti-collision system, providing operator interface and control.
• DAC 100% WiFi/4G Wireless connectivity module/anti-collision system using WiFi/4G in place of legacy radio-frequency (hertzien) technology, providing zero perturbations and enabling remote control, modification, neutralization, assistance, and data extraction capabilities from any location.
• Anti-collision Components Individual anti-collision system components including Display, Cable, Power Supply, Angle Sensor, Slew Sensors, Travelling Sensor, Machine Interface, Radio (RAC), Bypass, CPU, Trolley Sensor, and Hoist Sensor, sold as parts and accessories.
• Cameras Camera systems for crane operations including Camera, Camera Set, Display, Accessories, Battery & Power Supply, Footpedal, and Radio Transmission components.
• Anemometer Wind monitoring equipment including Display, Alarm, Cable, Wind Sensors, and complete Anemometer Sets for crane safety in wind conditions.
• LED Panel LED display panels for crane safety communication and warnings.
• Simulator Training simulator for crane operators to practice anti-collision system operation.
• Aircraft Warning Lights Warning lights supporting the standard low-intensity red 32 Cd specification for aircraft collision prevention on tower cranes.
• ProSITE Sets Pre-configured ProSITE Sets that bundle multiple components (sensors, display, control, connectivity) into complete anti-collision solutions for tower cranes.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LiebherrcoreTechnology or IntegrationLiebherr tower cranes equipped with SMIE ProSITE anti-collision systems. SMIE systems are installed on Liebherr ECH12 cranes for multi-crane interference coordination on construction projects.
• WOLFFKRANcoreTechnology or IntegrationMachine control system development for WOLFFKRAN tower cranes. SMIE provides advanced control system integration for WOLFFKRAN crane operations.
• Partner/Reseller NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal partner network for distribution, installation, and technical support of SMIE anti-collision systems. Company mentions 'Become a partner / reseller' program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Global manufacturer of tower cranes and other heavy equipment. Documented SMIE customer (ProSITE installed on Liebherr ECH12 cranes) and a potential in-house competitor as it expands its own electronic control architecture.
• WOLFFKRAN: Leading tower-crane OEM with a documented SMIE machine-control integration. Comparable as both a channel partner and a candidate to internalize anti-collision functionality over time.
• Cargotec (Hiab / Kalmar): Large industrial player in load-handling equipment, with growing investment in connected and automated crane operations. Comparable as a large incumbent whose digital roadmap may overlap with SMIE's wireless ProSITE direction.
• Potain (Manitowoc Company): One of the world's largest tower-crane OEMs and a likely SMIE customer or integration partner. Comparable as a buyer/integrator of anti-collision technology and as a competitor if it brings such capability in-house.
• Terex: Global manufacturer of cranes and aerial work platforms. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the lifting-equipment space whose cranes increasingly require anti-collision and machine-control retrofits.

Direct peers

• IKUSI: Spanish electronics firm with a crane-safety portfolio including anti-collision and zone-control systems for tower cranes. One of the closest direct competitors to SMIE's ProSITE offering in the European market.
• MOBA Automation: German manufacturer of machine-control and safety systems for construction and crane equipment, including 2D/3D control and anti-collision solutions. Directly comparable to SMIE in serving crane and heavy-equipment OEMs with sensor-driven safety electronics.
• HBC-radiomatic: Global supplier of radio remote controls and safety systems for cranes and construction machinery. Overlaps with SMIE in providing operator-interface and safety electronics for lifting equipment, often in similar OEM channels.
• Cattron Group: Provider of radio remote control, automation, and safety solutions for cranes, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery. Comparable to SMIE in delivering safety-critical control electronics to crane OEMs and operators.

Emerging players

• ALL-TOP Crane Safety: Specialist supplier of crane safety devices including anti-two-block and load-moment indicators. A niche adjacent player targeting the same crane-safety pain points as SMIE, particularly in mobile-crane segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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