Galbreath and Company

What Galbreath and Company does

Galbreath and Company (legal entity Galbreath LLC) is a Winamac, Indiana-based manufacturer of truck-mounted and trailer-mounted hydraulic hoisting equipment, container handlers, and roll-off trailers for the North American waste handling, recycling, and scrap industries. Founded in 1971, the company produces cable hoists, hook hoists (including dual-pivot models with 20K-60K lb capacities), container handlers with adjustable fork assemblies, and roll-off pup trailers such as the Texas Tongue series. Its core technology centers on purpose-built hydraulic and cable-winch systems engineered to mount onto customer-provided truck chassis across single-, tandem-, and multi-axle configurations, with proprietary control systems including the Power Tower Pro with Plug And Play wiring.

Galbreath operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wastequip LLC, joining the Wastequip brand family in 2000, which provides cross-selling into adjacent categories (containers, tarping systems, compactors, carts) and aftermarket parts via the sister brand Wastebuilt. The company sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network, described as the largest North American dealer network of any hoist manufacturer, with dozens of dealers handling local inventory, mounting, maintenance, and repair. Distribution is augmented by Sourcewell cooperative purchasing for government and municipal customers and by Wastequip Finance for equipment financing. Customers are spread across the waste management vertical, municipal and government buyers, private waste haulers, and a light-duty segment of landscapers and general contractors served by the Work Truck Series. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of capital equipment rather than software or services.

Name

Galbreath and Company

Legal name

Galbreath LLC

Website

https://galbreathproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Handling Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH), Terminal & Port Vehicles (Yard Tractors, RoRo Tractors, Straddle Carriers) (IMAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Hoist manufacturing
• Container handlers
• Roll-off trailers
• Waste handling equipment
• Hydraulic cable hoists

Headquarters

HQ city

Winamac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Galbreath manufactures truck-mounted and trailer-mounted hoists, container handlers, and roll-off trailers. Products are sold through an authorized dealer network to waste handling, recycling, and scrap industries. Equipment is mounted onto the customer's own truck chassis, creating a complete waste-handling vehicle. The company also offers parts through its sister brand Wastebuilt.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Galbreath and Company manufactures truck-mounted and trailer-mounted hydraulic hoists, container handlers, and roll-off trailers for the waste handling, recycling, and scrap industries. Equipment is engineered to mount onto customer-provided truck chassis and is available in single-, tandem-, and multi-axle configurations. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network across North America and include cable hoists, hook hoists, loaded container handlers, and pup trailers with Texas Tongue designs.

Product overview

Galbreath is a manufacturer of hoists, container handlers, and trailers for the waste handling, recycling, and scrap industries. The product portfolio centers on truck-mounted and trailer-mounted equipment in three main categories: cable hoists (including X-Series and Work Truck Series), hook hoists (including Dual Pivot models with 20K-60K lb capacities), and trailers (including roll-off pup trailers and transportation trailers). Container handlers round out the core lineup. Products are designed to accommodate most types of roll-off containers and are engineered to outlast the truck itself. Galbreath operates as a Wastequip brand, with products available through an extensive North American dealer network and supported by financing options and cooperative purchasing programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power Tower Pro: Market's most robust and durable option for roll-off cable and hook lift hoists
• X-Series Roll-Off Cable Hoists
• Dual Pivot Hook Hoists

Products and services

• Cable Hoists Truck-mounted and trailer cable hoists designed for roll-off container transport in waste, recycling, and scrap operations. Available in single-, tandem-, and multi-axle configurations with X-Series and Work Truck variants.
• Hook Hoists Hook hoists use a hook mechanism to lift and transport containers for waste and recycling operations, including Dual Pivot Hook Hoists with 20K-60K lbs capacities and lock-during-dump-cycle capability.
• Container Handlers Container handlers for moving and placing front load and rear load containers in waste operations, including the SLCH-X with hydraulically adjustable fork assembly for loaded container handling.
• Roll-Off Trailers Roll-off pup trailers including the Texas Tongue (TT) series designed for transporting two container loads, featuring live hydraulics, jackknife capability, and various rail configurations for 18'-22' containers with 40K lb GVWR.
• Transportation Trailers Transportation trailers for waste and container transport applications, complementing the roll-off trailer line for various hauling needs.
• X-Series Roll-Off Cable Hoists Heavy-duty X-Series cable hoists including the X6 model combining Above Frame speed with U Series reliability, featuring single winch cylinder, lightweight design, and 60,000 lb hoist capacity for 18'-22' containers.
• Work Truck Series Cable Hoists (WT-1216/X and WT-2018/X) Light-duty WT-1216/X and WT-2018/X cable hoists for landscapers, general contractors, and private waste haulers, featuring electric over hydraulic controls with wireless remote control and 6-inch main frame.
• Trail Hoist Versatile trailer-mounted hoist designed for improvement projects, waste handling, and landscaping applications.
• Dual Pivot Hook Hoists Dual pivot hook hoists with 20K-60K lb capacities, allowing containers to lock during dump cycles and operate like dump trucks, designed for higher hauling capacities than single pivot hook models.
• Heavy Duty Roll-Off Pup Trailer (TT Series) Texas Tongue heavy duty roll-off pup trailers for transporting two container loads with A36 Steel I-Beam frames, jackknife capability, 40K lb GVWR, and live hydraulics for 18'-22' containers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WastequipcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2000In 2000, Galbreath became part of the Wastequip brand family. Wastequip is the leading North American manufacturer of waste handling equipment with an international network of manufacturing facilities and the most extensive dealer network in the industry. Galbreath offers customers access to a wide variety of additional products including containers, tarping systems, compactors, carts, and parts through the Wastequip family.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wastequip LLC (parent): Wastequip is the parent company of Galbreath and the leading North American manufacturer of waste handling equipment broadly — containers, compactors, carts, tarps. As the parent, it sets the strategic, distribution, and capital context in which Galbreath operates and effectively is the broader incumbent benchmark for the segment.

Direct peers

• Heil (Environmental Solutions Group): Heil manufactures front-, rear-, and side-loading refuse body equipment and related hoisting systems for the waste industry. It is the most directly comparable competitor to Galbreath in North America refuse vehicle equipment, overlapping on container-handling and roll-off-style hoists sold through comparable channels.
• Reading Truck Body: Reading Truck Body manufactures truck bodies, hoists, and dump bodies for vocational fleets including waste, recycling, and contractor applications. Its hoist and dump body lines compete with Galbreath's hook hoists and Work Truck Series in dealer-driven channels.
• Switch-N-Go: Switch-N-Go builds drop-body and hooklift refuse/equipment systems that mount on chassis and swap bodies for multi-application fleets. It is a direct competitor to Galbreath's hook hoist and roll-off trailer solutions in the dump-truck replacement segment.
• Stellar Industries: Stellar manufactures hooklift and cable-lift systems, container handlers, and refuse equipment mounted onto truck chassis. Its hooklift product line overlaps directly with Galbreath's hook hoists and SLCH-X container handlers.
• Pak-Mor (Federal Signal): Pak-Mor manufactures refuse collection equipment, including front-, rear-, and side-loaders, plus roll-off and transfer trailers for waste handling. It competes with Galbreath's roll-off trailer line and broader refuse body market.
• McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing (Oshkosh): McNeilus is a major manufacturer of refuse truck bodies, including front-, rear-, and side-loaders and roll-off equipment for the waste industry. As a direct competitor in truck-mounted waste handling equipment, it competes head-to-head with Galbreath across municipal and private hauler segments.
• Labrie Environmental (Curbtender): Labrie designs and manufactures refuse collection vehicles, including roll-off and front-end loader configurations. It is a direct peer competing for the same waste-hauler customers as Galbreath in North America.

Emerging players

• Japer Industries: Japer Industries is a niche manufacturer producing roll-off hoists, containers, and trailer equipment for waste and recycling fleets in North America. It is a smaller, regional competitor that overlaps with Galbreath's roll-off and trailer product lines.

Others

• Wastebuilt (sister brand): Wastebuilt is a sister brand within the Wastequip family that sells parts, service, and components for waste handling equipment, including parts for Galbreath hoists. It is ecosystem/complementary rather than competitive, anchored by Galbreath's installed base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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