Bansbach easylift GmbH

What Bansbach easylift GmbH does

Bansbach easylift GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of precision motion control components headquartered in Lorch, Germany. Founded over 100 years ago (with the corporate record indicating 1924), the company designs and manufactures its entire portfolio at its Lorch facility and sells globally through wholly-owned subsidiaries in North America (Bansbach Easylift of North America, Inc., Melbourne, Florida) and Asia (Bansbach Easylift Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore), supplemented by an aligned BIBUS distributor network and additional regional partners across more than 40 countries.

The core product portfolio spans customized gas springs (force 7-12,000 N, stroke 10-1,000 mm), lockable gas springs, gas traction springs, electric in-line actuators (the easyE series up to 10,000 N and 70 mm/s, including an underwater variant), hydraulic dampers, the easymotion hydraulic lifting system (up to 900 kg), micro-hydraulic units (up to 9,000 N), hydraulic pumps, and custom pneumatic solutions. Differentiated technology includes the proprietary CeramPro corrosion-resistant piston rod coating and an integrated grease chamber guide piece. Digital tools (CAD Configurator for design-stage CAD generation and BansbachActuatorStudio for actuator programming) are offered alongside the physical products.

The business model is engineered-to-order: pricing is quote-based, customized to force, stroke, diameter, and volume requirements, with delivery ex-works from Lorch. Go-to-market combines a consultative direct sales motion with channel partners (BIBUS-aligned European distributors and regional partners in Asia-Pacific, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa). Customer segments span medical technology, furniture, mechanical engineering and automation, aerospace, maritime, special-vehicle construction, and leisure, with a minor direct-to-customer transactional channel via the US online shop for standard products.

Name

Bansbach easylift GmbH

Legal name

Bansbach easylift GmbH

Website

https://bansbach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bansbach easylift GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of customized gas springs, dampers, electric in-line actuators, and hydraulic lifting systems, serving OEMs in medical, furniture, industrial automation, aerospace, maritime, and vehicle markets globally via subsidiaries and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial motion control components

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace Actuation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics Components (IMABANAC)

Keywords

• Gas pressure springs
• Linear actuators
• Hydraulic dampers
• Motion control components
• Hydraulic lifting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lorch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Motion Control Products: Revenue generated from the sale of customized gas springs, in-line actuators, dampers, hydraulic lifting systems, micro-hydraulic systems, hydraulic pumps, and special pneumatic solutions. Products are individually tailored to customer requirements and manufactured to order.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bansbach easylift GmbH manufactures and sells customized motion control components, including gas pressure springs, electric in-line actuators, hydraulic dampers, hydraulic lifting systems, micro-hydraulic systems, hydraulic pumps, and special pneumatic solutions. All products are individually tailored to customer specifications (force, stroke, diameter) and produced to order at the company's Lorch, Germany facility. The company serves industrial OEMs across medical technology, furniture, mechanical engineering, aerospace, maritime, special vehicle construction, and leisure sectors.

Product overview

Bansbach easylift GmbH is a German manufacturer of precision motion control components with over 100 years of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio of customized products. The core portfolio includes gas springs (standard, lockable, stainless steel, and traction variants) providing 7-12,000 N force across 10-1,000mm stroke, in-line electric actuators (easyE series) with up to 10,000 N force and 70 mm/s speed, hydraulic dampers with adjustable damping, and complete hydraulic lifting systems (easymotion) supporting up to 900 kg. Supporting products include micro-hydraulic units (up to 9,000 N), hydraulic pumps, special pneumatic solutions, and underwater actuators. A CAD configurator enables customers to generate 3D models for product planning, while BansbachActuatorStudio software and i-connect-box provide programming and control capabilities for the electric actuator line. All products are manufactured in Germany with customization as standard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• easylift: Brand name for motion control products including gas springs, in-line actuators, dampers, hydraulic lifting systems, micro-hydraulic, hydraulic pumps and special pneumatic systems
• CeramPro
• easymotion
• easystop
• easyE-Line

Products and services

• Gas Springs Customized gas springs providing controlled lifting, lowering, and motion support for industrial OEM applications, available in force range 7-12,000 N, stroke 10-1,000 mm, and diameter 3/8-30/70 mm. Used across medical, furniture, mechanical engineering, aerospace, maritime, special vehicle, and leisure sectors.
• Lockable Gas Springs Gas springs with locking capability that hold position at any point along the stroke, available in rigid blockable (K, KX, P, T types) and spring-loaded blockable (B type) variants for applications requiring fixed positioning.
• Gas Traction Springs Extension springs using gas pressure to provide pulling force, available in long and short configurations with optional end damping for applications requiring a pull action.
• In-Line Electric Actuators (easyE series) Electric linear actuators providing up to 10,000 N force, up to 70 mm/s speed, and stroke up to 400 mm. The easyE product line includes models easyE-25, easyE-35, easyE-50, and easyE-60 for integration into OEM motion control applications.
• Underwater Actuator Electric in-line actuator specifically designed and sealed for underwater and maritime applications.
• Hydraulic Dampers Hydraulic dampers for controlled deceleration motion available in versions with free travel, without free travel, and with adjustable damping force.
• easymotion Hydraulic Lifting System Complete hydraulic lifting system supporting up to 900 kg weight capacity with speeds up to 44 mm/s, designed for height-adjustable applications such as tables and workstations.
• Micro-Hydraulic Systems Compact hydraulic systems with piston diameters of 13-24 mm, force up to 9,000 N, and stroke up to 250 mm for precision applications requiring miniaturized hydraulic motion.
• Hydraulic Pumps Hydraulic pump units compatible with the micro-hydraulic systems, providing hydraulic power for lifting applications.
• Special Pneumatic Solutions Custom-developed pneumatic solutions designed and manufactured according to specific customer requirements for specialized applications not covered by standard gas spring, actuator, or damper products.
• Stainless Steel Gas Spring Components Gas springs and components made from high-quality stainless steel for corrosion-resistant applications, including fittings and hardware for medical, food, marine, and other hygiene- or corrosion-sensitive environments.
• Online CAD Configurator Web-based configuration tool that lets design engineers specify Bansbach gas springs, lockable gas springs, stainless steel components, gas traction springs, in-line actuators, and standard gas springs, and then download the resulting CAD data in various CAD formats for use in product design.
• BansbachActuatorStudio Software PC software for programming, configuring, and controlling the easyE series in-line electric actuators, used by customers to set up parameters and operate the actuator.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• Bansbach Easylift Asia Pte LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore serving as the regional headquarters for Asia-Pacific. Provides local sales, technical support, and distribution for the Bansbach product portfolio in the region. Located at 25 International Business Park, German Centre, Singapore.
• Bansbach Easylift of North America, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary in the United States serving the North American market. Located in Melbourne, Florida. Operates both B2B sales and online shop (store.easylift.com) for standard products.
• BIBUS AG (Switzerland)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive BIBUS distributor for Switzerland. Provides sales and support for Bansbach products including gas springs, actuators, and hydraulic systems. Located in Fehraltdorf, Switzerland.
• BIBUS (UK) LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive BIBUS distributor for Great Britain. Sales and technical support for Bansbach motion products. Located in Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire.
• BIBUS AUSTRIAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIBUS distributor for Austria. Provides sales and distribution for Bansbach products. Located in St. Andrä-Wördern, Austria.
• BIBUS FRANCEmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIBUS distributor for France. Sales and support for Bansbach products. Located in Chaponnay, France.
• BIBUS BV (Netherlands)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIBUS distributor for the Netherlands. Located in Lisse, providing sales coverage for Dutch market.
• BIBUS DOO (Bosnia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIBUS distributor for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Located in Bijeljina.
• BIBUS ENDUSTRIYEL URUNLERI (Turkey)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIBUS distributor for Turkey. Located in Istanbul (Basaksehir), serving Turkish industrial market.
• COSMO CORPORATION (Japan)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Japan. Also manages bansbach.jp website. Located in Osaka. Provides sales and technical support for Japanese market.
• E.H.I. AUSTRALIAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Australia. Located in Wangara, Western Australia. Provides industrial sales and support.
• BIBUS INDIA PVT LTDregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIBUS distributor for India. Located in Bangalore. Provides sales and distribution for Indian market.
• BIBUS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIBUS distributor for Malaysia. Located in Shah Alam, Selangor. Sales and technical support for Malaysian market.
• BIBUS VIETNAM E & C CO., LTD.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIBUS distributor for Vietnam. Headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City with factory and branch in Hanoi.
• HMR HIGH TECH MACHINE TOOLS (PTY) LTD (South Africa)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for South Africa. Located in Bloubergrant. Provides industrial sales and technical support.
• BIBUS S.R.O. (Czech Republic)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIBUS distributor for Czech Republic. Located in Brno.
• MOVICONTROL BIBUS, SA (Portugal)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIBUS distributor for Portugal. Located in Prior Velho (Lisbon area).
• GLOS (South Korea)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for South Korea. Located in Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Sales and technical support.
• LANTEC RESOURCES, INCORPORATED (Philippines)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Philippines. Located in Muntinlupa City (Alabang). Industrial sales coverage.
• MAGNA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. (Thailand)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Thailand. Located in Bangkok. Industrial sales and support.
• RAM DEVELOPMENT LTD. (Israel)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Israel. Located in Nes Ziona. Sales and technical support.
• SANPOSS TSCI LTDA (Brazil)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Brazil. Located in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stabilus SE: Germany-based global market leader in gas springs and hydraulic vibration dampers; this is the most direct competitor to Bansbach's core gas spring portfolio, operating at significantly larger scale across automotive, industrial, and furniture end markets.
• SUSPA GmbH: German manufacturer of gas springs, hydraulic dampers, and piston rods with a similar 'engineered in Germany' positioning. Competes head-to-head with Bansbach in furniture, automotive, and industrial motion control applications.
• LINAK A/S: Danish specialist in electric linear actuator systems, dominating adjustable office desks, medical beds, and ergonomic workstations — a directly comparable in-line actuator and lifting-system peer to Bansbach's easyE and easymotion lines.

Broad incumbents

• Camozzi Automation: Italian industrial group offering pneumatic components, cylinders, and motion control products. Broader catalog than Bansbach but overlaps significantly on pneumatic cylinders and custom motion components in industrial automation.
• Festo AG & Co. KG: Global pneumatics and automation leader with a comprehensive portfolio of pneumatic cylinders, actuators, and motion components. Competes with Bansbach on pneumatic and electric actuation in industrial automation.
• Parker Hannifin Corporation: Large diversified motion and control technologies company with significant hydraulic cylinder, pump, and pneumatic product lines, including aerospace-qualified actuation. Competes with Bansbach in industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, and aerospace.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatics components supplier, offering actuators, cylinders, and related motion control devices. Overlaps with Bansbach's special pneumatics and damper portfolio, especially in industrial automation.
• Aventics (Emerson): Pneumatic and motion technology brand within Emerson, offering cylinders, valves, and actuators for industrial applications. Competes with Bansbach in pneumatic actuation and broader fluid power systems.

Regional players

• HAHN Automation Group: Specialized German motion and gas spring supplier with overlap on damping and gas spring products; smaller-scale, primarily European-focused competitor to Bansbach in industrial and automotive applications.

Others

• BIBUS AG: Swiss-headquartered distributor group that serves as Bansbach's exclusive channel partner in Switzerland, UK, Austria, France, the Netherlands, and many other European countries — an ecosystem enabler and strategic channel rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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