What All Material Handling does

All Material Handling, Inc. (AMH) is a privately held material handling equipment distributor founded in Chicago in 2003 by industry veteran Peter Brettner. The company sells hand chain hoists (MA, CB, Mini Series), lever chain hoists (LA, X5, X5 SubSea, LC, ML Mini, LZ Mini Series), lifting accessories (trolleys, beam clamps, cable pullers, plate clamps), alloy chain and fittings, polyester slings, lashing straps, and security chains through a U.S. distribution network backed by four strategically positioned warehouses in Houston TX, Des Moines IA, Monroe GA, and Portland OR.

AMH's portfolio is anchored by LA and MA Series hoists assembled and tested domestically with USA-made load chain and proprietary Super Duty sintered-metal friction brake systems, alongside exclusively distributed premium European lines including Cartec (Italy), Carcano (Italy), and Drak (Germany), and value-tier Grey Line and BLUE CLASSIC accessories from Taiwan. Products comply with ASME B30, OSHA, and NASA-STD-8719.9 standards, and capacities range from fractional-ton mini hoists up to 30-ton MA Series units and 40-ton Cartec lifting points. The company supports specification activities with virtual and on-site safety and product training programs.

AMH generates revenue through quote-based hardware sales to construction, maintenance, marine, mining, petrochemical, railroad, rental, ship building, utilities, and military end markets, served via a distributor channel plus direct warehouse fulfillment. Operating metrics indicate 94% same-day shipment on orders placed before noon and 90% two-day continental U.S. delivery, supported by a multi-million-dollar inventory. The company is founder-led, privately owned, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

All Material Handling

Legal name

All Material Handling, Inc.

Website

https://allmaterialhandling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

All Material Handling (AMH) is a Chicago-based, privately held distributor of material handling equipment including hand chain hoists, lever chain hoists, lifting accessories, and alloy chain fittings, serving construction, marine, mining, petrochemical, utilities, and industrial supply markets across the U.S. through four warehouses and a multi-distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Chain hoists
• Lever hoists
• Lifting accessories
• Rigging equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Material Handling Equipment Sales: Sale of material handling equipment and accessories including hand chain hoists, lever chain hoists, trolleys, beam clamps, plate clamps, synthetic slings, and other lifting products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

All Material Handling (AMH) is a Chicago-based distributor and supplier of material handling and lifting equipment. The company sells hand chain hoists (MA, CB, Mini Series), lever chain hoists (LA, X5, X5 SubSea, LC, ML Mini, LZ Mini Series), lifting accessories (trolleys, beam clamps, plate clamps, cable pullers), alloy chain and fittings (Cartec Grade 100/80 from Italy, Grey Classic Grade 100, Blue Classic hooks), synthetic slings (polyester web and round slings, lashing straps), Cartec lifting points, and security chains with padlocks. LA and MA series hoists are assembled and tested in the USA with USA-made load chain.

Product overview

All Material Handling (AMH) is a provider of material handling equipment and accessories with over 100 years of combined experience. The product portfolio centers on hoists (hand chain hoists in MA, CB, and Mini Series; lever chain hoists in LA, X5, X5 SubSea, LC, ML Mini, and LZ Mini Series), lifting accessories (trolleys, beam clamps, cable pullers, Walk-E-Dog, plate lifting clamps), alloy chain and fittings (Cartec Grade 100 and 80 fittings from Italy, Grey Classic Grade 100 from Taiwan, Blue Classic wire rope hooks, stainless steel Grade 60, master links, shortening hooks), synthetics (polyester web slings, round slings, lashing straps), Cartec lifting points and hoist rings, and security chains with padlocks. LA and MA series hoists feature USA-made load chain and domestic assembly/testing. Products serve construction, industrial supply, maintenance, marine, military, mining, petrochemical, railroad, rental, ship building, and utilities sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LA Series: Lever chain hoists assembled and tested in the USA with USA-made load chain, available in capacities from 0.75 to 10 tons
• MA Series
• Cartec
• Grey Line
• Drak
• BLUE CLASSIC

Products and services

• MA Series Hand Chain Hoists Manual chain hoists assembled and tested in the USA with USA-made load chain and premium zinc-plated finish; capacities from 0.5 to 30 tons for industrial lifting applications.
• CB Series Hand Chain Hoists Manual chain hoists with zinc-plated load chain available in various capacities for industrial lifting applications.
• Mini Series Hand Chain Hoists Compact manual chain hoists available in 1/4 ton and 1/2 ton models with standard chain lengths for light-duty lifting.
• LA Series Lever Chain Hoists Lever chain hoists with zinc-plated Grade 80 USA-made load chain; capacities from 3/4 to 10 US Ton. Features stainless steel nameplate, Super Duty friction brake disc, and optional overload protection.
• X5 Series Lever Chain Hoists Heavy-duty lever chain hoists with high load capacity and durability for industrial applications.
• X5 Series SubSea Lever Chain Hoists SubSea-rated lever chain hoists designed for underwater and marine lifting applications.
• LC Series Lever Chain Hoists (Badger) Badger LC series lever chain hoists with zinc-plated load chain, available from 3/4 ton up to 6 ton WLL.
• ML Mini Series Lever Chain Hoists Compact lever chain hoists available in 1/4 ton and 1/2 ton models with standard chain lengths.
• LZ Mini Series Lever Chain Hoists Mini lever chain hoists for light-duty lifting applications.
• Pushed and Geared Trolleys Trolleys for supporting and moving hoists along beam tracks, available in pushed (manual) and geared (motorized) configurations.
• Low-Headroom Trolleys Trolleys designed for installations with limited overhead clearance.
• Beam Clamps Clamps for attaching lifting equipment to steel beams without requiring drilling or welding.
• Cable Pullers Manual tensioning devices for wire rope and cable installation and tightening.
• Plate Lifting Clamps Clamps designed for lifting and transporting steel plates and structural steel members.
• Weld-On Bucket Hooks G80 Grade 80 alloy steel weld-on hooks for excavator buckets, providing lifting/pulling points. Range from 1 ton to 20 tons WLL. Meets ASTM A952/A952M-2 and ASME B30.10.
• Cartec Grade 100 Alloy Fittings Italian-made premium Grade 100 chain fittings including connecting links, sling hooks, grab hooks, self-locking hooks, foundry hooks, shortening clutches, and master links.
• Alloy Sling Chain Grade 100 European-made Grade 100 alloy sling chain in nominal sizes from 7/32" to 1-1/4". Blue painted finish, sold in drum lengths and custom cuts.
• Cartec Shortening Hooks G100 Grade 100 shortening hooks including CDFX, CDFXA1 (compact master link), CDFXA2 (2-leg sling bridle), and CDFXA4 (4-leg sling bridle) configurations.
• Grey Classic Grade 100 Fittings Taiwan-made Grade 100 lifting fittings including connecting links, self-locking hooks (eye and clevis), swivel hooks, sling hooks, grab hooks, foundry hooks, shortening clutches, and chain-to-web connecting links.
• Cartec Grade 80 Fittings Italian-made Grade 80 chain fittings including connecting links, sling hooks, grab hooks with saddle, self-locking hooks, shortening clutches, foundry hooks, and webbing coupling links.
• Blue Classic Wire Rope Hooks Taiwan-made alloy swivel and eye hooks for wire rope and synthetic slings. Swivel hooks 1-5 tons WLL, eye hooks 1.25-5.4 tons WLL. Meets ASME B30.10 with 5:1 design factor.
• Cartec Grade 60 Stainless Steel Series Stainless steel Grade 60 fittings for corrosion-resistant applications. Operating temperature -40°C to 350°C. Includes connecting links, eye sling hooks, clevis sling hooks, shortening clutches, rotating eyebolts, master links, and chain.
• Polyester Web Slings High-strength polyester web slings available in 1-ply (Class 7) and 2-ply configurations. Eye-to-eye and endless styles. Working load limits have 5:1 design factor.
• Polyester Round Slings Endless polyester round slings with double-cover construction. Capacities from 2,600 lbs to 90,000 lbs vertical. 5:1 design factor.
• Lashing Straps - Tie Downs Ratchet-style lashing straps and tie-downs for cargo securement. Includes 2" high-strength ratchet and 4" winch straps. DOT compliant.
• Cartec Lifting Points Italian-made lifting points and hoist rings including rotating eyebolts (Grade 80 and 100), heavy-lift swivel hoist rings, clamp-style rotating eyebolts, weld-on lifting rings (single and double base), weld-on hooks, and anchorage clamps. Range from 6mm to 100mm with 0.3t to 40t WLL.
• Security Chains and Padlocks Security chain sets with LockAid padlocks featuring hardened square-link alloy chain (3/8") with 60-63 HRC surface hardness. Includes stainless steel padlocks meeting ASTM F883-13 standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of orders placed before noon are shipped the same day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cartec (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationPremium Cartec line from Italy delivers top-tier European craftsmanship at competitive price point. Includes Grade 100 chain fittings, swivel hoist rings, rotating eyebolts, and integrated shortening hooks.
• Drak (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationAMH offers Drak Grade 100 chains and master links from Germany, which pair well with the AMH Gray-Line of high-quality lifting accessories.
• AMH Gray-Line (Taiwan)coreTechnology or IntegrationHigh-quality lifting accessories from Taiwan offering value-driven solution without compromising on quality and reliability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Columbus McKinnon: NASDAQ-listed global leader in hoists, cranes, and rigging products (Yale, Coffing, CM brands). Directly competes with AMH across hand chain hoists, lever hoists, and lifting accessories but at vastly greater scale with manufacturing and direct national distribution.
• Kito Group: Japan-based global manufacturer of chain hoists, lever hoists, and lifting equipment with strong North American distribution. Competes head-to-head with AMH's MA/CB series hand chain hoists and offers broader electric and air-powered product lines.
• The Crosby Group: Global manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and material handling hardware including hooks, shackles, and master links. Competes with AMH's Cartec and Grey Classic Grade 80/100 fittings lines and serves overlapping end markets.
• Yale Industrial Products: Established brand of hand chain hoists, lever hoists, and electric wire rope hoists (Columbus McKinnon family). Direct product overlap with AMH's MA, CB, and LA series hoists across industrial distributor channels.

Direct peers

• Harrington Hoists: US-based hoist manufacturer with broad product lines including manual and lever chain hoists, electric hoists, and cranes. Overlaps directly with AMH on LA/MA-equivalent manual hoists and serves the same industrial distributor channels.
• Coffing Hoists: Established US hoist brand (now part of Columbus McKinnon) offering hand chain hoists, lever hoists, and air hoists. Directly competes with AMH's MA, LA, and CB series on specifications, capacity, and distributor channels.
• Bishop Lifting Products: US distributor and manufacturer of slings, rigging, and material handling products. Closely comparable distribution-led model to AMH, with multi-location warehouses and a similar mix of synthetic slings, chain fittings, and hoists.
• Mazzella Companies: Family-owned US distributor of overhead cranes, hoists, and rigging with national service and warehouse footprint. Directly comparable business model to AMH with broader crane services and similar customer base across construction and industrial.
• Lift-All: US manufacturer of synthetic web slings, round slings, and load securement products. Directly overlaps AMH's synthetics category (polyester web/round slings, lashing straps) with comparable industrial customer base.

Regional players

• SpanSet Group: Specialist in synthetic lifting slings, load securement, and height safety with US operations based in Georgia. Comparable to AMH's synthetic slings and lashing products category with deeper specialization in safety-engineered applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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