What Liftek does

Liftek is a UAE-based industrial company specializing in the design, manufacture, distribution, and certification of lifting and rigging equipment and related testing services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in the Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, the company serves enterprise customers in oil & gas (offshore and onshore), marine and shipyard, and construction and heavy industrial sectors across the Middle East and select international markets. Liftek operates through four wholly-owned legal entities in the UAE (Sharjah HQ, Abu Dhabi, Dubai) and Saudi Arabia (Dammam), with documented project execution reaching Taiwan, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.

The company's core offering combines in-house manufacturing with integrated testing, inspection, and certification services. Manufacturing capabilities span steel wire ropes, synthetic slings (the largest soft sling producer in MENA at 1,500 tonnes/year), chain slings, safety harnesses, subsea buoyancy products, and water bags (0.25 MT to 110 MT capacity, with a combined fleet exceeding 3,300 MT). Technical infrastructure includes an 800-ton tensile test bench, EMAG/MRT wire rope inspection covering 6 mm–170 mm diameters, and proprietary technology assets including a patent-pending OP/CP valve discharge mechanism for water bags and two in-house digital platforms: Qwikspec (field service automation for inspection scheduling and certificate issuance) and Qwikcert (product authentication portal). Liftek holds DNV-certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, EIAC personnel certification accreditation under ISO/IEC 17024:2012, and manufactures to EN 13414-1, EN 1492-1/2, EN 818-1/4, ASME B30.9, and IMCA D-016 standards. Project credentials include the world's largest 2,420 MT offshore crane load test jointly executed with Sapura Energy Berhad in Taiwan in August 2021.

Liftek generates revenue through a diversified mix of one-time equipment sales, recurring testing/inspection/certification services, usage-based rentals of water bags and load cells, and professional training programs. Go-to-market is dominated by direct enterprise field sales targeting oil & gas majors, marine operators, and large construction contractors, supplemented by an authorized distributor network for distributed brands including Green Pin/Van Beest shackles, Bridon wire ropes, Modulift spreader beams, LMS load monitoring systems, Nyrosten lubricants, and DSR Dyneema ropes. The company employs over 125 dedicated professionals and operates from a 150,000 sq.ft workshop and yard in Sharjah. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, and Liftek is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or funding history.

Name

Liftek

Legal name

Liftek

Website

https://liftek-intl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Liftek is a UAE-based manufacturer and service provider of lifting and rigging equipment and certified testing services for oil & gas, marine, construction, and industrial sectors across the Middle East and international offshore markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lifting and Rigging Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN), Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL), Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Heavy Lift & Marine Recovery (Cranes, Barges, Jack-up Support) (TLAHAIAF)

Keywords

• Lifting equipment manufacturing
• Rigging supplies
• Load testing services
• Wire rope inspection
• Offshore lifting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lifting & Rigging Equipment Manufacturing & Sales: Manufacture and sale of steel wire ropes, chain slings, synthetic slings, cable laid grommets, safety harnesses, shackles, airlift bags, water bags, and related rigging accessories. Products sold directly to enterprise clients in oil & gas, marine, construction, and industrial sectors.
2. Inspection, Testing & Certification Services: Comprehensive inspection, proof load testing, break testing, cyclic testing, and certification services for lifting equipment including cranes, wire ropes, slings, and loose gears. Includes EMAG/MRT wire rope inspection and NDT services.
3. Rental Services: Rental of water bags (0.5MT to 110MT), calibrated test weights (up to 200 tons), load cells (5 tons to 1250 tons), spreader beams, and load monitoring equipment throughout UAE and globally.
4. Training Services: Safety training programs for crane operation, rigging, forklift, MEWP, working at height, firefighting, confined space, and over 26 other safety and operational training programs.
5. Personnel Certification: Certification of lifting equipment operators, riggers, and signal persons compliant with ISO/IEC 17024:2012 and EIAC accreditation standards.
6. Calibration Services: Annual calibration services for load cells using 200T and 800T test beds, with calibration certificates issued by Power Jacks, UK, traceable to National Standards.
7. Weighing Services: On-site weighing services for symmetric and non-symmetric equipment using COG calculation, including mobilization, hydraulic jacks, power packs, and load cells.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Liftek manufactures and supplies lifting and rigging equipment (steel wire ropes, wire rope slings, cable laid grommets, chain slings, synthetic slings, safety harnesses, water bags, subsea airlift bags, and accessories) under its own LIFTX sub-brand and as an authorized distributor for global brands such as Bridon, Green Pin, Modulift, LMS, DSR, and Nyrosten. The company also operates a world-class testing facility providing crane load testing (up to 2,420 MT), tensile testing (up to 800 tons), EMAG/MRT wire rope inspection, calibration, certification, rental, training, and on-site weighing services to enterprise clients in the oil & gas, marine, and construction sectors.

Product overview

Liftek is a lifting and rigging equipment supplier and service provider in the UAE and Middle East, offering a broad portfolio of products and services for industrial lifting needs. The product portfolio includes steel wire ropes and wire rope slings under the LIFTX sub-brand (Cable Laid Grommets, Hyperlock Slings, and 9 Part Braided Slings), distributed brands (Bridon wire ropes, Green Pin shackles and chain fittings), lifting accessories (chain slings, LMS Load Monitoring Systems, Modulift spreader beams), and subsea buoyancy products (Water Bags, Parachute Airlift Bags, Fully Enclosed Subsea Airlift Bags, Cylindrical Bags, Single Point Buoyancy Pods). The synthetic rigging range includes Dyneema Ropes, Polypropylene Ropes, Polyester Flat Webbing Slings, Special Purpose Slings, safety harnesses and accessories, ratchet cargo lashing, and Nyrosten wire rope lubricants. Services include water bag load testing, inspection/testing/certification, tensile testing, weighing, personnel certification, equipment rental, training, E-Mag wire rope inspection, high pressure lubrication, and calibration. The company also operates two digital platforms: Qwikspec for field service automation and Qwikcert for product authentication. Products are manufactured in-house to ISO 9001 certified processes at the Hamriyah Free Zone facility and tested at a world-class testing facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIFTX: Sub-brand for cable laid grommets and slings, hyperlock slings, and 9-part braided slings manufactured in-house at the Hamriyah Free Zone facility

Products and services

• Steel Wire Rope Industrial steel wire rope manufactured and supplied for lifting and rigging applications in oil & gas, marine, and construction sectors.
• LIFTX Cable Laid Grommets & Slings Machine-made cable laid grommets and slings manufactured in-house with tight effective working length tolerances, up to 4100 MT CGBL capacity, sold under the LIFTX sub-brand.
• LIFTX Hyperlock Slings Proprietary sling product under the LIFTX sub-brand designed for heavy-duty industrial lifting applications.
• LIFTX 9 Part Braided Slings 9-strand braided wire rope slings manufactured in-house up to 2050 MT CSBL capacity, offering greater flexibility and non-twisting characteristics for heavy lifts.
• Steel Wire Rope Slings Multi-leg wire rope slings fabricated up to 4 inch (103mm) diameter with steel or aluminum sleeves, manufactured to EN 13414-1.
• Bridon Wire Ropes High-performance wire ropes distributed under the Bridon brand including Dyform 34 LR, Dyform 18 PI, 50 DB Series, Dyform Bristar 6, and Hydra Plus for offshore and industrial applications.
• Green Pin Shackles Authorized distributor for Van Beest Green Pin shackles manufactured in Holland, used for lifting chain and steel wire rope applications.
• Green Pin Grade 80 & Grade 100 Chain & Fittings Authorized distributor for Van Beest Green Pin chain and fittings in Grade 80 and Grade 100 covering the complete program of high-quality fittings for lifting chain.
• Chain Slings & Grade 80 Fittings Chain slings and fittings with over 250 tons of Grade 100 and Grade 80 chain in stock, up to 32mm lifting chain, manufactured to EN 818-1 and EN 818-4.
• LMS - Load Monitoring Systems Authorized UAE distributor for Load Monitoring Systems products including load links (up to 500Te), load shackles, compressive load cells (up to 2000 tonnes), running line tensiometers, load pins, and data logging equipment.
• Modulift Spreader Beam Authorized distributor for Modulift modular spreader beams with local stock up to 400 tons and DNV-GL type approval up to 1000 ton capacity, including spreader frames, low height lifting frames, and load monitoring spreader beams.
• Water Bag In-house manufactured load test water bags ranging from 0.25MT to 110MT WLL, fabricated from 1450gsm PVC-coated PE fabric with optional OP/CP valve discharge mechanism.
• Parachute Subsea Airlift Bags Subsea airlift bags with single point attachment for safe subsea lifting, rated FOS 5:1 for bags and FOS 7:1 for webbing slings per IMCA D-016 Rev 4:2016, capacities from 0.1MT to 50MT.
• Fully Enclosed Subsea Airlift Bags Subsea buoyancy and lifting bags for shallow waters and surface flotation, manufactured with UV-resistant PVC-coated polyester fabric, capacities from 0.1MT to 50MT.
• Fully Enclosed Cylindrical Bags Cylindrical buoyancy bags for lifting and salvage applications with HF welded seams, capacities from 1MT to 50MT.
• Single Point Buoyancy Pod Buoyancy support pods for pipe-laying operations with asymmetric loading capability, FOS 5:1, capacities from 1MT to 5MT.
• Dyneema Ropes Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber ropes with highest tensile strength per weight ratio, approximately 1/8 the weight of steel wire rope, with superior abrasion resistance for offshore lifting.
• Polypropylene Ropes High-tensile polypropylene ropes with 3rd party certification (e.g., Germanischer Lloyd), featuring abrasion resistance, shock absorption, and UV stabilization.
• Polyester Flat Webbing Slings & Endless Round Slings Largest manufacturer in MENA with 1,500 tonnes annual capacity, SWL from 500kg to 300 tons, manufactured to EN 1492-1, EN 1492-2, and ASME B30.9.
• Special Purpose Slings Custom slings including pipe lowering belts (20-60 ton capacity), round/flat webbing slings, cargo nets, pipe laying slings, load securing nets, and wire rope nets for specialized industrial lifting.
• Full Body Safety Harness & Accessories CE certified safety harnesses manufactured to EN 361, EN 358, EN 362, EN 355 with annual capacity of 200,000 sets, including lanyards, connectors, work positioning belts, and shock absorbers.
• Ratchet Cargo Lashing Assembly Cargo lashing straps made from 100% polyester webbing with MBL from 1 ton to 12 ton, available in widths from 1 inch to 4 inches.
• Nyrosten Wire Rope Lubricants Authorized UAE distributor for Nyrosten wire rope lubricants providing anti-corrosion protection for steel wire ropes in marine and offshore applications, with temperature range -40°C to +80°C.
• Water Bag Load Test Service Crane load testing service using Liftek water bags with capacities from 2 ton to 110 ton, including engineering rigging plans and complete job execution.
• Inspection, Testing & Certification Services Comprehensive inspection services for powered lifting equipment, manual lifting equipment, lifting accessories, pressure vessels, earth moving machinery, marine field, NDT, and welding.
• Tensile Test Services Versatile tensile testing up to 800 tons including proof load testing, break testing, cyclic testing, and hold testing for wire rope, synthetic ropes, slings, and assemblies.
• Liftek Weighing Services On-site weighing services for symmetric and non-symmetric equipment using COG calculation with full mobilization, demobilization, and crew provision.
• Personnel Certification Personnel certification program complying with ISO/IEC 17024:2012 and EIAC-RQ-CB-006 for mobile crane operators, overhead crane operators, forklift operators, riggers, and signal persons.
• Rental Services Rental of water bags (500kg to 110MT), test weights (over 200 tons), load cells (5 to 1250 tons), and load links for on-site load testing throughout the UAE.
• Training Safety training programs covering crane operation, forklift, MEWP, welding, rigging, working at height, confined space, defensive driving, and over 26 additional programs.
• E-Mag Wire Rope Inspection Electromagnetic inspection service for steel wire ropes ranging from 20mm to 104mm diameter using state-of-the-art equipment to detect loss of metallic area (LMA) and localized flaws (LF).
• Wire Rope High Pressure Lubrication High pressure lubrication service for wire ropes from 16mm to 104mm diameter using NYROSTEN lubricants for internal strand cleaning and coating.
• Calibration Services Calibration services for T24 load cells using 200T and 800T test beds with traceability to National Standards per BS EN ISO 7500-1:2004, with certificates issued by Power Jacks, UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• World record 2,420 MT offshore crane load test successfully executed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Van Beest (Green Pin®)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiftek is an authorized distributor and stockiest for Green Pin® products manufactured by Van Beest, Holland — a leading manufacturer of shackles, sockets, turnbuckles, wire rope clips, and loadbinders. Green Pin® is used in oil & gas, industry, mining, shipping, and fishing applications.
• Van Beest (Green Pin®) - Excel Grade ChaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiftek is also an authorized distributor for the Green Pin range of Grade 80 & Grade 100 chain and fittings from Van Beest, Holland, covering the complete program of high-quality fittings for lifting chain from master links to hooks.
• Load Monitoring Systems (LMS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiftek is the authorized distributor for UAE of LMS products — load links up to 500Te, compressive load cells, load shackles, running line tensiometers, load pins, and data logging equipment manufactured by Power Jacks, UK.
• ModuliftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiftek is an authorized distributor and stockist for Modulift Modular Spreader Beams. Local stock up to 400 tons available. DNV-GL type approval up to 1000 ton capacity. Products include spreader beams, spreader frames, low height lifting frames, adjustable lifting beams, and load monitoring spreader beams.
• DSR (Dyneema Ropes)coreTechnology or IntegrationDSR manufactures ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber braided ropes using proprietary rope design and manufacturing expertise. Liftek offers DSR's Dyneema ropes with proprietary coating and heat treatment for enhanced anti-abrasion characteristics.
• Nyrosten (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiftek is the authorized distributor for UAE of Nyrosten wire rope lubricants — proven standard for wire rope applications in mining, open cast mining, high-rise construction, shipping, fisheries, and offshore environments. Temperature range -40°C to +80°C.
• Bridon (Wire Ropes)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiftek distributes Bridon wire ropes including Dyform 34 LR series (compacted low rotational ropes), Hydra Plus for offshore applications, and Dyform Bristar 6 for drilling lines and marine riser tensioner lines.
• Power Jacks (UK)coreTechnology or IntegrationCalibration services carried out on 200T and 800T test beds using custom software application developed exclusively for calibration by Power Jacks. Calibration certificates issued by Power Jacks, UK, traceable to National Standards per BS EN ISO 7500-1:2004.
• AMC Instruments (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationLiftek uses AMC Instruments advanced EMAG equipment from Italy for magnetic rope testing (MRT) and electromagnetic inspection of steel wire ropes from 6mm to 170mm diameter, enabling accurate detection of loss of metallic area (LMA) and localized flaws (LF).
• Sapura Energy BerhadflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partner for offshore load testing projects. Jointly conducted the world's largest 2,420MT offshore crane load test in Taiwan in August 2021, and multiple high-capacity tests including 2,032MT tests in Malaysia. Partnership involves combined expertise for large-scale offshore crane load testing.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bridon-Bekaert: World's largest manufacturer of steel wire ropes and synthetic ropes for offshore, mining, and construction. Liftek is an authorized Bridon distributor in MENA, making this both a partner and the dominant upstream competitor in wire rope supply.
• Columbus McKinnon: US-listed global leader in hoists, cranes, and lifting solutions with extensive service network. A broader incumbent that competes with Liftek in inspection, training, and lifting equipment across global oil & gas and construction markets.
• Van Beest (Green Pin): Dutch manufacturer of Green Pin shackles, sockets, turnbuckles, and Grade 80/100 chain fittings. Liftek distributes Green Pin in UAE; Van Beest is both a key channel partner and the principal competing brand for shackles and chain fittings.

Direct peers

• Modulift: UK-based manufacturer of modular spreader beams up to 1000+ tons with DNV-GL type approval. Liftek distributes Modulift in MENA; comparable product range and customer overlap in heavy lift and offshore.
• The Crosby Group: Global manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and material handling hardware (shackles, hooks, slings, blocks). Direct competitor to Liftek's in-house manufactured rigging accessories and the parent of several brands Liftek distributes.
• Alatas Crane Services: Global offshore crane service specialist providing inspection, load testing, and aftermarket support. A direct competitor in the offshore load testing service market — and one of Liftek's disclosed customers (440MT load test).
• SpanSet: Global manufacturer of lifting slings, lashing equipment, and height safety products. Direct overlap with Liftek's polyester slings, safety harnesses, and ratchet cargo lashing lines.
• Petersen Stainless Rigging: UK-based manufacturer of stainless steel and specialty rigging hardware. Comparable product range to Liftek's wire rope fittings and shackle lines, particularly in marine and offshore applications.

Emerging players

• Lift-Max Heavy Lift Solutions: Specialized provider of heavy lift engineering, rigging design, and load testing services for industrial and energy projects. Comparable service-led model with focus on engineered load testing for offshore and onshore heavy lift.
• Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) / Power Jacks: UK manufacturer of load cells, load links, and calibration systems. Liftek is the UAE distributor for LMS and partners with Power Jacks on calibration; LMS competes with Liftek's load monitoring offerings in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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