Socage
Socage is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms and tracked spider lifts, producing 42 models spanning 14m to 100m working height for equipment rental companies, construction firms, and industrial/municipal end-users across Europe, North America, and South Asia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersCarpi, Italy
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Socage does
Socage S.r.l. is an Italian, family-owned manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms (piattaforme aeree autocarrate) and tracked spider lifts (piattaforme ragno), founded circa 1983 and headquartered in Carpi, Italy. The company designs and produces 42 different models spanning working heights from 14m to 100m (including the flagship ForSte 100TJJ), with proprietary technologies comprising the SPEED automatic stabilization system with vertical stabilizers, SPP high-strength steel arm profiles, CAN BUS electronic control architecture, SSW safety management, and SOCAGE CONNECT remote diagnostics. Production operates across three Italian facilities in Carpi, Boretto, and Casalmaggiore, with a recent 20,000 sqm capacity addition.
Socage generates revenue through direct hardware sales of new aerial platforms to equipment rental companies, construction firms, and industrial/municipal end-users via a global mix of enterprise field sales, authorized dealers, and wholly-owned international subsidiaries in the UK, North America, and India. Pricing is quote-based with no public list, reflecting a B2B enterprise sales motion. The company's growth strategy combines organic product line extension (e.g., SE Electric Series for zero-emission applications), capacity expansion, and inorganic scale, most notably via the August 2025 majority acquisition of CTE S.p.A. — projected to deliver combined revenues of approximately €190 million in 2026. Recent moves also include the launch of Platform Service (Feb-2026) as a dedicated post-sale service brand and the MySocage digital customer portal, signaling an intent to layer recurring service and software revenue on top of the hardware core.
Socage firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Socage
- Legal name
- Socage S.r.l.
- Website
- https://socage.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Socage is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms and tracked spider lifts, producing 42 models spanning 14m to 100m working height for equipment rental companies, construction firms, and industrial/municipal end-users across Europe, North America, and South Asia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Socage industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Aerial Work Platforms
- NAICS
- Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)
Keywords
Where Socage is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carpi
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices9 records
Markets served
Socage business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Aerial Platform Manufacturing and Sales: Socage designs, manufactures, and sells a broad range of truck-mounted aerial work platforms (piattaforme aeree autocarrate) and tracked/crawling spider lifts (piattaforme ragno), ranging from 14m to 100m working height. Revenue is generated through direct sales of new equipment to rental companies, construction firms, and industrial businesses worldwide.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels8 records
Socage product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Socage designs, manufactures, and sells truck-mounted aerial work platforms (piattaforme aeree autocarrate) under the ForSte brand and tracked spider lifts (piattaforme ragno) under the RAPTOR brand, ranging from 14m to 100m working height across 42 different models. The company also operates Platform Service for post-sale maintenance and training, and MySocage digital portal for fleet management and remote diagnostics.
Product overview
Socage is a manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial platforms (piattaforme aeree autocarrate) and tracked spider lifts (piattaforme ragno). The product portfolio includes the RAPTOR and RAPTOR SE Electric Series tracked platforms, ForSte Pick-Up, ForSte VAN, and ForSte truck-mounted platforms spanning compact models under 3,500 kg to heavy-duty models over 3,500 kg. The company offers 42 different models ranging from 14m to 100m working height. The portfolio was expanded through the acquisition of CTE in 2025. Core product lines include the SPEED series with automatic stabilization technology, the SE Electric Series for zero-emission operations, and the flagship high-capacity ForSte models up to 100TJJ. Supporting services include Platform Service for post-sale support, MySocage customer portal for fleet management, and SOCAGE CONNECT for remote diagnostics.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Socage Raptor: A brand specializing in crawler-mounted spider lift platforms with working heights from 15m to 35m+, launched in 2023 as a division of the Socage Group
- Platform Service
- ForSte
- Raptor
- SPEED
- SE Electric Series
Products and services
- ForSte SPEED Truck-Mounted Platforms (< 3.5 TN) Compact truck-mounted aerial platforms under 3,500 kg GVW with automatic SPEED stabilization, including articulated models (14A Speed through 27D Speed) and telescopic models (14T Speed through 23T Speed) with working heights from 14m to 28m. Designed for rental fleets and urban operations requiring compact dimensions.
- ForSte Heavy-Duty Truck-Mounted Platforms (> 3.5 TN) Heavy-duty truck-mounted aerial platforms over 3,500 kg including articulated (28DA, 28DA Speed, 32DJ Speed, 37DJ Speed) and high-capacity telescopic models with jib (35TJ, 39TJJ, 44TJ, 47TJJ, 54TJJ, 75TJJ, 100TJJ), reaching up to 100m working height with the ForSte 100TJJ.
- ForSte Pick-Up 4×4 Aerial Platforms Truck-mounted aerial platforms installed on 4×4 pick-up vehicles, including ForSte 14A and 16A models with 14m and 16m working heights. Designed to combine off-road mobility with aerial access capability.
- ForSte Van-Mounted Aerial Platforms Van-mounted aerial platforms installed on commercial vans including ForSte 12VT, 15VTJ, and 12VT Tronquée models with working heights of 12m to 15m. Targeted at urban applications and operations requiring compact mobility.
- RAPTOR Tracked Spider Lifts Compact tracked aerial platforms (spider lifts) with fixed stabilizers and very small dimensions, available in articulated (Raptor 18S, 21S, 24S, 35S) and telescopic (Raptor 12ST, 15ST, 18ST) configurations, with working heights from 12m to 35m. Designed for difficult-access sites and rental fleets.
- RAPTOR SE Electric Series 100% electric tracked aerial platforms with 240Ah lithium batteries providing zero emissions and silent operation. Models include Raptor 18SE, 21SE, 24SE (articulated) and 12STE, 15STE, 18STE (telescopic), with working heights from 12m to 24m. Designed for sensitive environments such as hospitals, airports, and shopping centers.
- CTE Aerial Platforms Product Line Truck-mounted aerial platforms and self-propelled tracked platforms from CTE S.p.A., acquired via majority stake purchase in August 2025. CTE has over 40 years of experience in aerial platform production and distribution and continues to operate under its own brand alongside Socage.
- Platform Service Post-sale service offering covering remote assistance with augmented-reality video calls (VRA), on-site intervention, scheduled maintenance, periodic checks, certified spare parts, replacement platforms, and certified operator training courses for Socage, Socage Raptor, and CTE aerial platforms.
- MySocage Digital Portal Integrated digital services platform providing equipment information, technical documentation, real-time fleet monitoring, maintenance notifications, remote diagnostics, technical support requests, and SmartOptions for operational settings personalization across the customer's Socage fleet.
Quantifiable outcome
- Platforms reach working heights up to 100 meters (ForSte 100TJJ)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Socage
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Socage technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
Socage partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- CTE S.p.A.coreSocage acquired a majority stake in CTE S.p.A. in August 2025. CTE is a company with over 40 years of experience in the production and distribution of truck-mounted aerial platforms and tracked self-propelled platforms. The acquisition creates a unified organization combining deep market knowledge, proven industrial competencies, and commercial synergies. Both brands (Socage and CTE) will continue operating distinctly under their own identities while leveraging synergies in services, product development, and distribution. Projected combined revenues of approximately 190 million EUR for 2026.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Socage competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CTE S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial platforms and tracked self-propelled platforms with 40+ years of experience; majority acquired by Socage in August 2025 to combine scale and product portfolio. Retained as a distinct brand within Socage Group.
- Oil&Steel: Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial platforms and crawler-mounted platforms. Direct competitor in the Italian and European markets with comparable product positioning to Socage's ForSte and Raptor lines.
- Multitel Pagliero: Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial platforms up to 70m working height. Direct domestic competitor to Socage with overlapping truck-mounted MEWP product lines and shared Italian/European rental-company customers.
- Teupen: German manufacturer of tracked spider lifts and truck-mounted aerial platforms. Direct competitor in the tracked/spider lift segment with comparable working heights and European dealer network overlap with Socage.
- Palfinger: Austrian manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial platforms, loader cranes, and hydraulic lifting equipment. Direct competitor to Socage in truck-mounted MEWPs across Europe with comparable product range and rental-company focus.
- Niftylift: UK-based manufacturer of tracked spider lifts and self-propelled platforms. Direct competitor to Socage Raptor in the tracked/crawler segment with similar working height ranges and rental-company focus.
Broad incumbents
- JLG Industries (Oshkosh): US-based global leader in aerial work platforms owned by Oshkosh. Large incumbent with broad MEWP portfolio (boom lifts, scissor lifts, truck mounts) serving the same rental and construction customer base as Socage worldwide.
- Manitou: French global manufacturer of aerial work platforms (including Bronto Skylift), telehandlers, and forklifts. Larger incumbent serving construction, rental, and industrial markets with overlapping product categories to Socage's truck-mounted platforms.
- Genie (Terex): US-based aerial work platform brand owned by Terex, offering telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and material lifts. Broad incumbent with global reach into the same construction and rental markets Socage serves.
- Haulotte: French specialist manufacturer of aerial work platforms with a broad range of boom lifts and truck-mounted platforms. Established rental-channel player directly competing with Socage across Europe and increasingly globally.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Socage social profiles
Digital presenceSocage compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Socage financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Socage leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Socage subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Socage funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Socage M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Socage
What does Socage do?
Socage designs, manufactures, and sells truck-mounted aerial work platforms (piattaforme aeree autocarrate) under the ForSte brand and tracked spider lifts (piattaforme ragno) under the RAPTOR brand, ranging from 14m to 100m working height across 42 different models. The company also operates Platform Service for post-sale maintenance and training, and MySocage digital portal for fleet management and remote diagnostics.
Is Socage a public or private company?
Socage is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Socage founded?
Socage was founded in 1983. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Socage based?
Socage is headquartered in Carpi, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Socage make money?
One revenue line is on record: aerial Platform Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are Socage's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CTE S.p.A., Oil&Steel, Multitel Pagliero, Teupen, Palfinger and Niftylift. Broad incumbents are JLG Industries (Oshkosh), Manitou, Genie (Terex) and Haulotte.
Does Socage have an API?
No public API is recorded for Socage.
What industry is Socage in?
Socage's product category is Industrial Aerial Work Platforms. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAJAJ, Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs), with a secondary code of IMACAFAD, Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers). Its NAICS code is 333923 and its SIC code is 3531.