Movomech

What Movomech does

Movomech AB is a Swedish manufacturer of ergonomic industrial lifting equipment, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Kristianstad. The company operates as a subsidiary of Amplex Group and serves automotive OEMs, aerospace manufacturers, and general industrial customers in more than 30 countries. Disclosed customer logos include Volkswagen, Volvo, Scania, Ford, Nissan, TOGG, ABB, Airbus, Arla, and Tarkett, evidencing penetration into tier-one automotive assembly as well as adjacent industrial verticals. The company employs 11-50 people, making it a focused niche specialist rather than a broad-line industrial conglomerate.

Movomech's product portfolio centers on modular crane and lifting systems. Core offerings include the Mechrail aluminum crane system, industrial manipulators, vacuum lifters, chain hoists, jib cranes, and the Mechtool gripper family. The company pioneered frequency-controlled chain hoists in 1995 and maintains in-house manufacturing with an emphasis on lightweight aluminum construction, which simplifies installation versus traditional steel systems. Its digital tooling includes the eConfigurator (eConfig), upgraded in July 2024 to deliver real-time 3D specification of lifting solutions.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct sales with a network of regional distributors. Named channel partners include Simmatic (UK), Materials Handling (Australia), GMV (Denmark), and Canatek (Middle East), with the latter expanding into the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Bespoke engineering and long-term service agreements, such as a documented 20+ year relationship with Tarkett covering approximately 1.4 million tons of material handling, indicate recurring revenue components beyond initial equipment sale. The company has also invested in direct sales capacity, including a 2023 Inside Sales hire, suggesting a gradual shift toward deeper customer engagement alongside the partner channel.

Name

Movomech

Legal name

Movomech AB

Website

https://movomech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Movomech is a Swedish manufacturer of ergonomic industrial lifting equipment, founded in 1986. It designs crane systems, industrial manipulators, vacuum lifters, and gripper tools for automotive OEMs and industrial manufacturers across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

Keywords

• Ergonomic lifting equipment
• Industrial manipulators
• Aluminium crane systems
• Vacuum lifting solutions
• Gripper tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Kristianstad

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ergonomic lifting equipment sales: Movomech develops and manufactures lifting equipment products under its own brand names. Revenue is generated through the sale of crane systems, industrial manipulators, vacuum lifters, chain hoists, jib cranes, and gripper tools, predominantly as capital equipment purchases.
2. Service and maintenance agreements: Movomech offers tailored service agreements providing scheduled maintenance, certified technician visits, discounted spare parts, fixed annual pricing, emergency service priority, warranty extensions, and promotional offers. Revenue is recurring through contractual service relationships.
3. Custom/bespoke solutions: Movomech develops bespoke industrial manipulators and custom articulated jib cranes (Mechcrane) tailored to specific customer premises and handling requirements. Also builds custom fixtures, stands, and mobile assembly carriages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Movomech is a Swedish manufacturer that develops and produces ergonomic industrial lifting equipment under its own brand names, including aluminium overhead crane systems (Mechrail), articulated jib cranes (Mechcrane), frequency-controlled chain hoists (Mechchain Pro II), industrial manipulators and balancers (Mechlift Pro, Mechspace Pro, Mechline Pro, Mechlight Pro), vacuum lifters (Vacuhand Pro, Easyhand series), and a wide range of mechanical, pneumatic, electric, magnetic and vacuum gripper tools. The company also offers bespoke engineered solutions, the eConfig web-based configuration/quoting platform, and tailored service and maintenance agreements through certified technicians.

Product overview

Movomech is a Swedish manufacturer of ergonomic industrial lifting equipment founded in 1986, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into crane systems, industrial manipulators/balancers, vacuum lifters, and gripper tools. The core product lines include the Mechrail aluminium crane system, various Mechcrane articulated jib cranes (wall-mounted, pillar-mounted, and VKA series), and multiple manipulator types such as Mechlift Pro, Mechspace Pro, Mechstack Pro, Mechline Pro, and Mechlight Pro balancers. The vacuum lifter range features Vacuhand Pro (up to 250 kg) and Easyhand series, while gripper tools include mechanical, pneumatic, electric, magnetic, and vacuum types with specialized variants for roll handling, glass handling (AGR), wheel changes, and panel lifting (Easypanel, Mechtool Sack 30, Mechtool Panel 60 Tilt). Mobile solutions include Mobiarm, Mobichain (with integrated frequency-controlled lifting), Easycrane (with integrated vacuum lifter), and Mechline Pro Crane. The portfolio is complemented by accessories including Powerdrive drive units, Mechprofile aluminium profile system, custom fixtures, lift tables, belt-driven linear units, and the eConfig software configuration tool. Products are designed to work individually or as integrated systems for ergonomic material handling across industries including automotive, manufacturing, and general industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mechrail: Swedish-designed overhead crane system in strong and lightweight aluminium with smart features for ergonomic and flexible material handling.
• Mechcrane
• Mechchain Pro II
• Mechlift Pro
• Mechline Pro
• Mechspace Pro
• Mechlight Pro
• Easypanel
• Easycrane
• Easyhand
• Vacuhand Pro
• Mechtool
• Mobiarm
• MobiChain
• eCONFIG
• Mechprofile

Products and services

• Mechrail aluminium crane system Modular overhead aluminium crane system for ergonomic and flexible material handling in industrial environments; features very low rolling resistance, lightweight anodized EN-AW 6063 T6 aluminium profiles, and modular expandable profiles.
• Mechcrane articulated jib cranes Complete series of ergonomic articulated jib cranes including wall-mounted (LVS/AVS), pillar-mounted (LPS/APS), and articulated arm (VKA/VKA-H) models built from lightweight aluminium with high-quality bearings for smooth material handling.
• Vacuhand Pro vacuum lifter High-capacity two-handed vacuum lifter for handling loads up to 250 kg, designed for efficient and ergonomic handling of sacks, cardboard boxes, and sheet materials.
• Easyhand Series vacuum tube lifters Vacuum tube lifters (Easyhand Pro, Easyhand M, Easyhand Rapid II) for handling loads from 5-55 kg, providing efficient, gentle, and ergonomic lifting of boxes, cartons, and sheet materials.
• Mechlift Pro industrial manipulator Moment-absorbing industrial manipulator available in electric and pneumatic versions, allowing operators to turn and rotate objects without risking injury or accidentally dropping the load.
• Mechspace Pro pneumatic manipulator Pneumatic industrial manipulator (0-150 kg, 0-1500 Nm) designed for smooth and ergonomic lifting operations in manufacturing environments.
• Mechstack Pro industrial manipulator Heavy-duty industrial manipulator (0-650 kg, 0-4000 Nm) designed for stacking operations and heavy material handling in industrial environments.
• Mechlight Pro pneumatic balancer Lightweight ergonomic pneumatic balancer for loads up to 50 kg that allows free rotation around the lifting axis, ideal for assembly work where hoses and accessories risk being damaged.
• Mechline Pro pneumatic balancer Intuitive pneumatic balancer with lifting wire for light loads up to 50 kg, featuring integrated air supply for gripper tools and maintenance-free anodized surface; available as standalone balancer or integrated in Mechline Pro Crane.
• Sapelem ZE Solution electric balancer Electric wire balancer from Sapelem distributed by Movomech AB, designed for advanced material handling with strict demands on safety, ergonomics and precision; available as pillar-mounted (ZE Arm) or standalone (ELS) version with built-in display and servo motor operation up to 2 m/s and 300 kg capacity.
• Mobiarm mobile articulated jib crane Flexible mobile articulated jib crane with reach up to 4 meters and height-adjustable floor pillar; can be supplied on mobile platform, floor, wall, or pillar mount with smooth, low-friction articulated jib arm.
• MobiChain mobile articulated jib crane Mobile articulated jib crane with integrated frequency-controlled Mechchain Pro lifting unit; reach up to 4 meters, lifting capacity up to 125 kg, smooth stepless lift-and-lower movements via joystick control.
• Easycrane articulated jib crane with vacuum lifter Flexible mobile articulated jib crane with integrated vacuum lifter in the outer jib arm for quick and easy lifting of loads up to 80 kg; height-adjustable floor pillar with optional mobile platform.
• Mechline Pro Crane mobile jib crane Mobile articulated jib crane with integrated pneumatic balancer (Mechline Pro), reach up to 4 metres, height-adjustable floor pillar, integrated air feed, and anodized maintenance-free surface.
• Lift&Drive lifting trolleys Swedish-made ergonomic battery-operated lifting trolleys from Pronomic distributed by Movomech in Sweden; load capacities up to 325 kg, integrated anti-tipping and clamping protection, available in lacquered or stainless-steel finishes.
• eConfig web-based configuration tool Web-based product configuration and quoting platform for Movomech products that automatically handles dimensioning and outputs a firm quotation, 3D model, 2D drawing and technical data; recently upgraded with real-time 3D view.
• Mechtool Sack 30 vacuum gripper Vacuum gripper for sacks and bags up to 30 kg, featuring ergonomic control handle, compact thumb joystick, Lift OK indication, double command release function, and vacuum/air pressure display.
• Mechtool Panel 60 Tilt vacuum lifter Vacuum panel lifter with integrated tilt function (0° to 90°) for handling smooth, dry, non-porous materials up to 60 kg, with ergonomic control handle, Lift OK indication, and energy-saving function; designed according to SS-EN 13155.
• Service and maintenance agreements Recurring service and maintenance offering providing scheduled maintenance, certified technician visits, discounted spare parts, fixed annual pricing, emergency service priority, warranty extensions, and promotional offers for Movomech-installed equipment.
• Bespoke industrial manipulators Custom-developed pneumatic and electric industrial lifting manipulators engineered for situations where standard products are unsuitable, leveraging Movomech's engineering experience to deliver new solutions for specific handling requirements.
• Mechchain Pro II chain hoist Professional frequency-controlled chain hoist offering smooth and precise lifting motion with continuously variable lifting speed up to 16 m/min, integrated PLC, optional encoder for programmable stop positions, and lowest headroom requirement on the market; available in weight classes up to 225 kg.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 tons of floor rolls handled per day per Mechlift lifter at Tarkett, with 1,400,000 total tons handled over 20 years of continuous operation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GMV (Grenaa Materialhåndtering)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 August 2024GMV is Denmark's leading company within lifting and material handling equipment. GMV markets and sells Movomech's products and solutions with great success on the Danish market and to Danish companies internationally. Movomech and GMV have a long and successful relationship. GMV technicians receive theoretical and practical training from Movomech for installation and project coordination.
• Materials HandlingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 April 2024Australian partner selling handling equipment and tools to the Australian industry with focus on good ergonomics. Matthew Brittain from Materials Handling visited Movomech for product training and knowledge exchange.
• Canatek Teknoloji ElektronikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 January 2024Canatek (founded 2010, Istanbul) provides integrated systems with state-of-the-art technology products and innovative engineering solutions to manufacturing industries. Close cooperation with Movomech for nearly 10 years. Major projects include TOGG and Ford J74 (electric and diesel vehicles for Volkswagen at Ford Golcuk). Canatek supplies 560m Mechrail + 28 Mechspace units, and also 5 multi-spindle systems with Atlas Copco and 50 articulating arms for the Ford Golcuk factory. Canatek has expanded to UAE (Dubai) and Saudi Arabia (Dammam).
• Amplex GroupcoreOthersMovomech is part of the Amplex Group. Amplex has introduced a web-based whistleblowing service enabling anonymous reporting. Movomech operates within Amplex's governance framework emphasising openness, transparency, and respect in the workplace.
• Atlas CopcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanatek works with Atlas Copco alongside Movomech equipment for the Ford J74 project at Ford Golcuk factory. Canatek supplies 5 multi-spindle systems from Atlas Copco in combination with Movomech's Mechspace units.
• PronomicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPronomic is a Swedish manufacturer of ergonomic lifting trolleys under the Lift&Drive brand. Movomech represents and distributes Pronomic products in Sweden as part of its complementary product range.
• SapelemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSapelem ZE Solution electric balancer with lifting wire is supplied and distributed by Movomech AB in Sweden. It complements Movomech's own product range for advanced material handling with strict demands on safety, ergonomics and precision, up to 300 kg.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes: Finland-based global leader in lifting equipment, crane systems and service. Directly comparable in overhead cranes, hoists and service contracts but operates at significantly greater scale and broader industrial scope than Movomech.
• Piab: Swedish global supplier of vacuum technology, gripping and moving solutions. Adjacent competitor in vacuum-based material handling (overlapping with Vacuhand Pro and vacuum gripper tools) though serving a wider industrial automation customer base.
• Terex (Demag): Global industrial equipment group whose Demag brand manufactures cranes and hoists used in factories, automotive and aerospace. Competes head-to-head with Movomech on overhead cranes and chain hoists but as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.

Direct peers

• Gorbel: US manufacturer of jib cranes, gantry cranes, bridge cranes and ergonomic lifting devices (including the SafeLift line). Closely comparable in articulated jib cranes and ergonomic material handling with overlapping end markets in automotive and general industry.
• Schmalz: German specialist in vacuum handling and clamping technology, including vacuum tube lifters and gripper systems directly comparable to Movomech's Vacuhand Pro, Easyhand and vacuum gripper tools, serving similar ergonomic handling use cases.
• Pronomic: Swedish maker of Lift&Drive ergonomic lifting trolleys. Movomech itself distributes Pronomic's Lift&Drive in Sweden, indicating closely complementary product portfolios and shared Nordic ergonomic handling market positioning.
• Columbus McKinnon: US-listed manufacturer of hoists, cranes, rigging and material handling products including ergonomic lift assists. Closely comparable product portfolio (chain hoists, jib cranes, manipulators) and channel model, though at much larger scale and broader industrial coverage.
• INDEVA (Schmalz sister brand / earlier Langbek): Manufacturer of intelligent electronic manipulators and pneumatic balancers for industrial assembly. Direct peer to Movomech's Mechlift Pro and Mechspace Pro manipulator family, addressing similar ergonomic handling applications in automotive and general manufacturing.
• Binar Quick-Lift System: Swedish manufacturer of Quick-Lift intelligent lifting devices and ergonomic manipulators. Direct Nordic peer to Movomech with overlapping pneumatic and electronic manipulator offerings and similar customer profile in automotive and industrial assembly.
• Dalmec: Italian manufacturer of pneumatic and electric industrial manipulators and jib cranes for ergonomic handling. Highly comparable niche positioning to Movomech's Mechlift Pro, Mechspace Pro and Mechcrane lines, serving automotive OEMs and general industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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