Abaco Machines USA Inc.

What Abaco Machines USA Inc. does

Abaco Machines USA Inc. is a privately held, California-headquartered manufacturer of specialized material handling equipment serving the stone, glass, steel, timber, and tiling industries. Founded in 1995 and domiciled in Paramount, California, the company designs and sells a broad portfolio including vacuum lifters (e.g., DVL1000, ARVL500, AVMP250), A-frames and slab racks (One Stop A-Frame, Folding One-Stop A-Frame, QLI Universal Slab Rack, Rhino Slab Rack, Bundle Slab Rack), glass lifters, carry clamps, scissor clamps, slab buggies, drywall carts, working tables, processing tables, gantry/jib cranes, and accessories such as suction cups and slab wedges. Core technology centers on vacuum lifting systems with dual independent vacuum circuits for continuous safe operation, 360-degree rotation and 90-degree tilt capabilities, and modular/folding steel and aluminum constructions with rubber protective components. Several product lines carry CE Marking certification for the European market, and the company maintains a dedicated patent page referencing a 2025 filing.

The company generates revenue through direct hardware sales of these units under a quote-based pricing model, with no publicly disclosed prices—all products display 'Call for Price' and customers engage via phone, WhatsApp, or email. A one-year warranty is offered on all products, and customization is available. Sales are executed through a sales-led go-to-market combining a direct sales operation at the California headquarters with a worldwide distribution network of 75+ distributors serving stone, glass, steel, timber, and tiling verticals globally. The company also operates an e-commerce storefront at abacomachines.com with product detail pages and a downloadable catalog. Manufacturing is performed at an owned 350-employee factory in Vietnam with 11+ years of production experience, while the US office (100+ staff) handles sales, distribution, and customer support. Customer segments include stone fabricators, glass fabricators and installers, and construction companies handling heavy sheet materials in warehouses, factories, and job sites.

Name

Abaco Machines USA Inc.

Legal name

Abaco Machines USA Inc.

Website

https://abacomachines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abaco Machines USA Inc. is a California-based manufacturer of specialized material handling equipment—including vacuum lifters, A-frames, and slab racks—serving stone, glass, steel, timber, and tiling industries through 75+ global distributors, with production at an owned Vietnam factory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders) (IMAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Stone slab lifters
• Glass vacuum lifters
• A-frame storage racks
• Slab transport equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Paramount

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Material Handling Equipment Sales: Abaco Machines USA generates revenue through the direct sale of specialized material handling equipment including vacuum lifters, A-frames, slab racks, buggies, trolleys, cranes, and accessories. Products are sold primarily via the company's website and distributed globally through 75+ distributors worldwide. Pricing is quote-based, with products featuring a 1-year warranty and customization options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Abaco Machines USA Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells specialized material handling equipment for heavy flat-sheet materials including stone slabs, glass sheets, steel plates, timber, and tiles. The product portfolio includes vacuum lifters, A-frames, slab racks, buggies, trolleys, glass lifters, carry clamps, scissor clamps, drywall carts, and cranes. Products are built with vacuum lifting technology, steel and aluminum construction with rubber protective components, and modular/folding designs for transport and storage.

Product overview

Abaco Machines USA Inc. is a material handling equipment company offering specialized solutions for the stone, glass, steel, timber, and tiling industries. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in California, the company manufactures products in a 350-employee factory in Vietnam. The product portfolio includes multiple categories: A-frames and racks (including One Stop A-Frame, Folding One-Stop A-Frame, Standard A-Frame, Universal A-Frame, Rhino Slab Rack, Bundle Slab Rack, Remnant Slab Rack, QLI series), lifters and clamps (vacuum lifters like DVL1000 and ARVL500, multi-material lifters like ASVL20A and ASVL30A-M2, glass lifters like APGL40 and AGL28, carry clamps like ACC40/60, scissor clamps like SC100-S400, and suction cups like AMVC200 and AHVC200), trolleys and buggies (slab buggies like SBG series, drywall carts like AQDC039-CS-M2, nesting carts like NSC6432), tables and stands (fabrication stands like AFS3139, flexible work tables like AFWT8328, power kitchen processing tables like PKPT6340), booms and bars (forklift booms, spreader bars, container bundle slab loaders), countertop tools (seam setters, air polishers), cranes (gantry cranes, jib cranes), and accessories (slab wedges, bow shackles, safety gear). The company provides 1-year warranties and product customization services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABACO Super Multi Material Lifter Automatic (ASVL20A; ASVL30A-M2; ASVL40A; ASVL50A-M2) Automatic lifter designed to clamp and transport stone slabs and other materials across various work sites, featuring an additional swivel shackle for enhanced maneuvering. Targeted at stone fabricators and material handling professionals.
• ABACO Rotary Vacuum Lifter (ARVL500) Vacuum lifter for lifting, moving, and installing glass sheets with 360-degree rotation and 90-degree tilt capabilities for positioning flexibility. Targeted at glass fabricators and installers.
• ABACO Vacuum Lifter (DVL1000) Advanced vacuum lifter designed to lift, move, and install large glass sheets with dual independent vacuum systems for continuous safe operation. Targeted at glass industry professionals.
• ABACO Vacuum Multilift Pro (AVMP250) Battery-powered vacuum lifter capable of handling loads up to 550 lbs (250 kg) with flexible mobility for various work environments. Targeted at material handling operations.
• ABACO Folding One-Stop A-Frame (FOSA11872-AC) Innovative folding A-frame designed to store and move slabs effectively with maximum protection, featuring durable design for easy storage and safe movement. Targeted at stone fabrication and warehousing operations.
• ABACO Battery Multi Material Vacuum Suction Cup (AMVC200) Advanced battery-powered suction cup device offering powerful suction for handling fragile materials such as glass and stone in narrow working environments. Targeted at glass and stone handling operations.
• Abaco Hand Pump Vacuum Suction Cup (AHVC200) Hand-operated suction cup designed to lift and move flat-surfaced materials with compact design and strong gripping force for ease and safety. Targeted at individual operators and small workshops.
• ABACO Heavy Duty Single Side A-Frame (AHSSA100) Heavy-duty single-sided A-frame storage solution designed with durability and high workload limit for various storage needs. Targeted at stone warehouses and large fabrication facilities.
• ABACO Little Giant Lifter Automatic (ALG_A Series) Automatic slab lifter for lifting and transporting sheets of material with maximum safety and convenience, available in multiple capacity models. Targeted at stone slab handling professionals.
• ABACO Double Handed Carry Clamps (ACC40/ACC60) Manual carry clamps for safe lifting and transportation of stone slabs, providing an optimal solution for stone and glass handling. Targeted at stone and glass fabricators.
• ABACO QLI Universal Slab Rack (AQUSR010-PRO, AQUSR010-PRO-G) Universal slab rack designed to handle stone slabs or bundle slabs with high load capacity, durable construction, and flexible design. Targeted at warehouses and construction sites.
• ABACO Heavy Duty Truck A-Frame (TAF060H) CE-certified heavy-duty truck A-frame for safely storing stone slabs and sheet materials in warehouses, factories, and work sites. Targeted at stone industry operations requiring European compliance.
• ABACO Folding Adjustable Giant A-Frame (FAGA078) High-capacity folding A-frame with working load up to 35,000 lbs (15,900 kg), separable into components for packing and transport. Targeted at large-scale stone handling operations.
• ABACO One Stop A-Frame (OSA-PRO-M3) CE-certified modular A-frame for transporting and storing stone slabs with detachable base and A-frame components, featuring ratchet-securing bars. Targeted at stone industry operations requiring European compliance.
• ABACO Slab Buggy (SBG Series) Steel slab buggy for transportation and storage of stone slabs in job sites, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities with pneumatic tires and swivel casters. Targeted at stone slab handling operations.
• ABACO Glass Lifter (APGL40) Forklift or electric hoist-mounted glass lifter with automatic clamping mechanism and vulcanized rubber for protection, made of aluminum for lightweight handling. Targeted at glass fabrication and installation professionals.
• ABACO Glass Lifter (AGL28) Glass lifter for transporting glass sheets, part of the Glass Lifter series for handling materials in stone and glass production. Targeted at glass handling professionals.
• ABACO Power Kitchen Processing Table (PKPT6340) Processing table for storing, moving, lifting, and lowering stone slabs during kitchen installation with flexible operation and remote controller functionality. Targeted at kitchen countertop installation professionals.
• ABACO Scissor Clamp (SC100, SC150, SC350, SC400) Scissor clamp for lifting and handling stone slabs, available in multiple capacity models for different material handling needs. Targeted at stone slab handling professionals.
• ABACO QLI Drywall Cart (AQDC039-CS-M2) Drywall cart for easy maneuvering of stone slabs through confined spaces with compact design, rubber strips, and safety brakes. Targeted at construction and installation operations.
• ABACO Heavy-Duty Multi-Material Bundle Rack 9-In-1 (AHMCBR8970/AHMCBR8970-M2) Multi-material bundle rack integrating functions of single and double A-frames and bundle racks for storing and transporting slab bundles. Targeted at stone warehousing and distribution operations.
• ABACO Nesting Single Sided Cart (NSC6432) Transport cart for moving large stone slabs in small and narrow areas with folding base frame for space-saving nested storage. Targeted at stone slab handling in confined spaces.
• ABACO Countertop Slab Saver (ACS83) Protection device for fragile stone slabs during transportation, featuring rubber suction cups and aluminum rails to prevent cracking and damage. Targeted at stone slab transportation operations.
• ABACO Vacuum Lifter (DVL500) Vacuum lifter for lifting heavy material slabs with ease, capable of rotating 360 degrees and tilting for positioning flexibility. Targeted at glass and stone handling operations.
• ABACO Double/Triple Suction Lifter (SLD121, SLT128) Compact hand tools for lifting and moving glass or stone slabs safely, with double suction lifter offering strong grip and triple suction lifter providing deeper suction for heavier materials. Targeted at glass and stone handling professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Safe handling of stone slabs up to 35,000 lbs (15,900 kg) with folding adjustable giant A-frame
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Worldwide Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbaco Machines USA operates with 75+ distributors worldwide serving the stone, glass, steel, timber, and tiling industries. These channel partners handle local sales, distribution, and customer support across global markets, forming the backbone of the company's international go-to-market strategy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Omni Cubed: Omni Cubed manufactures vacuum lifters, seam setters, and material handling equipment specifically for the stone countertop industry. The company targets the same stone fabrication and installation customers as Abaco with specialized handling tools.
• Shandong Huadai Glass Machinery: Chinese-based manufacturer of glass and stone material handling equipment offering competitively priced vacuum lifters and A-frames. Represents the lower-cost competition in emerging Asian markets where Abaco is expanding its distribution network.

Direct peers

• Aardwolf: Aardwolf is a direct competitor offering slab lifters, A-frames, vacuum lifters, and clamps for the stone and glass industries with a similar product portfolio targeting the same end-users. The company competes head-to-head with Abaco in vacuum lifter technology and stone-handling equipment.
• Wood's Powr-Grip: Wood's Powr-Grip manufactures vacuum lifters and material handling equipment for glass, metal, and stone, with similar vacuum-based lifting technology for flat-sheet materials. Both companies serve glass fabrication shops and stone countertop fabricators with overlapping product categories.
• Anver Corporation: Anver is a manufacturer of vacuum lifters, hoists, and material handling equipment for industrial applications including glass and stone. The company offers comparable vacuum lifting technology and similar product configurations to Abaco's DVL and ARVL series.
• GranQuartz: GranQuartz distributes stone fabrication equipment including slab lifters, A-frames, and material handling tools, often competing with or carrying Abaco products through its distribution network. The company serves the same stone countertop fabricator customer base.
• Hird Group: Hird Group is a UK-based supplier of vacuum lifters, glass handling robots, and material handling equipment for the glass and construction industries. The company competes directly with Abaco in European markets with similar vacuum lifter products for flat glass and stone handling.

Broad incumbents

• CRL (C.R. Laurence): CRL is a major glass hardware and glazing supplies distributor with a broad portfolio including material handling equipment for glass installation. While much larger and broader than Abaco, CRL overlaps in vacuum lifters, glass dollies, and installation carts targeting the same glazing professional customer base.
• Intermac (Biesse Group): Intermac is a global leader in glass and stone processing machinery including cutting, edging, and material handling equipment. As a subsidiary of Biesse Group, it competes at the higher end of the glass machinery market with integrated production lines that include handling and storage systems.

Regional players

• Botero: Botero is a Latin American supplier of vacuum lifters and slab handling equipment for stone and glass industries. As a regional player, Botero competes with Abaco in South American markets through similar product offerings for stone fabricators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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