AERO-LIFT

What AERO-LIFT does

AERO-LIFT Vakuumtechnik GmbH is a privately held German industrial manufacturer of vacuum handling technology, headquartered in Geislingen-Binsdorf and operating for over 30 years with 51-100 employees. The company designs, builds and services vacuum lifting devices, tube lifters (Schlauchheber), column and wall jib cranes, electric chain hoists and supporting vacuum components (generators, area grippers, suction cups). Its portfolio spans hand-held units capable of lifting 75 kg through heavy indoor platforms rated to 2,000 kg, and custom-engineered AERO-CUSTOMISED systems up to 60 tons for specialized environments including ATEX, cleanroom, food, aerospace and renewable energy applications.

The core technology stack centers on vacuum lifting with proprietary features including the Ecomatic intelligent pump control module (which measures vacuum to extend battery life by up to 70%), a dual-circuit (Zwei-Kreis) vacuum architecture with mutual backup and form-locked belt security, modular pluggable hot-dip galvanized main beams for tool-free reconfiguration, and UV-resistant tool-replaceable suction plates rated for 70-80% longer service life than conventional products. End products carry six registered trademarks: Force-Lift, Clad-Boy, Clad-Man, AERO-CUSTOMISED, AERO-CONSULTING and AERO-Akademie. Outdoor products such as Clad-Boy (500 kg) and Clad-Man (800 kg, capable of maneuvering elements up to 26 meters) target the construction and cladding end-market.

AERO-LIFT monetizes through a hybrid model: one-time equipment sales across a broad portfolio, usage-based equipment rental (Mietgeräte), professional services (AERO-CONSULTING feasibility studies, commissioning, maintenance, UVV safety inspections, spare parts), tailored equipment financing, and training via AERO-Akademie. Distribution is direct from the German headquarters alongside a network of sales partners (Vertriebspartner); the company maintains a 14-language website and reaches customers across industrial manufacturing, construction/cladding, logistics and warehousing, trades and crafts, and regulated specialized industries through a horizontal segmentation approach. Pricing is universally quote-based with no public list prices.

Name

AERO-LIFT

Legal name

AERO-LIFT Vakuumtechnik GmbH

Website

https://aero-lift.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AERO-LIFT is a German manufacturer of vacuum lifting technology serving industrial, construction, logistics and specialized-industry customers with tube lifters, vacuum lifting devices, cranes, and custom-engineered solutions up to 60 tons, sold direct and through sales partners across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Vacuum lifting technology
• Industrial material handling
• Vacuum tube lifters
• Ergonomic lifting equipment
• Crane lifting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Binsdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Lifting Equipment Sales: Sale of standard vacuum lifters (Schlauchheber) and lifting devices (Hebegeräte) for indoor and outdoor applications, including force-lift systems up to 2000 kg and custom solutions up to 60 tons
2. Customized Solutions (AERO-CUSTOMISED): Bespoke vacuum lifting equipment designed and manufactured to customer specifications for special applications including ATEX environments, cleanrooms, food industry, aerospace, and renewable energy
3. Equipment Rental: Rental equipment services allowing customers to use vacuum lifters for individual projects or assignments
4. Service and Support: Pre-service (feasibility studies, laboratory and material tests), after-sales service (commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, UVV safety inspections, spare parts), and consulting services
5. Cranes and Chain Hoists: Column slewing cranes, wall slewing cranes, and electric chain hoists with various load capacities ranging from 125 kg to 1000 kg
6. Financing Services: Tailored financing/payment options for equipment purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AERO-LIFT Vakuumtechnik GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells vacuum-based lifting and handling equipment, including tube lifters, indoor and outdoor vacuum lifters, cranes, chain hoists, and engineered vacuum components. The products enable industrial operators to ergonomically lift, rotate, and position heavy, bulky, or awkward items such as sheet metal, glass, drums, boxes, and pallets in manufacturing, logistics, and processing environments.

Product overview

AERO-LIFT is a German manufacturer of vacuum handling technology offering a comprehensive portfolio of vacuum lifting devices and tube lifters for industrial, logistics, and construction applications. The product range consists of three main categories: (1) Tube Lifters (Schlauchheber) including Force-Lift® (up to 75 kg), Force-Lift | 2 (up to 300 kg), and Force-Lift | 2 ErgoPlus; (2) Indoor Vacuum Lifting Devices (Hebegeräte Indoor) spanning from compact models like Aero-Cube (250 kg) to heavy-duty units like Aero-Select (2000 kg), plus specialized variants for porous materials (Aero-Poro), timber (Aero-Timber), windows (Aero-Window), and rotation capabilities (Aero-90°, Aero-180°, Aero-Variowin); (3) Outdoor Vacuum Lifting Devices (Hebegeräte Outdoor) including Clad-Boy® (500 kg) and Clad-Man® (800 kg) for construction applications. The portfolio is complemented by crane systems and chain hoists, vacuum components (generators, area grippers, suction cups), and the AERO-CUSTOMISED program offering bespoke solutions with capacities up to 60 tons. Supporting services include consulting, training (AERO-Akademie), maintenance, rental equipment, and financing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Force-Lift®: One-handed tube lifter product line for lifting materials up to 75-300 kg
• Clad-Boy®
• Clad-Man®
• AERO-CUSTOMISED
• AERO-CONSULTING
• AERO-Akademie

Products and services

• Vacuum tube lifters
• Indoor vacuum lifting devices
• Outdoor vacuum lifting devices
• Industrial cranes
• Chain hoists
• Vacuum components
• Custom engineered lifting solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 500 picks per hour
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• weber.digital GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting provider located in Balingen, Germany (Bahnhofstraße 16, 72336 Balingen). Provides external hosting services for the AERO-LIFT website.
• Calendly Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationAmerican company (115 E. Main St., Ste A1B, Buford, GA 30518, USA) providing online appointment booking system. Used for scheduling consultation appointments with AERO-LIFT sales team.
• NJADA (Digital Agency)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital agency (Schussenstraße 1, 88212 Ravensburg, Germany) responsible for website concept, design, and programming (TYPO3 & Co.), online marketing, SEO, and social media marketing.
• Steffen Wacker (W-consults)minorOthersData Protection Officer for AERO-LIFT, contactable at [email protected].

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• J. Schmalz GmbH: German-based global leader in vacuum automation and material handling, offering vacuum components, grippers, lifters and crane systems very similar to AERO-LIFT's portfolio. Both compete head-to-head in vacuum lifting for industrial ergonomic handling, glass, metal, and logistics.
• Piab Group: Swedish-headquartered global provider of vacuum-driven gripping and material handling solutions for industrial automation, logistics, and manufacturing. Directly competes with AERO-LIFT in vacuum lifters, tube lifters, and ergonomic handling equipment.
• TAWI (Gullhögens Bruk / Lycke Industri AB): Swedish manufacturer of vacuum lifters, mobile cranes, jib cranes and chain hoists serving industrial and logistics customers in Europe. Highly comparable to AERO-LIFT in product range (vacuum lifters, jib cranes, hoists) and target customers.
• Anver Corporation: US-based manufacturer of vacuum lifting equipment and manipulators for industrial material handling, including tube lifters, vacuum lifters and crane-mounted systems. Directly comparable product offering and target customer base.
• Vacu-Hoist (Quirepace LLC): Specialized manufacturer of vacuum tube lifters and vacuum-based ergonomic material handling equipment. Closely comparable in technology focus (vacuum tube lifting) and target industries.

Broad incumbents

• Festo SE & Co. KG: German global automation and pneumatic technology leader providing vacuum components and handling subsystems. Overlaps with AERO-LIFT on vacuum generators and pneumatic handling, but at much larger scale and with broader automation scope.
• Demag (Terex Material Handling): Global incumbent in industrial cranes and hoists, including jib cranes, electric chain hoists and lifting equipment. Overlaps with AERO-LIFT's crane/hoist accessory line but operates at much broader scale across full material handling portfolios.
• KUKA AG: Global industrial automation and robotics major whose industrial lifting/material handling and vacuum end-of-arm tooling overlap AERO-LIFT's automation-adjacent products. A broad incumbent rather than a focused competitor in vacuum lifters.

Emerging players

• Bystronic Glass: Provider of glass processing and handling equipment with vacuum-based lifting solutions for the glass industry. Direct overlap with AERO-LIFT's Aero-Window and Aero-Variowin glass-handling products, though focused specifically on glass.
• Tiger-Vac International: Manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems including material handling vacuum equipment. Partially comparable to AERO-LIFT, with overlap in vacuum-based industrial handling but with different primary focus on vacuum cleaning and recovery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AERO-LIFT_de
• Facebookfacebook.com/wirhebenalles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aero-lift-vakuumtechnik-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/aero.lift

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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