What Evers does

Evers GmbH is a privately held German wholesale supplier of industrial lifting, load securing, conveying, and packaging equipment, headquartered in Oberhausen in the Ruhr industrial region. Founded approximately 90 years ago (pre-1935), the company operates exclusively B2B, serving customers in mechanical engineering, steel and heavy industry, automotive (including Volkswagen), logistics and transportation, construction and trade, e-commerce/retail, and offshore wind energy. Its product portfolio is organized into four pillars — Heben (Lifting), Sichern (Securing), Fördern (Transporting), and Verpacken (Packaging) — covering chains, slings, hoists, cranes, hydraulics, fall protection, conveyors, palletizing systems, and packaging workstations, with a high-bay warehouse stocking more than 5,000 SKUs.

The company's technology stack combines distributed best-in-class supplier brands (RUD for VIP-10 modular chain systems and ICE-12 Grade 12 chains; SpanSet for lashing and round slings; Loadhog for pallet deck solutions) with in-house custom engineering through its partnership with Axzion GKS, enabling engineered load handling equipment up to 285 tonnes tested on a 1,800-tonne test stand. Proprietary assets include the modular VIP-10 chain system (configurable 1-4 strand hoists without tools) and the ICE-12 Grade 12 chains (up to 60% higher capacity at lower weight than Grade 8). The Evers Erlebniswelt — a 1,000+ sqm experience center on site — combines live product demonstrations, hands-on testing, training, and connected warehouse pickup.

The business model is sales-led and quote-based, combining direct sales from the Oberhausen headquarters, catalog-driven inquiries, online quote requests via wishlist, and bottom-of-funnel conversion through the experience center. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (the dominant stream), complemented by application consulting, inspection and documentation services, spare parts for packaging technology, commissioning, and the Fach-Akademie — a training academy offering more than 150 certified courses covering lifting, securing, fall protection, and packaging. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by quote. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, has received recognition including TOP Arbeitgeber Mittelstand 2020, and reports no parent company, external investors, or public funding, indicating a self-funded, privately held operating profile.

Name

Evers

Legal name

Evers GmbH

Website

https://eversgmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Evers GmbH is a German B2B wholesale supplier of industrial lifting, load-securing, conveying, and packaging equipment, serving manufacturing, logistics, construction, and e-commerce customers through direct sales, an on-site experience center, and a certified training academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting and Material Handling Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Aftermarket Tools, Equipment & Garage Accessories Manufacturing (Jacks/Lifts/Diagnostic Tools/Compressors) (IMACANAM)

Keywords

• Industrial lifting equipment
• Load securing systems
• Material handling supplies
• Industrial packaging materials
• Crane and hoist equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of industrial lifting, securing, conveying, and packaging products. The company stocks over 5,000 articles and offers both standard and custom solutions. Products include Anschlagmittel (lifting tackle), Lastaufnahmemittel (load handling equipment), Hebezeuge (hoists), Krantechnik (crane technology), hydraulics, securing equipment, conveying systems, and packaging materials.
2. Seminars and Training: Professional seminars and training courses through the Evers Fach-Akademie, offering over 150 courses covering lifting, securing, conveying, and packaging topics. Courses include certification programs like crane operator training and PSAgA (fall protection) qualifications.
3. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Replacement parts service for packaging technology equipment, inspection and documentation services for work equipment and fall protection equipment, and on-site commissioning and training.
4. Application Consulting: Expert application consulting for selecting the right work equipment, supporting risk assessments, and custom solution design.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Evers GmbH is a wholesale supplier of industrial equipment organized into four product categories: Heben (Lifting — slings, load handling tackle, hoists, cranes, hydraulic systems), Sichern (Securing — load securing and fall protection/PSAgA), Fördern (Conveying — conveyors, industrial trucks, palletizing systems), and Verpacken (Packaging — packing tables, transport packaging, cartons, cushioning, pallet securing, carton closing). The portfolio is complemented by a Fach-Akademie training academy offering 150+ certified courses and an Evers Service line covering spare parts, equipment inspection, application consulting, and commissioning.

Product overview

Evers GmbH is a B2B industrial equipment supplier offering an integrated portfolio of four core product areas: (1) Heben (Lifting) covering Anschlagmittel (slinging equipment), Lastaufnahmemittel (load handling devices), Hebezeuge (hoists/lifting devices), Krantechnik (cranes), and Hydraulik (hydraulic systems); (2) Sichern (Securing) with Ladungssicherung (load securing) and Absturzsicherung (fall protection/PSAgA); (3) Fördern (Transporting) including conveyor systems, industrial trucks, and palletizing systems; and (4) Verpacken (Packaging) with sustainable packaging, packing tables, pallet securing, transport packaging, carton closing, cushioning materials, and cartons. The portfolio is complemented by a Fach-Akademie offering over 150 seminars on safety and proper usage, and comprehensive services including spare parts, inspections, application consulting, and commissioning support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anschlagmittel (Lifting Tackle / Slinging Equipment) Lifting equipment including lifting points, lifting chains in multiple grade classes (incl. VIP-10 and ICE-12), grommets, lifting ropes, lifting belts, round slings, shackles, and related accessories used to safely connect cranes to loads in industrial and construction applications.
• Lastaufnahmemittel (Load Handling Equipment) Equipment for engaging and lifting loads including beam/turning/runner traverses, coil hooks, grippers and tongs, loading forks, hooks, lifting magnets, lifting clamps, screw clamps, and vacuum lifters, including custom in-house manufacturing for capacities up to 285 tonnes.
• Hebezeuge (Hoists and Lifting Devices) Manual and powered lifting devices including lever hoists, spur gear chain hoists, rope winches, electric chain hoists, air chain hoists, grip hoists, rope hoists, steel winches, traversers, beam clamps, and wire rope rollers for industrial load movement applications.
• Krantechnik (Crane Technology) Industrial cranes including column slewing cranes, wall slewing cranes, portal cranes, assembly cranes, workshop cranes, aluminum cranes, and crane/hanging scales for material handling across workshops and production facilities.
• Hydraulik (Hydraulic Lifting Systems) Hydraulic systems including lifting cushions, hydraulic cylinders and pumps, and hydraulic lifting devices for lifting heavy loads in industrial applications.
• Ladungssicherung (Load Securing) Load securing products for road transport including lashing straps, ratchet straps, lashing chains, and related equipment to protect cargo from damage during transportation.
• Absturzsicherung (Fall Protection / PSAgA) Personal protective equipment against falling (PSAgA) for workers at heights, including harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points, sold alongside related inspection and certification services.
• Fördersystem (Conveyor Systems) Conveyor systems for efficient material handling and transport of goods within warehouses and production facilities.
• Flurfördergeräte (Industrial Trucks) Ground transport equipment such as pallet trucks and forklift trucks used to move goods within warehouses and industrial facilities.
• Palettiersysteme (Palletizing Systems) Automated and manual systems for palletizing goods for shipping and warehouse operations.
• Verpacken — Sustainable Packaging Solutions Eco-friendly packaging solutions including sustainable packaging materials, packing tables with integrated weighing technology, pallet securing (covers, stretch wrapping systems), transport packaging, carton closing, cushioning materials, and cardboard cartons.
• Evers Fach-Akademie (Training Academy) Professional seminar and certification training covering Heben (lifting), Sichern (securing), Fördern (conveying), and Verpacken (packaging), including crane operator, rigger, and PSAgA/fall protection certification courses, delivered on-site at the company's 1,600+ sqm seminar center in Oberhausen.
• Evers Service (After-Sales and Consulting Services) After-sales services including spare parts supply for packaging technology, inspection and documentation of work equipment and PSAgA, application consulting for selecting correct work equipment, initial commissioning and employee training, and support with risk and load assessments.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Axzion GKS Stahl- und Maschinenbau GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic manufacturing partner for custom load handling equipment. Axzion follows technical rules for steel structures and conformity certification according to DIN EN 1090. They possess manufacturer qualifications for welding per DIN EN ISO 3834-2 and factory production control for structural components up to EXC3 per DIN EN 1090-2, as well as quality management systems per DIN EN ISO 9001.
• RUDcoreTechnology or IntegrationRUD is a key brand partner providing lifting chains and accessories including VIP-10 special grade chains, ICE-12 grade chains, and various lifting points. Evers offers online configurators for RUD products allowing customers to find the right attachment point or lifting tackle for their load.
• SpanSetcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpanSet is a brand partner providing lifting and securing equipment including ErgoMaster lashing straps and MagnumPlus heavy-duty round slings. Evers provides operating instructions and technical documentation for SpanSet products.
• OWT Oberhausener Wirtschafts- und TourismusförderungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism and economic development partner providing information about regional attractions, culture, and hospitality for seminar participants visiting Oberhausen.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• KRAUSE-Werk: German manufacturer of ladders, platforms, and access equipment, with some overlap to Evers' lifting/safety categories. Primarily competes in step and access solutions rather than cranes or heavy-duty rigging.

Emerging players

• Liftket Hoffmann: German manufacturer of electric chain hoists and crane drives. Comparable to Evers' Hebezeuge (hoists) category but focused on OEM/integrator supply rather than end-customer distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Würth Industrie: German division of the Würth Group, one of Europe's largest industrial B2B distributors. Overlaps with Evers in fastening, lifting, and material handling supplies sold to industrial customers, but at vastly larger scale and broader catalog.

Direct peers

• Pfaff-silberblau: German manufacturer and supplier of lifting equipment, hoists, winches, and crane components. Comparable to Evers in engineered-to-order lifting and material handling with a focus on industrial B2B buyers in Germany and Europe.
• STAHL CraneSystems: German crane and hoist manufacturer offering crane technology, hoists, and lifting solutions. Overlaps directly with Evers' Hebezeuge and Krantechnik offerings, particularly for industrial customers requiring certified lifting systems.
• Carl Stahl: German specialist in lifting equipment, hoists, cranes, and rope/cable technology. Closely comparable to Evers' Heben (Lifting) and Krantechnik (Crane Technology) categories, serving similar industrial customers with comparable product depth.
• RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz: German manufacturer of lifting chains, lifting points, and load-securing equipment (also an Evers brand partner). Provides marquee products Evers distributes (VIP-10, ICE-12), making it both a supplier and adjacent competitor with direct sales channels.
• SpanSet: German lifting and load-securing equipment manufacturer (also an Evers brand partner). Overlaps with Evers' Sichern (Securing) category including lashing straps, round slings, and fall protection products.
• Haberkorn: Austrian-based industrial distributor specializing in lifting, load securing, conveying, and packaging supplies across the DACH region. Direct overlap with Evers' four-pillar portfolio and target customer base of industrial manufacturers and logistics firms.
• Koch International: German-based industrial packaging and material handling distributor. Overlaps with Evers' Verpacken (Packaging) and Fördern (Conveying) categories, serving similar e-commerce, manufacturing, and logistics customers in DACH.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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