eepos

What eepos does

eepos GmbH is a German industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Wiehl, Germany, that designs and sells modular, lightweight aluminum crane systems and complementary media-and-energy supply infrastructure for production environments. Its core offering is the eepos one aluminum overhead crane and rail system, capable of handling loads from 50 kg up to 100 tons and configurable from individual workstations to complete assembly lines; the portfolio extends to lifting axes (eepos move), compact workplace cranes (eepos nano), wall-traveling and jib cranes (eepos wall, eepos jib), and modular power and media distribution products (eepos base, eepos line, eepos powertrack). All subsystems are engineered to be compatible with the eepos profile standard, which functions as the architectural backbone of the product family.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time capital equipment sales and accessories, with professional services revenue from worldwide delivery, assembly, and installation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; configuration and pricing are routed through the eeworld customer portal, which hosts the 3D Crane Designer tool with STEP file download for engineering integration. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, with worldwide delivery, assembly, and service supported across four continents (Europe, Asia, America, Africa) and a stated installed base of more than 2,000 projects.

Customer evidence is heavily skewed toward large European industrial and automotive OEMs (Liebherr, Claas, Layertec, Nissan, Miele, Linde, Bosch Rexroth, KUKA, Thyssenkrupp, ZF Friedrichshafen, Continental, Siemens, Deutsche Bahn, Würth), complemented by an explicit push into small and medium-sized manufacturers and even retail environments. The company operates as an independent, apparently founder-owned private GmbH with no disclosed external investors, parent company, M&A activity, or public-market signals in the source data.

Name

eepos

Legal name

eepos GmbH

Website

https://eepos.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

eepos GmbH is a German manufacturer of modular aluminum overhead crane systems, lifting aids, and media-and-energy supply infrastructure, serving industrial manufacturers and automotive OEMs across Europe, Asia, America, and Africa through direct sales and a configurator-driven customer portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cranes and Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHABAE

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Material Handling & Logistics Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAJAG

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Lifting, Hoisting & Crane Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAJAK

Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Lifting, Hoisting & Crane Equipment

Keywords

• Modular crane systems
• Aluminum lifting systems
• Industrial material handling
• Workplace lifting aids
• Overhead crane rails

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiehl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane system sales: Sale of aluminum modular crane systems including eepos one, eepos wall, and related products. Systems are configured to customer specifications with various load capacities from 50 kg to 100 tons.
2. Accessories and attachments: Attachments and accessories for every process involved in lifting, moving, transporting, and assembling products and loads.
3. Assembly and installation services: Worldwide delivery, assembly, and service for crane systems.
4. Media columns and energy solutions: Energy columns and media supply equipment including eepos base and eepos line products for production facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

eepos designs, manufactures, and sells modular lightweight aluminum crane systems and complementary lifting aids for industrial and assembly environments. Its flagship eepos one light crane system (launched 2006) handles loads up to 2,000 kg, and is supported by specialized products including eepos move (lifting axes up to 500 kg), eepos nano (workplace crane up to 75 kg), eepos wall (wall-traveling crane up to 500 kg), and energy/media supply infrastructure (eepos base, eepos line, eepos powertrack). The company delivers, assembles, and services its systems worldwide.

Product overview

eepos develops and produces modular, lightweight aluminum crane systems and lifting solutions. The product portfolio centers on the eepos one modular crane system (the core product, launched in 2006) capable of handling loads from 50 kg to 100 tons, complemented by specialized lifting aids and media/energy supply infrastructure. The modular system includes: eepos one (main crane system up to 2t), eepos move (aluminum lifting axes up to 500 kg), eepos nano (compact workplace crane up to 75 kg), and eepos wall (wall traveling crane up to 500 kg), all supported by accessory products including eepos base media columns (energy/data supply), eepos line (line-side media equipment for floor-free supply), eepos powertrack (modular energy distribution), and eepos jib (swing crane). Available load capacities include 125, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 800, 1,000 kg, and higher capacities up to 100 tons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eepos one: Light crane system for loads up to 2 tons - the leading modular aluminum crane system
• eepos move
• eepos nano
• eepos base
• eepos line
• eepos wall
• eepos jib
• eepos powertrack
• eeworld
• Crane Designer

Products and services

• eepos one Light aluminum overhead crane and rail system with capacity up to 2,000 kg. The leading modular crane system enabling solutions from workplace crane systems to complete production and assembly lines. Features easy assembly, operation, adaptation, and flexible expansion. Available in load capacities of 125, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 800, 1,000 kg and higher capacities up to 100 tons.
• eepos move Heavy-duty, smooth-running industrial aluminum lifting axis for manipulators with loads up to 500 kg. Designed for simple, effortless, and safe handling. A 2025 update introduced a new trolley frame.
• eepos nano Compact workplace crane designed for lighter loads up to 75 kg. Modular lifting solution for ergonomic material handling at individual workstations.
• eepos wall Wall traveling crane designed for loads up to 500 kg. Ceiling-mounted rail system that travels along walls, maximizing floor space in production facilities.
• eepos jib Jib swing crane for targeted lifting operations at specific workstations. Part of the modular crane system portfolio.
• eepos base Media Columns Energy and media columns providing clean solution for supplying workplaces with media, energy, and data. Part of the modular infrastructure for flexible production environments.
• eepos line Line-side media equipment and conveyor superstructure enabling floor-free energy and data supply along assembly lines. Provides consistent basic power supply for assembly technology along entire assembly lines.
• eepos powertrack Modular energy supply system attached to eepos profiles for continuous power supply along crane systems. Ensures uninterrupted, floor-free power distribution.

Named customers14 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

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• TRUMPF: German industrial technology leader in machine tools and laser technology with a strong in-house production automation culture. Comparable as a DACH industrial customer archetype for ergonomic workplace and crane solutions, and a potential adjacent employer of eepos's offering.

Direct peers

• Gorbel: US-based manufacturer of overhead cranes, jib cranes, workstation cranes, and ergonomic lifting systems. Closely comparable to eepos in modular workstation and light overhead crane products targeting industrial ergonomics and flexibility.
• RUD Ketten: German-based specialist in lifting and lashing technology, chain systems, and crane attachments. Adjacent comparable to eepos accessories and attachments business, and a natural partner-or-competitor in the modular load-handling ecosystem.
• ABUS Crane Systems: German-based manufacturer of light crane systems, jib cranes, and hoists with a comparable modular product philosophy. Most direct head-to-head competitor for eepos in the DACH light-crane segment, serving the same automotive and industrial customers.
• Harrington Hoists: Manufacturer of electric and manual hoists, cranes, and material handling equipment with comparable load-range products. Competes with eepos in the light-capacity hoist and workstation crane categories.
• Stahl CraneSystems: Specialist in hoists, crane components, and complete crane systems with a strong installed base in automotive and process industries. Direct peer in modular industrial lifting with comparable load-range coverage and customer overlap.
• Conductix-Wampfler: Manufacturer of mobile energy supply and data transfer systems, festoon systems, and conductor rails for cranes. Direct comparable for eepos powertrack and a likely partner-or-competitor for the eepos line and eepos base media/energy offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Columbus McKinnon: Global manufacturer of hoists, cranes, rigging, and material handling products (including Coffing, Yale, Budgit, and Shaw-Box brands). Competes with eepos in light and mid-capacity hoists and crane components, with a much larger global footprint.
• Demag (Terex): Established global crane and hoist brand under Terex with broad product coverage including overhead cranes, hoists, and light crane systems. Competes with eepos in workplace and production-line cranes but operates at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Konecranes: Global leader in industrial cranes, hoists, and material handling with a large service network. Overlaps with eepos in light-capacity overhead cranes and modular systems but serves a far broader customer base and product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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