What Solmec does

Solmec S.p.A. is an Italian industrial manufacturer of wheeled material handling equipment, headquartered and single-site produced in Rovigo, Italy, with continuous operation since 1960. The company designs and builds its full equipment line in Italy, comprising a diesel-powered EXP series (5015/5020/5025/5030/5035, 85–160 kW), zero-emission battery-powered models (EXP 50ZE and EXP 5020ZE), cable-powered electric handlers (EXP 50WW series for continuous 24-hour operation), and electric stationary cranes. In 2009 Solmec introduced the world's first battery-powered wheeled material handler, addressing indoor-air-quality requirements in enclosed industrial environments.

The customer base spans five industrial verticals: steel mills, ferrous and non-ferrous scrap recycling companies, car dismantling facilities, sawmills and timber operations, and port logistics operators. Products are highly customizable through multiple arm configurations and accessories, and the company sells via direct B2B enterprise field sales with technical consultation for custom configurations, supported by a request-for-information model on product pages. The company has exported to several European countries since the 1980s and maintains a multilingual digital presence across Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German.

Solmec generates revenue primarily through one-time equipment sales, supplemented by after-sales professional services including qualified technical support, scheduled maintenance, original spare parts (delivered via a dedicated web portal), and the SOLIDA monitoring system plus Solmec Link Data fleet management platform for machine position, fuel consumption, alarm, operating hours, and downtime tracking. The company also remarkets certified used material handlers, providing a secondary revenue channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via custom quotation, consistent with project-based industrial capital equipment sales.

Name

Solmec

Legal name

Solmec S.p.A.

Website

https://solmec.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solmec S.p.A., founded in 1960 in Rovigo, Italy, manufactures wheeled material handling equipment including diesel, battery-powered, cable-powered, and stationary electric handlers. The company serves steel mills, recycling firms, car dismantling facilities, sawmills, and port operators across European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Industrial material handling
• Wheeled material handlers
• Zero-emission loaders
• Scrap recycling equipment
• Electric stationary cranes

Headquarters

HQ city

Rovigo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Material Handling Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used material handling machinery including diesel, battery-powered, cable-powered, and stationary electric cranes. Products are fully customizable with multiple arm configurations and numerous accessories.
2. After-Sales Services and Spare Parts: Qualified technical support, scheduled maintenance, and original spare parts supply to guarantee continuous and trouble-free operation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solmec designs, manufactures, and sells wheeled industrial material handlers in diesel, battery-powered zero-emission, and cable-powered electric configurations, as well as electric stationary cranes, for use in steel mills, scrap recycling, car dismantling, sawmills, and port operations. All equipment is fully designed and built in Italy at the Rovigo facility with customizable arm configurations and accessories, complemented by after-sales spare parts, technical support, and digital monitoring via the proprietary SOLIDA system and Solmec Link Data fleet management platform.

Product overview

Solmec is an Italian industrial material handling equipment manufacturer founded in 1960, producing wheeled material handlers for steel mills, recycling companies, car dismantling, ports, sawmills, and other industries. The product portfolio consists of five main categories of mobile material handlers (EXP 5015, EXP 5020, EXP 5025, EXP 5030, EXP 5035) available in three power configurations: diesel engines (85-160 kW), battery-powered zero-emission models (EXP 50ZE, EXP 5020ZE), and cable-powered electric models (EXP 50WW range). The company also offers electric stationary cranes (EXP series) for fixed installations, a selection of certified used material handlers, and complementary digital services including the SOLIDA monitoring system and Solmec Link Data fleet management platform. All equipment is designed and manufactured entirely in Italy at the Rovigo facility, with customization options through multiple arm configurations and numerous accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EXP 5015 Diesel Material Handler Diesel-powered wheeled material handler with 85 kW engine power, 7.5-8.5 m working range, and 17-18.5 tons operating weight, designed for steel mills, recycling, and other industrial applications.
• EXP 5020 Diesel Material Handler Diesel-powered wheeled material handler with 100 kW engine power, 8-10 m working range, and 21-23.5 tons operating weight for industrial material handling.
• EXP 5025 Diesel Material Handler Diesel-powered wheeled material handler with 129 kW engine power, 8.5-12 m working range, and 23.5-26.5 tons operating weight for industrial material handling.
• EXP 5030 Diesel Material Handler Diesel-powered wheeled material handler with 160 kW engine power, 11-14 m working range, and 30-35 tons operating weight for heavy-duty industrial material handling.
• EXP 5035 Diesel Material Handler Diesel-powered wheeled material handler with 160 kW engine power, 13-16 m working range, and 37-45 tons operating weight for the heaviest industrial material handling.
• EXP 50ZE Battery-Powered Material Handler Zero-emission battery-powered wheeled material handler with 30 kW engine power, 6.5-7.5 m working range, and 13-14.5 tons operating weight, enabling operation in enclosed spaces without compromising air quality.
• EXP 5020ZE Battery-Powered Material Handler Zero-emission battery-powered wheeled material handler with 68 kW engine power, 8-10 m working range, and 25-26.5 tons operating weight for industrial handling without on-site emissions.
• EXP 50WW Cable-Powered Material Handler Electric cable-powered wheeled material handler with engine power ranging from 37-132 kW and working range from 6.5-16 m, providing continuous 24-hour operation without recharging for industrial sites.
• Electric Stationary Cranes Electric stationary crane with engine power ranging from 37-162 kW and working range from 6-20 m, designed for fixed industrial installations.
• SOLIDA Monitoring System Innovative monitoring system that provides a comprehensive and detailed view of material handler performance, recording machine position, detailed fuel consumption, alarm messages, operating hours, and downtime to optimize productivity.
• Solmec Link Data Fleet monitoring platform providing complete and immediate control over Solmec machines, enhancing operational management and promoting more efficient use of resources through advanced monitoring technology.
• Solmec 400ESC Used Material Handler (2011) Certified used material handler from 2011 equipped with rotator and grab for scrap handling applications.
• Solmec 210ESC Used Material Handler (2005) Certified used material handler from 2005 with 12,500 working hours and 25,000 kg operating weight, equipped with generator and elevating cabin.
• Solmec EXP5025 Used Material Handler (2018) Certified used Solmec EXP5025 material handler from 2018 with 10,000 working hours.
• Solmec EXP5025 Used Material Handler (2020) Certified used Solmec EXP5025 material handler from 2020 with 11/12,000 working hours, 26,000 kg operating weight, and 6.8m/5.3m boom configuration.
• Solmec 108LS Used Material Handler Certified used Solmec 108LS material handler fitted with rotator, grab, and telescopic secondary stick for log handling, 16,000 kg operating weight.
• Euromec EH250 Used Material Handler Certified used Euromec EH250 material handler with 8 full rubber tyres, elevating cabin, dozer blade, outriggers, rotator and grab, 25,000 kg operating weight.
• After-Sales Service and Spare Parts Qualified after-sales technical support, scheduled maintenance, original spare parts supply, and a dedicated web portal providing manuals and spare parts catalogs to guarantee continuous and trouble-free equipment operation.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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