ematec

What ematec does

ematec AG is a family-owned German manufacturer of custom special machines (Sondermaschinen) and grip technology (Greiftechnik), headquartered in Memmingerberg, Bavaria. Founded in 1997 by Manfred M. Eberhard and converted to a public limited company (AG) in 2007 to enable employee participation, the company employs 51–100 staff and operates from a 16,000 sqm facility that includes assembly halls, steel construction, machining, and administration. Its product portfolio centers on hydraulic and mechanical handling solutions for heavy industrial loads, with flagship offerings including the Rotor Blade Clamp (RBC) and RBC-D 50 traverse for handling wind turbine blades up to 50 tons, the HS 850 heavy-load crane (850 tm load moment), M213 and M215 built-on loaders and excavators mounted on commercial chassis, and a broad range of grabs, tongs, hydraulic power units, and manipulation traverses. The company maintains in-house hydraulic cylinder fabrication and a modernized machining department (5-axis AXA center, DMG Mori CNC lathe), supporting tight integration between design and manufacture.

The company serves enterprise customers across wind energy, automotive, aerospace, construction, and energy infrastructure. Named customers include major wind turbine OEMs ENERCON, Siemens Gamesa, Nordex, Senvion, and GE Wind Energy, as well as Liebherr, Daimler, Zeppelin, and Liebherr Werk Ehingen. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of custom-engineered machinery, supplemented by aftermarket services (spare parts, inspection, maintenance) and modernization/upgrade contracts. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by two channel partners: Pfeifer Seil- und Hebetechnik for South Germany and Sutee Group Company Limited for Thailand and Southeast Asia. Marketing relies on regular trade show participation (Windenergy Hamburg, Metalex Thailand, Intermach Thailand, GTS Thailand), a bilingual website, and monthly email newsletters.

Name

ematec

Legal name

ematec Aktiengesellschaft

Website

https://ematec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Family-owned German manufacturer of custom special machines and grip technology, specializing in heavy-lift tools for wind turbine blade mounting, cranes, and built-on excavators serving enterprise OEMs across wind energy, automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind Turbine Handling Equipment & Industrial Special Machinery

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wind Farm EPC & Balance of Plant Construction (Civil, Electrical, Substations) (EUAMACAF), Wind Turbine OEM Manufacturing (Nacelles, Drivetrains, Generators) (EUAMAHAD)

Keywords

• Special machine manufacturing
• Wind turbine handling equipment
• Rotor blade clamps
• Heavy load cranes
• Gripping technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Memmingerberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Special Machine Manufacturing: Development and manufacturing of custom special machines and gripping technology for industrial applications across wind energy, automotive, aerospace, and other sectors
2. Aftermarket Services: Spare parts, inspection, and service for installed equipment including rotor blade traverses
3. Modernization & Upgrades: Modernization of machinery and equipment, such as machining center upgrades

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ematec develops and manufactures custom special machines and grip technology for industrial handling, lifting, and assembly applications. Core offerings include the proprietary Rotor Blade Clamp (RBC) for handling wind turbine blades up to 50 tons, the HS 850 heavy load crane, built-on loaders (M 213) and excavators (M 215) for energy and construction sectors, plus a range of hydraulic power units, grabs, tongs, and load-carrying equipment. The company serves wind energy, automotive, aerospace, and construction equipment manufacturers with custom-engineered solutions.

Product overview

ematec is a specialist manufacturer of custom special machines (Sondermaschinen) and grip technology (Greiftechnik) based in Memmingerberg, Germany. The company operates as ematec Aktiengesellschaft and offers a diverse portfolio of products centered around industrial handling, lifting, and assembly technology. Core products include the Rotor Blade Clamp (RBC) and RBC-D Traverse series for wind turbine blade handling (up to 50 tons), the HS 850 heavy load crane, M 213 and M 215 built-on loaders and excavators for energy and construction applications, and a comprehensive range of hydraulic power units, grabs, tongs, and specialized load-carrying equipment. The company serves multiple industries including wind energy, automotive, aerospace, construction materials, and earth-moving machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotor Blade Clamp (RBC)

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sutee Group Company LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner and production partner for Thailand and Southeast Asian market. Headquartered in Samutprakarn, Thailand. Established close cooperation in 2006 for construction equipment, special machine building, and handling equipment. First joint project was M215 quick-deployment excavator on Isuzu chassis presented at CONSTECH07 in Bangkok.
• Pfeifer Seil- und Hebetechnik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner covering South Germany region for hoisting technology products. Located in Memmingen, Germany with phone +49 08331 937-0.
• OSY GmbH Unternehmensberatung & Software-EntwicklungminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBusiness partner providing consulting and software development services. Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
• Maisenhälder, Müller-Leonies, Biedermann & KollegenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing legal counsel. Located in Memmingen, Germany.
• Olbricht PatentanwälteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPatent attorneys providing intellectual property counsel. Located in Memmingen, Germany.
• Voigt & ScheuerleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChartered accountants and auditors. Located in Langenau, Germany.
• Kanzlei für Mittelstandsförderung (Walter Eisele und Herbert Schluck)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManagement consultancy for mid-size enterprises. Located in Buchenberg, Germany.
• Dr. med Manfred SchrödlminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompany physician providing occupational health services. Located in Memmingen, Germany.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

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Direct peers

• Palfinger: Austrian manufacturer of loader cranes, hoists, and lifting solutions mounted on commercial vehicles. Highly comparable to ematec's M213/M215 built-on loaders and excavators built on truck chassis for utility and energy construction.
• Goldhofer: German manufacturer of heavy-duty and modular transport vehicles and specialized load-handling equipment. Comparable as a German Mittelstand peer building custom heavy-load machinery for wind, energy, and industrial customers.
• Mammoet: Global specialist in heavy lifting, transport, and riggings for wind, oil & gas, civil infrastructure. Closely comparable to ematec's wind turbine blade handling and manipulation traverse (EMT) heavy-load solutions.
• Konecranes: Global manufacturer of industrial cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment with a heavy focus on overhead cranes and service. Closely comparable to ematec's HS 850 heavy-load crane and custom hoisting/lifting portfolio serving industrial and energy customers.
• Sarens: Global heavy lifting and engineered transport provider with strong wind-energy and industrial project credentials. Comparable as a competitor and adjacent peer for the manipulation-traverse and heavy-load handling use cases ematec targets.
• Cargotec (Hiab): Provider of load-handling solutions including truck-mounted loader cranes (Hiab), demountables, and marine cargo handling. Comparable to ematec's M213/M215 truck-mounted loader/excavator platform for energy and pipeline construction.

Broad incumbents

• Terex: Diversified lifting and materials-handling equipment manufacturer including rough-terrain cranes, tower cranes, and aerial work platforms. Overlaps with ematec's crane and hoisting portfolio across construction and energy applications.
• Liebherr: Diversified manufacturer of mobile and crawler cranes, construction machinery, and aerospace components. Comparable because Liebherr supplies crawler crane jib carriages (TDA series) where ematec is a supplier, and competes broadly in lifting/construction equipment.
• Tadano: Global crane manufacturer (all-terrain, rough-terrain, crawler, truck-loader cranes). Comparable as a broader incumbent in the lifting equipment space where ematec's HS 850 competes for confined-space heavy-lift applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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