What Modulift does

Modulift UK Limited is a private industrial equipment manufacturer headquartered in Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom, founded around 2003 and operating as a specialist producer of below-the-hook lifting equipment. The company's product platform is modular: the flagship MOD® Spreader Beam, ranging from 2 tonnes to 3,000 tonnes capacity with spans up to 100 metres, is built on interchangeable struts, end units, drop links, and corner units that reconfigure into the CMOD® and TriMOD Spreader Frames and the Trunnion shackle-free beam variant. Specialized variants address subsea (DNV-ST-N001 certified), lattice, stepdown, hybrid, heavy-duty, and load-monitoring applications, supported by a lifting-beam family (Multi-Point, CLS, AML, Underslung, Counterbalance, Two-Point) and accessories such as shackles, slings, and load-test waterbags.

The company generates revenue through two streams: unit sales of standard modular products held in stock at the Poole warehouse (MOD 6 through MOD 600 same-day or next-day), and custom design and engineering services for complex rig design, super heavy lifts, and products with high QA requirements. End markets are diversified across construction, renewable energy (notably offshore wind), oil and gas, marine and shipbuilding, ports and breakbulk, transport and logistics, industrial manufacturing, and niche applications such as heritage railways and film production, with named enterprise engagements including Harland and Wolff, Siemens Heat Transfer Technology, Hyundai Heavy Industries, MAATS Tech, Osprey, Wight Shipyard, and Swanage Railway.

The go-to-market model is channel-led: Modulift sells direct from UK headquarters while relying on stock-holding distributors in over 30 countries (and a growing network of rental partners) to serve customers globally, with the corporate website localized into 8 European languages. Manufacturing is conducted in-house at Poole under DNV Management System Certification (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), DNV Type Approval (DNV-ST-0378) for beams from 6t to 2,000t, CE and UKCA markings, and BS EN 13155 / LOLER compliance. The brand is co-marketed as 'Modulift by pewag', suggesting a formal relationship with Austrian lifting-equipment group pewag, though the precise ownership and corporate structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Modulift

Legal name

Modulift UK Limited

Website

https://modulift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Modulift UK Limited, founded c.2003 in Poole, manufactures modular below-the-hook lifting equipment — spreader beams, lifting beams, and spreader frames from 2t to 3,000t — distributed through partners in 30+ countries and serving construction, offshore wind, marine, energy, and industrial customers with DNV-certified custom engineering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Spreader beam manufacturing
• Below-the-hook lifting
• Heavy lifting equipment
• Modular lifting systems
• Lifting beam solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Poole

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Spreader Beams & Lifting Equipment Sales: Sale of modular spreader beams, lifting beams, spreader frames, and related accessories. Products are available from stock (MOD 6 to MOD 600) and can be configured with interchangeable struts for different spans. Products include shackles and slings as optional add-ons.
2. Custom Design & Engineering Services: End-to-end service for complex rig design, super heavy lifts, and lifting products with high QA requirements. Includes DNV Type Approval and third-party certification for specialized applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Modulift designs, manufactures and supplies modular spreader beams, lifting beams and spreader frames for below-the-hook crane lifting operations, with capacities from 2t to 3000t and spans up to 100 metres. The flagship MOD® Spreader Beam transforms into CMOD® and TriMOD Spreader Frames and Trunnion variants through interchangeable struts, end units and corner pieces. The company also provides end-to-end custom design and engineering services for complex rigs, super heavy lifts and DNV-certified specialized applications, distributed globally through a stock-holding distributor network in over 30 countries.

Product overview

Modulift is a manufacturer of below-the-hook lifting equipment with a modular product system. The core offering is the iconic yellow MOD® Spreader Beam, which serves as the foundation that transforms into the CMOD® and TriMOD Spreader Frames and Trunnion Spreader Beam. The product portfolio includes spreader beams (ranging from 2t to 3000t capacity with spans up to 100m), lifting beams (Multi-Point, CLS, AML, and custom options from 0.25m to 20.50m span and 13t to 240t WLL), and spreader frames (4-, 6-, and 8-point configurations). Specialized variants include Subsea, Trunnion, Heavy Duty, Lattice, Stepdown, Hybrid, and Load Monitoring spreader beams. Accessories include shackles, slings, load test waterbags, and storage systems. The company also offers custom design and manufacturing services for complex rig design and super heavy lifts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MOD® Spreader Beam Flagship modular spreader beam that distributes load weight during crane lifts by keeping slings at 90 degrees. Capacities range from 2t to 3000t with spans up to 100m. Available from stock (MOD 6 to MOD 600).
• CMOD® Spreader Frame Economical lifting frame combining struts and corner units for 4-, 6-, or 8-point multi-point lift configurations. Reduces lost height compared to cascading beam systems.
• TriMOD Spreader Frame 3-point spreader frame variant that transforms from the MOD® Spreader Beam for circular or multi-point load lifting applications.
• Subsea Spreader Beam Specialized spreader beam designed for deep water and subsea lifting operations, DNV-ST-N001 certified for marine applications.
• Trunnion Spreader Beam Shackle-free spreader beam variant with trunnion end units for applications requiring simplified rigging and reduced component count.
• Heavy Duty Spreader Beams High-capacity spreader beams designed for extremely heavy lifts exceeding standard beam capacities, up to 2000t DNV Type Approved.
• Lattice Spreader Beams Lightweight long-span spreader beams designed for extended loads, standardized for lifts up to 100 tonnes and spans up to 100 metres.
• Stepdown Spreader Beams Spreader beams with stepdown end units for accommodating varying load configurations and lifting requirements.
• Hybrid Spreader Beams Versatile spreader beams combining features of multiple beam types for complex lifting scenarios.
• Load Monitoring Spreader Beams Spreader beams with integrated load monitoring capabilities for real-time weight tracking during critical lifts.
• Multi-Point Lifting Beam Versatile lifting beam with top and bottom lifting points that can transform from lifting beam to semi-spreader beam; reusable for multiple lifts.
• Clamp Lifting System (CLS) Clamp-based lifting system with capacity up to 27t using an improved clamp system; stocked as boxed product for immediate shipping.
• Adjustable Modular Lifting Beam (AML) Modular lifting beam adjustable for different spans and load requirements; can be reconfigured across lifts.
• IBC Lifting Beam System Specialized lifting beam system designed for safe lifting of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC).
• Underslung Lifting Beams Lifting beams designed for underslung applications in environments with limited headroom.
• Roof Sheet Lifting Beams Specialized lifting beam designed for safe handling and installation of roof sheets.
• Counterbalance Lifting Beams Lifting beams with counterbalance features for stabilizing awkward or asymmetric loads during lifts.
• 2 Point Lifting Beams Standard two-point lifting beams for basic lifting applications.
• Container Lifting Solutions Complete lifting solutions specifically designed for container handling operations in ports, terminals and breakbulk environments.
• Shackles & Slings Lifting accessories including shackles and slings sold to complement spreader and lifting beams.
• Load Test Waterbags Water-filled load testing bags for verifying lifting equipment capacity and safety.
• Custom Design Service End-to-end custom design and engineering service for complex rig design, super heavy lifts, and lifting products with high QA requirements, including DNV Type Approval and third-party certification for specialized applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce lost headroom compared to cascading beam systems with CMOD rectangular spreader frames
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Distributor Network (30+ countries)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStock-holding distributors worldwide enabling next-day delivery of Modulift products. Includes specialized distributors such as Pescaira (Spain), LGH (various), and regional partners covering Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America, and South America.
• Rental PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategically placed rental partners globally offering short-term hire of Modulift spreader beams and lifting equipment for project-based lifting requirements.
• FLG Services / Sunbelt RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist lifting division providing rigging gear (slings, shackles, etc.) sourced in conjunction with Modulift spreader beams for customer projects.
• Irlequip LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrish crane sales company and Modulift distributor supplying mobile cranes and Modulift spreader frames. Carries stock ranging from MOD 6 to MOD 70 and CLS adjustable spreader beams.
• Siemens Heat Transfer TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined engineering expertise for custom lifting rig design. Modulift supplied spreader beams for Siemens HRSG lifting project at Thailand power plant.
• MAATS TechminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMarine engineering specialist deploying Modulift spreader beam solutions for shipyard lifting projects including Hyundai Heavy Industries.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)coreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party certification body providing Type Approval for Modulift products (DNV-ST-0378 standard) and design review services for custom marine applications (DNV-ST-N001).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modulift

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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