What Ecolistec does

Ecolistec AG is a privately held Swiss company headquartered in Kreuzlingen that sells and distributes mobile lifting, fall-protection, climbing/scaffolding, and industrial safety equipment. Its served markets include water, wastewater and waste management facilities, industrial and manufacturing sites, and construction customers that need confined-space access, safe work-at-height equipment, mobile lifting, scaffolding, and related safety products. The company also has an Austrian office/showroom under Ecolistec GmbH in Vienna.

The product portfolio is built around supplier-sourced mechanical safety and lifting systems, including REID LIFTING portal cranes, Davit systems and material lifts; SAFEHOLD tripods and safety slings; IRUDEK and Guardio helmets and PPE; IRULADDER fiberglass ladders; mobile scaffolding and ladder systems; Practolino handling equipment; and KippCleaner wastewater containers. Technical differentiation is concentrated in certified, modular equipment for constrained or hazardous settings: examples include lifting systems up to 5,000 kg, EN795-certified fall-protection products, ATEX-certified confined-space davit systems, patent-pending SAFEHOLD tripod components, and MIPS-enabled industrial helmets.

Ecolistec monetizes primarily through direct sale of industrial safety and lifting equipment rather than recurring software or service revenue. Its go-to-market combines direct B2B sales and quote-based inquiries with an owned e-commerce shop, presence on the SUVA SAPROS marketplace, multilingual product downloads, trade-show participation, and training/support capabilities. Public pricing and customer-level revenue data are not disclosed.

Name

Ecolistec

Legal name

ECOLISTEC AG

Website

https://ecolistec.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ecolistec AG sells and distributes mobile lifting, fall-protection, scaffolding and industrial safety equipment for wastewater, industrial manufacturing and construction customers, using direct B2B sales, an online shop and marketplace channels from Switzerland and Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kreuzlingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Safety Equipment Sales: Ecolistec generates revenue through the direct sale of lifting equipment, fall protection systems, scaffolding, ladders, and industrial safety products. Products include portal cranes, davit systems, tripods, safety harnesses, helmets, and wastewater containers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ecolistec AG is a Swiss distributor of mobile and modular lifting technology, fall protection systems, climbing/scaffolding solutions, and construction/industrial equipment, sourcing products from specialized manufacturers such as REID LIFTING, SAFEHOLD, IRUDEK, and Guardio. Its core offerings include REID Lifting portal cranes and Davit systems (up to 5000 kg capacity), EN795/ATEX-certified fall protection tripods and slings, mobile scaffolding, fiberglass ladders, MIPS-integrated industrial helmets, and wastewater containers. The company serves industrial customers in wastewater treatment, manufacturing, and construction across the DACH region and globally, supported by a training center in Tägerwilen.

Product overview

Ecolistec is a distributor and provider of lifting, height safety, climbing, and industrial equipment solutions. Their portfolio consists of four main product categories: (1) Hebetechnik (Lifting Technology) featuring REID Lifting portal cranes, rotating Davit systems (Porta-Davit, PortX, T-Davit), and material lifts with capacities up to 5000kg; (2) Höhensicherung (Fall Protection) including SAFEPOD tripods, safety slings (XMonster, Safehold Nano), fall protection devices, rescue equipment, and anchor points; (3) Steigtechnik (Climbing Technology) with mobile/folding scaffolding and ladder systems; and (4) Bau und Industrie (Construction and Industry) covering aluminum transport boxes, protective helmets with MIPS technology (IRUDEK OREKA, Guardio ARMET), safety glasses (Guardio ARGOS), the Practolino multi-use handler, and wastewater container systems (KippCleaner). The company also offers the specialized IRULADDER with EN795 certification. Products are sourced from manufacturers like REID Lifting (UK), SAFEHOLD, IRUDEK, Guardio, and others, with a focus on sustainable, modular, and safety-compliant equipment primarily for wastewater treatment, construction, and industrial applications. Ecolistec operates from Switzerland with a training center in Tägerwilen and serves customers internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• REID Lifting Porta-Gantry Mobile modular portal crane for industrial lifting operations up to 5000 kg, designed for assembly and use in confined spaces.
• Porta-Gantry Rapide Foldable portal crane for mobile use with lifting capacity up to 1000 kg.
• REID LIFTING Porta-Davit Rotating crane (Davit) system for lifting operations, part of the REID Lifting Davit family.
• REID LIFTING Porta-Davit QUANTUM Advanced Davit system with integrated fall protection device and hoist, combining lifting and height safety capabilities.
• REID LIFTING PortX Davit Lightweight portable Davit system for confined space access, EN795:2012 (Class B) certified, ATEX Zone 2 standard (optional Zone 1); 3-part design for transport; lifts up to 300 kg loads and 150 kg persons.
• REID LIFTING T-Davit Customer-specific rotating crane (Davit) system designed for customized lifting applications.
• REID Lifting Material Lift Material lift with or without counterweight for handling loads in various industrial applications.
• SAFEPOD Tripod by SAFEHOLD Innovative tripod for fall protection with patent-pending Auto Lock Rota Collar, one-hand unlock and open mechanism, cast alloy feet with EPDM rubber mats, and click-setup functionality for rapid deployment.
• IRULADDER Fiberglass ladder with EN795 certification up to 6 m length, with anchor point on top rung, electrical and thermal insulation; certified to EN795B, EN131, EN50528, EN61478.
• XMonster Safety Slings Safety slings for fall protection and work positioning at height.
• Safehold Nano Safety Slings Safety slings for fall protection applications.
• IRUDEK OREKA II Industrial and Height Helmet Multifunctional industrial and height helmet with optional MIPS protection, 6-point inner strap, 5 light holders, ratchet closure, compatible with visor, face shield and hearing protection.
• Guardio ARMET Safety Helmets with MIPS Safety helmets featuring MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) functionality for enhanced head protection in industrial environments.
• Guardio ARGOS Safety Glasses Safety glasses for eye protection in industrial and construction environments.
• Practolino Multi-purpose handling device with 3-in-1 functionality, designed to reduce transport and handling times and to protect employee health.
• KippCleaner KC 500 Wastewater Container Robust wastewater container system for mobile wastewater management in construction and industrial applications.
• Mobile and Folding Scaffolding Systems (Roll- und Klappgerüste) Mobile and folding scaffolding systems for professional climbing and work at height in construction and industrial applications.
• Ladder Systems (Leitersysteme) Multi-purpose ladders, step ladders, platform ladders, and folding steps for professional and industrial use.

Quantifiable outcome

• REID LIFTING crane systems are made from 90%+ recyclable aluminum, contributing to environmental sustainability
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• REID LIFTINGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcolistec is a distributor for REID LIFTING products including portal cranes, davit systems, material lifts, and fall protection equipment. REID LIFTING is a UK-based manufacturer known for modular aluminum lifting systems with EN795 certifications. Products are manufactured in Europe with over 90% recyclability.
• SAFEHOLDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcolistec distributes SAFEHOLD products including the innovative Safepod tripod system with patent-pending Auto Lock Rota Collar technology.
• DWA (Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEcolistec exhibits at IFAT 2026 on the DWA partner stand (B2.127), showcasing products for the water, wastewater and waste management industry.
• SwissCleantechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcolistec AG is a founding member of the Swiss SwissCleantech association, demonstrating commitment to sustainability in product selection and business operations.
• IRUDEKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcolistec distributes IRUDEK OREKA industrial and height helmets, including options with MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) technology for enhanced head protection.
• GuardiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcolistec distributes Guardio ARMET helmets with MIPS functionality and Guardio ARGOS safety glasses for industrial protection.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• REID LIFTING: UK-based manufacturer of Ecolistec's core lifting portfolio (porta-gantry, Davit systems, material lifts). Relevant as Ecolistec's primary supply partner and as a structural risk: REID LIFTING is the entity that could ultimately bypass Ecolistec by selling direct in DACH.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Miller: Honeywell-owned fall-protection brand offering harnesses, SRLs, and engineered systems. Overlaps with Ecolistec's height-safety products as part of a much larger industrial-safety portfolio and global distribution footprint.
• MSA Safety: US-headquartered global safety equipment manufacturer covering fall protection, head protection, and gas detection. Overlaps with Ecolistec's helmet and fall-protection categories, but at significantly larger scale and through broader distribution.
• 3M Fall Protection (formerly Capital Safety): Global leader in personal fall-protection equipment under brands such as DBI-Sala and Protecta. Overlaps with Ecolistec's fall-protection category but operates as part of a much broader 3M safety portfolio rather than a specialized distributor.

Direct peers

• ABS Safety: German specialist in fall-protection and roof-anchor systems, with a deep focus on building-services and industrial safety. Comparable to Ecolistec's Höhensicherung portfolio and a relevant regional competitor in DACH.
• Kee Safety: UK-based supplier of fall-protection systems, guardrails, and collective safety solutions for industrial and commercial rooftops and working-at-height. Comparable to Ecolistec in the fall-protection segment, with a larger catalog and broader geographic reach.
• Petzl: French specialist in verticality, headlamps, and fall protection for work-at-height and confined-space applications. Comparable to Ecolistec in the fall-protection and confined-space-access category, with stronger consumer/professional brand equity globally.
• SpanSet: Swiss-origin manufacturer and distributor of lifting/rigging equipment, load-securing, and height-safety products sold across Europe. Highly comparable to Ecolistec on product mix and customer base in DACH, with deeper manufacturing and a longer-established brand.
• Tractel: French-headquartered specialist in lifting, load-measurement, and fall-protection equipment for industrial and construction use, with EN/ANSI-certified products. Directly comparable to Ecolistec's lifting and fall-protection portfolio and serves overlapping customers (utilities, industrial maintenance, construction).
• IKAR (IKAR GmbH): German manufacturer of fall-arrest devices, rescue equipment, and height-safety systems. Comparable to Ecolistec in the confined-space and shaft-rescue equipment category and a relevant regional DACH competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecolistec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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