Ole Almeborg

What Ole Almeborg does

Ole Almeborg A/S is a Danish manufacturer of internal material-handling equipment, founded in 1967 and headquartered at a single production facility in Hasle on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. The company designs and builds a broad product portfolio including manual and electric pallet trucks, highlifters, stackers, transport and cage trolleys, scissor lift tables, and specialized lifters (Euro Tub 200L containers, fish box trolleys, reel trolleys, and coffin stackers), offered in four material variants — painted steel, stainless steel, semi-stainless, and galvanized steel — to address different hygiene and corrosion requirements. Its technology base is rooted in proprietary hydraulic engineering, including an automatic free-position valve and sealed fork hydraulic systems with hard-chromed polished pistons designed to minimize bacteria-harboring surfaces in food and pharmaceutical environments.

The company's value proposition centers on durable, ergonomically designed equipment targeted at hygiene-critical industries, validated by ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications and CE marking. Primary customer segments are food and beverage processing/distribution and pharmaceutical handling, with secondary exposure to the funeral industry (chapels and cemeteries) and retail (department-store display pallets). One named end customer is nemlig.com, for whom a co-developed powder-coated transport trolley was produced for warehouse picking.

The business model is one-time sale of customized capital equipment, with prices varying by configuration, material, capacity, and options. Since the 2023 sale to JENSEN-Group and the June 2024 joint venture in which Logitrans A/S acquired a 50% stake, all product sales are now routed exclusively through Logitrans A/S as channel partner, replacing the historical direct-sales motion. The company employs between 51 and 100 people and operates in the European (Danish) market.

Name

Ole Almeborg

Legal name

Ole Almeborg A/S

Website

https://almeborg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ole Almeborg A/S, founded in 1967 on Bornholm, Denmark, designs and manufactures stainless-steel and painted-steel material-handling equipment — pallet trucks, highlifters, stackers, and trolleys — primarily for food, pharmaceutical, and funeral industry customers across Europe, with all sales now channeled through Logitrans A/S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

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

• Material handling equipment
• Pallet trucks manufacturers
• Stainless steel trolleys
• Industrial lifting solutions
• Ergonomic warehouse equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hasle

HQ country

Denmark

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Internal Handling Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of internal handling equipment including pallet trucks, highlifters, stackers, trolleys, and specialized equipment for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. All sales conducted through Logitrans A/S distribution channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ole Almeborg A/S manufactures and sells internal transport equipment including pallet trucks, highlifters, stackers, trolleys, and specialized lifting solutions in painted steel, stainless steel, semi-stainless steel, and galvanized steel variants. Products are used for material handling in food, pharmaceutical, industrial, funeral, and retail applications. Customized solutions are produced alongside standard offerings, with all development and production conducted at the company's machine factory on Bornholm, Denmark.

Product overview

Ole Almeborg A/S is a Danish material handling equipment manufacturer established in 1967 on Bornholm, Denmark. The company produces a comprehensive range of internal transport equipment including pallet trucks, highlifters, stackers, trolleys, and specialized lifting solutions. Products are manufactured in four material variants: painted steel, stainless steel, semi-stainless steel, and galvanized steel - each suited for different industry requirements from general warehousing to food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare applications. The product portfolio includes standard pallet trucks (capacities 300-2500 kg), highlifters with manual or electric operation, stackers for loading/stacking and workbench use, specialized equipment like Euro Tub lifters for containers, fish box trolleys, reel trolleys for barrels, scissor lift tables, coffin stackers for chapels, and transport trolleys. All products emphasize quality, ergonomics, hygiene compliance, and CE marking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Highlifter in painted steel Manual or electric highlifter for workplaces with frequent lifting needs during the day, capacity 1000 kg. Features Quick lift function for loads under 100 kg. Designed for general industrial use where painted steel construction is suitable.
• Highlifter with photocell in painted steel Electric highlifter with automatic photocell control for height adjustment. Max lifting height 800 mm standard, 780 mm with photocell. Designed for industrial applications requiring automatic height adjustment when loading or unloading goods.
• Quartz pallet truck in painted steel Compact pallet truck for quarter pallets, ideal for department stores and display pallets. Capacity 300 kg. Designed for retail environments requiring compact equipment for maneuvering between shelves.
• Pallet truck in painted steel Standard manual pallet truck with smooth-running nylon or silent polyurethane wheels. Features built-in automatic release valve and ergonomic tow bar design. General-purpose pallet truck for industrial applications.
• Stacker in painted steel Versatile stacker for pallet handling, loading, unloading and stacking. Can be used as ergonomic adjustable workbench. Available in manual and electric versions. For general industrial environments.
• Powder-coated transport trolley Transport trolley with three shelves developed for nemlig.com for warehouse picking. Features plexiglass end gables and swivel wheels for easy maneuvering. Custom-built for warehouse picking operations.
• Trolley for fishboxes in stainless steel Stainless steel trolley designed for fish and food industry. Can be made in acid-proof stainless steel for aggressive environments. Features reliable closed hydraulic system. For food and seafood handling applications.
• Highlifter in stainless steel Manual or electric highlifter in stainless steel for food and pharmaceutical industries. Features Quick lift function, built-in charger, GEL battery, and specially developed stabilizers for safety. Designed for hygiene-critical environments.
• Pallet truck in stainless steel Stainless steel pallet truck for food and pharmaceutical industries. Capacity 2000 kg. Features automatic neutral position valve and pivoting axle for full wheel contact. Designed for hygiene-critical environments.
• Cage trolley in stainless steel Stainless steel cage trolley for hospital industry. Capacity 500 kg. Can be used individually or in trains with up to 8 trolleys. Features fixed gables and shelf supports. For hospital and healthcare material handling.
• Reel trolley in stainless steel Stainless steel reel trolley for handling barrels in food and pharmaceutical industries. Capacity 650 kg. Features ergonomic handle and lift function. For food and pharmaceutical barrel handling.
• Table scissor lifter in stainless steel Scissor lift table for food and pharmaceutical products. Size 590 x 890 mm. Lift height 875 mm. Features manual foot pump operation and nylon wheels with brakes. For hygiene-critical lifting operations.
• Electric pallet stacker in stainless steel Electric stacker for pallet handling, loading, stacking, and as ergonomic workbench. Capacity 1000 kg. Lift height 1600 mm. Features sealed forks and minimal bacteria hiding places. For food and pharmaceutical industries.
• Euro Tub Lifter in stainless steel (200L) Stainless steel lifter for Euro Tub 200L containers for food and pharmaceutical industries. Capacity 250 kg. Features adjustable gripper system and closed hydraulic system with automatic free position valve. For standard 200L container handling.
• Pallet truck, semi-stainless Semi-stainless steel pallet truck with frame, drawbar, axle in stainless steel and individual parts hot-dip galvanized. Developed for food industry meeting hygiene requirements. Capacity 2500 kg. For budget-conscious food industry applications.
• Highlifter, semi-stainless Semi-stainless highlifter for workplaces with many lifts. Capacity 1000 kg. Available in manual with Quick function or electric version. Can be equipped with built-in weighing system. For food industry applications.
• Pallet truck in galvanized steel Galvanized pallet truck for food industry. Frame and drawbar galvanized, pins in stainless steel. Can withstand most chemicals, humidity and cleaning materials. Capacity 2500 kg. For wet and chemical-exposed environments.
• Coffin stacker with weight for casket handling Electric hydraulic stacker developed for chapels to handle and transport coffins from cooler rooms. Capacity 350 kg. Features 360-degree steering wheels and parking brake. For funeral industry applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Re-certified in three ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) with no remarks from Intertek in May 2024

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Logitrans A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 June 2024Logitrans A/S acquired 50% of Ole Almeborg operations in June 2024 as part of a joint venture with JENSEN-Denmark. Following the sale of Ole Almeborg to JENSEN-Group in 2023, all product sales are now conducted exclusively through Logitrans A/S. Logitrans A/S is based in Ribe, Denmark and has taken over production and sale of vehicles and solutions.
• IntertekminorOthersIntertek conducted the re-certification of Ole Almeborg for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards in May 2024, commending the company for having no remarks across all three standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Crown Equipment Corporation: US-headquartered but globally active manufacturer of electric pallet trucks, stackers and warehouse equipment. Comparable in manual/electric pallet-truck category and serves food/pharma end markets.
• Toyota Material Handling: World's largest material-handling manufacturer with a full range of manual and electric pallet trucks, stackers and counterbalance trucks. Overlaps directly with Ole Almeborg's core product lines, including BT-brand stainless-steel trucks for hygiene-critical environments.
• Hyster-Yale Materials Handling: Global lift-truck group producing pallet trucks, stackers and counterbalance trucks under Hyster and Yale brands, including specialized low-noise/hygiene models. Comparable product category and customer base.
• STILL GmbH: German intralogistics OEM producing pallet trucks, stackers and forklifts including stainless variants for food/pharma. Directly comparable in product category with established hygiene-vertical positioning.
• Jungheinrich AG: Global German intralogistics major producing pallet trucks, stackers and forklifts including stainless-steel variants for food/pharma. Comparable in product category but vastly broader portfolio, scale and geographic reach.

Others

• Linde Material Handling (KION Group):

Direct peers

• Cesab (KION Group): European material-handling brand under KION producing pallet trucks, stackers and order pickers with stainless-steel options for food and pharma. Closely comparable mid-scale European peer in product category and vertical focus.
• Pfaff Silberblau (Columbus McKinnon): German manufacturer of lifting and material-handling equipment including pallet trucks and stackers. Comparable in category and European mid-market positioning.
• Logitrans A/S: Danish manufacturer of stainless-steel and standard material-handling equipment (pallet trucks, stackers, highlifters) and now 50% JV partner of Ole Almeborg. Directly comparable in product category, end markets and stainless-steel specialization.

Emerging players

• Noblelift Intelligent Equipment: Chinese manufacturer of manual and electric pallet trucks, stackers and lift tables increasingly active in Europe. Comparable core product category, positioned as a cost-competitive alternative.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OleAlmeborgAS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ole-almeborg

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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