Rhein Main Conveyor Technology

What Rhein Main Conveyor Technology does

Rhein Main Fördertechnik GmbH (RMFT) is a privately held German industrial services company headquartered in Dietzenbach near Frankfurt, operating three interconnected business divisions: forklifts (Gabelstapler), industrial doors (Industrietore), and loading technology (Verladetechnik). Founded by Stefan Schröder and his wife Sabine around 2000, with a predecessor business dating to 1998, the company serves industrial, logistics, retail, manufacturing, and public-sector customers across the Rhein-Main metropolitan region. Approximately 20 employees deliver sales, installation, maintenance, repair, UVV inspections, driver training, and 3-hour emergency response from a purpose-built headquarters completed around 2020.

The company acts as a manufacturer-agnostic single-source provider: it distributes Hyundai forklifts and is the exclusive Rhein-Main distributor for BMP-Stricker high-speed doors, while sourcing sectional doors from Alpha, sliding gates from Heras, barrier systems from Elka, and operators from GFA-Elektromaten. Proprietary technology includes the RMFT-Date-Controller for managing equipment maintenance intervals and UVV compliance documentation, and a custom radio-based wheel chock with signal transmission developed for a major Rhenus Freight Logistics contract in 2019. An online spare-parts shop (rmft-shop.de) and a 26-person seminar room for external rental round out the offering.

RMFT's revenue model combines recurring service and maintenance contracts (including full-service fleet packages with fixed monthly rates), new and used equipment sales, equipment rental, parts and consumables, and ancillary rental income. Customer acquisition is relationship-driven, supported by direct field sales, a service fleet, website/SEO presence, and a small set of named enterprise references (PepsiCo, REWE, ALDI, Rhenus, Daimler, Kühne & Nagel, Panalpina, Siemens, Deutsche Post, Mainova). The business is founder/family-owned with no external investment, a managing-directorship transition underway to Jens Dambowy, and is actively expanding headcount and product scope as of late 2025.

Name

Rhein Main Conveyor Technology

Legal name

Rhein Main Fördertechnik GmbH

Website

https://www.rmft.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rhein Main Conveyor Technology is a supplier of industrial trucks and doors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling and Loading Equipment Services

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHABAA

Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Material Handling & Logistics Equipment

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Industrial door systems
• Loading dock equipment
• Forklift service contracts
• Warehouse maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dietzenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service & Maintenance: Recurring service contracts and on-demand maintenance/repair services for forklifts, industrial doors, and loading dock equipment. Services include UVV inspections (statutory accident prevention inspections), regular maintenance, and emergency repairs.
2. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new forklifts (Hyundai branded), industrial doors (sectional, roller, high-speed, sliding, barrier gates), and loading dock equipment (bridges, dock levelers). Marketed across all brands regardless of manufacturer.
3. Used Equipment Sales & Rental: Sale and rental of used forklifts and equipment. Long-term rental offers predictable cost structures with full maintenance included.
4. Parts & Consumables: Sale of replacement parts for forklifts and industrial doors via online shop and direct sales. Common parts are kept in stock; overnight spare part delivery available.
5. Training Room Rental: Rental of seminar/conference room at the Dietzenbach headquarters. The room accommodates up to 26 persons with modern presentation technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rhein Main Fördertechnik (RMFT) is a manufacturer-independent industrial services and equipment supplier operating across three divisions: forklifts (sales of Hyundai forklifts, service, maintenance, UVV inspections, driver training, and rental), industrial doors (sectional doors, roller shutters, sliding gates, high-speed doors, and barrier systems), and loading technology (electro-hydraulic and mechanical loading bridges, dock levelers, and weather protection). The company sells, installs, services, and inspects equipment from multiple manufacturers under its own service contracts for industrial customers across the Rhein-Main region.

Product overview

Rhein Main Fördertechnik GmbH (RMFT) is an industrial services company operating three interconnected business divisions: (1) Gabelstapler (forklift trucks) covering sales, service, and rental of Hyundai forklifts and other material handling equipment; (2) Industrietore (industrial doors) offering sectional doors, roller shutters, sliding gates, high-speed doors, barriers, and GFA operators; and (3) Verladetechnik (loading technology) including electro-hydraulic and mechanical loading bridges and weather protection systems. The company provides comprehensive service offerings including maintenance, repairs, UVV inspections, driver training, and equipment rental. Products include branded offerings from partners like Hyundai (forklifts), BMP-Stricker (high-speed doors), Heras (sliding gates), and GFA (door operators), complemented by RMFT's own service, spare parts, and training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hyundai Forklift Trucks New forklift trucks from Hyundai Heavy Industries sold as authorized dealer. Available as electric, diesel, and gas forklifts including heavy-duty models. Each delivery includes customer training and on-site handover, with parts and service support through the partnership.
• Used Forklift Sales Sale of used forklifts and material handling equipment from various manufacturers, marketed across all brands regardless of original manufacturer.
• Forklift and Equipment Rental Short-term and long-term rental of forklifts and aerial work platforms. Long-term rental offers predictable cost structures with full maintenance included.
• Industrial Sectional Doors Robust sectional doors with high running smoothness and minimal wear, available in ISO40 (insulated) and ALU40 (aluminum) variants. Includes ASR A1.7 safety equipment, optical closing edge protection, rope break safety, and spring break safety.
• Industrial Roller Shutters Space-saving roller shutters with compact design and cost-effective installation. Available in single-wall and double-wall variants with GFA controls and drives, featuring ASR A1.7 safety equipment.
• Industrial Sliding Gates Sliding gates for securing parking areas or commercial premises, manufactured by Heras with passage widths up to 24 meters. Available as cantilevered (freitragend) or track-mounted systems including free-standing sliding gates, U-Gate models, and ATLAS II models.
• Industrial High-Speed Doors High-speed doors with PVC curtain for separating hygiene zones and preventing air exchange. Feature SoftEdge with integrated anti-crash protection, frequency converter control, and opening speeds up to 2.0 m/s. BMP-Stricker brand supplied through exclusive regional dealer partnership.
• Barrier Systems Barrier systems for controlling vehicle access, manufactured by Elka (Made in Germany). Control options include key switch, remote control, induction loops, and full parking management with ticket printers and QR code scanners.
• GFA Door Operators and Drives GFA operators, drives and controls for industrial doors. Includes emergency hand crank, chain, and disengagement options, offered as standard components in RMFT installations.
• Electro-Hydraulic Loading Bridges Electro-hydraulic loading bridges for dock leveling. Available as Klappkeil (folding wedge) bridges for forklift loading or Vorschub (sliding) bridges with variable length adjustment up to 1000 mm.
• Mechanical Loading Bridges Cost-effective mechanical loading bridges using spring packages for operation. Available in steel (up to 6000 kg capacity) and aluminum (up to 2500 mm length) variants.
• Door Weather Protection Systems Dock seals and door weather protection systems preventing drafts, dirt, and energy loss during loading operations, suitable for food production facilities and large warehouses.
• Aerial Work Platforms (Hubarbeitsbühnen) Aerial work platforms offered for sale and long-term rental, expanding RMFT's material handling equipment portfolio beyond forklifts.
• Forklift Full-Service Package (Rund-um-Sorglos-Paket) Complete fleet management package covering all maintenance, inspections, spare parts, and repairs for forklifts at a fixed monthly rate.
• Forklift Driver Training Forklift driver training delivered according to DGUV Grundsatz 308-001. Includes initial training and annual instruction per BGV A1, with official driving license issued upon completion.
• 3-Hour On-Site Emergency Service Emergency repair service with a 3-hour response time commitment from damage notification to on-site arrival. Specialized for large customers with multiple doors and loading bridges at single locations.
• Spare Parts Online Shop Online shop (rmft-shop.de) selling replacement parts for forklifts and industrial doors, including GFA operators, remote controls, rollers, cables, controllers, and more. Common parts kept in stock; overnight spare part delivery available.
• Conference and Seminar Room Rental Seminar and conference room rental at the Dietzenbach headquarters. The room accommodates up to 26 persons with modern presentation technology including a large LED screen, Wi-Fi, lectern, and whiteboard, available at 180 EUR plus VAT per day.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-hour response time commitment for emergency repairs from damage notification to arrival
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BMP-Stricker (BMP-Stricker Tore GmbH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Exclusive distributor for BMP-Stricker high-speed doors in the Rhein-Main area since early 2024. BMP-Stricker doors are known for stable construction and longevity. RMFT handles new installations, replacements, repairs, and maintenance/UVV inspections for BMP products in the region.
• Hyundai Heavy IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Official sales partner for Hyundai forklifts. RMFT offers new Hyundai forklifts (electric, diesel, gas, heavy-duty) configured to customer specifications. Deliveries include customer training and on-site handover. Parts and service support provided through the partnership.
• GFA-ElektromatencoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership with the German manufacturer of door operators and controls. Common drives, controllers, and spare parts are kept permanently in stock. GFA products are standard components in RMFT installations. The relationship allows RMFT to offer attractive pricing on GFA products, with items also available in the online shop.
• Infrasite Griesheim GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership involving repairs, inspections, and maintenance of industrial doors. RMFT also modernized the company's fire station, replacing ten doors with new sectional doors. Described as a 'fruchtbare Partnerschaft' (fruitful partnership).
• Rhenus Freight Logistics GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor logistics customer for whom RMFT executed the largest single project in company history: 54 industrial doors, 54 hydraulic dock levelers, weather shelters, bumpers, and wheel chocks at the Dietzenbach site (2019). RMFT developed a custom radio-based wheel chock safety system for this project. The operation continued uninterrupted during the January–March 2019 conversion period.
• Rhenus Spedition (part of Rhenus Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRhenus Spedition awarded RMFT a major contract for its Dietzenbach location. The multinational logistics company conducted extensive vetting before awarding the contract. RMFT completed the project to full client satisfaction and on schedule.
• Alpha (for sectional doors)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRMFT sources sectional doors from Alpha, a named supplier. Sectional doors (ISO40 and ALU40 models) are among the most frequently sold products. Doors are manufactured to custom specifications.
• Heras (for sliding gates)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeras is a leading sliding gate manufacturer from which RMFT sources custom sliding gates. Products include free-standing sliding gates, U-Gate models, and ATLAS II models with spans up to 18 meters.
• Elka (for barrier systems)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarrier systems sold by RMFT are manufactured by Elka and are 'Made in Germany'. RMFT handles installation, maintenance, and repair of Elka barrier systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jungheinrich AG: Hamburg-based intralogistics provider manufacturing forklifts and operating a full-service dealer network across Germany. Directly comparable to RMFT's forklift sales, service, and rental business, though at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• STILL GmbH: German forklift and intralogistics manufacturer with an extensive service network. Closely aligned with RMFT in offering forklifts, warehouse equipment, and aftermarket service to German industrial and logistics customers.
• Linde Material Handling (KION Group): KION subsidiary manufacturing forklifts and operating dealer/service networks worldwide. Comparable to RMFT across product portfolio, service contracts, and target customer verticals in the Rhein-Main area.
• Toyota Material Handling: Major forklift OEM with full dealer and service operations in Germany. Directly comparable to RMFT's authorized Hyundai dealership model, including equipment sales, maintenance, and driver training.
• Crown Equipment Corporation: US-headquartered forklift manufacturer with European service operations. Comparable to RMFT in selling, servicing, and renting industrial trucks to logistics and manufacturing customers.

Broad incumbents

• Hyster-Yale Group: Global lift truck and materials handling equipment group with dealer networks across Europe. Overlaps with RMFT in forklift sales, service and parts supply, but at much broader geographic and product scope.
• ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems: Global industrial door and loading dock equipment manufacturer with service operations. Comparable to RMFT's industrial door and Verladetechnik divisions, particularly around high-speed doors and dock levelers.

Regional players

• Hörmann KG: Germany's largest manufacturer of industrial, sectional and high-speed doors. Comparable to RMFT's industrial doors business (sectional, roller, high-speed) but as a manufacturer rather than regional service partner.
• Teckentrup GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial doors and loading technology. Comparable to RMFT's industrial door and dock equipment portfolio, primarily serving the German market.

Emerging players

• Haulotte Group: Aerial work platform manufacturer. Comparable to RMFT's 2024 addition of Hubarbeitsbühnen (aerial work platforms) to its rental and sales portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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