Donati Sollevamenti

What Donati Sollevamenti does

Donati Sollevamenti S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of industrial lifting equipment, founded in 1930 in Castronno (Varese) and now headquartered in Legnano (Milan) with manufacturing in Agrate Brianza (Monza-Brianza). The company produces electric chain hoists (DMK Series, 125–4,000 kg), electric wire rope hoists (DRH Series, 2–30 tonnes), a comprehensive jib crane portfolio (GBA/GBP/CBB/MBB/CBE/MBE/GBR/GBL/GRL series, 63 kg to 10,000 kg capacity with 2–10.5 m outreach), modular light crane systems in steel and aluminium, and crane accessories including DGP offset geared motors, DGT wheel groups, modular endcarriages, and DSC channel profiles. Underpinning the portfolio is a modular component architecture in which columns, brackets, arms, trolleys, drive units, wheel groups, and geared motors are designed to interoperate, supporting rapid configuration for specific industrial layouts.

The company runs a quote-based B2B sales motion targeting industrial manufacturing (primary), distribution and logistics, ports and maritime, and theme parks/amusement attractions. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales plus after-sales spare parts, service contracts, and training courses (Technical/Sales and Service/Maintenance). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; product configuration and quoting is delivered through the Leonardo online configurator, while the Clever Portal serves existing dealers and customers for spare parts and service. Distribution combines a direct sales organization with an international sales network and regional channel partners covering more than 50 countries, including named contacts in France and Spain and a distributor (Global Tech) in Egypt. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 3834-2, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and CSA-C-US certifications. Since 2017, Donati Sollevamenti has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konecranes Plc (NASDAQ Helsinki), retaining the Donati brand identity within the parent's industrial lifting portfolio.

Name

Donati Sollevamenti

Legal name

Donati Sollevamenti S.r.l.

Website

https://donaticranes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Donati Sollevamenti S.r.l. is an Italian industrial lifting equipment manufacturer (founded 1930, subsidiary of Konecranes since 2017) producing electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, jib cranes, modular crane systems, and crane accessories for industrial manufacturing, logistics, ports, and amusement parks across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Industrial lifting equipment
• Electric chain hoists
• Wire rope hoists
• Jib cranes
• Material handling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Legnano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Lifting Equipment Sales: Sale of electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, jib cranes, modular crane systems, and crane accessories to industrial customers. Products are available in various configurations (fixed, hand-push trolley, electric trolley, low headroom, climbing). Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed.
2. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Sales of spare parts and after-sales support through a dedicated service team. A customer portal (Clever Portal) is available for accessing services. Training courses (Technical/Sales and Service/Maintenance) are also offered as a service revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Donati Sollevamenti manufactures industrial lifting equipment including electric chain hoists (DMK Series), electric wire rope hoists (DRH Series), jib cranes in multiple configurations, modular light crane systems, and crane components such as DGT wheel groups, DGP offset geared motors, endcarriages, and DSC channel profiles. The products serve industrial manufacturers, logistics operators, ports, and theme park operators across more than 50 countries through direct sales, regional distributors, and an international agent network.

Product overview

Donati Sollevamenti is an industrial lifting equipment manufacturer established in 1930, offering a comprehensive portfolio of lifting solutions. The core product line comprises the DMK Series electric chain hoists (capacities from 125 kg to 4,000 kg) and the DRH Series electric wire rope hoists (capacities from 2 to 30 tonnes), both available in multiple execution variants. Complementing the hoists is the GBA-GBP-CBB-MBB-CBE-MBE-GBR-GBL-GRL series of jib cranes covering manual and electric rotation, wall-mounted and floor-mounted configurations with capacities from 63 kg to 10,000 kg. A modular light crane system provides flexible overhead handling in steel and aluminium configurations. The accessory portfolio includes DGT series wheel groups, DGP series offset geared motors, endcarriages for bridge cranes, and DSC series channel profile systems. The Leonardo Configuration System serves as a digital platform for configuring hoists, jib cranes, and complete bridge crane sets with 2D/3D output and real-time quotation. The company operates under the Konecranes Group following its acquisition in 2017.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DMK Electric Chain Hoists
• DRH Electric Wire Rope Hoists
• Jib Cranes
• Modular Light Crane System
• DGP Series Offset Geared Motors
• Endcarriages for Bridge Cranes
• DSC Series Channel Profiles
• Training Courses

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

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABUS Kransysteme: German manufacturer of overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes, and hoists with a comparable product portfolio to Donati, particularly in light-to-medium-duty jib cranes and modular crane kits.
• Kito Group: Japanese manufacturer of electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, and crane components, competing with Donati in standard and light-duty industrial lifting equipment worldwide.
• Stahl CraneSystems: Germany-based specialist in electric chain hoists and wire rope hoists, directly comparable to Donati's DMK and DRH series across capacities and explosion-proof/industrial variants.
• Columbus McKinnon: US-listed material handling company with electric chain hoists (Yale, Shaw-Box, Budgit) and jib cranes that overlap with Donati's core hoist and crane product lines globally.
• Gorbel: US manufacturer of jib cranes, bridge cranes, and ergonomic lifting systems; comparable in modular jib crane design and industrial end-market focus.
• GIS AG: Swiss maker of electric chain hoists and crane components with a similar niche positioning to Donati, particularly in European industrial and OEM customers.
• Demag (Terex Material Handling): Demag manufactures industrial cranes and hoists (chain and wire rope) and competes head-to-head with Donati's DMK/DRH and jib crane lines in the European industrial lifting market.

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes: Donati's parent since 2017 and a global lifting leader offering industrial cranes, port solutions, and service. Konecranes is a broader incumbent whose product portfolio subsumes much of Donati's addressable market.
• Terex Corporation: Diversified industrial equipment manufacturer owning Demag, Genie, and MP Materials Handling — competes with Donati across industrial cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment globally.
• R&M Materials Handling: Now part of Konecranes (Donati's parent), R&M offers electric chain hoists and crane kits that overlap with Donati's DMK and modular crane systems across the same group portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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