What Presto Lifts does

Presto Lifts Inc. is a privately held, US-based manufacturer of industrial materials-handling equipment founded in 1944 and headquartered in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with manufacturing and parts inventory operations in Manila, Arkansas. The company designs and builds hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrohydraulic lifting and positioning equipment — including scissor lift tables (with capacities ranging from light-duty to 120,000 lb Magnum super-duty), stackers (powered, manual-drive/power-lift, and manual), lift-and-tilt tables, container tilters, upenders, pallet positioners (P3 and P4 series), low-profile turntables, post lifts, loading dock lifts, mobile lifter transporters, and hand pallet trucks. The portfolio is organized around configurable platforms that address ergonomic work-positioning, pallet-load leveling at variable working heights, and loading-dock applications where fork-truck access is limited or unavailable.

The company operates a vertical go-to-market across three primary use cases: manufacturing and assembly work positioning, warehousing and distribution pallet handling, and loading-dock operations. Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time hardware sales via a domestic dealer and distributor network supplemented by a direct sales office and a toll-free inquiry line. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; a Quick Ship Program offers expedited 1-week shipment (capped at three units per order) on popular models, supported by same-day or 24-hour spare-parts shipping from Arkansas inventory. Marketing relies on digital content (PrestoVision product videos, a 40-page catalog, application galleries, sales training webinars) and trade-show participation including PACK EXPO.

Presto Lifts owns the ECOA Equipment brand, acquired in late 2016 and retained as a wholly owned sub-brand specializing in heavy-duty industrial lifts with heritage dating to 1960. The company employs 51-100 people, serves only the United States market, and shows no evidence of external funding, with profitability and reinvestment funded internally. No AI, software, or SaaS components are part of the product offering; the competitive position rests on configurability, custom engineering, dealer reach, and the Quick Ship service program.

Name

Presto Lifts

Legal name

Presto Lifts Inc.

Website

https://prestolifts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Presto Lifts is a US manufacturer (founded 1944, headquartered in Foxborough, MA) of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrohydraulic materials-handling equipment — scissor lifts, stackers, tilters, pallet positioners, and loading-dock lifts — sold via a domestic dealer network and direct sales to manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Hydraulic scissor lifts
• Pallet positioners
• Loading dock lifts
• Industrial stackers

Headquarters

HQ city

Norton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Lifting Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of scissor lift tables, stackers, tilters, pallet positioners, and material handling equipment. Revenue generated from one-time hardware sales with optional accessories and customization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Presto Lifts designs, manufactures, and sells hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrohydraulic material handling equipment — including scissor lift tables, stackers, tilters, upenders, pallet positioners, loading dock lifts, and hand pallet trucks — for industrial customers in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and food processing. The portfolio spans capacities from sub-300 lb portable lifts to 120,000 lb super heavy-duty scissor lifts (ECOA Magnum series), sold primarily through a U.S. dealer/distributor network and direct sales office, with a Quick Ship program offering 1-week delivery on popular models.

Product overview

Presto Lifts is a materials handling equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of lifting and positioning solutions. The product line includes mobile lifter transporters (LiftStik and Lift'n Buddy sub-brands), stackers (PowerStak powered, manual drive, and manual configurations), scissor lift tables (hydraulic, pneumatic, portable, light-duty, extended travel, and Magnum super duty series), lift and tilt tables, tilters (container, fixed height platform, and upenders), pallet handling equipment (P3 and P4 series load levelers, skid lifters, turntables), post lift tables, loading dock lifts, and hand pallet trucks. The company also markets ECOA Equipment, an acquired brand (2016) specializing in heavy-duty industrial lifts. Products range from 200 lb capacity portable lifts to 120,000 lb super heavy-duty scissor lifts, serving manufacturing, warehousing, food processing, and logistics applications. A Quick Ship Program offers 1-week delivery on selected models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOA Equipment: Industrial lifting products including lift tables, extended vertical travel lifts, heavy-duty lifts, loading dock scissor lifts, upenders, tilters, and custom designed products. ECOA became part of Presto Lifts in late 2016 and continues its tradition of excellence that began in 1960.
• PowerStak
• LiftStik
• Lift'n Buddy

Products and services

• Mobile Lifter Transporters (LiftStik and Lift'n Buddy) Compact mobile lifting transporters including the LiftStik line (PLS-53-150 powered lifting and maneuverability) and Lift'n Buddy elevating 2-wheel hand trucks (Keg Lifter, Pail Lifter, LNB-2) for stockrooms, assembly areas, laboratories, offices, retail stores, manufacturing, food processing and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Stackers (PowerStak Powered, Manual Drive/Power Lift, Manual Lift/Manual Drive) Stacker family for pallet rack servicing, including fully powered walkie PowerStak stackers (PPS-2600, PPS-2200, PPS-1500, PPS-1100), manual-drive/power-lift units for medium-duty use, and manual M100–M400 foot-operated and M800 hand-operated units for light to medium capacity pallet handling.
• Scissor Lift Tables (Hydraulic XL Series) Hydraulic XL Series scissor lifts in 2,000 to 8,000 lb capacities with varied platform sizes and travel distances for work positioning and assembly line applications.
• Pneumatic Lift Tables Air-powered scissor lifts using shop air for lifting, eliminating electrical requirements for use in environments where electricity must be avoided.
• Portable Lift Tables Mobile lift tables available in manual (foot pump) or electric configurations with 300 to 1,500 lb capacities for transporting loads between work cells.
• Light-Duty Scissor Lift Tables Compact scissor lifts for lighter duty applications with capacities typically under 2,000 lbs.
• Extended Vertical Travel Lifts High-travel double, triple, and quad scissor lift tables providing lift heights from 70 inches up to 356 inches for applications requiring extended vertical reach.
• Magnum Super Duty Scissor Lifts Super heavy-duty electrohydraulic scissor lifts in single, double wide, double long, or quad configurations with capacities up to 120,000 lbs and lifting heights up to 92 inches.
• Floor Height Lift Tables (XZ Series) Pan-style lift tables that lower to floor level (3/8 inch clearance) for loading with hand pallet trucks, available in 2,000 to 6,000 lb capacities.
• Lift and Tilt Tables (Hydraulic, Pneumatic, XZT Floor Level) Lift tables combining independent lift and tilt functions, including X3WT/X4WT/XLT hydraulic units (1,000–4,000 lb, 30–89 degree tilt), AXT/AXST pneumatic units (1,000–6,000 lb, 36–43 inch lift, 0–30 degree tilt), and XZT Series floor-level lift-and-tilt units (2,000–4,000 lb).
• Container Tilters (PT, PTS, SRT, ZRT, TZ Series) Portable (PT/PTS), stationary (SRT), floor-level (ZRT), and 45-degree (TZ) container tilters tilting baskets 0 to 89 degrees for improved access without bending.
• Fixed Height Platform Tilters (AT, TT, WT Series) Pneumatic (AT), standard (TT), and wide base (WT) tilt tables with 30 to 90 degree tilt angles for assembly and parts feeding applications.
• Upenders (UT90 and HUE Series) 90-degree upenders (UT90) and heavy-duty electrohydraulic HUE Series tables that tilt loads from horizontal to vertical positions for coil and roll handling.
• Pallet Positioners (P3 All-Around and P4 Floor Height Load Levelers) Pallet positioners including P3 airbag, spring, and operator-controlled levelers that automatically maintain loads at constant height, with built-in turntables for nearside loading in 400–4,500 lb capacities, and P4 roll-on level loaders that lower to floor for hand pallet truck loading with operator-controlled height adjustment in 2,500–4,500 lb capacities.
• Low Profile Lift and Turntable Lift (LP34 Series) Low-profile lift tables with collapsed heights as low as 3.25 inches and optional recessed turntable platforms for pallet loading applications.
• U-Lift Roll-In Leveler U-shaped platform design providing 4-sided access to pallet loads with 2,200 lb capacity and hand pallet truck compatibility.
• PSL Series Skid Lifters Battery-powered lift combining hand pallet jack mobility with scissor lift capabilities for open-bottom skids, 2,200 lb capacity.
• Turntables (Standard, AXR Pneumatic, AXSR Heavy-Duty, Low Profile/Roll-On) Turntable platforms in standard, AXR pneumatic, AXSR heavy-duty, and low profile/roll-on configurations with load capacities up to 6,000 lbs for rotating pallet loads without walking around the lift.
• Post Lift Tables (Hydraulic, Electromechanical, Mechanical/Hand Crank) Post lifts in hydraulic cantilever, electromechanical, and mechanical hand crank configurations for die handling and work positioning with 2,000 lb capacities.
• Loading Dock Lifts (PDL, HLD/SizzrDok Series) Dock lifts for loading and unloading trucks with varying bed heights, in capacities from 5,000 to 20,000 lbs.
• RL55 Series Hand Pallet Trucks Manual hand pallet trucks with 5,500 lb capacity, chrome-plated pistons, and floating axle design.
• ECOA Equipment Complete line of industrial lifting products including ECOA hydraulic scissor lift tables, extended vertical travel scissor lifts, Magnum super heavy-duty scissor lifts, upenders and tilters, originally established in 1960 and joining Presto Lifts via acquisition in late 2016.
• Quick Ship Program One-week shipment program covering most popular Presto Lifts models including stackers, mobile lifters, lift tables, and pallet handlers, limited to a maximum 3 units per Quick Ship order.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces worker stooping and stretching in pallet handling operations
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 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 indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vestil Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of material handling, loading dock, and lifting equipment. Highly comparable to Presto - similar mid-size scale, comparable product breadth (lift tables, stackers, tilters, dollies), and overlapping dealer-distribution GTM targeting warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics customers.
• Ballymore: US manufacturer of safety lifts, lifting equipment, ladders, and material handling products. Comparable product line in safe handling / positioning equipment, comparable scale, and overlapping dealer network distribution.
• Autoquip (Southworth subsidiary): US manufacturer of lifting equipment including scissor lifts, dock lifts, and tilters; operates within the same segment as Presto's Magnum super duty, loading dock lifts, and tilters. Comparable mid-size industrial manufacturer serving similar applications.
• Big Joe Forklifts: US manufacturer specializing in electric material handling equipment including pallet jacks, stackers, and lifter transporters. Overlaps with Presto's LiftStik, Lift'n Buddy, and PowerStak product categories, with shared focus on walkie / pedestrian-operated equipment.
• Bishamon: Specialty US manufacturer of scissor lift tables and pallet positioners/levelers with ergonomic focus. Direct competitor to Presto's P3/P4 pallet levelers and scissor lift table lines, with comparable target customer base of manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Southworth Products: US manufacturer of lifting and positioning equipment including scissor lift tables, tilters, upenders, and turntables. Directly competes with Presto in hydraulic/pneumatic lift tables and tilt tables for industrial and warehouse applications.
• Lift Products Inc. US manufacturer of scissor lift tables, tilters, and material handling equipment with a similar niche focus on hydraulic and pneumatic lifting products. Overlaps directly with Presto's lift and tilt tables and tilters product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Crown Equipment Corporation: Large global manufacturer of forklifts, pallet jacks, stackers, and material handling equipment. Operates broadly in the same warehouse/manufacturing segment where Presto competes; significantly larger scale with comprehensive product offerings.
• Toyota Material Handling: Large US presence of Toyota's material handling business manufacturing forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet stackers. Same end customer base (warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants) and competes with Presto's stacker and lifter transporter categories.

Emerging players

• Enerpac: US-listed manufacturer of high-force hydraulic tools and lifting systems for industrial applications. Comparable in heavy-duty lifting orientation and custom engineered solutions; intersects with Presto's heavy-duty / Magnum super scissor and upender offerings for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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