Pegamo

What Pegamo does

Pegamo (legal name Grupo Pegamo, originally Pegamo Navarra SA) is a privately held, family-controlled Spanish industrial group founded in 1982 by Carlos García Montón and headquartered in Oiartzun, Gipuzkoa. The company began as an industrial supply distributor serving railway manufacturer CAF, and has since grown into a three-division industrial equipment business. The Carretillas Elevadoras division sells, rents, and services forklifts, aerial work platforms (Genie, Haulotte, JLG), industrial cleaning equipment (Kärcher, ISAL, CTM), and special handling solutions under OEM distribution licenses for Caterpillar, Clark, BYD, and others. The Suministro Industrial division distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, and manual industrial tools from brands including SPX Power Team, Enerpac, Facom, and Ingersoll Rand, complemented by its own Pegamo-branded products, calibration services, and a 600m2 spare-parts warehouse. The Maquinaria Especial division designs and manufactures custom machinery - railway equipment, load handling, industrial cutting and drilling lines, and automation - for projects such as Talgo's Egyptian manufacturing facility.

The group operates through seven regional offices across Spain (Oiartzun, Araba, Gipuzkoa, Bizkaia, Navarra, Burgos, Valladolid) plus a Puebla, Mexico delegation covering Central and North America, supported by over 9,000 m2 of facilities, a fleet of 6,000+ rental machines, and 7,000+ machines in operation worldwide. Revenue mechanics are diversified across one-time hardware sales, equipment rentals, preventive maintenance contracts, spare-parts distribution, operator training, and bespoke machinery fabrication. The customer base spans industrial manufacturing, railway, paper, steel, and coil-handling verticals, with named enterprise customers including Talgo, CAF, and Ampo. Ownership remains concentrated in the founding family, with no external institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no public listing, and the company employs 90-120+ people distributed across technical service, commercial, administration, and technical office functions.

Name

Pegamo

Legal name

Grupo Pegamo

Website

https://pegamo.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grupo Pegamo is a family-owned Spanish industrial distributor and equipment manufacturer, founded 1982 and headquartered in Oiartzun, operating three divisions across forklifts and material handling, hydraulic and pneumatic tools, and bespoke railway and industrial machinery for industrial, railway, paper, and steel customers in Spain and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks) (TLABAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Industrial Equipment Rental/Leasing (Earthmoving, Material Handling, Aerial) (TLABAHAF), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Forklift distribution
• Industrial tools supply
• Custom industrial machinery
• Equipment rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oiartzun

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Forklift Sales, Rental and Repair: Sale, rental and repair of forklifts, elevating platforms, and cleaning equipment through dedicated division with service coverage across Spain
2. Industrial Supply Distribution: Distribution of hydraulic, pneumatic, and manual industrial tools from major brands, including their own Pegamo branded products
3. Special Machinery Manufacturing: Custom fabrication of railway equipment, industrial cutting and drilling machinery, and bespoke machinery solutions
4. Spare Parts Distribution: Distribution of spare parts and components for forklifts, platforms, sweepers, and industrial machinery

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pegamo distributes, rents, repairs and manufactures industrial equipment and machinery through three divisions: Carretillas Elevadoras sells and services forklifts, aerial work platforms and industrial cleaning equipment from major brands; Suministro Industrial commercializes hydraulic, pneumatic and manual industrial tools with calibration; and Maquinaria Especial designs and builds custom railway equipment, cutting and drilling machinery, load handling systems and automation lines. The offering is complemented by preventive maintenance contracts, operator training, spare parts supply (600m² warehouse, 24-48 hour delivery across Spain), and an equipment rental fleet of more than 6,000 machines.

Product overview

Pegamo is a private industrial group founded in 1982, operating through three main divisions that provide products and services to the industrial sector. The first division, Carretillas Elevadoras, handles the sale, rental, and repair of forklifts, aerial work platforms (Genie, Haulotte, JLG), and industrial cleaning equipment (ISAL, CTM, KARCHER), along with special solutions like stainless steel trucks and stair climbers. The second division, Suministro Industrial, commercializes and maintains hydraulic tools (pumps, cylinders, jacks, hydraulic wrenches), pneumatic tools (compressors, impact wrenches, drills), and manual tools (antispark tools, torque control, metrology), representing major brands and offering calibration services. The third division, Maquinaria Especial, designs and manufactures custom industrial machinery including railway equipment, cutting and drilling installations, load handling systems, and automation lines. Supporting these divisions, Pegamo also provides technical services, equipment rental, operator training, and a comprehensive spare parts supply with 24-48 hour delivery across Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carretillas Elevadoras (Forklift Trucks Division) Sale, rental and repair of forklift trucks and material handling equipment, covering electric, diesel, and specialized models for industrial applications.
• Aerial Work Platforms Scissor, articulated and telescopic boom lifts for elevated work access, sourced from brands including Genie, Haulotte and JLG.
• Industrial Cleaning Equipment Industrial sweepers and scrubbers for cleaning large and medium surfaces, distributed under ISAL, CTM-FASA and Kärcher brands.
• Special Solutions for Material Handling Specialized equipment including AATA stair climbers, MONTINI/BADA stainless steel forklifts, and LGM, BULMOR, OMG custom load handling solutions.
• Suministro Industrial (Industrial Supply Division) Commercialization, rental and maintenance of high-pressure hydraulic, pneumatic and manual industrial tools, plus calibration services for the industrial supply division.
• Hydraulic Tools Complete range of hydraulic tools including 700 bar hydraulic pumps, cylinders, jacks, hydraulic wrenches, cable tools, pullers, presses, tensioners and hydraulic nuts.
• Pneumatic Tools Pneumatic equipment including compressors, impact wrenches, drills, pneumatic hammers, grinders, sanders, ratchet wrenches, torque wrenches and ATEX-certified pneumatic tools.
• Manual Tools Comprehensive manual tool offerings including antispark tools (ADF, AMPCO), torque control equipment, workshop furniture, tool boxes, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches and metrology/measuring instruments.
• Maquinaria Especial (Special Machinery Division) Design, manufacture and maintenance of custom industrial machinery including railway equipment, cutting and drilling installations, and special automation systems.
• Load Handling Machinery Custom-designed load handling equipment and machinery for industrial applications, with specialized solutions for paper, steel and coil handling industries.
• Special Lines and Automation Systems Custom production lines and automation systems designed for specific industrial processes, including R&D+i development.
• Railway Equipment Railway maintenance and manufacturing equipment, including specialized tools and machinery for rail applications (e.g., projects for Talgo and CAF).
• Industrial Cutting Machinery Industrial cutting and drilling installations and machinery for metal fabrication and processing, supporting Pegamo Steel Solutions legacy operations within Maquinaria Especial.
• Spare Parts Supply (Repuestos y Recambios) Original spare parts and accessories for all brands of forklifts, aerial platforms, and industrial cleaning equipment, with 600m² warehouse and 24-48 hour delivery throughout Spain.
• Equipment Rental (Alquiler de Maquinaria) Short-term and long-term rental of forklifts and material handling equipment, with operator option available, supported by a fleet of more than 6,000 machines available for rental.
• Technical Service / Repair (Servicio Tecnico) Repair and maintenance services for forklifts, industrial tools and special machinery with qualified mechanics and preventive maintenance contracts available.
• Operator Training (Formacion) Theoretical and practical training courses for forklift and aerial platform operation, including hydraulic tool safety courses delivered to industrial clients.
• Industrial Calibration (Calibracion Industrial) Calibration services for pressure gauges, torque wrenches and screwdrivers in the industrial supply division (Suministro Industrial).

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% energy savings with BYD lithium forklift technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BYDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of BYD electric forklifts, including award-winning models like BYD ECB 18C (International Forklift of the Year 2016). BYD provides electric forklift technology with lithium iron phosphate batteries.
• Caterpillar (CAT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Caterpillar forklifts and material handling equipment including diesel forklifts, electric forklifts, stackers, and pallet trucks.
• ClarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Clark forklifts including diesel and electric models, stackers, and pallet trucks.
• GeniecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Genie elevating platforms including articulated, scissor, and telescopic models.
• HaulottecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Haulotte elevating platforms including articulated, scissor, and telescopic models.
• JLGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of JLG elevating platforms including articulated, scissor, and telescopic models.
• SPX Power TeamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of SPX Power Team hydraulic tools including hydraulic wrenches, pumps, and accessories.
• FacomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Facom professional hand tools for industrial applications.
• EnerpaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Enerpac hydraulic tools including cylinders, pumps, and hydraulic wrenches.
• Ingersoll RandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Ingersoll Rand pneumatic tools and industrial equipment.
• KärchercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Kärcher industrial cleaning equipment including sweepers and scrubbers.
• TalgocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for railway manufacturing and maintenance projects. Pegamo's Special Machinery division provides custom equipment solutions for Talgo projects including the Egypt manufacturing facility.
• ROBIKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partnership in the Iberian Peninsula for ROBIK pushers and industrial cargo tractors, a brand of Italian company SATES.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth Industry Iberia: Spanish arm of the global Würth Group, distributing industrial supplies, tools, and fasteners. Comparable to Pegamo's industrial supply division though at much larger scale and with broader product catalog.
• Boels Rental: Dutch equipment rental major with strong European footprint across aerial platforms, forklifts, and tools. Comparable to Pegamo's multi-segment rental/distribution model though at considerably larger scale and with digital platform capabilities.
• Loxam: France-based European equipment rental leader with broad portfolio including aerial platforms, forklifts, and tools. Comparable to Pegamo at category level but operates at significantly larger scale across more geographies.

Direct peers

• Saltoki: Spanish industrial distribution group supplying professional tools, equipment, and supplies across multiple industrial verticals. Comparable to Pegamo's Suministro Industrial division in distribution model and customer overlap.
• Riwal: Dutch-based aerial work platform rental specialist operating across Europe, Middle East, and beyond. Directly comparable to Pegamo's aerial platforms (Genie/Haulotte/JLG) offering with similar multi-brand distribution and rental-led model.
• GAM (Grupo General de Maquinaria): Spanish equipment rental company providing aerial platforms, forklifts, and material handling solutions. Directly comparable to Pegamo across both forklift distribution and aerial platform rental segments.
• Hune Alquiler: Spanish forklift and material handling equipment rental company operating across Iberia. Directly comparable to Pegamo's Carretillas Elevadoras division in product offering, customer base (industrial manufacturers), and rental-led business model.
• Mateco: German-headquartered aerial work platform rental company with operations across Europe. Directly comparable to Pegamo's aerial platform rental offering and competes with similar enterprise industrial customers.

Regional players

• Kiloutou: French equipment rental group with growing Spanish presence, focused on aerial platforms and light construction equipment. Comparable to Pegamo's rental offering, primarily competing in overlapping Spanish industrial customer segments.

Others

• Facom / Stanley Industrial: French hand tool and industrial equipment brand distributed by Pegamo under partnership. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but the distribution relationship illustrates competitive overlap at the tool supplier level across Pegamo's industrial supply division.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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