What Gebr. Markewitsch does

Gebrüder Markewitsch GmbH is a family-owned German heavy-lift logistics and crane services provider founded in 1946 in Nuremberg, operating across Franconia and Baden-Württemberg. The company runs a fleet of more than 70 modern mobile cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 30 to 650 tonnes, comprising telescopic cranes (TK series), lattice boom cranes (FK series), loader cranes, city cranes, and specialized pick-and-carry electric cranes. Beyond crane rental, the business delivers heavy transport services using approximately 40 tractor units and semi-trailers, complete assembly logistics including machinery dismantling, transport, and recommissioning, and industrial services spanning inspection, maintenance, DGUV/UVV testing, and technical cleaning. The group structure includes wholly-owned subsidiaries MEN Markewitsch Engineering Nuremberg GmbH (founded 2005), Autokrane Schaz GmbH (acquired 2015), and Paul Grimm GmbH (acquired 2004), serving enterprise customers in construction, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and healthcare across more than 15,000 projects and 2,500 customer requests annually.

The company generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven contracts for crane rental with or without operators, heavy transport with permits and escorts, end-to-end assembly logistics, and industrial maintenance services. Go-to-market is direct B2B field sales supported by eight regional branches (Nuremberg, Schweinfurt, Würzburg, Bamberg, Coburg, Erlangen, Röttenbach, Pfedelbach) with technical consultants managing project planning. Marketing channels include the company website, trade publications, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), and project showcases. Since 2023, the company has been a co-shareholder in BigMove AG, providing international quality standards and cross-border project execution capability. The customer base is diversified across verticals with no dominant single-customer dependency, and the business holds ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and DIN 14001 certifications. Management is family-led, with André Markewitsch, Martin Markewitsch, Matthias Markewitsch, and Matthias Frank serving as Geschäftsführer (Managing Directors).

Name

Gebr. Markewitsch

Legal name

Gebrüder Markewitsch GmbH

Website

https://gebr-markewitsch.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gebr. Markewitsch is a family-owned German heavy-lift logistics provider operating 70+ mobile cranes (up to 650 tonnes) and heavy transport services across 8 Franconia and Baden-Württemberg branches, serving enterprise customers in construction, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and healthcare through project-based crane rental, assembly logistics, and industrial maintenance contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Lift Logistics and Crane Rental Services

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Port/Terminal Heavy Cargo Handling & Stevedoring (Heavy Crane Ops) (TLAIAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE), Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes (IMAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Mobile crane rental
• Heavy transport services
• Assembly logistics
• Machinery relocation
• Industrial maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Rental: Rental of mobile cranes, telescopic cranes, loader cranes, city cranes, and compact cranes. Customers rent cranes with or without operators for specific projects.
2. Heavy Transport Services: Transport of oversized and heavy loads including route planning, official permits, specialized vehicles, modular trailers, and professional escort services.
3. Assembly Logistics: Complete assembly logistics including planning, dismantling, transport, reassembly, and commissioning of machinery and industrial systems.
4. Industrial Services: Inspection, maintenance, repairs, DGUV/UVV testing, technical cleaning, and factory relocations for industrial equipment and production systems.
5. Site Signage and Traffic Management: Organization and implementation of traffic rerouting and signage measures for construction sites and transport operations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gebr. Markewitsch provides mobile crane rental services across a fleet of more than 70 units with capacities up to 650 tonnes, heavy transport of oversized loads, complete assembly logistics for machinery relocation and industrial installation, and industrial services including inspection, maintenance, DGUV/UVV testing, and technical cleaning. Services are delivered through eight branch locations across Franconia and southern Germany using trained operators, escort vehicles, and project planning support.

Product overview

Gebr. Markewitsch is a crane rental and heavy transport company offering a comprehensive portfolio of mobile crane rental services (up to 650 tonnes), heavy transport logistics, assembly logistics, and industrial services. The product portfolio includes telescopic cranes (TK series from 40 to 650 tonnes), lattice boom cranes (FK series), loader cranes, city/special cranes, and pick-and-carry equipment. Services are delivered through 8 locations across Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The company also offers a digital Crane Finder tool for customer self-service. Related group companies include Autokrane Schaz (mobile crane solutions), Paul Grimm (crane and transport in Upper Franconia), and MEN Markewitsch Engineering (technical assembly and industrial services).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Crane Rental Service Rental of more than 70 modern mobile cranes including telescopic cranes (TK series, 40 to 650 tonnes), lattice boom cranes (FK series), loader cranes, city cranes, and compact cranes, delivered with or without operators across Franconia and southern Germany for construction, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Heavy Transport Service Transportation of oversized and heavy loads using approximately 40 tractor units and modular semi-trailers, including route planning, official permits, specialized vehicles, and professional escort services.
• Assembly Logistics Service End-to-end assembly logistics including planning, dismantling, transport, reinstallation, and commissioning for machinery relocations and complex industrial assembly projects, using lifting gantries up to 400 tonnes, machinery skates up to 80 tonnes, pick-and-carry cranes, and assembly platforms.
• Industrial Services Comprehensive industrial services including inspection, maintenance, repairs, DGUV/UVV testing, technical cleaning using CO2 and high-pressure water jetting for production systems, paint shops, and ventilation systems.
• Site Signage and Traffic Management Service Organization and implementation of professional signage, traffic rerouting, and traffic management measures for construction sites and heavy transport operations, delivered under the Autokrane Schaz subsidiary brand.
• Crane Finder Digital Tool Online self-service tool on the company website allowing customers to identify the suitable crane from the fleet based on load requirements, boom length, and radius.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,000 successful projects delivered per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BigMove AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, Gebr. Markewitsch has partnered with BigMove AG to ensure high quality standards worldwide. This partnership enables innovative developments, knowledge and experience exchange, joint project execution, and tailored solutions for national and international customers from a single source. MultiLift members (including Gebr. Markewitsch) joined the BigMove Group in 2023, with Gebr. Markewitsch becoming a co-shareholder.
• Autokrane Schaz GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company integrated in 2015, providing professional mobile crane solutions in Erlangen. Founded in 1955, the company offers high-performance mobile cranes for demanding lifting and assembly work with decades of experience and state-of-the-art technology.
• Paul Grimm GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company integrated in 2004, headquartered in Coburg. Founded in 1926, the company is a competent partner for mobile cranes, heavy haulage, and assembly work in Upper Franconia and Thuringia.
• MEN Markewitsch Engineering Nuremberg GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary founded in 2005, providing reliable technical services in assembly and service. Develops transparent turnkey solutions tailored to project scope and requirements, ensuring minimal downtime for customers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Felbermayr Transport und Hebetechnik GmbH: Austria/Germany-based heavy-lift and crane services group with a substantially larger fleet and broader geographic footprint. Directly comparable crane rental, heavy transport, and assembly service offering, but operates at a continent-wide scale versus Markewitsch's regional focus.
• Sarens Group: Belgian-headquartered global heavy-lift and crane services group. Comparable core service offering (crane rental, heavy transport, modular installation) but operates worldwide with a much larger fleet and global project portfolio.
• Mammoet GmbH: Global heavy-lift and engineered transport leader. Overlaps with Markewitsch on mega-project heavy lifting (500t+ cranes, industrial relocations) but at international scale and largely untapped by Markewitsch's regional Franconian customer base.

Direct peers

• BKL Baukran Logistik GmbH: German crane rental specialist with focused crane fleet and assembly services. Comparable customer base (construction, industry) and similar B2B branch-based service model, though BKL is more focused on tower cranes and construction site logistics.
• Scholpp Kran und Transport GmbH: Stuttgart-headquartered crane rental and heavy transport provider with multiple German branches. Directly comparable service mix (mobile cranes, heavy transport, assembly logistics) and similar regional player profile serving construction and industrial clients.
• Wiesbauer Kran und Transport GmbH: German crane rental and heavy transport company operating in Baden-Württemberg and surrounding regions. Closest direct competitor in mobile crane fleet size, range of lifting capacities, and integrated transport services for construction and industrial customers.
• MSG eG (Mittelständische Kran- und Transportgemeinschaft): Cooperative of German crane and heavy transport SMEs that Markewitsch could overlap with. Comparable service profile in industrial and construction crane work, with a shared customer base across southern Germany.

Regional players

• Hörnig Kran und Transporte GmbH: Bavaria-based crane and heavy transport provider. Comparable service offering but smaller and more regionally concentrated; represents direct competition for industrial and construction crane work in southern Germany.

Others

• TADANO FAUN GmbH: German manufacturer of mobile cranes that supplies Markewitsch's fleet (including 7 ATF 100G-4 units). Listed as a peer because it is a vertical supplier relationship — TADANO distribution and fleet economics directly affect Markewitsch's cost base.
• Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH: Mobile crane manufacturer supplying Markewitsch's LTM and LTC series cranes. Major equipment vendor relationship; comparable industry sub-segment (heavy-lift cranes) but operating as OEM rather than service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCptpube5STiaE5lo4GbJxRw
• Facebookfacebook.com/GebrMarkewitschGmbH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gebr-markewitsch-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/gebr.markewitsch
• Xx.com/gebrmarkewitsch

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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