IBC International

What IBC International does

IBC International Handling AB is a privately held Swedish engineering company headquartered in Falkenberg that designs and delivers custom lifting equipment and powder/material handling systems to industrial customers primarily in the Nordic region. The company operates through two core divisions: IBC LiftTec, focused on vacuum lifters and vacuum yokes for material handling applications, and IBC Material Handling, focused on powder processing equipment including conveyors, sieving, filling, briquetting, and granulation systems with ATEX classification, precision weighing, and recipe management capabilities.

The company executes a turnkey project model covering preliminary studies, engineering, construction, delivery, assembly, commissioning, and operator training, supported by a well-stocked spare parts inventory and a 24-48 hour inquiry response commitment. It extends its solution bank through a broad portfolio of European equipment brand partnerships (Piab, WAM, Timmer, Euragglo, Erimaki, Idealtec, Jaudt, Timplast, Technipes) and pursues a co-development initiative in residential home lifts via SwiftLifts. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, organized by division, with multi-language Nordic presence (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English).

IBC is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, powers its headquarters with 78 rooftop solar cells, and operates with a team of approximately 15-16 employees led by CEO/Sales Daniel Carlsson. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent or external investors, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

IBC International

Legal name

IBC International Handling AB

Website

https://ibc-international.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IBC International Handling AB is a Swedish engineering company that designs and delivers custom lifting equipment and powder handling systems, operating through IBC LiftTec and IBC Material Handling divisions to serve Nordic industrial and process industry customers on a turnkey project basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting and Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI)

Keywords

• Industrial lifting equipment
• Powder handling systems
• Vacuum lifting technology
• Material handling solutions
• Process engineering equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Falkenberg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Sales: Sale of custom-designed lifting equipment and material/powder handling systems. Solutions range from simple constructions to advanced process handling equipment, including vacuum lifters, conveyors, sieving, filling, briquetting, and granulation systems.
2. Engineering and Consulting Services: Pre-study, feasibility studies, layout proposals, calculations, and consulting services. Includes expertise in engineering, construction, delivery, and assembly.
3. Spare Parts and Aftermarket: Well-stocked spare parts inventory enabling short delivery times and support to keep customer operations running. Spare parts contact: [email protected]

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IBC International designs, manufactures, and delivers custom lifting equipment and powder/material handling systems for Nordic industrial customers. Through two divisions — IBC LiftTec (vacuum lifters, vacuum yokes) and IBC Material Handling (conveyors, sieving, filling, briquetting, granulation) — the company provides complete turnkey solutions spanning feasibility studies, engineering, construction, delivery, assembly, commissioning, and operator training. Products range from simple constructions to advanced ATEX-classified process handling systems with precision weighing and recipe management.

Product overview

IBC International is an engineering company that operates two main divisions: IBC LiftTec (specializing in lifting equipment and vacuum solutions) and IBC Material Handling (specializing in powder handling and material processing). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including its own branded lifting and material handling solutions, supported by a range of international partner brands for specialized equipment such as conveyors, vacuum tools, filling systems, sieving, and briquetting. Services span from feasibility studies and construction to delivery and assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IBC LiftTec: Experts in lifting equipment and vacuum lifting solutions
• IBC Material Handling

Quantifiable outcome

• Response within 24-48 hours for customer inquiries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• IdealtecminorOthersAeromechanical and mechanical conveyor solutions provider. Products integrated into IBC's material handling offerings.
• JaudtminorOthersCell feeders and valves manufacturer. Products incorporated into IBC's process handling solutions.
• PiabminorOthersVacuum tools and components manufacturer. Provides vacuum transport equipment and suction cups for IBC's material handling systems.
• TimplastminorOthersFlexible screw conveyor manufacturer. Solutions integrated into IBC's powder handling offerings.
• WAMminorOthersPowder handling equipment manufacturer. Equipment integrated into IBC's material processing solutions.
• ErimakiminorOthersSieves and screening equipment manufacturer. Products integrated into IBC's sieving and classification solutions.
• TechnipesminorOthersFilling solutions provider. Products incorporated into IBC's filling and packaging systems.
• EuragglominorOthersBriquetting and granulation equipment manufacturer. Solutions integrated into IBC's processing equipment offerings.
• TimmerminorOthersVacuum lifter and vacuum yoke manufacturer. Products incorporated into IBC's lifting equipment solutions.
• SwiftLiftsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome lift development project. IBC is involved in this development initiative for residential lifting applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schenck Process Group: Global industrial solutions provider for weighing, feeding, screening, and pneumatic conveying across process industries. Overlaps with IBC's full powder-handling and precision-weighing scope at broader scale and portfolio depth.
• Coperion GmbH: Global leader in compounding, extrusion, and bulk material handling systems for plastics, chemicals, food, and minerals. Operates at significantly larger scale but in the same powder/bulk handling space as IBC.
• WAM Group: Large global manufacturer of powder and bulk material handling equipment including screw conveyors, filters, and valve products. IBC incorporates WAM equipment into its process-handling solutions, making WAM both a partner and the dominant broad incumbent in the same category.

Direct peers

• Gericke Group: Swiss engineering firm designing powder handling systems including feeding, conveying, sifting, and mixing equipment. Direct competitor to IBC Material Handling with comparable engineered-process orientation.
• Palamatic Process: French integrator of powder and bulk solids handling solutions (pneumatic conveying, sieving, filling, bagging). Comparable in offering breadth and the integration/solution sale motion used by IBC.
• J. Schmalz GmbH: German specialist in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems, including vacuum lifters and tube lifters. Closely comparable to the IBC LiftTec division's vacuum lifting and handling focus.
• Flexicon Corporation: Specialist in bulk material handling and pneumatic conveying for powders, integrates conveying, filling, and screening systems for industrial customers. Closely comparable to IBC Material Handling in product scope and engineered-solution model.
• Piab Group: Swedish manufacturer of vacuum tools, conveyors, and suction components for industrial automation. Both a current partner of IBC and a direct comparable in the vacuum handling technology space.
• AZO GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist in automated bulk material handling systems for the process industries, including pneumatic conveying, weighing, and recipe management. Overlaps directly with IBC's powder-handling and precision-weighing feature set.
• Timmer GmbH: German manufacturer of vacuum lifters and vacuum yokes for industrial lifting applications. Both a partner brand and a direct competitor to the IBC LiftTec product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibc-international-handling-ab

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 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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