What Liftop does

Liftop is a French industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, near Nantes. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes ergonomic material handling solutions for industrial operators, including manipulator carts, lift tables, suction manipulators, vacuum lifting tubes (the TDL line), handling carts, stackers, and overhead cranes. Its equipment is deployed across multiple verticals — food and beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical, logistics, construction/woodworking/glass, and general industrial manufacturing — with the most recent vertical extension targeting hospital equipment applications.

The company's core technology centers on proprietary vacuum lifting systems (TDL) and configurable manipulator platforms, with customization handled through an in-house engineering bureau. Equipment carries ATEX, CE, and EN1570-1 certifications, enabling deployment in explosive-atmosphere environments. Recent product development includes the motorized TMS range featuring EWA motor wheel technology (April 2026) and the Mobylift motorized handling unit (January 2026), signaling a transition from purely manual equipment toward powered solutions.

Liftop operates a sales-led go-to-market model with dedicated account managers providing application engineering and on-site assessments to B2B clients. The company sells nationally across France, with no disclosed international distribution. Revenue is generated through direct equipment sales with no subscription, SaaS, or recurring service revenue model evident in the available information. The company is privately held with 11-50 employees and shows no signs of external venture funding or M&A activity.

Name

Liftop

Legal name

LIFTOP

Website

https://liftop.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liftop is a French industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1991, producing ergonomic material handling solutions — vacuum lifting tubes, manipulators, lift tables, and motorized handling units — for B2B clients across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, logistics, construction, and industrial manufacturing verticals in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric) (IMAHABAA), Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Industrial material handling
• Ergonomic handling equipment
• Vacuum lifting systems
• Lifting tables
• Handling carts

Headquarters

HQ city

La Chapelle-sur-erdre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Material handling equipment sales: Sale of ergonomic handling equipment including vacuum lifting tubes, handling carts, stackers, lifting tables, overhead cranes, and specialized manipulation equipment. Products are sold as one-time purchases with options for customization and configuration.
2. Maintenance and service contracts: Preventive maintenance contracts, after-sales service (S.A.V.), equipment certification, and installation services for sold equipment.
3. Custom solution design: Design and development of custom handling solutions tailored to specific customer requirements, including custom tools and equipment configurations.
4. Equipment lending: Equipment loan service for testing and demonstration purposes before purchase commitment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Liftop designs, manufactures, and services ergonomic industrial material handling equipment including vacuum lifting tubes (TDL), ergonomic mini-stacker carts (TMS), lifting tables, electric stackers, drum manipulators, overhead cranes, and ATEX-certified pneumatic forklifts. The company delivers custom-engineered solutions across mobile, fixed, and aerial handling categories, complemented by installation, preventive maintenance, and certification services for industrial operators in France.

Product overview

Liftop is a French provider of ergonomic industrial material handling solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of mobile, fixed, and aerial handling equipment designed to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (TMS/MSDs) and improve workplace safety. The core product lines include: (1) Tubes de levage TDL - vacuum lifting systems with customizable tube diameters, handles, pumps, and 450+ tools for handling cartons, bags, drums, bobbins, and crates; (2) Chariots TMS mini-gerbeurs - mobile handling carts available in steel and stainless steel (55-285kg capacities) for lifting, moving, tilting, and rotating loads; (3) Tables élévatrices - fixed lifting tables (500kg to 10+ tonnes) with various configurations including simple/double/triple scissors, extraplate, and tilting platforms; (4) Tracteurs pousseurs - electric tractor pushers for moving heavy wheeled equipment; (5) Gerbeurs - electric/semi-electric stackers including LOGIFLEX, LOGITILT (inox for food industry), SELF MAXI, and ROTATOR series for bobbins and crate rotation; (6) the ERGO sub-brand for specialized solutions (wood panels, glazing, plastic/sheets, construction sites); (7) Ponts roulants and potences for heavy-duty overhead lifting (up to 5000kg); (8) Manipulateurs de fûts for drum handling; and (9) ATEX-certified pneumatic forklifts for explosive atmospheres. All products are manufactured in France and can be customized (sur-mesure) to specific customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gamme ERGO: Specialized ergonomic handling equipment product line including Ergo Bois (wood handling), Ergo Vitrage (glass handling), Ergo Plastique-tôle (plastic and sheet metal handling), and Ergo Chantier (construction site handling)

Products and services

• Tubes de levage TDL (TDL P, TDL P XL, TDL M XL, TDL G, TDL TP, TDL TP90, TDL M) Vacuum lifting tubes using aspiration technology to lift and move various loads (cartons, bags, drums, coils, bins, panels) without physical effort. Configurable with multiple tube diameters, ergonomic handles, suction pumps, and over 450 specialized tools for diverse load types and industrial environments.
• Chariots de manutention ergonomiques TMS (TMS 55, 65, 85, 125, 205, 285) Mini-stacker ergonomic handling carts capable of lifting, moving, tilting, and rotating loads up to 285kg. Available in steel and stainless-steel versions with ErgoControl handles featuring remote control functionality, configurable with various electric and manual tools for industrial, logistics, and food processing environments.
• Tables élévatrices (HDL 2000, Simple ciseaux, Double ciseaux, Extraplate, ERGO-LIFT) Fixed lifting tables that adjust work surface height to ergonomic levels with capacities from 500kg to over 10 tonnes. Configurations include simple, double, and triple scissor designs, extraplate versions, tilting platforms, and stainless-steel options for food and pharmaceutical industries. Compliant with EN1570-1 safety standard.
• Tracteurs pousseurs (TT1000-T, TT1500-T-INOX, RR1000-S) Electric tractor pushers for moving heavy wheeled carts and trailers without manual pushing or pulling effort. Models available in steel and stainless-steel with lithium battery power, capacities from 1000kg to 1500kg, including a ride-on model (RR1000-S).
• Gerbeurs (LOGIFLEX, LOGITILT, SELF MAXI, ROTATOR) Electric and semi-electric stackers for pallet handling including LOGIFLEX ELFS, LOGITILT (stainless-steel for food industry), SELF MAXI, and ROTATOR series for coil and crate rotation. Capacities from 250kg to over 1200kg.
• Gamme ERGO (Ergo Bois, Ergo Vitrage, Ergo Plastique-tôle, Ergo Chantier) Specialized ergonomic handling range for specific load types including wood panels (Ergo Bois), glazing (Ergo Vitrage), plastic and sheet metal (Ergo Plastique-tôle), and construction sites (Ergo Chantier). Includes motorized panel turning carts and suction manipulators with capacities from 120kg to 500kg.
• Ponts roulants et potences Overhead cranes and jib arms for heavy-duty lifting operations in suspended, stainless-steel, and fixed pillar configurations with capacities up to 5000kg. Includes workshop gantries, wall-mounted jibs, drum jibs, and mobile jibs for large work areas.
• Manipulateurs de fûts Drum handling manipulators for lifting, moving, tilting, and emptying steel, plastic, or cardboard drums. Includes semi-electric multi-drum turners with capacities up to 250kg.
• Transpalettes Manual and semi-electric pallet trucks for horizontal transport of pallets. Stainless-steel versions available for food industry environments.
• Palan à chaîne Chain hoists for lifting operations in aerial handling configurations.
• Stockeurs / Déstockeurs de palettes Automated pallet storage and retrieval systems for fixed installation in warehouse and logistics environments.
• Retourneurs / Échangeurs de palettes Pallet turning and exchange systems for rotating and transferring pallets in fixed installations.
• Colonnes élévatrices Elevating columns for adjustable lifting stations providing ergonomic height adjustment of work surfaces or workstations.
• Dérouleurs de film Film unwinding equipment for handling rolls and film materials in production and packaging environments.
• Ponts élévateurs Mobile elevating bridges for various lifting applications in industrial environments.
• Chariots élévateurs ATEX (STP07, STP08, STP12) Pneumatic-powered forklift trucks designed for explosive atmospheres (ATEX zones 1, 2, 21, 22). Use air compression and hydraulic lifting to eliminate electrical risks. Stainless-steel forks for spark reduction, capacities 1000-1500kg, suitable for chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
• Solutions sur-mesure (custom solutions) Custom design, engineering, and development of handling solutions tailored to specific customer requirements. Services include custom tool design, equipment configuration modifications, and integration of specific tooling with the standard product portfolio, delivered through an in-house engineering bureau (bureau d'étude).
• Contrats d'entretien préventif et service S.A.V. Preventive maintenance contracts and after-sales service (Service Après-Vente) for sold equipment, including equipment certification, installation, commissioning (mise en service), and ongoing maintenance support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of TMS incidents by 50-75% in ergonomic intervention programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LiftopNantes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liftop

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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