Innokran
Innokran GmbH is a German manufacturer of custom and standard industrial cranes (500 kg–200 t), headquartered in Pleidelsheim, serving enterprise customers in automotive, energy, composites, and tooling via engineered projects and a certified service network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersPleidelsheim, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Innokran does
Innokran GmbH is a German industrial crane manufacturer headquartered in Pleidelsheim, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 2010. The company engineers and supplies both standard and custom crane systems, with a standard product range spanning light-duty units from 500 kg up to heavy process cranes rated at 200 tonnes, alongside bespoke engineering projects for industrial customers.
The company's technical offering is built around partnerships with established crane-component suppliers (notably STAHL CraneSystems) combined with in-house engineering, certified execution-class welding capability (DIN EN 1090-EXC3), and Siemens SPS-based PLC automation for motion control and safety. A newly launched own-brand wire-rope hoist (Seilzug SXD, 2025) marks the firm's first expansion into proprietary hoist products. Quality systems are formalized under ISO 9001:2015 (certified August 2020), and personnel are qualified as authorized BG-Z crane inspectors, enabling the firm to act as both supplier and recurring-service provider.
Innokran operates a project-based business model, delivering engineered crane systems to enterprise industrial customers including Daimler, EnBW, Kienle+Spiess, Carbon Rotec, Bürkle, and FYSAM, with a 72-crane order for Daimler TFS in 2014 as a reference project. Distribution is handled through a regional sales-representative network covering all German postal-code regions, and aftermarket service is delivered through a separate service entity, KRANPLUS GmbH, established in 2021. The firm is privately held as a GmbH with 11–50 employees and does not publicly disclose financials.
Innokran firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Innokran
- Legal name
- Innokran GmbH
- Website
- https://innokran.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Innokran GmbH is a German manufacturer of custom and standard industrial cranes (500 kg–200 t), headquartered in Pleidelsheim, serving enterprise customers in automotive, energy, composites, and tooling via engineered projects and a certified service network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Innokran industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Crane Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Overhead (Bridge) Cranes (IMAHAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Gantry & Portal Cranes (IMAHAJAD), Jib Cranes (IMAHAJAE), Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)
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Where Innokran is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pleidelsheim
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Innokran business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Custom Crane Manufacturing: Design, manufacturing, and assembly of custom and standard industrial cranes. Includes single-girder cranes up to 16,000 kg, double-girder cranes up to 200,000 kg, portal cranes, slewing cranes, and specialized crane solutions.
- Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service including maintenance, inspection, repair, modernization, and inspection services for all crane manufacturers. Covers DGUV V52/V54 inspections and electrical testing.
- Crane Inspections and Certifications: Authorized crane experts (BG-Z 1846 and BG-Z 2490) conduct pre-commissioning inspections, acceptance tests, and recurring inspections.
- Training Services: Staff training including work safety, crane operator training, forklift and work platform certifications, and product training for hoists and crane components.
- Spare Parts Supply: Supply and installation of spare parts and components for crane systems manufactured by INNOKRAN.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Innokran product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Innokran designs, manufactures, and assembles custom and standard industrial cranes for material handling. The product range spans single-girder cranes up to 16,000 kg, double-girder cranes up to 200,000 kg with spans up to 35m, gantry cranes, automated cranes, explosion-protected cranes, and light crane systems. The company also provides crane inspections, maintenance, modernization, spare parts, and operator training for all crane manufacturers.
Product overview
Innokran is a crane building company offering a comprehensive portfolio of standard and custom industrial cranes. The product range includes two main categories: Special Cranes (Sonderkrane) featuring automated cranes, gantry cranes, explosion-protected cranes, coil cranes, casting cranes, and custom solutions; and Standard Cranes (Standardkrane) encompassing single-girder cranes (up to 16t), double-girder cranes (up to 200t), underhung cranes, jib cranes, and light crane systems (up to 2t). The company provides complete services from planning and manufacturing to assembly and maintenance. Key technology partners include STAHL CraneSystems for hoists and components, SEW-Eurodrive for drives, and HBC-Radiomatic for radio control systems. The offering is supported by ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN 1090-EXC3 certifications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Automatikkrane (Automatic Cranes) Automated cranes capable of self-executing complex programmed movements and process steps with corresponding measurement technology, reducing error risk. Semi-automatic variants execute small programs on operator instruction. Target customers are industrial manufacturers with automated production lines.
- Portalkrane (Gantry Cranes) Portal cranes where the bridge rests on two portal supports running on guide rails, serving large storage or cargo handling areas. Can be extended with outriggers for larger spans. Suited for logistics facilities and outdoor storage without supporting crane rails.
- Ex-Krane (Explosion-Protected Cranes) Explosion-protected cranes meeting ATEX requirements for use in hazardous environments. STAHL CraneSystems is a world specialist in explosion-protected crane technology. Used in chemical, paint, and other hazardous industrial facilities.
- Coilkrane (Coil Cranes) Specialized cranes for handling coils with high travel speeds and positioning accuracy for high turnover performance. Used in metal processing and steel service centers.
- Gießkrane (Casting Cranes) Heavy-duty cranes designed for foundry and casting operations, handling molten metal ladles and heavy castings in metallurgical facilities.
- Überfahrtskrane (Overhead Traveling Cranes) Cranes that can traverse across multiple hall sections, enabling transport of long workpieces like rotor blades across entire buildings.
- Magnetkrane (Magnet Cranes) Cranes equipped with magnetic lifting devices for handling ferromagnetic materials in scrap yards and steel processing facilities.
- Greiferkrane (Grab Cranes) Special cranes equipped with grab systems for handling bulk materials such as scrap, ore, or waste.
- Rückbaukrane (Dismantling Cranes) Special cranes designed for dismantling and demolition applications, including nuclear decommissioning environments.
- Eintragerkrane (Single-Girder Cranes) Single-girder overhead traveling cranes with capacity up to 16,000 kg, designed for small and low halls with flexible installation options.
- Zweitragerkrane (Double-Girder Cranes) High-performance double-girder cranes with capacities up to 200,000 kg and spans up to 35m, suitable for concrete plants, automotive industry, and power plants.
- Hängekrane (Underhung Cranes) Underhung cranes running on the bottom flange of the crane runway, requiring minimal space and guaranteeing optimal space utilization in tight production halls.
- Schwenkkrane (Jib Cranes) Ergonomic and economical jib cranes available as floor-mounted column jib cranes or wall-mounted versions, covering load range 125-10,000 kg with 360° rotation capability.
- Leichtkrananlagen (Light Crane Systems) High-quality light crane systems in steel and aluminum construction with capacity up to 2,000 kg, including curves, switches, and interlocks for complex automated systems.
- Seilzug SXD (Wire Hoist) Wire hoist product newly announced as part of Innokran's crane component portfolio. Integrated as hoisting equipment in standard and special crane systems.
- Service & Maintenance Comprehensive crane service including maintenance, repair, inspection, modernization, and spare parts supply for crane systems of all manufacturers. Includes pre-commissioning and recurring inspections under DGUV V52/V54 by authorized crane experts (BG-Z 1846 and BG-Z 2490), electrical testing under DGUV 3, and spare parts installation.
- Training Services Staff training including work safety, crane operator training, forklift and work platform certifications, and product training for hoists and crane components. Delivered by the Aus- und Weiterbildung department.
- Crane Inspections and Certifications Authorized crane experts (BG-Z 1846 and BG-Z 2490) conduct pre-commissioning inspections, acceptance tests, and recurring inspections for customers regardless of crane manufacturer.
Quantifiable outcome
- Positioning accuracy down to millimeter range in automotive applications
Companies that use Innokran
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Innokran technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature3 records
Innokran partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- STAHL CraneSystemscoreINNOKRAN is a certified 'partner of STAHL CraneSystems' since founding in 2010. Works primarily with STAHL hoists and crane components. STAHL is an international leading manufacturer of hoisting technology and crane components, and the global specialist for explosion-protected crane technology.
- Krähe+WöhrcoreCertified partner for steel construction according to DIN EN 1090-EXC3. Located in direct proximity to INNOKRAN headquarters in Pleidelsheim.
- SEW-EurodrivesupportingLeading manufacturer of gear and converter technology. SEW drives and converters are used primarily when special stress conditions require unusual solutions. Used for custom drive solutions and frequency converters.
- HBC-RadiomaticsupportingFamily company and technology leader in radio control systems for cranes. Over 70 years of history as radio technology laboratory. Provides radio remote controls including Micron, Eco, and Spectrum systems for safe and precise crane operation.
- KranPlus GmbHcoreSpecialized service partner for crane technology established since 2021. Provides ongoing service including recurring inspections, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting for all crane manufacturers. Very well-trained and experienced service technicians with professional and efficient working methods.
- KRANPLUS GmbHcoreService company under common leadership with INNOKRAN. Jan Lauer leads both companies, ensuring coordinated operations and customer service. Provides clear contacts and short decision-making paths.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Innokran competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- STAHL CraneSystems: Long-standing technology partner of Innokran that also markets complete crane systems globally, including explosion-protected cranes. Overlap is partial (component supplier vs. full crane builder) but STAHL competes in the same end-product categories with deeper resources.
- Konecranes: Global leader in overhead cranes and material handling with extensive service network. Competes with Innokran on large enterprise tenders but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio (including port equipment and service digitization).
- Terex (Demag Cranes): Global industrial equipment group whose Demag brand sells overhead industrial cranes, including process and explosion-protected variants. Competes in the same enterprise space with far greater scale, geographic reach, and product breadth.
Direct peers
- Heinrich Brüning Söhne: Family-owned German crane builder with a portfolio of overhead and special cranes plus service. Comparable in size, customer base (industrial Mittelstand), and full-service model to Innokran.
- SWF Krantechnik: German manufacturer of light crane systems, jib cranes, and chain hoists under the GIS/Kito brand. Direct competitor in the light- and standard-crane segment that overlaps with Innokran's lower-capacity product lines.
- Rädlinger ZSK: German manufacturer of standard and special cranes, including overhead, gantry, and automated systems. Direct comparable on product mix, German mid-market enterprise focus, and custom-engineering service model.
- Verlinde: European (French) manufacturer of hoisting and crane equipment, including overhead and light crane systems. Comparable mid-market position, broad product range, and focus on custom-engineered solutions for industrial customers.
- ABUS Crane Systems: German manufacturer of overhead traveling, gantry, and jib cranes with similar customization focus and capacity ranges. Closest head-to-head competitor for Innokran in southern Germany, competing on the same enterprise customers and product categories.
- Kranbau Köthen: German specialty crane builder offering custom overhead, gantry, and process cranes (including for foundries and steelworks). Comparable size, customization model, and German industrial customer base as Innokran.
Regional players
- GH Cranes & Components: Spanish-headquartered crane manufacturer with European footprint offering overhead, gantry, and process cranes. Comparable product mix and mid-market positioning but primarily serves Southern Europe and does not directly compete in Germany.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Innokran social profiles
Digital presenceInnokran compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Innokran financial estimates
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Innokran leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Innokran funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Innokran M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Innokran
What does Innokran do?
Innokran designs, manufactures, and assembles custom and standard industrial cranes for material handling. The product range spans single-girder cranes up to 16,000 kg, double-girder cranes up to 200,000 kg with spans up to 35m, gantry cranes, automated cranes, explosion-protected cranes, and light crane systems. The company also provides crane inspections, maintenance, modernization, spare parts, and operator training for all crane manufacturers.
Is Innokran a public or private company?
Innokran is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Innokran founded?
Innokran was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Innokran based?
Innokran is headquartered in Pleidelsheim, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Innokran make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Custom Crane Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are service and Maintenance, crane Inspections and Certifications, training Services and spare Parts Supply.
Who are Innokran's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are STAHL CraneSystems, Konecranes and Terex (Demag Cranes). Direct peers are Heinrich Brüning Söhne, SWF Krantechnik, Rädlinger ZSK, Verlinde, ABUS Crane Systems and Kranbau Köthen. GH Cranes & Components is listed as a regional player.
Does Innokran have an API?
No public API is recorded for Innokran.
What industry is Innokran in?
Innokran's product category is Industrial Crane Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAJAC, Overhead (Bridge) Cranes, with a secondary code of IMAHAJAD, Gantry & Portal Cranes. Its NAICS code is 333923 and its SIC code is 3530.