ALMOVI

What ALMOVI does

ALMOVI - Máquinas e Equipamentos, Lda. is a Portuguese specialty industrial equipment distributor, rental operator, and maintenance service provider headquartered in Alcabideche, Cascais, Portugal. Founded in 1985 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo Lindley (a diversified holding founded in 1930 with activities in industrial and port equipment across Iberia, Africa, and South America), ALMOVI supplies, rents, and services lifting, access, and terrain cleaning equipment to construction, port, municipal, energy, and infrastructure customers. The product portfolio spans UNIC mini spider cranes, GROVE mobile and crawler cranes, Genie aerial platforms, glass mounting robots (Libro, Oscar, GW625 series), gantry cranes and travelifts, and Energreen/Barber environmental maintenance machines, distributed exclusively in defined territories.

The business model combines four revenue streams: one-time new and used equipment sales (including certified reconditioned units), short- and long-term rentals with optional specialized operators, managed-service maintenance contracts (inspection, fault diagnosis, repair, spare parts across 50+ equipment brands), and transactional spare parts supply. Pricing is fully quote-based with no public pricing; rental can be pay-as-you-go or multi-year, and maintenance is bundled with sales or sold as recurring contracts. The company sells directly through its website, phone, and email channels, supported by participation in industry events and PR coverage in construction-sector media. Geographic coverage extends throughout Continental Portugal, the islands, and select European and African projects, with the recent Cimolai Technology distribution agreement expanding the Iberian Peninsula footprint at the Grupo Lindley level.

ALMOVI's go-to-market is sales-led with a technical-service backbone: it consults on equipment selection, delivers and trains operators, and provides ongoing preventive maintenance to maximize fleet availability for customers. The 2021 acquisition of Florestal and exclusive Energreen distribution added the environmental/municipal vertical, and the introduction of UNIC mini spider cranes (with the rental fleet doubling within a year) opened a high-margin glass and façade installation niche. A 2025-2026 service improvement initiative — restructured technical assistance department, 48-hour simple quote SLA, and a real-time equipment monitoring mobile application — signals operational scaling of the recurring-revenue services business. Customer logos span government (Metro de Lisboa, ENAPOR Cape Verde, EMAC Cascais) and enterprise (DOE Facade, PreOeste, Ascendi, Tivoli Coimbra, Meterboost), with ISO 9001 certification providing quality management credibility.

Name

ALMOVI

Legal name

ALMOVI - Máquinas e Equipamentos, Lda.

Website

https://almovi.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ALMOVI is a Portuguese distributor, rental operator, and maintenance service provider for lifting, aerial access, and terrain cleaning equipment, serving construction, port, municipal, and infrastructure customers across Iberia and select African markets as a subsidiary of Grupo Lindley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting and Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA)

Keywords

• Lifting equipment
• Cranes and platforms
• Material handling
• Equipment rental
• Industrial maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Alcabideche

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used equipment including cranes, platforms, gantries, travelifts, and terrain cleaning machines. Also offers reconditioned equipment with full inspection and certification.
2. Rental Services: Short and long-term rental of lifting equipment including mini cranes and glass mounting robots. Service includes specialized operators and technical assistance during rental period.
3. Technical Assistance and Maintenance: Inspection, fault diagnosis, and repair services for mobile and fixed cranes, port equipment, aerial platforms, forklifts, overhead cranes, industrial gantries, and other load handling equipment. Includes preventive maintenance contracts.
4. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of replacement parts for over 50 equipment brands including GROVE, KONEcranes, Genie, and others. Includes security systems, lifting accessories, and mechanical components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ALMOVI supplies, rents, and maintains lifting, access, and terrain cleaning equipment. Core offerings include new and used cranes (mobile telescopic, crawler, spider, gantries/travelifts), aerial work platforms, glass mounting robots, and Energreen terrain cleaning machines, complemented by short- and long-term rental with operators, preventive maintenance contracts, replacement parts for 50+ brands, and certified reconditioning services. The company acts as exclusive distributor in Portugal for UNIC, Genie, GROVE, Energreen, PAT-Kruger, and other international brands.

Product overview

ALMOVI operates as an equipment dealer, rental service provider, and technical maintenance company for lifting, access and terrain cleaning equipment. The company offers a portfolio of new and used equipment across multiple categories including mini spider cranes (UNIC brand), glass mounting robots (Libro, Oscar, Robot GW625), aerial platforms (Genie), terrain cleaning machines (Energreen), gantry cranes, and beach cleaners (Barber). Services include short and long-term rental with operators, technical maintenance and repair, replacement parts supply from over 50 brands, equipment reconditioning, inspections and certifications under DL50/2005, and technical training. The company, part of Grupo Lindley, serves Portugal and international markets with over 40 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cranes (Gruas) Mobile telescopic cranes, crawler cranes, spider cranes, gantries, and overhead cranes offered for new and used sales, maintenance, and technical assistance to construction and industrial customers.
• Aerial Platforms (Plataformas) Genie aerial work platforms including articulated, telescopic, electric and bi-energy scissor lifts, rough terrain scissors, and spider platforms for personnel elevation in construction, transit, and maintenance operations.
• Mini Spider Cranes (Mini Gruas Aranha) Compact UNIC spider cranes (URW-295, URW-295-2, URW-376, URW-506, URW-547, URW-806-3) for lifting operations in confined spaces, indoor environments, and areas with ground pressure limitations, available for rental and sale.
• Glass Mounting Robots (Robots de Montagem de Vidros) Specialized robots and vacuum lifters (DSZ2 Slimline Lifter 750kg, XL2 600kg, MRT4 320kg, Robot 609 OffRoad, GW625, Oscar 600 series, Libro series with 3D heads) for precision placement of glass panels up to 2500kg, targeting facade and construction contractors.
• Gantry Cranes and Travelifts (Pórticos) Rubber-tyred gantries and travel lifts for cargo and vessel handling in ports, marinas, shipyards, and industrial zones, available for sale and used equipment.
• Terrain Cleaning Equipment (Limpeza de Terrenos) Energreen Italian-made professional equipment for forest cleaning, verge maintenance, biomass creation, and environmental management, including grass cutting robots, self-propelled brush cutters, and forest cleaning machines, distributed exclusively by ALMOVI in Portugal.
• Equipment Rental Service (Aluguer) Short- and long-term rental of lifting equipment including mini spider cranes and glass mounting robots across Portugal, with optional specialized operators and on-site technical assistance during the rental period.
• Maintenance and Technical Assistance Services Technical assistance, inspection, fault diagnosis, and repair services for mobile and fixed cranes, port equipment, aerial platforms, forklifts, overhead cranes, industrial gantries, and other load handling equipment across Continental Portugal, Islands, Europe, and Africa, including preventive maintenance contracts and certified DL50/2005 inspections.
• Replacement Parts Supply (Peças de Substituição) Supply of replacement parts from over 50 brands covering cranes, aerial platforms, port equipment, and cargo handling machinery, including safety systems, lifting accessories, and mechanical components such as motors, transmissions, and axles.
• Used Equipment Sales (Equipamentos Usados) Fully inspected and certified used equipment for sale, including beach cleaners, terrain cleaners, mini cranes, and rubber-tyred travel lifts, targeting cost-sensitive buyers and smaller operators.
• Reconditioning Services (Recondicionamento) Equipment reconstruction and refurbishment services including complete repainting and full verification to restore used equipment to certified operating conditions, including certification documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Budgetary proposals delivered within 48 hours for simple quotes and 5 business days for complex quotes
• +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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cimolai TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2025Grupo Lindley signed a partnership agreement with Cimolai Technology to become the distributor in the Iberian Peninsula, offering lifting and load handling solutions for boats and industrial equipment from the prestigious Italian brand.
• EnergreencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 June 2021ALMOVI is the exclusive distributor of Energreen in Portugal - the Italian brand specializing in equipment for forest cleaning. These machines improve productivity, comfort, and safety of environmental maintenance operations. Also acquired the company Florestal in 2021 which had 29 years of presence in the Portuguese market representing international brands for green space management.
• Grupo LindleycoreOthersALMOVI is a subsidiary company of Grupo Lindley, founded in 1930 with the establishment of Ahlers, Lindley, Lda in Portugal. Grupo Lindley focuses on manufacturing and commercialization of industrial and port equipment, with over 90 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, supply, and installation of industrial and port equipment. Group holds reference position in Spanish and Portuguese markets with strong presence in African and South American markets.
• KinshoferminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorALMOVI is a partner of Kinshofer for the commercialization and repair of accessories for cranes and other lifting and load handling equipment including clamps and rotors.
• PAT-KrugercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of PAT-Kruger security systems in Portugal, Spain, and Cape Verde. Provides installation services and technical assistance for security systems on lifting equipment.
• GeniecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Genie aerial platforms including articulated, telescopic, electric/bi-energy scissor lifts, rough terrain scissor lifts, and spider platforms. Active supply to Metro de Lisboa and other major clients.
• GROVE (Manitowoc)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of GROVE mobile and crawler cranes in Portugal. Includes recent deliveries of GROVE GMK6300L-1, GMK3050, and GMK2035 models.
• UNICcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of UNIC mini spider cranes including URW-295, URW-295-2, URW-376, URW-506, URW-547, and URW-806-3 models for rental and sale in Portugal.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in the world, offering aerial platforms, cranes, and material handling equipment across North America and Europe. Comparable as a benchmark for ALMOVI's rental business model and fleet economics, though vastly larger and more diversified.
• Boels Rental: Major European equipment rental company offering aerial platforms, cranes, and tools. Overlapping customer base in construction and industrial segments; similar rental-plus-services model relevant for ALMOVI's Iberian/European expansion path.
• Herc Rentals: North American equipment rental major with expanding European presence offering aerial platforms, material handling, and industrial equipment. Comparable business model and product breadth; benchmark for fleet utilization and recurring service revenue.
• Kiloutou: French-headquartered European equipment rental leader with strong presence in Iberia and Italy. Comparable in scale and product portfolio (aerial platforms, mini cranes, construction equipment) relevant to ALMOVI's target markets.
• Loxam: Leading European equipment rental group operating in aerial work platforms, power generation, and material handling across multiple countries including Iberia. Directly comparable business model (rental + sales + maintenance) in ALMOVI's geographic region.

Others

• Manitowoc (GROVE): Global manufacturer of GROVE mobile and crawler cranes, also a key ALMOVI distribution partner. Comparable as both a supplier relationship and a competitive benchmark for crane equipment; vertical integration risk for ALMOVI's distribution business.
• Liebherr: Major global manufacturer of mobile cranes, crawler cranes, and material handling equipment with direct sales and service in Iberia. Comparable product overlap (cranes, port equipment) and represents both a potential supplier relationship and competitive threat to ALMOVI.

Regional players

• Cramaro: Italian manufacturer of tarpaulin systems and equipment for transport and lifting with southern European distribution focus. Regional overlap with ALMOVI's Iberian operations and adjacent equipment portfolio for industrial lifting applications.

Direct peers

• Mateco: European specialist in aerial work platform rental and sales, with strong presence in Iberia. Directly comparable in product focus (aerial platforms, scissor lifts, telehandlers) and customer base across ALMOVI's core Portuguese and Spanish markets.
• GAM (General de Alquiler de Maquinaria): Spanish-headquartered equipment rental company specializing in aerial platforms, cranes, and industrial equipment across Iberia and Latin America. Highly comparable to ALMOVI in geographic focus (Iberia) and product portfolio including cranes and aerial work platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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