Flexlift Lifting Devices

What Flexlift Lifting Devices does

FLEXLIFT Hubgeräte GmbH, operating as Flexlift Lifting Devices, is a Bielefeld-based German manufacturer of industrial lifting tables (Hubtische) founded in 1981 by engineer Gotthard Heide. The company designs and builds low-profile lifting equipment using three core drive technologies: hydraulic systems for the Flachformhubtische (flat-form) and Kompakthubtische (compact) lines, mechanical spindles for the Spindelhubtische line (introduced 1992), and belt-drive mechanisms for the Riemenhubtische RFK line (introduced 2000). The product range covers ultra-flat units with build heights from 55-65 mm up to heavy-duty platforms handling 10,000 kg loads and lifting heights up to 1,500 mm, with maximum platform dimensions of 6 x 3 m on flagship FM-series models. Since 1982, the company has produced more than 100,000 flat-form lift tables, which are deployed globally in automotive, manufacturing, logistics, and accessibility applications.

The portfolio extends beyond conventional industrial lifting into specialized niches, including the FMA variant for transport trolleys (with only 8 mm approach height), ATEX explosion-proof versions of the FM series (notably the only such offering from a German manufacturer), and the Rolli-Lift for level-bridging and accessibility in residential and commercial buildings. All products carry CE marking and conform to UVV/VGB 14 safety standards for ride-along configurations, positioning the company in compliance-sensitive industrial capital equipment rather than commodity lifting hardware.

Commercially, Flexlift operates as a privately-held German GmbH under family management, with three Managing Directors (Carsten Heide, son of the founder; Marvin Nolte; Michael Schmidt). It generates revenue by selling custom-engineered lift tables directly to industrial customers through its own sales organization and a network of regional representatives, supplemented by a multilingual website (German, English, Chinese), downloadable product catalogs, and YouTube product demonstrations. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract structures typical for this B2B capital-equipment market. The company has no institutional investors, no subsidiaries, no public listing, and no identified M&A activity in the available data.

Name

Flexlift Lifting Devices

Legal name

FLEXLIFT Hubgeräte GmbH

Website

https://flexlift.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FLEXLIFT Hubgeräte GmbH (Flexlift) is a Bielefeld-based German manufacturer of industrial flat-form, spindle-driven, belt-driven, and compact lifting tables, serving automotive, manufacturing, logistics, and accessibility customers worldwide since 1981.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Stair Lifts & Residential Platform Lifts (HSAPANAC), Dumbwaiter & Material Lift Service & Maintenance (BPABAIAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial lift tables
• Material handling equipment
• Ergonomic workplace design
• Hydraulic lifting devices
• Flat-form lift tables

Headquarters

HQ city

Bielefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial lift table sales: Manufacture and sale of industrial lifting equipment including flat-form, compact, spindle, and belt-driven lift tables. Products serve ergonomic workplace design across all industry sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FLEXLIFT Hubgeräte GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells industrial lift tables (Hubtische) including flat-form, compact, spindle-driven, and belt-driven variants, with load capacities up to 10 tonnes and ultra-low build heights from 55–65 mm. Products are custom-designed per customer specification and serve ergonomic workplace design, material handling, and load-lifting applications across all industrial sectors worldwide.

Product overview

Flexlift Lifting Devices (FLEXLIFT Hubgeräte GmbH) is a German manufacturer of mechanical lift tables (Hubtische) with over 40 years of experience since 1982. The product portfolio is organized into four main lift table types: (1) Flachformhubtische (flat-form lift tables) — the original product line launched in 1982, encompassing multiple variants (FE, FE-M, FE-A, F-CE, FDS, FMA, FM) ranging from models for narrow applications (400 mm width) to heavy-duty units (up to 10 tonnes capacity), including stainless steel and tilting table variants; (2) Spindelhubtische (spindle-driven lift tables) — introduced in 1992 using mechanical screw-drive technology; (3) Riemenhubtische (belt-driven lift tables, model RFK) — launched in 2000 to meet automotive manufacturer specifications; and (4) Kompakthubtische (compact lift tables) for space-constrained environments. The Rolli-Lift addresses building-level accessibility needs. All products are designed primarily for ergonomic workplace design and material handling across all industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rolli-Lift: A versatile lift product for level bridging and height adjustment at and in buildings, such as at house entrances or to reach a roof terrace indoors.

Products and services

• Flachformhubtisch FE The foundational flat-form lift table in the Flexlift product line, offering low construction heights starting at 65 mm and load capacities up to 10 tonnes, used for ergonomic workplace design and material handling across all industrial sectors.
• Flachformhubtisch FE-M A variant in the FE flat-form lift table series, designed for standard industrial material handling applications.
• Flachformhubtisch FE-A A variant in the FE flat-form lift table series.
• Flachformhubtisch F-CE A variant in the FE flat-form lift table series.
• Flachformhubtisch FDS A variant in the FE flat-form lift table series.
• Flachformhubtisch FMA A flat-form lift table specifically designed for transport carts, tiered carts, and other roller-equipped carriers. Features integrated anti-roll safety with a clearance of only 8mm, enabling near ground-level access from both sides.
• Flachformhubtisch FM The all-rounder model in the Flexlift range. With construction heights between 55 and 160 mm, it handles loads up to 8,000 kg, lifting heights up to 1,500 mm, and platforms up to 6 x 3 m. Also available in ATEX (EX) explosion-proof execution.
• Riemenhubtisch RFK Belt-driven lift table introduced in 2000 based on automotive manufacturer requirements. Part of a new generation of drive technology for lift tables, and Flexlift is the only German manufacturer offering ATEX explosion-proof versions.
• Kompakthubtische Compact lift tables — a product line offering reduced dimensions for space-constrained applications within the broader Flexlift portfolio.
• Spindelhubtische Spindle-driven lift tables introduced in 1992, featuring a mechanical screw-driven lifting mechanism for reliable and precise positioning.
• Rolli-Lift A versatile lifting device for level bridging and height adjustment at and in buildings — suitable for house entrances (level bridging) and interior use such as accessing rooftop terraces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced sick days through back-friendly working conditions

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Southworth Products: US-based established manufacturer of industrial lift tables, positioners, and ergonomic material handling equipment. Direct competitor to Flexlift across the same core product category (scissor/floor lift tables) with overlapping customer base in manufacturing and logistics.
• Autoquip: US manufacturer of scissor lift tables, turntables, and custom engineered lifting platforms. Direct peer to Flexlift in ergonomic and industrial scissor-lift categories.
• Presto Lifts: North American manufacturer of industrial lift tables, stackers, and pallet handling equipment. Direct competitor to Flexlift with comparable product breadth covering manual and powered lift tables.
• Vestil Manufacturing: Large US industrial equipment manufacturer with an extensive lift table and material handling product line. Direct competitor offering comparable scissor and hydraulic lift tables to industrial customers.
• Bishamon: Japanese-origin lift table and ergonomic material handling equipment manufacturer serving global customers. Directly competes with Flexlift in scissor lift tables and positioners for industrial ergonomics applications.
• Edmolift: Swedish manufacturer of industrial lift tables and material handling equipment with strong presence in Northern Europe. Direct peer with overlapping product architecture and similar target customers as Flexlift.
• Lift Products Inc. US-based manufacturer of industrial lift tables, lifting devices, and material handling equipment. Direct competitor to Flexlift in scissor and hydraulic lift tables for industrial workplaces.

Broad incumbents

• Jungheinrich: Major German-based intralogistics provider of forklifts, pallet trucks, and material handling solutions. Comparable as a German broad incumbent targeting overlapping industrial customers for ergonomic material flow solutions.
• Columbus McKinnon: Global broad-line material handling incumbent (hoists, cranes, lifting devices) with much larger scale than Flexlift. Adjacent and partially overlapping as a larger player in industrial lifting equipment.

Regional players

• Pfaff-silberblau (Columbus McKinnon): German brand within Columbus McKinnon offering hoists, winches, and lifting equipment. Comparable as a German/European lifting-equipment competitor with partially overlapping product and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@flexlift
• Facebookfacebook.com/flexlift.es

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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