What Ergo Robotic Solutions does

Ergo Robotic Solutions is a U.S. industrial equipment manufacturer headquartered in Queensbury / Glens Falls, New York, with manufacturing in Hudson Falls, NY, that designs, builds, sells, and rents glass and metal installation equipment. Its product line spans walk-behind glass lifters (PL 1000 and the GM 800 through GM 5000-12 series), crane-hung manipulators (SKYHOOK WPI, WPI-C, WPI-G2), crane-hung in-line manipulators (PLUMBLINE-2200, -4400, -8000), and fork-attached telescopic-handler manipulators (THOM 2200, THOM 4400), covering lifting capacities from 800 to 8,000 pounds. Core technology is a proprietary vacuum-based glass lifting system with in-house manufactured cup assemblies, double/triple/quadruple redundant vacuum architectures for safety, and optional features such as the Crab Crawl lateral-movement function and EZ-Pick pickup enhancement.

The company serves primarily professional glazing contractors installing commercial curtain walls, interior glazing, and skylights, with secondary exposure to general contractors handling precast concrete, metal panels, and prefab wall sections. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time equipment sales (the dominant stream), custom machine fabrication for specialized requirements, and equipment rentals that allow contractors to deploy machines for specific projects without purchasing. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed; the sales motion is direct via phone, email, and a website quote-request form, supported by video demonstrations and industry events. The company is wholly owned by VACLIFT SOLUTIONS LLC, was founded around 2013, employs 11–50 staff, and operates exclusively in the U.S. market. Its key affiliations are the National Glass Association and the American Rental Association.

Name

Ergo Robotic Solutions

Legal name

Ergo Robotic Solutions, Inc

Website

https://ergorobotic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ergo Robotic Solutions designs, builds, sells, and rents U.S.-made vacuum-based glass and metal installation equipment, from walk-behind lifters to 8,000-pound crane-hung manipulators, serving professional glazing contractors and general contractors nationwide as a subsidiary of VACLIFT SOLUTIONS LLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Glass installation equipment
• Vacuum lifting systems
• Glazing machinery
• Construction equipment
• Heavy material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Queensbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of glass installation machines including GM series (800-5000), SKYHOOK, PLUMBLINE, and THOM product lines. Machines are sold as capital equipment with custom fabrication options available.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental of glass installation equipment for contractors who need equipment for specific projects rather than purchasing. The company rents out their mobile glass installation machines.
3. Custom Machine Fabrication: Custom machines can be fabricated to fit specialized needs of contractors with unique requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ergo Robotic Solutions designs, builds, sells, and rents glass and metal installation equipment, including walk-behind, below-the-hook (crane-hung), and fork-attached vacuum-based lifting machines. The product line spans capacities from 800 to 8,000 pounds, enabling contractors to install glazing, curtain walls, skylights, and other heavy building elements with smaller crews and reduced reliance on cranes and scaffolding.

Product overview

Ergo Robotic Solutions designs, builds, sells, and rents glass and metal installation equipment as a single unified product line of glass installation machines. The portfolio consists of walk-behind and below-the-hook glass movers organized into three main series: the GM Series (GM 800 through GM 5000-12) covering capacity ranges from 800 to 5000 pounds; the SKYHOOK/WPI Series (Skyhook WPI, WPI-C, WPI-G2) providing crane-hung manipulators with 3000-6000 pound capacities; and the PLUMBLINE Series (Plumbline-2200 through Plumbline-8000) offering crane-hung in-line manipulators from 2200-8000 pounds. Additional products include the THOM Series (THOM 2200 and THOM 4400) fork-attached manipulators, and the PL Series (PL 1000) walk-behind lifters. Optional features like Crab Crawl and EZ Pick functions are available as add-ons across multiple models. The interchangeable vacuum cup system across machines enables handling of glass, curved glass, metal, precast concrete, and other heavy materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PL 1000 A walk-behind glass installation machine with 1000-pound max lifting capacity, 12-foot maximum height (13-foot for skylight), 2-stage elevation system, 2 vacuum cups, and power tilt functionality. Targeted at glazing contractors for interior and smaller-scale exterior installations.
• GM 800 A compact walk-behind glass installation machine with 800-pound max lifting capacity, 12-foot maximum height, and double redundant vacuum system. Optional features include Crab Crawl, EZ Pick, lateral side shift, and power rotation.
• GM 1200 A glass installation machine with 1200-pound max lifting capacity designed for medium-duty glazing applications, with optional supplementary counterweight plates.
• GM 2000-12 A glass installation machine with 2000-pound max lifting capacity and 12-foot-6 inch maximum height, featuring 4 cups, 4 extension bars, winch and crane hook, hydraulic drive, and modular counterweight system.
• GM 2000-16 A glass installation machine with 2000-pound max lifting capacity and 16-foot-6 inch maximum height, designed for taller glazing applications.
• GM 2000-26 A tall glass installation machine with 2000-pound max capacity and 26-foot maximum height, designed for high-rise glazing applications.
• GM 3000-16 A heavy-duty glass installation machine with 3000-pound max lifting capacity and 16-foot maximum height, featuring EZ Pick and winch installation.
• GM 4000-12 A heavy-duty glass installation machine with 4000-pound max lifting capacity and 12-foot maximum height, equipped with a modular counterweight system.
• GM 5000-12 A high-capacity glass installation machine with 5000-pound max lifting capacity, double redundant vacuum system, 12 cup assemblies, and Crab Crawl function for precision placement.
• SKYHOOK WPI A crane-hung glass manipulator with up to 4000-pound lifting capacity, wireless remote control, vertical-to-horizontal motion, 180-degree rotation, and 8-inch fine adjustment for precise placement.
• SKYHOOK WPI-C A curtain-wall-specific variant of the SkyHook with up to 3000-pound lifting capacity and quadruple redundant vacuum system, designed to place 36-foot-plus sections with minimal deflection.
• WPI-G2 A next-generation crane-hung manipulator with 6000-pound lifting capacity, 6-direction manipulator motions, adjustable cantilever at 6 and 11 feet, and double redundant vacuum system.
• PLUMBLINE-2200 A crane-hung in-line manipulator with 2200-pound lifting capacity, 180-degree rotation, double redundant vacuum system, and wireless controls. Weighs under 900 pounds with multi-axis movement for tight spaces.
• PLUMBLINE-4400 A crane-hung in-line manipulator with 4400-pound lifting capacity, 8 cups, 4 extension bars, and wireless controls. Weighs 1100 pounds with multi-axis movement capability.
• PLUMBLINE-8000 A heavy-duty crane-hung in-line manipulator with 8000-pound lifting capacity, 20 cups, 4 extension bars, and wireless controls. Weighs 3400 pounds with multi-axis movement for large panel installations.
• THOM 2200 A fork-attached telescopic handler manipulator that turns any telescopic handler into a remote-controlled multi-axis glass manipulator with 2200-pound capacity, featuring EZ Pick functionality unique to this model.
• THOM 4400 A fork-attached telescopic handler manipulator with 4000-pound attachment capacity, featuring 90-degree boom up and 45-degree down, tilt, and rotate functions.
• Equipment Rentals Rental of glass installation equipment for contractors who need machines for specific projects rather than purchasing. Equipment is dispatched nationwide from the Hudson Falls, NY manufacturing facility.
• Custom Machine Fabrication Custom-fabricated glass installation machines built to fit specialized needs of contractors with unique requirements that off-the-shelf models cannot address.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment ROI achieved in first job
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VACLIFT SOLUTIONS LLCcoreOthersErgo Robotic Solutions is now part of VACLIFT SOLUTIONS LLC. The parent company continues to build innovative products for lifting glass under the Ergo Robotic Solutions brand. VACLIFT SOLUTIONS LLC is the legal entity that now owns and operates the Ergo Robotic Solutions business.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wood's Powr-Grip: U.S.-based manufacturer of vacuum-powered glass lifters and below-the-hook manipulators for glazing and construction. Directly comparable to Ergo's GM, SKYHOOK, and PLUMBLINE product lines in both product category and target customer (glazing contractors).
• Hegla: German manufacturer of glass handling, cutting, and installation equipment. Operates in the same glass-specific material handling category as Ergo, with comparable product portfolios for glazing professionals.
• Vacuworx: U.S. maker of vacuum lifting systems for heavy construction materials including pipe, concrete, steel, and panels. Competes with Ergo's heavy-lift SKYHOOK and PLUMBLINE units in the construction material handling category.
• Anver Corporation: Manufacturer of vacuum tube lifters, crane-mounted vacuum lifters, and below-the-hook manipulators for sheet and panel materials including glass. Closely overlaps Ergo's below-the-hook product family and material handling use cases.
• Pannier Corporation: U.S. producer of vacuum lifters and below-the-hook material handling devices for industrial and construction applications. Overlaps Ergo's vacuum-based lifting technology and material handling target market.

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic: Global supplier of glass processing and handling equipment for the flat glass industry. Adjacent to Ergo in serving glass industry customers with handling and processing machinery.
• Bottero: Italian manufacturer of glass processing and handling equipment. Operates in the same flat-glass equipment market as Ergo, though with a broader processing machinery portfolio.
• Schmalz: Global German vacuum handling leader offering vacuum lifters, crane attachments, and automation solutions. A much broader incumbent whose vacuum lifter portfolio overlaps with Ergo's glass and panel lifting lines.
• JLG Industries: Oshkosh-owned global manufacturer of aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and material handling equipment. A broad incumbent whose lifting and material-handling portfolio touches Ergo's adjacent lifting and positioning category.
• Lisec: Austrian global player in flat glass processing lines and handling systems. Adjacent incumbent serving the same flat-glass value chain with broader integrated production lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ErgoRobotic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ergo-robotic-solutions

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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