Hebewerk

What Hebewerk does

Hebewerk GmbH & Co. KG is a German crane manufacturer and full-lifecycle service provider headquartered in Oberboihingen near Stuttgart, with company roots dating back to 1920. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures custom crane systems — including bridge cranes, gantry/portal cranes, column slewing cranes, wire rope hoists (capacities from 0.5t to 44t), hydraulic lifting stations, and special custom trolleys — and also supplies used and refurbished crane equipment. Standard crane models are sourced through a strategic partnership with OMIS, while complex and special solutions are engineered and built in-house to customer specifications, often for demanding environments such as underground mining, power generation, cement, and port operations.

The business operates six primary revenue streams: new crane sales (project-based, one-time), used and refurbished crane sales, assembly and disassembly services, retrofit and modernization (including Industry 4.0 upgrades), recurring statutory UVV safety inspections (annual DGUV testing, repair, and test weight rental up to 27 tons), and mobile crane rental (3t capacity, ~100km Stuttgart radius). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with named contacts for sales, engineering/manufacturing, technical, electrical/controls, and assembly functions; customers engage via the company website, phone, or email for quote-based pricing. The customer base is enterprise industrial — mining (e.g., Kali + Salz), cement (Ivory Coast), energy (Kraftwerk Poznan, Kraftwerk Dalkia Lodz), and ports/harbors (Leverkusen, Nordenham/Steelwind, Duisburg) — with project delivery extending internationally to Switzerland, Poland, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Peru, and Bahrain. Hebewerk is structured as a family-managed GmbH & Co. KG with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external capital relationships.

Name

Hebewerk

Legal name

Hebewerk GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hebewerk.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hebewerk GmbH & Co. KG is a German crane manufacturer and service provider based near Stuttgart, designing, building, and maintaining custom and standard bridge, gantry, and slewing cranes for enterprise customers in mining, power, cement, and ports across Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cranes and Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead (Bridge) Cranes (IMAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jib Cranes (IMAHAJAE), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE), Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD)

Keywords

• Crane manufacturing
• Material handling equipment
• Industrial crane services
• Crane modernization retrofit
• Bridge gantry cranes

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberboihingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Crane Sales: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom and standard cranes (bridge cranes, portal cranes, column-mounted jib cranes) according to customer specifications. Works with OMIS for standard cranes while handling custom/special solutions in-house.
2. Used Crane Sales: Sale of refurbished and used cranes in technically sound condition. Includes conversion and modernization of used crane systems.
3. Assembly and Disassembly Services: Professional crane installation and removal services including crane tracks, material handling systems, crane components, and steel construction.
4. Retrofit and Modernization: Retrofitting, conversion, and modernization of crane systems and components to meet Industry 4.0 standards, update electronics, controls, dust protection, and climate control systems.
5. UVV Inspection Services: Annual statutory safety inspections (UVV testing) for cranes, winches, lifting devices, and material handling equipment. Also includes repair services and test weight rental.
6. Mobile Crane Rental: Rental of mobile cranes for heavy lifting in confined industrial spaces within approximately 100km radius of Stuttgart. Crane capacity: 3 tons at 20 meters horizontal reach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hebewerk manufactures new and refurbished industrial cranes, including bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and column slewing cranes, and supplies wire rope hoists and hydraulic lifting stations. The company also delivers crane-related services such as on-site assembly and disassembly, retrofit and modernization (including Industry 4.0 upgrades), annual UVV safety inspections, and mobile crane rental, serving industrial customers in mining, cement, power generation, and ports.

Product overview

Hebewerk GmbH & Co. KG is a crane manufacturer and service provider based in Oberboihingen, Germany, near Stuttgart, with roots dating back to 1920. The company operates a multi-product portfolio consisting of new and used crane systems (bridge cranes, gantry cranes, column slewing cranes), custom hoisting solutions (wire rope hoists, hydraulic lifting stations, special trolleys), and comprehensive services (assembly/disassembly, retrofit/modernization, safety inspections, mobile crane rental). New cranes are either standard models sourced through their OMIS partnership or bespoke solutions engineered in-house for special requirements. Used cranes are available from stock with options for customization. Services complement the product line, enabling full lifecycle support from installation through modernization to regulatory compliance testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neue Krane (New Cranes) Custom-built new cranes manufactured to customer specifications, including bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and column slewing cranes. The company works with OMIS for standard cranes and also builds bespoke solutions for special requirements.
• Zweiträgerbrückenkran (Double-Girder Bridge Crane) Double-girder bridge cranes for heavy-duty lifting applications, available as custom-built or standard models through partnership with OMIS.
• Hydraulische Hubstationen (Hydraulic Lifting Stations) Hydraulic lifting stations for industrial applications requiring controlled lifting operations.
• Hubwerk (Hoist/Winch) Hoisting units including wire rope hoists from manufacturers such as MAN-SWF and Podem Cranes, available in load capacities from 0.5t to 44t.
• Gebrauchte Krane (Used Cranes) Pre-owned bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and column slewing cranes available for purchase at reduced prices compared to new equipment, with options for retrofit and modernization.
• Brückenlaufkran gebraucht (Used Bridge Cranes) Pre-owned overhead bridge cranes available from stock for quick delivery.
• Portalkran (Gantry Crane) Gantry cranes available as new custom-built units or pre-owned, suitable for outdoor and indoor applications with various load capacities.
• Säulenschwenkkran (Column Slewing Crane) Column-mounted slewing cranes for workshop and production floor use, available as new builds or used units.
• Montage und Demontage (Assembly and Disassembly) Professional crane installation and removal services including crane rails, crane and conveyor systems, crane components, and steel construction, supported by mobile cranes and heavy lifting equipment.
• Retrofit (Modernization) Retrofitting, conversion, and modernization services for existing crane systems, including electronics, controls, dust protection, and climate control upgrades for Industry 4.0 requirements.
• UVV-Prüfung (Safety Inspections) Annual statutory safety inspections according to DGUV standards for cranes, winches, lifting devices, and hoists; includes revision, repair services, and rental of test weights up to 27 tons.
• Mobilkran mieten (Mobile Crane Rental) Mobile crane rental service with capacity of 3 tons at 20 meters horizontal reach, available within approximately 100km radius of Stuttgart.
• Sonderkatze (Special Trolley/Crab) Custom-designed crane trolleys and crabs built to specific customer requirements, such as special track widths and specialized mounting configurations.
• Greiferkatze (Grab Crane Trolley) Specialized grab trolleys for material handling applications, available with modernization through retrofit services.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OMIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMIS is a strategic partner for standard crane supply. Hebewerk works with OMIS for standard crane products while handling custom/special solutions, assembly, and retrofit services in-house. The partnership enables Hebewerk to offer both standard and customized crane solutions to their industrial customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABUS Kransysteme: German-based manufacturer of overhead bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and jib cranes with in-house service/retrofit. Most directly comparable mid-sized German overhead crane specialist serving similar European industrial customers.
• Verlinde: European manufacturer of hoists, overhead cranes, and jib cranes with a focus on standard and custom industrial solutions. Comparable mid-sized crane/hoist specialist serving European industry.
• SWF Krantechnik: German hoist and crane component specialist (wire rope hoists, chain hoists, crane kits) historically partnered with Hebewerk's hoist sourcing. Comparable component-level offering for industrial crane builders.
• GH Cranes & Components: Spanish manufacturer of overhead bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and jib cranes with in-house service. Comparable mid-sized European overhead crane specialist with international project capability.
• OMIS: Hebewerk's strategic partner for standard cranes; Italian-headquartered crane manufacturer. Direct collaboration partner and partial overlap in standard bridge crane offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Major German crane manufacturer across tower cranes, mobile cranes, harbor/mobile harbor cranes, and crawler cranes. Overlaps with Hebewerk in industrial material handling and port crane retrofit work.
• Demag (Terex Material Handling): Heritage German overhead crane and hoist brand now under Terex, offering bridge cranes, jib cranes, and hoists alongside a global service network. Closest direct competitor in the DACH overhead crane market.
• Konecranes: Global leader in overhead bridge cranes, hoists, and crane service. Directly comparable product portfolio (bridge cranes, gantry cranes, hoists) and service/retrofit/inspection model, but operating at vastly larger scale and with multinational service coverage.
• Columbus McKinnon: Global manufacturer of hoists, cranes, and material handling products with a strong European presence via brands like Stahl CraneSystems. Comparable in hoist manufacturing and industrial crane service.
• KITO Group: Japanese-owned global hoist and crane manufacturer (including the former ChainMaster/DEMAG branded lines in Europe). Comparable in industrial hoist and light crane categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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