WIMO Hebetechnik

What WIMO Hebetechnik does

WIMO Hebetechnik GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of custom load-lifting devices (Lastaufnahmemittel), founded in 1992 in Woringen im Allgäu and led since October 2016 by second-generation Shareholder-Managing Director Nicole Moraru. The company designs, develops, and produces made-to-order equipment for lifting, turning, transporting, and storing heavy industrial goods — including coils, sheet metal packages, slabs, rollers, paper rolls, press tools, and pallets — across 16 core product categories ranging from coil tongs and slab tongs to spreader beams, turning units, and special devices. All engineering and manufacturing takes place at the single Woringen facility, with patented proprietary technologies including an anti-jamming spindle system and self-locking threaded spindles used in universal and roll tongs.

The business operates a hybrid direct enterprise-sales and international channel model. Custom equipment is sold factory-direct with structured milestone payments (1/3 deposit, 1/3 on readiness, 1/3 within one month of risk transfer), complemented by an online coil-tong configurator, dedicated product inquiry forms, and a representative network spanning Belgium, Slovenia, Turkey, India, and Spain/Portugal. Revenue is supplemented by recurring UVV safety inspections, maintenance, repair, and long-tail spare-parts supply for installed fleets. Customers span steel and metalworking, automotive (e.g., Audi Hungaria), paper and printing, and port logistics, with compliance to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 3834-2, EN 1090-2 EXC3, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and additional DIN safety standards serving as a critical entry barrier.

Name

WIMO Hebetechnik

Legal name

WIMO Hebetechnik GmbH

Website

https://wimo-ht.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WIMO Hebetechnik GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of custom-engineered load-lifting devices — including coil tongs, spreaders, and turning units — serving steel, automotive, paper, and port-logistics enterprises via direct sales, an online configurator, and international representatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAJAO

Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Lifting, Hoisting & Crane Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAJAG

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Lifting, Hoisting & Crane Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHABAI

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Material Handling & Logistics Equipment

Keywords

• Load-lifting equipment
• Industrial lifting tongs
• Coil handling equipment
• Crane attachments
• Material handling devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Woringen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Load-Lifting Equipment Manufacturing: WIMO designs, develops, and manufactures custom load-lifting devices (coil tongs, spreaders, turning units, etc.) as one-off pieces tailored to individual customer requirements. Payment terms are structured as 1/3 deposit on order confirmation, 1/3 upon notification of readiness for shipment, and 1/3 within one month of transfer of risk. Each product is a unique single-item production.
2. Maintenance, Inspection, and Spare Parts Services: Annual UVV (accident prevention) inspections, maintenance, and repair services for load-lifting equipment. Spare parts supply is offered short-term and quickly. Service is provided as manufacturer-supplied expertise for ongoing customer equipment care.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WIMO Hebetechnik designs, develops, and manufactures custom-engineered load-lifting devices—including load-lifting tongs, lifting hooks, crane beams, turners, and special load-carrying devices—for heavy industrial goods. The offering spans 16 core product lines and is complemented by an online WIMO Configurator and engineering services that let buyers specify engineered-to-order lifting solutions.

Product overview

WIMO Hebetechnik is a manufacturer of load-lifting devices (Lastaufnahmemittel) for lifting, turning, transporting, and storing heavy goods. The product portfolio consists of 16 core product categories: Coil Tongs (Coilzangen), Coil Hooks (Coilhaken), Sheet Metal Tongs (Blechpaketzangen), Spreader Beams (Traversen), Turning Units (Wendeeinrichtungen), Slab Tongs (Brammenzangen), Roll Tongs (Walzenzangen), Universal Tongs (Universalzangen), Pressing Tool Tongs (Presswerkzeugzangen), Paper Roll Tongs (Papierrollenzangen), Hook Blocks/Crane Hooks (Kranunterflaschen), Long Load Tongs (Langgutzangen), Pallet Tongs (Palettenzangen), Parallelogram Tongs (Parallelogrammzangen), Special Devices (Sondergeräte), and Coil Storage (Coil lagern). All products are custom-designed for individual customer applications. The offering is complemented by a web-based product configurator for coil tongs, as well as UVV inspection, maintenance, and spare parts supply services. Products are developed and manufactured exclusively at the Woringen, Germany facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Load-lifting tongs Custom-engineered load-lifting tongs designed to grip and lift heavy industrial goods; part of WIMO Hebetechnik's core 16-line lifting device portfolio for industrial buyers.
• Lifting hooks
• Crane beams
• Turners / load rotators
• Special load-carrying devices
• Engineering and consulting services

Quantifiable outcome

• Tandem coil tongs can halve the time needed for ship loading and unloading, reducing demurrage and harbor fees proportionally.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) / Blue CompetencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIMO is a partner of the VDMA Blue Competence sustainability initiative, committing to the 12 sustainability guidelines of the mechanical and plant engineering industry. This partnership positions WIMO within Germany's leading mechanical engineering trade association and its sustainability framework.
• JAN DE WACKER NV (Belgium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for WIMO products in Belgium. Located at De Dreef van Zonnebos 15, B-2970 'S Gravenwezel. Provides industrial equipment sales and support for WIMO's lifting technology products in the Belgian market.
• Glazer – Posredništvo in Trgovina, Samo Glazer s.p. (Slovenia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for WIMO products in Slovenia. Located at Kovaska Ulica 12 A, SLO-2366 Muta. Provides sales and support for WIMO lifting technology in the Slovenian market.
• Kilavuz Makina Dis Tic. ve San. Ltd. Sti. (Turkey)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for WIMO products in Turkey. Located at Birmes Sanayi Sitesi B8 Blok No. 11-12, Orhanli - Tuzla Istanbul. Provides sales, distribution, and technical support for WIMO products in the Turkish market.
• Rud India Chain Pvt. Ltd. (India)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContact partner for WIMO products in India. Located at Reti Bunder Rd. Village Kalher, 421302 Tal. Bhiwandi. Provides sales and support for WIMO lifting technology products in the Indian market.
• Electromecánica e Ingeniería Industrial General S.L. (Spain/Portugal)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative for WIMO products in Spain and Portugal. Located at C/ Nogal 9 - 1, Pol. Ind. El Nogal, E-28110 Algete - Madrid, Spain. Provides industrial electromechanical engineering and sales support for WIMO products in the Iberian market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Demag Cranes: Major German crane and hoist manufacturer offering complete lifting systems and components for industrial facilities. Comparable as a German broad-incumbent in industrial lifting, though Demag's portfolio extends well beyond specialized attachments into complete crane systems.
• Terex Corporation: US-based global manufacturer of lifting and material-handling equipment including cranes and aerial work platforms. Comparable as a broad-incumbent lifting equipment maker where WIMO's specialized attachments could compete as alternatives.
• Konecranes: Finnish global leader in cranes, hoists, and material-handling solutions for manufacturing, ports, and heavy industry. Comparable as a broad-incumbent in industrial lifting that competes with WIMO's specialized attachments as part of a larger portfolio.

Direct peers

• Pewag: Austrian manufacturer of chains, lifting hooks, and load-handling attachments for industrial applications. Comparable as a Central European specialty lifting equipment maker with similar customer base in steel mills, ports, and manufacturing.
• J.D. Neuhaus: German manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic hoists and crane systems for heavy industry, including specialized lifting equipment. Comparable as a German specialty lifting equipment maker focused on custom-engineered solutions for heavy-load environments.
• Crosby Group: Global manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and material-handling hardware including hooks, shackles, and attachments. Comparable as a specialty lifting-attachment manufacturer serving heavy industrial customers with engineered load-handling products.
• RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz: German-based manufacturer of lifting and rigging chains, hooks, and load-securing equipment with global industrial presence. Directly comparable as a European specialty lifting-attachment manufacturer serving steel, automotive, and heavy-industry customers with engineered products.
• Verlinde: French manufacturer of hoists, cranes, and specialized lifting equipment for industrial applications. Comparable as a European specialty lifting equipment manufacturer with custom-engineered product offerings for heavy industry.
• SpanSet: Swiss/German-origin manufacturer of load-securing and lifting equipment including slings, hooks, and specialized attachments for industrial lifting. Comparable as a European specialty lifting product maker with custom-engineered offerings.

Regional players

• ABUS Kransysteme: German manufacturer of crane systems and lifting equipment headquartered in Germany. Comparable as a regional (German-speaking) specialty lifting equipment maker with overlapping industrial customer base and custom-engineered offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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