Henan Kuangshan Crane Co.

What Henan Kuangshan Crane Co. does

Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd. (branded as KSCRANE or KuangShan Crane) is a privately held Chinese industrial crane and material handling equipment manufacturer headquartered at Changnao Industrial Park in Xinxiang, Henan. The company traces its crane-building heritage to 1984 and was established as Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd. in 2002. It designs and manufactures Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, workstation cranes, portable gantry cranes, special application cranes (steel mill, foundry, power station, nuclear polar, aerospace, cleanroom), electric and pneumatic hoists, transfer carts including AGV-based automated guided vehicles, and crane accessories such as electromagnetic lifters and grabs — spanning load capacities from 0.5T to 600T across more than 80 product lines.

Core technology spans single and double girder configurations, European-standard designs incorporating German motors and reducers, explosion-proof (ATEX/IECEx) variants for hazardous areas, and metallurgical-grade cranes rated M6 duty with dual braking systems, H-class insulation, and thermal protection. Differentiated offerings include intelligent and automated systems such as the intelligent steel plate handling crane (with automatic plate recognition, route planning, vacuum/permanent magnet lifting, and millimeter-level positioning), the fixed-position mold handling crane for autoclaved aerated concrete (PLC-controlled, ±2mm accuracy, >200°C rated), and pickling/acid-resistant cranes (IP65/IP67, optional Ex d IIC T4). The firm positions itself as a one-stop lifting solutions provider covering design, manufacture, installation, and start-up.

The business model is direct B2B project-based selling to industrial enterprise and government customers in 40+ countries, including the Philippines, Croatia, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Australia, Turkey, and Vietnam. Pricing is quote-based and varies by crane type, capacity, span, lifting height, duty class, and customization. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales, with embedded engineering services covering design and installation. The company reported 2025 net profit of 270 million yuan, of which nearly 70% (180 million yuan / ~$26 million) was distributed as bonuses to approximately 7,000 employees at the February 13, 2026 annual gala, providing a public indicator of strong, recent cash generation. The chairman, Cui Peijun, owns approximately 98.88% of the company.

Name

Henan Kuangshan Crane Co.

Legal name

Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd.

Website

https://kscranegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Henan Kuangshan Crane Co. (KSCRANE) is a privately held Chinese manufacturer of overhead, gantry, jib, and special-application cranes plus hoists and transfer carts, serving steel mills, power plants, foundries, and industrial facilities across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Crane Manufacturing

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHABAE

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial)

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

SECONDARYIMAHAJAC

Overhead (Bridge) Cranes

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

SECONDARYIMAHAJAE

Jib Cranes

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

SECONDARYIMAJALAD

Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Shipyards & Drydock Infrastructure (Facilities, Lifting, Docking Systems)

SECONDARYIMAHAJAG

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic)

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

Keywords

• Industrial overhead cranes
• Gantry crane manufacturing
• Electric hoists
• Material handling equipment
• Metallurgical cranes

Headquarters

HQ city

Xinxiang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

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. Crane Manufacturing and Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling industrial overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, and specialized cranes. The company distributed bonuses representing nearly 70% of its 270 million yuan profit in 2025, indicating strong profitability from hardware sales. 2026 bonus distribution totaled 180 million yuan (~$26 million).
2. Custom Solutions and Engineering Services: Revenue from customized crane solutions and engineering services. The company assists customers in design, manufacture, installation and start-up phases for overhead lifting projects, indicating professional services embedded in the revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Henan Kuangshan Crane Co. (KSCRANE) manufactures and sells industrial overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, electric hoists, and specialized material handling equipment with lifting capacities from 0.5T to 600T. The company provides custom-engineered lifting solutions for industries including steel mills, power plants, shipyards, nuclear facilities, aerospace, and waste-to-energy plants, with full-service support from design through installation.

Product overview

Henan Kuangshan Crane Co. (KSCRANE) is a comprehensive industrial crane and material handling equipment manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of over 80 distinct product lines across 10 major categories. The core product family includes Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) Cranes in single and double girder configurations, Gantry Cranes (including rubber-tired, rail-mounted, and shipyard Goliath models), Jib Cranes, Overhead Cranes, Portable Gantry Cranes, and Special Cranes. Supporting the crane products are Electric Hoists and Wire Rope Hoists (European type, casting/metallurgical type, explosion-proof, low-headroom, and chain hoists), Crane Electromagnetic Lifting Magnets, Grab Buckets, Crane Hooks, and Lifting Tongs. Industrial application-specific Industry Cranes serve steel mills, power plants, paper mills, aerospace, automotive, waste-to-energy, and aluminum electrolytic facilities. The portfolio also includes Transfer Carts (rail-mounted, battery-powered, AGV automated guided vehicles) for in-plant material movement. The company positions itself as a full-solution provider, assisting customers from design through manufacturing, installation, and start-up for overhead lifting projects worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Girder EOT Crane Electric Overhead Traveling crane with single girder design for light to medium duty lifting applications in industrial facilities.
• Double Girder EOT Crane Electric Overhead Traveling crane with double girder design for heavy-duty lifting operations in industrial plants.
• Underhung EOT Crane Under-running EOT crane that travels along the bottom flange of runway beams for facilities with space constraints.
• Single Girder Gantry Crane Gantry crane with single girder configuration for outdoor and indoor material handling at industrial sites.
• Double Girder Gantry Crane Gantry crane with double girder configuration for heavy-load outdoor applications such as ports and steel yards.
• Container Handling Gantry Crane Rail-mounted gantry crane designed for container handling operations at ports and terminals.
• Goliath Gantry Cranes for Shipyard Large capacity gantry crane for shipbuilding and shipyard applications.
• Free Standing Jib Crane Floor-mounted jib crane with 360-degree rotation for localized lifting in workshops.
• Wall Mounted Jib Crane Wall-bracket jib crane for mounting on building walls with 180-degree rotation.
• Single Girder Overhead Crane Overhead crane with single bridge girder for medium-duty industrial applications.
• Double Girder Overhead Crane Overhead crane with double bridge girder for heavy-duty industrial applications.
• Explosion Proof Overhead Crane ATEX/IECEx certified overhead crane for hazardous areas with flammable gases or dust in chemical and petrochemical facilities.
• Foundry Overhead Crane Heavy-duty overhead crane rated for molten metal handling in foundries and steel mills.
• Electromagnetic Overhead Crane Overhead crane equipped with electromagnets for handling steel plates, coils, and scrap.
• Nuclear Polar Crane Multi-function polar crane for nuclear power plant maintenance and fuel handling.
• Ladle Crane Heavy-duty overhead crane specifically designed for transporting molten steel ladles in steelmaking operations.
• Slab Crane Heavy-lift overhead crane for slab handling in steel mills and slab yards.
• Pickling Overhead Cranes Acid-resistant overhead crane designed for pickling tanks and galvanizing production lines in non-ferrous metal smelting environments.
• Mold Handling Crane for AAC Production Line Fixed-position overhead crane for autoclaved aerated concrete production, handling molds, green bodies, and demolding operations with ±2mm positioning accuracy.
• Intelligent Steel Plate Handling Crane Fully automated and intelligent overhead crane with millimeter-level positioning accuracy for steel plate handling, featuring automatic plate recognition and route planning.
• Casting Electric Wire Rope Hoist Heavy-duty electric wire rope hoist designed for metallurgical applications with M6 duty class, dual braking systems, and thermal insulation protection.
• European Model Electric Hoist European-standard electric hoist with imported German motor and reducer, featuring modular design, variable frequency control, and overload protection.
• Explosion-proof Electric Hoist ATEX certified electric hoist for hazardous environments with flammable gases or dust.
• Electric Chain Hoist Electric chain hoist for medium-duty lifting operations in industrial workshops.
• AGV Transfer Carts Automated guided vehicle transfer carts for intelligent material handling in industrial facilities.
• Crane Electromagnetic Lifting Magnets Electromagnetic lifting devices for handling steel plates, coils, rails, and scrap without hooks or slings.
• Warehouse Stacker Crane for AS/RS Automated stacker crane for high-bay automated storage and retrieval systems in warehouses and distribution centers.
• Cleanroom Crane Overhead crane designed for GMP cleanroom environments in pharmaceutical and electronics manufacturing.
• Tailored Overhead Cranes for Aerospace High precision overhead crane solutions for aerospace manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Waste to Energy Cranes and Biomass Cranes Specialized cranes for waste-to-energy plants and biomass handling facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity increased by more than three times after implementing intelligent steel plate handling cranes at Shandong Iron and Steel
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GH Cranes & Components: Spanish crane manufacturer producing overhead travelling cranes, gantry cranes, and hoists for steel, automotive, and industrial customers. Comparable mid-sized European peer to Kuangshan with similar specialization in process cranes for metallurgical and heavy-industrial applications.
• Konecranes: Finland-headquartered global leader in overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling solutions serving industrial, port, and manufacturing customers. Directly comparable to Henan Kuangshan in product categories (EOT cranes, hoists, port cranes) and customer verticals (steel, power, manufacturing).
• Columbus McKinnon: US-based manufacturer of hoists, cranes, rigging, and material handling products. Directly comparable to Kuangshan's hoist and overhead crane product lines, including electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, and jib cranes for industrial customers.
• Dafang Crane: Chinese crane manufacturer offering EOT cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, and electric hoists with global exports. Comparable scale and product portfolio to Kuangshan, competing in overlapping geographies including Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
• Gorbel: US-based manufacturer of workstation cranes, jib cranes, and ergonomic material handling equipment. Comparable to Kuangshan's workstation bridge crane, monorail, jib crane, and ceiling-mounted bridge crane product lines serving manufacturing and distribution customers.
• Terex Corporation: US-listed diversified lifting equipment manufacturer including Demag overhead cranes, port solutions, and material handlers. Demag's overhead crane portfolio directly overlaps with Kuangshan's EOT, double-girder, and process cranes serving steel, automotive, and power customers.
• ABUS Crane Systems: German manufacturer specializing in overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes, and hoists for industrial applications. Directly comparable mid-sized peer to Kuangshan with similar product focus on EOT cranes, European-standard design, and industrial customer verticals.
• Henan Weihua Crane Co. China-based direct competitor specializing in overhead cranes, gantry cranes, and electric hoists. Closest Chinese peer to Kuangshan, sharing the same Henan province base, similar product breadth, and comparable global export strategy to industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: German family-owned industrial conglomerate with a wide range of cranes (mobile, crawler, tower, port, offshore) plus mining and earthmoving equipment. Overlaps with Kuangshan's gantry, shipyard Goliath, and industrial crane offerings, though Liebherr operates at a much larger scale across more categories.
• Cargotec (Hiab, Kalmar, MacGregor): Finland-headquartered provider of cargo and load handling solutions including Kalmar port cranes and MacGregor offshore/shipyard cranes. Overlaps with Kuangshan's gantry, shipyard, and port/harbor crane offerings, though Cargotec is much broader and focused on marine logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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