What Carlhag does

Carlhag AB is a privately held Swedish industrial lifting-equipment specialist founded in 1995 and headquartered in Karlstad, operating as the authorized Swedish reseller for ABUS Kransystem. The company sells and integrates a full product range of ABUS overhead cranes (traversers) up to 120 tons, light cranes up to 2 tons, pillar and wall jib cranes up to 6.3 tons, chain hoists up to 4 tons, wire rope hoists up to 120 tons, lifting beams, lift tables, and customized steel constructions, complemented by an accessories program including the ABUControl PLC-based electric control system (with sway control, tandem synchronization, and WiFi diagnostics), ABURemote radio control, ErgoPush manual control, LED lighting/displays, and collision-protection sensors. Beyond equipment sales, Carlhag delivers full lifecycle services: needs analysis and risk analysis, design and engineering, installation and commissioning, crane modernization (electrical upgrades, frequency control, new brakes, safety retrofits), preventive and corrective maintenance for ABUS and other brands, condition monitoring, pallet-rack and overload-protection inspections aligned with Swedish Arbetsmiljöverket AFS 2023:11 requirements, operator and service-technician training (including collaboration with YH Akademin), and technical drawing and calculation services. Revenue is generated primarily through consultative, quote-based hardware sales of ABUS equipment plus recurring professional-services revenue from maintenance contracts, modernization projects, inspections, and training, with a PrePlus customer portal serving as the digital touchpoint for installed-base management.

The company serves Swedish industrial customers through nine regional offices spanning Karlstad, Gävle, Luleå, Sundsvall, Örebro, Östersund, Umeå, Örnsköldsvik, and Piteå, with documented enterprise engagements across paper and pulp (Valmet, SCA Obbola), steel (Voestalpine), forestry machinery (Komatsu Forest, including ABUS Sverige Gruppens largest-ever order), automotive components (Volvo Powertrain), mining-equipment manufacturing and operations (Epiroc, LKAB), Nordic hydropower (Statkraft, Fortum, Vattenfall, Sydkraft), and prefabricated timber housing (Grännäs Trähus, Dalahusgruppen). The business is differentiated by deep domain expertise in hydropower crane modernization, an emphasis on safety/sustainability (ISO 9001/14001/45001 certified, Sellihca-qualified for Nordic energy procurement, Swedac-accredited, GDPR-compliant), and a service-led model that captures aftermarket revenue across a multi-decade installed base.

Name

Carlhag

Legal name

Carlhag AB

Website

https://carlhag.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carlhag AB is a privately held Swedish authorized reseller for ABUS Kransystem, selling, installing, modernizing, and servicing industrial overhead cranes, jib cranes, hoists, and lifting accessories (80 kg to 120 tons) for enterprise customers across manufacturing, hydropower, mining, and construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead (Bridge) Cranes (IMAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial lifting equipment
• Overhead crane systems
• Crane modernization services
• Lifting equipment service
• Jib crane systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlstad

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lifting Equipment Sales: Sales of ABUS lifting equipment including traversers, jib cranes, chain hoists, wire rope hoists, lifting beams, and lifting tables. Equipment ranges from 80 kg to 120 ton capacity. Products are sold as complete systems with installation.
2. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service, maintenance, and inspection of lifting equipment. Includes ABUS service concept for daily and regular inspection, condition monitoring, and general renovation. Service is provided for both ABUS and other brands.
3. Modernization Services: Modernization and upgrading of existing lifting equipment to meet new safety requirements, improve functionality, productivity and safety. Includes electrical system upgrades, frequency control, new brakes, and safety equipment installation.
4. Training Services: Training courses for service technicians and crane operators including service training, crane operator training with safe lifting certification. Also collaborates with YH Akademin for crane and traverser technician education.
5. Engineering and Design: Drawing and calculation services for lifting equipment for industry, warehouses and workshops. Includes dimensioning, crane track and steel construction design, electrical design, and technical documentation.
6. Inspection Services: Inspection services including pallet rack inspection per SS-EN 15635, overload protection testing per AFS 2023:11, and condition inspections for lifting equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carlhag is an authorized reseller and service provider for ABUS Kransystem industrial lifting equipment in Sweden, supplying overhead cranes (traversers, 80 kg to 120 ton capacity), light cranes, jib cranes, chain and wire rope hoists, lifting beams, lift tables, steel constructions, and accessories. The company delivers complete lifting solutions from needs analysis and engineering design through installation, commissioning, modernization, and ongoing maintenance, inspection, and training services covering both ABUS equipment and other brands.

Product overview

Carlhag is a specialist in safe lifting solutions for industry, serving as an authorized dealer for ABUS Kransystem. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive range of lifting equipment including overhead traveling cranes (Travers) with capacities from 80 kg to 120 tons, light cranes (Lättravers), jib cranes (Svängkran), chain hoists (Kättingtelfer) up to 4 tons, and wire rope hoists (Lintelfer) up to 120 tons. Supporting the core equipment are various lifting tools (Lyftok), lift tables (Lyftbord), and steel constructions (Stålkonstruktioner). The offering is complemented by an extensive accessories program including ABUControl electrical control systems, ABURemote radio remote controls, ErgoPush manual controls, LED lighting and displays, and collision protection systems. Beyond product sales, Carlhag provides complete lifecycle services including needs analysis to commissioning, crane modernization, maintenance and repair, operator training, pallet racking inspection, overload protection testing, and technical drawing/calculation services. The company operates across multiple Swedish locations (Karlstad, Örebro, Gävle, Sundsvall, Örnsköldsvik, Umeå, Piteå, Luleå, Östersund) serving industrial customers throughout Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Travers (Overhead Cranes) Complete standard program of ABUS overhead traveling cranes with lifting capacity up to 120 tons, for industrial material handling.
• Lättravers (Light Cranes) Compact light cranes in steel and aluminum with lifting capacity up to 2 tons.
• Svängkran (Jib Cranes) Pillar and wall-mounted jib cranes with lifting capacity up to 6.3 tons.
• Kättingtelfer (Chain Hoists) Complete standard program of ABUS chain hoists with lifting capacity up to 4 tons.
• Lintelfer (Wire Rope Hoists) Complete standard program of ABUS wire rope hoists with lifting capacity up to 120 tons.
• Lyftok (Lifting Beams) Wide range of lifting tools from vacuum to mechanical tools.
• Lyftbord (Lift Tables) Lift tables for raising and lowering goods to ergonomic working heights in industry and workshops.
• Stålkonstruktioner (Steel Constructions) Customized steel constructions for customers' lifting equipment.
• Behovsanalys till driftsättning (Needs Analysis to Commissioning) Complete service from needs analysis and risk analysis through design, construction, installation, and commissioning of lifting equipment.
• Service & Maintenance Preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, general renovation, and repair services for lifting equipment from ABUS and other brands.
• Modernisera din kran (Crane Modernization) Environmental and economic modernization of existing lifting equipment, including electrical upgrades, frequency control, new brakes, and safety equipment installation, with particular expertise in Nordic hydropower crane upgrades retaining existing mechanical structures.
• Utbildning (Training) Training courses for service technicians and crane operators, including safe-lifting certification, in collaboration with YH Akademin for crane and traverser technician education.
• Besiktning pallställage (Pallet Racking Inspection) Annual pallet racking inspection per SS-EN 15635 to ensure personnel and warehouse safety.
• Kontroll överlastskydd (Overload Protection Control & Testing) Inspection and functional testing of overload protection on lifting equipment per Arbetsmiljöverket AFS 2023:11, including required documentation of crane identification, tester, date, instrument, and test results.
• Ritning och beräkning (Drawing and Calculation) Drawing and calculation services for lifting equipment for industry, warehouses, and workshops, including dimensioning, crane track and steel-construction design, electrical design, and technical documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Traversers have been essentially fault-free for several years in customer operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ABUS KransystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarlhag is an authorized reseller for ABUS Kransystem AB in Sweden since many years. They offer complete solutions with ABUS quality products including traversers, rail systems, jib cranes, wire rope hoists, and chain hoists for industrial use with capacities from 80 kg to 120 ton. They also offer a wide component range for renovation and modernization of existing cranes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Demag (Terex): Global crane and material handling brand under Terex, with a strong presence in overhead cranes, hoists, and industrial cranes in Europe. Directly competes with Carlhag across the same product categories.
• Konecranes: Finland-headquartered global leader in overhead cranes, port solutions, and material handling with software/digital services (TRUCONNECT). Directly competes with Carlhag's product categories and operates a much larger service footprint across Europe.
• Liebherr: Swiss-German industrial group with a wide range of cranes including industrial overhead cranes and hoists. Competes with Carlhag for large industrial and heavy-lifting projects.
• ABUS Kransystem: German-based global manufacturer of overhead cranes, hoists, and crane components. Carlhag is an authorized Swedish reseller of ABUS products, so ABUS is both the upstream supplier and a peer competing in the broader overhead crane market via its own direct channels and resellers.

Direct peers

• LB Tekniklyft: ABUS reseller operating in Kristianstad and Helsingborg in southern Sweden. Direct peer competing for the same ABUS product customers in overlapping Swedish geographies.
• Kamab Åkersberga: Authorized ABUS Kransystem reseller in the Stockholm/Åkersberga area of Sweden. Direct peer in the same Swedish ABUS reseller network with comparable product offering and target customers.
• LyftTech Norrköping: Fellow ABUS Sverige Gruppen reseller serving the Norrköping region of Sweden. Directly comparable to Carlhag as a regional ABUS reseller with overlapping product portfolio and similar business model.
• ProCranes Kristianstad: ABUS Sverige Gruppen reseller in Kristianstad. Direct peer in the same ABUS reseller network, serving similar Swedish industrial customers with comparable ABUS product lines.
• JJAB Kungsbacka: ABUS Sverige Gruppen reseller based in Kungsbacka, western Sweden. Directly comparable regional peer within the same ABUS distribution network.

Regional players

• Granlund Mekaniska (and similar Swedish crane service workshops): Independent Swedish industrial crane service and modernization workshops that compete with Carlhag for service, inspection, and modernization work outside the ABUS reseller network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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