Lemmens

What Lemmens does

Lemmens S.A. is a fourth-generation Belgian family-owned industrial company founded in 1919 and headquartered in Sprimont (Wallonia), specializing in steel cable transformation and the manufacture and distribution of lifting, handling, and securing equipment. The company operates a dual model combining in-house custom manufacturing (cable splicing, sleeve pressing up to 54mm, resin and zinc socket pouring, high-frequency welded tarpaulins, and custom marquees) with authorized resale of premium international brands (Petzl, Casar, Tractel, Huchez, Kito, Yale, Crosby) across Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. Its product portfolio spans five verticals: lifting and handling (steel cables, chains, slings, winches, hoists), fall protection PPE (harnesses, lifelines, carabiners meeting EN 361 and NF EN 795), industrial tarpaulins and event tents, safety and architectural nets, and cable architecture (stainless steel guardrails, façade greening systems).

Lemmens monetizes through quote-based transactional sales of both manufactured and distributed products, supplemented by professional services including on-site splicing, socket casting, certified safety equipment installation, repair workshops, and customer equipment training. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with technical consulting for custom solutions, a public-facing e-commerce catalog, downloadable PDF catalogs, and social media presence (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Viadeo). The customer base is diversified across industrial, construction, infrastructure, agricultural, and event-sector buyers with no single dominant account visible. Operational scale includes over 60 collaborators, more than 1,000 tons of cable inventory (described as unique in Wallonia for quantity and variety), and a purpose-built environmentally-certified facility completed in 2016. The company holds ISO 9002 quality certification (2000) and GDPR compliance, and as of October 2025 unified with related entity ILSA under a single corporate brand.

Name

Lemmens

Legal name

Lemmens S.A.

Website

https://lemmens-cables.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lemmens is a Belgian fourth-generation family-owned industrial firm specializing in steel cable transformation, custom lifting and handling equipment, fall protection systems, industrial tarpaulins, and safety nets, serving construction, industrial, infrastructure, agricultural, and event-sector customers across Belgium, France, and Luxembourg through a hybrid manufacturing and authorized-brand-resale model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting and Handling Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Accessories & Terminations (Lugs/Glands/Heat-Shrink/Splices) (IMADAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Industrial lifting equipment
• Steel cable transformation
• Fall protection equipment
• Custom tarpaulins
• Safety nets manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sprimont

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of lifting and handling equipment, steel cables, safety equipment, tarpaulins, nets, and related accessories. Both standard products and custom-made solutions.
2. Services: Technical assistance, repair services (hoists, tarpaulins), on-site measurements and assembly, splice work, safety equipment installation with certified inspection, training for safety equipment use, marking with customer references.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lemmens S.A. is a Belgian manufacturer and distributor specializing in steel cable transformation, lifting and handling equipment, fall protection (PPE), custom-made tarpaulins and tents, and safety/architectural nets. The company fabricates and assembles steel cables, slings, winches, hoists, lifelines, harnesses and related lifting accessories, and produces custom industrial tarpaulins and marquees, operating as both a manufacturer with in-house cable splicing, socket pouring, and high-frequency welding capabilities, and an authorized reseller of major international brands.

Product overview

Lemmens is a Belgian company specializing in steel cable transformation and lifting/materiel handling equipment, established in 1919. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main sectors: (1) Lifting and Handling - including steel cables, lifting chains, slings, winches, hoists, trolleys, and lifting accessories; (2) Fall Protection Equipment - encompassing harnesses, fall arrests, carabiners, lifelines, safety helmets, and headlamps; (3) Tarpaulins and Tents - featuring industrial tarpaulins, custom covers, swimming pool covers, event tents, circus marquees, and advertising banners; and (4) Safety Nets and Cable Architecture - including safety nets, guardrail cables, façade greening systems, and architectural cable applications. The company also provides value-added services such as repair workshops, on-site splicing, socket casting, safety equipment installation with certification, equipment training, and custom marking. Lemmens operates as both a manufacturer with specialized cable transformation expertise (splicing, socket pouring, sleeve terminations) and an authorized reseller of international brands including Petzl, Casar, Tractel, Huchez, Kito, Yale, and Crosby. The company maintains significant stock inventory exceeding 1,000 tons and operates from a purpose-built facility in Sprimont, Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Cables (Câbles en acier) Steel wire ropes for lifting, traction, and industrial applications, including standard cables, anti-rotational cables, stainless steel cables, and special cables from Casar and Oliveira brands, for industrial and construction buyers.
• Lifting Chains (Chaînes de levage) Industrial lifting chains for heavy-duty hoisting and material handling operations, sold to industrial buyers requiring certified chain lifting products.
• Lifting Slings (Sangles de levage) Textile lifting slings, typically with 2 loops, used for lifting, moving, tightening, or holding loads, sold to industrial and construction customers.
• Slings (Élingues) Wire rope slings with sleeved or spliced eyes, chain slings, and grelin-type endless slings for lifting applications, for industrial and construction buyers.
• Winches (Treuils) Manual, electric, thermal (gasoline or diesel), hydraulic, and pneumatic winches for traction and lifting, including models from Huchez brand, for industrial and construction buyers.
• Hoists and Trolleys (Palans et chariots) Manual chain hoists (VSIII, YL series) and electric hoists from brands like Kito, Yale, and Tractel for lifting operations, sold to industrial customers.
• Safety Harnesses (Harnais) Fall arrest harnesses for height work safety, meeting EN 361 standard, from Petzl brand, sold to companies needing worker fall protection.
• Fall Arrest Equipment (Antichutes) Mobile fall arrests on ropes and auto-retractable type with cable or webbing for worker safety at height, for industrial and construction workers.
• Carabiners (Mousquetons) Spring-loaded connectors for attaching equipment, available in steel, aluminum, galvanized, or stainless steel, from Petzl and Tractel brands, for worker safety at height.
• Life Lines and Anchorages (Lignes de vie et amarrages) Vertical and horizontal lifeline systems and anchorage devices meeting NF EN 795 standard for fall protection, sold to companies needing certified worker fall protection systems.
• Industrial Tarpaulins (Bâches industrielles) Custom-made industrial PVC tarpaulins for various applications including coverage and protection, for construction, agricultural, event, and industrial buyers.
• Tents and Marquees (Tentes et chapiteaux) Custom-made event tents and marquees including traditional structures and circus big tops, sold to event organizers and entertainment operators.
• Pool Covers (Bâches piscines) Bubble covers for swimming pools to maintain temperature and reduce evaporation, sold to pool owners and facility managers.
• Safety Nets (Filets de sécurité) Fall protection nets including guardrail nets, scaffolding nets, and stone-fall nets for construction and industrial safety applications.
• Cable Guardrails (Garde-corps en câbles inox) Stainless steel cable guardrail systems for architectural applications including staircases and balconies, for construction and architectural buyers.
• Façade Greening (Végétalisation de façades) Cable systems for supporting vertical garden and plant installations on building facades, sold to architects and construction buyers.
• Repair Services Workshop repair services for tirfors, hoists, clamps, cables, jacks, presses, and tarpaulins, for industrial customers.
• On-site Splice Services On-site cable and rope splicing services including long splices for cable car applications, for specialized industrial customers.
• Socket Casting Services Resin or zinc socket pouring services cast directly onto cables on-site or on locks, for industrial and specialized customers.
• Safety Equipment Installation Installation of safety equipment and lifelines with certification by approved bodies, for companies requiring certified worker fall protection.
• Training Services Training for the use of safety and fall protection equipment with appropriate facilities, for industrial clients deploying PPE.
• Authorized Brand Distribution (Petzl, Casar, Tractel, Huchez, Kito, Yale, Crosby) Authorized reseller of major international safety, lifting, and cable brands (Petzl, Casar, Tractel, Huchez, Kito, Yale, Crosby), providing regional access to certified industrial equipment in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.

Named customers4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PetzlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Petzl products including harnesses, helmets, descenders, blockers, headlamps for sport and professional use in climbing, caving, rescue, and construction applications.
• CasarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Casar special cables for cranes and lifting applications. Casar is part of WireCo World Group and known for high breaking load, remarkable resistance to rotation, and exceptional longevity.
• TractelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Tractel products including Tirfor, Tirak, Minifor, Dynafor, and Tractelift. World leader in manual traction winches with passing cable, electric winches for suspended scaffolding, and permanent facade maintenance machines.
• HuchezcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Huchez manual, electric, and hydraulic winches. French manufacturer established in 1832, producing over 15,000 lifting equipment units annually from 100kg to 20 tons.
• KitocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Kito chain blocks recognized for great reliability. Japanese company with over 70 years of experience producing innovative and safe hoisting equipment.
• YalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Yale lifting equipment. German company and global leader in design, manufacturing, and sale of lifting equipment for over 130 years, known for excellent quality-price ratio.
• CrosbycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Crosby chains and lifting accessories. American company known for ductility, robustness, and fatigue resistance. Products made from forged, quenched and tempered alloy steel.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Huchez: French manufacturer of manual, electric, and hydraulic winches producing over 15,000 lifting units annually (100 kg to 20 tons). Closely comparable European mid-sized lifting equipment OEM whose products Lemmens resells.
• SpanSet: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of lifting slings, load securing, and height-safety equipment. Comparable as a European specialist competing with Lemmens in lifting slings, fall protection, and certified safety solutions.
• Tractel: French-headquartered manufacturer of lifting, material handling, and fall-protection equipment (Tirfor, Tirak, Tractelift). Directly comparable as both an OEM of the same product categories Lemmens distributes and as a peer operating across European industrial markets.

Broad incumbents

• Crosby Group: American global manufacturer of lifting chains, rigging accessories, and forged hardware. Directly comparable as a supplier of chains and lifting accessories that Lemmens distributes and as a peer in industrial lifting markets.
• Gunnebo Industries: Swedish manufacturer of lifting, rigging, and material-handling equipment. Comparable as a European industrial brand competing in chains, hoists, and load-securing categories where Lemmens operates.
• Petzl: French global leader in climbing, work-at-height, and rescue equipment. Lemmens is an authorized Petzl reseller and shares overlapping fall-protection and work-at-height customer segments in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.
• Kito (Kito Group): Japanese manufacturer of hoists, cranes, and chain blocks with over 70 years of history. Comparable as an OEM whose hoisting products Lemmens resells and as a peer in the lifting equipment category.
• Casar (WireCo World Group): German manufacturer of special steel wire ropes for cranes and lifting, part of WireCo World Group. Comparable as a supplier of the specialty cables Lemmens stocks and sells, and as a peer in the steel-rope category.
• Yale (Columbus McKinnon): German-origin global lifting equipment brand (VSIII, YL hoists), part of Columbus McKinnon. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of manual chain hoists and lifting equipment that Lemmens resells into Benelux industrial customers.

Emerging players

• DMM International: Welsh manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and climbing hardware. Comparable as a specialist in forged and machined lifting components, partially overlapping Lemmens' rigging, fall-protection, and cable hardware categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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