HOIST

What HOIST does

HOIST S.r.l. is an Italian private limited company founded in 1995, headquartered in Pergine Valsugana (Trentino), that designs, manufactures, automates, and services overhead cranes and lifting systems. The company succeeded OMT (Officine Meccaniche Trentine), a lifting equipment firm active since 1953, inheriting experienced technical staff and a 25+ year track record. Its product portfolio spans standard cranes (single and double girder bridge cranes, jib cranes, suspended installations) and special cranes (high-capacity 30-250 ton systems, intensive duty cranes, gantry cranes, and custom special lifts), complemented by under-hook equipment (slingbars, clamps, chains, custom attachments). Engineering is supported by an in-house Autodesk Suite (AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360) and Finite Element Analysis capability for custom solutions ranging from 80kg to 250 tons capacity, including ATEX-certified environments and automated systems.

The business operates across five revenue streams: (1) hardware sales of cranes and lifting equipment, (2) installation services delivered in Italy and 10+ international markets, (3) managed maintenance services covering over 250 contracts and approximately 5,000 lifting systems (HOIST and other brands), (4) spare parts and after-sales support, and (5) regulatory consulting on Italian Decree 81/2008, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, FEM/ISO standards, and residual life verification per Ministerial Decree of April 11, 2011. Pricing is quote-based, determined by capacity, specifications, and service scope, with multi-year contract structures typical for maintenance agreements.

HOIST sells B2B through a direct sales-led model with category-dedicated commercial staff (standard cranes, special cranes, jib/suspended systems, maintenance contracts, residual life verification). The customer base spans industrial manufacturing, steel mills, forges, energy, automotive, glass, and cable car/ropeway sectors, with named references including Iveco, Saint-Gobain, Doppelmayr, Bonfiglioli, Andritz, Alperia, BLM Group, Finstral, Fomas Group, Röchling, and Siderforgerossi. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, SOA, and HSE certifications, is pursuing ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, and operates from a 4,000 m² production facility built in 2019 on a 7,000+ m² site.

Name

HOIST

Legal name

HOIST S.r.l.

Website

https://hoist.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOIST S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1995 that designs, produces, automates, and services overhead cranes and lifting systems (80kg-250 tons) for industrial manufacturers across Europe and Latin America.

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)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead (Bridge) Cranes (IMAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD), Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Overhead cranes
• Lifting systems
• Industrial material handling
• Jib cranes
• Crane maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pergine Valsugana

HQ country

Italy

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Crane and Lifting Equipment Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of overhead cranes including single and double girder bridge cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, suspended installations, and under-hook equipment (slingbars, clamps, chains, custom equipment). Capacity ranges from 80kg to 250 tons.
2. Installation Services: Installation services for HOIST-produced lifting systems in Italy and abroad (Austria, Germany, France, England, Slovenia, Russia, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru).
3. Maintenance Contracts: Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance services with over 250 active maintenance contracts managing approximately 5,000 lifting systems. Services include quarterly inspections, regulatory compliance checks, and scheduled maintenance programs.
4. Spare Parts and After-Sales Support: Replacement parts supply and after-sales technical assistance for all types and brands of lifting equipment, covering mechanical (motors, gearboxes, wheels, bearings, joints) and electrical components (panels, cables, connections).
5. Regulatory Consulting: Advisory services on Italian legislation including Decree 81/2008, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, FEM and ISO standards, and residual life verification according to Ministerial Decree of April 11, 2011.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HOIST designs, manufactures, automates, and services overhead cranes and lifting systems for industrial customers. Its product range spans standard and special cranes with capacities from 80 kg to 250 tonnes—including single and double girder bridge cranes, jib cranes, suspended installations, gantry cranes, intensive-duty cranes, and custom special lifts—along with under-hook equipment (slingbars, clamps, chains). The company complements manufacturing with installation, revamping, regulatory consulting, and maintenance services covering approximately 5,000 lifting systems across 250+ contracts.

Product overview

HOIST is a manufacturer of overhead cranes and lifting systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of standard and special cranes. The product lineup includes single and double girder bridge cranes, jib cranes, suspended installations, high-capacity cranes (30-250 tonnes), intensive duty cranes, gantry cranes, and custom special lifts. Supporting the crane products is a full suite of under-hook equipment (slingbars, clamps, chains, custom attachments) and services including design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, revamping, and regulatory compliance consulting. The company operates primarily as an industrial equipment manufacturer with after-sales service capabilities, managing over 5,000 lifting systems across 250+ maintenance contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Cranes Single and twin-beam overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes, and suspended installations for general lifting applications in industrial facilities. Includes single girder travelling bridge cranes for small to medium loads up to 12.5 tonnes and 25 m spans, double girder bridge cranes for higher capacities (2–200 tonnes) and spans up to 30 m, column and wall-mounted jib cranes up to 2 tonnes, and light overhead suspended systems with electric chain hoists.
• Special Cranes Custom-engineered high-capacity and special-purpose cranes, including high capacity cranes from 30 to 250 tonnes for steel mills, machine tool manufacturing, power plants, and forging industries; intensive duty cranes for continuous cycle operations in steel mills, forges, and paper mills; single and double girder gantry cranes (10–90 tonnes) for outdoor use; and special lifts such as curved bridge cranes, automated warehouse management systems, melt ladle cars, and ATEX-compliant handling equipment.
• Under-hook Equipment Slingbars, clamps, polyester bands and chains, and custom-made under-hook equipment for specialized lifting applications used by industrial customers in conjunction with HOIST overhead cranes.
• Production and Service (Engineering, Installation, Revamping, Compliance) Engineering design and installation services for HOIST-produced lifting systems, plus revamping and modernization (load capacity adjustments, span modifications, lifting speed changes, electrical system redesign, load cell installation, remote control systems), advisory services on Italian Decree 81/2008, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, FEM and ISO standards, and residual life verification per Ministerial Decree of April 11, 2011. Includes international installation in Italy, Austria, Germany, France, England, Slovenia, Russia, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
• Service and Spare Parts (Maintenance Contracts) Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance services with over 250 active maintenance contracts managing approximately 5,000 lifting systems across HOIST and other manufacturer brands, including quarterly inspections, regulatory compliance checks, scheduled maintenance programs, replacement parts supply (motors, gearboxes, wheels, bearings, joints, panels, cables, connections), and fleet management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ maintenance contracts managed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Aquila BasketminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Sports sponsorship partnership supporting Aquila Basket, a winning basketball team active in Italy and Europe. The partnership, started in 2023, reflects shared values of commitment, passion, and teamwork. HOIST supports the team to strengthen local roots and promote healthy sports culture.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Large German/Swiss crane OEM best known for tower and mobile cranes, but also a major player in industrial overhead crane systems. Much broader portfolio than HOIST and at significantly larger scale.
• Demag (Terex): Historic German overhead-crane brand now part of Terex's Materials Processing portfolio. Larger incumbent with overlapping bridge crane and hoist products but a far broader industrial equipment portfolio.
• Terex Corporation: US-based industrial equipment manufacturer with overlapping material handling and crane capabilities (historically via MP segment and Demag brand). Broad incumbent rather than niche specialist.

Direct peers

• Konecranes: Finland-based global leader in industrial overhead cranes, hoists and service. Most directly comparable peer: same core product (bridge cranes, jib cranes, hoists), same multi-year service business model, same enterprise industrial customers.
• ABUS Kransysteme: German manufacturer of overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes and hoists. Closely comparable mid-market peer in scope (standard + special cranes, European manufacturing base, custom design capability).
• Gorbel: US manufacturer of overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes and ergonomic lifting equipment. Comparable in size, mid-market enterprise customer focus and emphasis on custom-engineered solutions.
• Columbus McKinnon: US-based designer and manufacturer of hoists, cranes and lifting solutions. Directly comparable in product (overhead cranes, hoists) and business model (hardware sales + aftermarket/service).
• Verlinde: French manufacturer of hoists and crane components (electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, light crane systems). Comparable in hoist/crane component manufacturing and European industrial B2B focus.
• GIS AG: Swiss overhead crane manufacturer with strong presence in Europe and similar specialty-crane positioning (high-capacity, intensive-duty, custom solutions) to HOIST.

Regional players

• GH Cranes: Spanish overhead crane and hoist manufacturer. Closely comparable in product portfolio and SMB/mid-market industrial focus, though primarily Iberian rather than Italian/European-wide like HOIST.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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