Name

Dalby

Legal name

SOCIETE BENNES DALBY

Website

https://dalby.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Lifting and Handling Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK), Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO), Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Hydraulic lifting arms
• Removable containers
• Hooklift systems
• Trailer-mounted cranes
• Commercial vehicle equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-antoine-de-ficalba

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

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. Hydraulic lifting arms sales: DALBY designs, manufactures, and sells hydraulic lifting arms for commercial and industrial vehicles, ranging from utility vehicle arms (1–7T capacity) to heavy industrial arms (10–30T capacity). Products are sold as complete units to vehicle manufacturers (OEM partnerships) and end customers.
2. Removable containers and bodies: Removable containers (caissons) and fixed skip bodies sold for various applications including agriculture, construction, waste management, and logistics. Sold as standard or custom-made units.
3. Trailer and semi-trailer sales: Trailers and semi-trailers with integrated hydraulic arms for container transport, sold as finished products.
4. Crane distribution (via TECHMAT subsidiary): DALBY distributes HMF loading cranes and KESLA recycling/TP cranes through its TECHMAT subsidiary, adding crane handling solutions to the product portfolio.
5. Spare parts supply: Original DALBY spare parts and distributed brand spare parts sold through the service network to maintain and service installed equipment.
6. Training services: Theoretical and practical training provided to customers and partners covering product use, sizing/parameterization/mounting (remote or on-site), and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dalby designs, manufactures, and sells hydraulic lifting arms (1T to 30T capacity), removable containers, and trailer-mounted container carriers for commercial and industrial vehicles from 2T to 38T PTAC. Through its TECHMAT subsidiary, the company distributes HMF loading cranes (3 to 95 t/m), KESLA recycling and construction cranes, and TRANSCOVER covering systems, providing integrated lifting, transport, and handling solutions across Environment, Construction, Agriculture, Administration, and Logistics sectors.

Product overview

DALBY is a French manufacturer and specialist leader in hydraulic lifting arms, removable containers, and container-carrying trailers, operating for over 50 years. The product portfolio is organized around three core categories: (1) Hydraulic lifting arms - the company's flagship product line comprising six distinct series: MINOX BRX (articulated jib for utility vehicles 2-7.5T), MINOX MCX (sliding jib), MPX (medium tonnage), XHM3 (sliding jib for industrial vehicles 10-30T), XHM2 (articulated jib for industrial vehicles), and XHM2 PV (variable jib); (2) Container systems - removable containers, multi-skip loaders, trailers and semi-trailers, and fixed bodies; (3) Distributed crane brands - HMF handling cranes and KESLA recycling/TP cranes, plus TRANSCOVER covering systems, all distributed through subsidiary TECHMAT. Products serve five application sectors: Environment, Construction, Agriculture, Administration, and Logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TECHMAT: Subsidiary specializing in lifting cranes and associated bodywork; distributes HMF cranes, KESLA recycling/TP cranes, TRANSCOVER covering systems and fixed bins, bi-bins and platforms
• MINOX
• MPX
• XHM3
• XHM2
• XHM2PV
• HMF
• KESLA
• TRANSCOVER

Products and services

• MINOX BRX Hydraulic Lifting Arm Hydraulic lifting arm with articulated jib designed for utility vehicles and compact trucks from 2 to 7.5 T PTAC. Lifting capacities from 1 to 7 tonnes, body lengths from 2.40 to 4.50 m. Features ease of use, double articulated option, optimized weight, and easy maintenance.
• MINOX MCX Hydraulic Lifting Arm Hydraulic lifting arm with sliding jib for utility vehicles from 3.5 to 7.5 T PTAC. Lifting capacities from 3 to 7 tonnes. Sliding jib mechanism allows transport of containers of different lengths.
• MPX Hydraulic Lifting Arm Sliding jib lifting arm sized for medium tonnage vehicles. Available in ring height 920 mm (class 1) or 1425 mm (class 2). Conforms to NF R17-107 standard.
• XHM3 Hydraulic Lifting Arm Sliding jib lifting arm for industrial vehicles with lifting capacities from 10T to 30T. Features computer-assisted design for optimized weight, lowered arm height for reduced center of gravity, double rear axle design for improved binning capacity, and molded components (gripping hook, joints, locking hooks) for mechanical longevity.
• XHM2 Hydraulic Lifting Arm Articulated jib lifting arm for industrial vehicles with lifting capacities from 10T to 30T. Cinematics designed to reduce loading angle and offer high power reserve. Double rear axle design for improved binning and molded components for robustness and longevity.
• XHM2 PV Hydraulic Lifting Arm Variable jib lifting arm combining versatility and ease of use. The variable jib allows loading of different-length containers with reduced loading angle.
• DALBY Removable Containers (Caissons amovibles) Removable containers manufactured to NFR17-108 (2019) standard, available for all light and industrial vehicles from 2T to 38T PTAC. Range includes flatbeds, fixed-side containers, folding-side containers, and specialized containers for recycling concrete, dust, Mobitank, fertilizer, municipal waste, and skip loader applications.
• DALBY Multibennes (Multi-skip loaders) Multi-skip loaders with lifting capacities between 3T and 20T. Mounted on chassis or berce, equipped with fixed or telescopic arms and hooks. Known for robustness and low weight.
• DALBY Trailers and Semi-trailers (Remorques et Semi-remorques porte-caissons) Trailers and semi-trailers with integrated DALBY hydraulic arm for container transport. PTAC from 3.5T to 38T. Range includes MINOX models (3.5T), simple models (11T to 24T), wide-track models (11T to 24T), tilting models (11T to 24T), and semi-trailers (38T). Trailer-mounted container carriers enable transport with PTRA up to 44T.
• HMF Handling and Loading Cranes Foldable handling and loading cranes distributed via TECHMAT subsidiary. Manufactured by HMF (Aarhus, Denmark, founded 1952) with lifting capacities from 3 to 95 t/m for all uses and terrains. Distributed exclusively in France through TECHMAT Groupe DALBY.
• KESLA Recycling and Construction Cranes Production cranes (classification B4) in Z-foldable or straight-arm configurations, designed for intensive use in recycling and construction. Can receive different tools, folded with the crane. Distributed through TECHMAT subsidiary.
• Fixed Bodies, Bi-bodies and Flatbeds (Bennes fixes, bibennes et plateaux) Fixed body, bi-body and flatbed products distributed through TECHMAT subsidiary. Includes KH Kipper rear dump bodies (W1U/HALF PIPE models) for carrier chassis, with optimized weight for maximum payload and reinforced sides for rigidity, mounted on 3 or 4-axle chassis.
• TRANSCOVER Covering Systems and Accessories Covering systems and body accessories enabling rapid and ergonomic covering of all sizes of removable containers in compliance with safety regulations. Distributed through TECHMAT subsidiary.
• DALBY Concrete Recycling Container (Caisson de recyclage béton) Specialized container equipped with a mechanical system for detaching concrete blocks. Economic (no analysis/disposal fees), ecological (no sludge discharge), and safe (mechanical detachment without air/oil pressure).
• DALBY Spare Parts Supply Original DALBY spare parts and distributed brand spare parts sold through the service network to maintain and service installed equipment.
• DALBY Training Services Theoretical and practical training provided to customers and partners covering product use, sizing/parameterization/mounting (remote or on-site), and maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifting capacities from 1T to 30T across the product range, PTAC coverage from 2T to 38T vehicles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HMF GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2023HMF (founded 1952, based in Aarhus, Denmark) manufactures auxiliary loading cranes with capacities from 3 to 95 t/m. From June 1, 2023, DALBY via TECHMAT officially launched HMF crane distribution within its network. HMF cranes are distributed worldwide and in France exclusively through TECHMAT Groupe DALBY.
• TECHMATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTECHMAT is a subsidiary of Groupe DALBY, specializing in loading cranes and associated bodywork. Through TECHMAT, DALBY distributes HMF loading cranes (3–95 t/m), KESLA Z-recycling/TP cranes, TRANSCOVER covering systems, and fixed skips, bibuckets and flatbeds. TECHMAT extends DALBY's product portfolio from lifting arms to full crane and bodywork solutions.
• DAFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAF vehicles equipped with DALBY lifting arms and containers are available as complete OEM solutions. Vehicles include 6x2 PTAC 26T with DALBY XHM3 arm (20T lifting), 6x4 PTAC 26T with XHM2PV arm (20T lifting), and 8x4 PTAC 32T with XHM3PA arm (25T lifting).
• FusocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuso vehicles (3.5T to 8.5T PTAC) equipped with DALBY MINOX BRX articulating arms and removable containers available as complete solutions, including an electric BEV version (FUSO 7C18e 100% electric).
• IvecocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIveco DAILY (3.5T–7.2T) and Iveco XWAY/SWAY (6x2 and 6x4, PTAC 26T; 8x4, PTAC 32T) equipped with DALBY MINOX and XHM-series lifting arms and removable containers. Includes CNG-powered (SWAY 6x2 CNG) variants.
• MANcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAN vehicles including TGE (PTAC 3.5T) with DALBY MINOX BRX arm, and MAN 6x2, 6x4, 8x4 configurations (PTAC 26T–32T) with XHM3, XHM2PV, and XHM3PA arms.
• Mercedes-BenzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMercedes-Benz vehicles including Sprinter (PTAC 3.5T) with MINOX BRX, ACTROS 6x2 (PTAC 26T) with XHM3, AROCS 6x4 (PTAC 26T) with XHM2PV, and AROCS 8x4 (PTAC 32T) with XHM3PA.
• Renault TruckscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRenault vehicles including Master Red Edition (PTAC 3.5T) with MINOX BRX, 100% electric BEV variants (6x2 PTAC 26.8T), and Renault Trucks 6x2, 6x4, 8x4 (PTAC 26T–32T) with XHM3, XHM2PV, and XHM3PA arms.
• ScaniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScania vehicles (6x2, 6x4, 8x4 configurations, PTAC 26T–32T) equipped with DALBY XHM3, XHM2PV, and XHM3PA arms.
• Volvo TruckscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolvo vehicles including 100% electric BEV variants (FE 6x2 E, FMX 6x2 E, FMX 6x4 E, PTAC 26.8T–28T) and diesel variants (6x2, 6x4, 8x4, PTAC 26T–32T) equipped with DALBY lifting arms.
• KESLAcoreTechnology or IntegrationKESLA produces recycling and construction cranes (classification B4), available in Z-foldable or straight-arm configurations for intensive use. Distributed via TECHMAT subsidiary of Groupe DALBY.
• TRANSCOVERcoreTechnology or IntegrationTRANSCOVER covering systems for rapid and ergonomic covering of removable containers, distributed via TECHMAT subsidiary. Provides compliant covering solutions for DALBY's container and transport equipment.
• DEVESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDEVES manufactures agricultural trailers (capacities 6.5T to 25T, containers 3m to 8m long, 8 to 40 m3 volume). DALBY lifting arms (XHM2, SHM4 30) are integrated on DEVES agricultural trailers for cereal transport, grape juice transport, and field container collection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marrel (Fayat Group): French manufacturer of skip loaders, hook lifts, and lifting arms for commercial vehicles. Marrel is the closest direct competitor to Dalby, serving the same waste management, construction, and logistics verticals with a comparable product range of lifting arms and removable containers.
• Hyva: Dutch global manufacturer of hydraulic lifting equipment, hook lifts, and tipper systems for commercial vehicles. Competes directly with Dalby's lifting arms and container-handling products across the waste, construction, and agriculture sectors worldwide.
• KH Kipper: Polish manufacturer of tipper, dump, and hook-lift bodies for commercial vehicles. Already a partner of Dalby via TECHMAT distribution, KH Kipper is also a direct competitor in the European tipper and container-body market.

Broad incumbents

• EFFER (part of Hiab/Cargotec): Italian heavy-duty loader crane manufacturer now part of the Hiab/Cargotec group. Competes with Dalby in the industrial and heavy-haulage crane segment, particularly for recycling and construction applications.
• FASSI Group: Italian global manufacturer of hydraulic loader cranes for commercial vehicles. FASSI overlaps with Dalby's TECHMAT-distributed HMF and KESLA cranes, particularly in recycling and construction applications.
• JOST-Werke AG: German manufacturer of truck-trailer couplings, landing gears, and fifth wheels. JOST acquired HMF in 2022, making it an indirect channel partner and competitor to Dalby in the integrated crane + trailer system business.
• Hiab (Cargotec): Finnish-Swedish manufacturer of loader cranes and material handling equipment, part of Cargotec. Hiab is a global incumbent in the same lifting/crane category as Dalby, with overlapping products in forestry, recycling, and construction.
• PALFINGER: Austrian global leader in loader cranes, lifting equipment, and material handling solutions. PALFINGER competes with Dalby in the crane and lifting arm category but at much larger scale, offering a broader portfolio across all commercial vehicle segments.

Regional players

• COPMA Srl: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic loader cranes and lifting equipment. Regional competitor in the lifting arm/loader crane category, focused on European recycling and construction markets.
• Amco Veba Group: Italian manufacturer of loader cranes and tipper systems. Regional peer to Dalby in southern Europe, with comparable product positioning in lifting arms and crane equipment for commercial vehicles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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