Lift and Grow

What Lift and Grow does

Lift and Grow manufactures and installs automated overhead lift systems for commercial cannabis cultivation facilities, operating as a brand under parent company Lift and Store, LLC (founded 1992 and headquartered in Ramsey, Minnesota). The company sells three core hardware product lines—Light Lifts (motorized overhead grow light positioning with millimeter-precision single-button control and payload capacities supporting up to 2,100 sq ft of canopy), the H2P (Harvest-to-Process) Drying System (automated overhead drying racks and carts that reduce harvest labor and time), and Commercial Cultivation Storage Systems (overhead security cages suspending up to 4,000 lbs)—plus a Vertical Grow Systems add-on for multi-tier operations. Underlying technology centers on precision electromechanical drive systems with aircraft-grade steel safety cabling, multi-point safety architecture, ERP/open-API software integration, and patent-pending configurable designs.

The company monetizes through custom-quoted hardware sales, on-site installation services, grow room consulting, software integration, and recurring maintenance agreements (5-year mechanical and 1-year electrical warranties). It sells direct via enterprise field sales, with installations completed in every U.S. state and Canada, and targets commercial cannabis growers (primary), marijuana distributors, hemp growers, and indoor/vertical farmers. The leadership team is led by CEO Chris Benyo, who has run the cannabis brand since 2019, supported by senior sales engineers. Marketing is content-driven, combining ROI calculators, whitepapers, webinars, and customer galleries to nurture enterprise leads through a quote-based sales process.

Name

Lift and Grow

Legal name

Lift and Store, LLC

Website

https://liftngrow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lift and Grow manufactures and installs automated overhead lift systems—light lifts, H2P drying racks, and overhead security cages—for commercial cannabis cultivators, marijuana distributors, hemp growers, and indoor farmers across the U.S. and Canada, operating under parent Lift and Store, LLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Cultivation Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Accessories & Ancillary Products Wholesale (Vapes, Packaging, Hardware) (CRAOAIAH)

Keywords

• Cannabis grow light lifts
• Automated overhead lifts
• Cannabis drying systems
• Cannabis storage security
• Commercial cultivation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnesota City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Light Lifts: Sale of automated overhead grow light lift systems with precision height adjustment for commercial cannabis cultivation facilities. Pricing based on custom quotes.
2. Hardware Sales - Drying Systems: Sale of H2P Drying Systems and overhead cannabis drying racks for commercial grow operations.
3. Hardware Sales - Storage/Security: Sale of overhead security cages and storage lift systems for cannabis product security.
4. Professional Services - Consulting: Grow room consulting services including cultivation equipment selection, design analysis, and operational assessments.
5. Professional Services - Installation: On-site installation of lifts with training options for operations staff or contractors.
6. Software Integration Services: Programming integration between lifts and customer's cannabis ERP and grow management systems. Open API available for internal coding.
7. Maintenance Services: End-to-end maintenance agreements with service-level commitments. 5-year mechanical and 1-year electrical component warranty. Extended warranties available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lift and Grow manufactures and installs automated overhead motorized lift systems for commercial cannabis cultivation facilities. Core products include Light Lifts that adjust grow lights with millimeter precision, the H2P Drying System for automated harvest-to-drying workflows, and overhead security storage cages for cannabis inventory. The company also provides grow-room consulting, installation, software integration with cannabis ERP systems via open API, and multi-year maintenance agreements.

Product overview

Lift and Grow manufactures and installs automated overhead lift systems for commercial cannabis cultivation facilities. The product portfolio centers on three core hardware product lines—Light Lifts for adjustable overhead grow lighting, the H2P Drying System for automated cannabis drying, and Commercial Cultivation Storage Systems for overhead security cages—plus Vertical Grow Systems as an add-on for multi-tier operations. These products are complemented by four service offerings: Grow Room Consulting, Adjustable Grow Light Installation, Cannabis Grow Software & Integration (including open API access), and Cannabis Grow Light Maintenance. The company operates under parent company Lift and Store, LLC (established 1992) and serves commercial cannabis growers, marijuana distributors, hemp growers, and indoor farmers across the U.S. and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Light Lifts Motorized overhead lift systems that adjust grow lights, ventilation, and heating systems with millimeter precision via single-button control. Supports up to 600 lbs per unit and covers up to 2,100 sq ft of canopy for commercial cannabis cultivation facilities.
• H2P Drying System (Harvest to Process) Automated overhead cannabis drying system featuring carts and hang bars designed for handling fresh flowers during the harvest-to-drying transition. Supports up to 350 lbs and works in rooms with ceilings as low as 8 feet, reducing harvest labor by 50% and harvest time by up to 40%.
• Commercial Cultivation Storage Systems Overhead security and storage cages that suspend up to 4,000 lbs of cannabis product from the ceiling using motorized lifts. Security cages can span up to 13 feet by 6 feet and double storage capacity without facility remodel.
• Grow Room Consulting Advisory services for commercial cannabis grow room design, equipment selection, space optimization, and cultivation operations assessment. Sold as a standalone professional service to commercial cannabis operators.
• Adjustable Grow Light Installation Professional installation of overhead lift systems, including attachment of grow lights, aeration, and drainage systems. Offered as on-site service or contractor training for commercial cannabis operators.
• Cannabis Grow Software and Integration Integration of Lift and Grow machines with cannabis ERP and grow management systems, enabling single-system control of all equipment. Customers can code custom integrations using the company's open API.
• Cannabis Grow Light Maintenance End-to-end maintenance agreements with service-level commitments, including 5-year mechanical and 1-year electrical component warranty. Extended warranties available. Expected machine lifespan is 15-20 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% yield increase reported by Ascension Farm
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bureau of Internet Accessibility (BoIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessibility consulting partnership for website accessibility compliance. BoIA conducted full accessibility audit using automated and manual testing via their A11Y platform to ensure conformance with WCAG 2.0 A/AA guidelines.
• Lift and Store, LLCcoreOthersParent company of Lift and Grow, in business since 1992. Has installed over 11,000 movable light and storage solutions across retailers including Target, Walmart, REI, and Dick's Sporting Goods. Provides operational foundation and 30+ years of lift technology experience.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pipp Horticulture: Designs and manufactures mobile vertical racking systems and overhead light movers for commercial cannabis cultivation facilities — directly comparable to Lift and Grow's Light Lift and drying-rack offerings to the same grower customer.
• BFG Supply (BFG USA): Manufactures heavy-duty overhead grow light movers and hangers used by cannabis cultivators, addressing the same core workflow — adjusting grow-light height for optimal PAR — that Lift and Grow's Light Lift system targets.
• Agrify Corporation: Provides integrated cultivation hardware and software (including racking and environmental-control systems) for cannabis operators; competes with Lift and Grow in the same facility-automation category with broader software-centric packaging.
• Growspan: Sells vertical grow racking, rolling benches, and light-hanging systems tailored to commercial cannabis and hemp cultivation — closely comparable product mix and customer base to Lift and Grow.

Broad incumbents

• Priva: Established Dutch horticultural automation vendor providing process control and climate/irrigation management for greenhouses and indoor farms; comparable to Lift and Grow where automation integration with grow management systems is required, though Priva is a broader incumbent.
• Hawthorne Gardening Company: Scotts Miracle-Gro subsidiary supplying a broad portfolio of cannabis cultivation equipment, lighting, and nutrients; competes with Lift and Grow as a one-stop broader supplier rather than a specialist in overhead lift systems.
• Fluence Bioengineering (by Signify): LED grow lighting and smart cultivation platform for cannabis and indoor farming; overlaps with Lift and Grow because light-positioning controls integrate with Fluence fixtures, though Fluence is a broader lighting incumbent.

Emerging players

• Truss (formerly iGrow): Provides vertical farming racking and cultivation infrastructure for controlled-environment agriculture; an emerging niche player with partial overlap in cannabis-vertical racking versus Lift and Grow's overhead lift specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/liftandgrow

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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