Smartlift
Smartlift A/S is a Danish private manufacturer of electric, vacuum-based industrial lifting machines (200–1,300 kg capacity) serving construction, glazing, and industrial customers across 30+ countries via direct sales in Denmark, the US, and Germany plus a 20+ partner dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersNykøbing Mors, Denmark
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Smartlift does
Smartlift A/S is a Danish private industrial equipment company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Nykøbing Mors, Denmark, specializing in the design, manufacture, and global sale of electric, emission-free vacuum lifting machines for the construction, glazing, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Its product portfolio spans three families — glass/vacuum lifters (SL 208 to SL 1009) for indoor and outdoor handling of glass, stone, and metal; multi-lifters (SLI series) for production and industrial use; and specialty/modular equipment including the radio-controlled SL 400 RT Skylifter, the ST 1300 Trolley, and the SLX 2000 modular base platform — covering lift capacities from 200 kg to 1300 kg. Core technology centers on proprietary intelligent vacuum suction with gyro stabilization, joystick control, memory positioning, and (on the SL 609 HL) built-in IoT for theft protection, tracking, and remote diagnostics. All machines are fully electric with roughly 8–10 hours of operation per charge.
The company operates through a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct field sales via wholly-owned subsidiaries — Smartlift US, Inc. (Omaha) and Smartlift Deutschland GmbH (Haan) — with a global authorized dealer and distributor network of more than 20 partners across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and North America, reaching customers in 30+ countries. Pricing is quote-based and configuration-driven, with no public list pricing; the company supports sales via a website quote tool with 24-hour response, machine demonstrations, and 9 US service locations stocking spare parts for same-day shipment. Revenue streams include capital equipment sales, service and spare parts, and equipment rental through Danish partners. Named customers span construction (Kai Andersen A/S, Breinholt Service, DN Tømrer), electrical installation (Uggerly Installation), biotechnology (Chr. Hansen A/S), food production (Troldhede Dairy), aerospace (Aero FlightSystems), metal fabrication (Dansk Boligstål A/S), and manufacturing (Almexa A/S) — with documented workforce reductions of 50–75% on specific heavy-lift tasks and stated payback periods as short as seven months. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue or funding figures.
Smartlift firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Smartlift
- Legal name
- Smartlift A/S
- Website
- https://smartlift.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Smartlift A/S is a Danish private manufacturer of electric, vacuum-based industrial lifting machines (200–1,300 kg capacity) serving construction, glazing, and industrial customers across 30+ countries via direct sales in Denmark, the US, and Germany plus a 20+ partner dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Smartlift industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Lifting Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric) (IMAHABAA)
Keywords
Where Smartlift is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nykøbing Mors
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Smartlift business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Lifting Equipment Sales: Smartlift sells lifting equipment directly to businesses in construction, glazing, and industrial sectors. Machines are configured to customer specifications with various accessories and options. Pricing is quote-based with personalized responses within 24 hours.
- Service and Spare Parts: Smartlift provides service support through 9 locations across the US, offering technical assistance, spare parts, and service technicians. Parts are stored locally and typically shipped same day.
- Equipment Rental: Smartlift offers rental options through machine rental partners in Denmark. Customers can rent lifting equipment for specific projects without purchasing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom configuration-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Smartlift product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Smartlift designs, develops, and produces electric, self-propelled vacuum lifting machines for handling glass, stone, metal, and other heavy materials with smooth surfaces in construction and industrial settings. The product portfolio includes glass lifters, multi-lifters, and specialty lifting equipment with lifting capacities ranging from 200 kg to 1,300 kg, all featuring intelligent vacuum technology and 100% electric, emission-free drivetrains. Revenue is generated through direct equipment sales, a global authorized dealer network, service and spare parts support, and equipment rental partnerships.
Product overview
Smartlift offers a comprehensive portfolio of electric, emission-free lifting equipment featuring intelligent vacuum technology. The product line consists of three main categories: Vacuum Lifters (glass/window lifters including SL 208, SL 280, SL 380, SL 309, SL 409, SL 609 HL, SL 809, SL 1009) designed for handling glass, windows, stone, and metal with smooth surfaces; Multi Lifters (SLI series including SLI 208, SLI 250, SLI 250 HLE, SLI 409, SLI 509, SLI 609, SLI 1009) for production and industrial applications; and specialty equipment including the SL 400 RT Skylifter for telehandler mounting and SLX 2000 modular base platform. All machines feature electric operation, vacuum grip technology, wireless remote control, and joystick operation. Certain models include built-in IoT for tracking and diagnostics. The products are developed and produced in Denmark.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Glass Lifters: Vacuum lifters designed for handling glass and windows, including indoor and outdoor models (e.g., SL 208, SL 280, SL 380, SL 309, SL 409, SL 609, SL 809, SL 1009).
- Vacuum Lifters
- Multi Lifters
- SL 609 HL
- SLI 250 HLE
Products and services
- SL 208 Indoor Glass Lifter Most compact indoor glass lifter with built-in joystick control, rotates on its own axis, lifts up to 200 kg with 265 cm lifting height. Designed for indoor glazing in tight construction and installation environments.
- SL 280 Indoor Glass Lifter Market's narrowest indoor glass lifter, handles elements up to 280 kg with 275 cm lifting height and side-shift capability of +/- 10 cm for indoor glass installation.
- SL 380 Indoor Glass Lifter Powerful indoor glass lifter handling items up to 380 kg with 265 cm lifting height, retaining narrow chassis for maneuverability in tight indoor spaces.
- SL 309 Outdoor Glass Lifter Outdoor glazing robot for mounting glass, windows, marble, granite and more; lifts up to 350 kg with 307 cm lifting height and compact design that fits in small construction hoists.
- SL 409 Outdoor Glass Lifter Efficient outdoor glazing robot for mounting glass, windows, granite, marble, and steel; lifts up to 430 kg with compact ruggedized design.
- SL 609 HL Outdoor Glass Lifter Outdoor lifter for glass, marble, granite and steel with electric rotating yoke, memory functionality for repeated mounting positions, and built-in IoT device for theft protection, tracking, and online diagnostics. Lifts up to 600 kg with 415 cm lifting height.
- SL 809 Outdoor Glass Lifter Highest-reaching vacuum lifter in the range, lifts up to 800 kg with 600 cm lifting height for projects requiring precision and power at higher levels.
- SL 1009 Outdoor Glass Lifter Largest machine in Smartlift range with proportional hydraulic system for precise control; lifts up to 1,000 kg with 465 cm lifting height and wireless remote control with built-in display.
- SLI 250 HLE Multi Lifter Self-propelled electric lifter for production and industry; lifts up to 550 lbs with 13 ft lifting height and 6 ft arm extension, with nearly silent operation suitable for noise-sensitive areas.
- SL 400 RT Skylifter Radio-controlled electric vacuum manipulator designed for mounting on telescopic handlers via Smartlift pallet fork adapter; offers 350-degree rotation and lifts up to 400 kg.
- SLX 2000 Modular Base Platform Flexible lifting solution with modular tool system; base machine with selectable tools (vacuum pad, hydraulic winch, fly-jib, pallet forks, lifting hook); lifts up to 1,000 kg with 5.85 m lifting height.
- ST 1300 Trolley Self-propelled transport cart for drywall and other building materials with electric lifter raising up to 86 cm; can serve as a work bench on construction sites.
- Service and Spare Parts Support Technical assistance, spare parts, and service technicians provided through 9 US service locations and global dealer network; parts typically shipped same day from local inventory.
- Equipment Rental Smartlift lifting equipment rental offered through machine rental partners in Denmark, allowing customers to rent equipment for specific projects without purchasing.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces workforce required from 7 to 2 employees for heavy panel installation
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Smartlift
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Smartlift technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Smartlift partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered standard, core and minor.
- Central Platform Services LtdstandardUK-based dealer offering Smartlift machines with professional guidance, sales, service, and spare parts support for the UK market.
- HOCAP BVstandardNetherlands-based dealer providing Smartlift sales, professional guidance, and service support for Dutch customers.
- As'UpstandardFrance-based dealer offering Smartlift machines with professional guidance, sales, and after-sale support including wear parts and spare parts.
- K&K Pro Vitium GmbHstandardAustria-based dealer for Smartlift products providing sales, service, and spare parts support.
- Smartlift Deutschland GmbHcoreGerman subsidiary handling sales, service, and support for the German market. Regional sales managers cover West (PLZ 24000-28999, 40000-79999) and East (PLZ 01000-23999, 29000-39999, 80000-99999) regions.
- Glasslift sp. z o.o.standardPoland-based dealer offering Smartlift sales and service support.
- TecnocatstandardSpain-based dealer providing Smartlift sales and support for Spanish customers.
- Ormet S.r.l.standardItaly-based dealer offering Smartlift machines with professional guidance and after-sale support.
- Neuwerth Logistics SAstandardSwitzerland-based dealer providing Smartlift sales, service, and spare parts support.
- Zone Group Pty Ltd.standardAustralia-based dealer offering Smartlift sales and support for Australian customers.
- Glasscorp Ltd.standardNew Zealand-based dealer providing Smartlift sales and service support.
- Up and Down Lifting SolutionsstandardCanada-based dealer covering all Canadian provinces with Smartlift sales, service, and spare parts. Phone: 844-401-9723.
- Leavitt CranesstandardUS-based dealer partner offering Smartlift sales and support in the American market.
- Wallink International LimitedstandardSouth Korea-based dealer providing Smartlift sales and service for the Korean market.
- SONG SONGstandardVietnam-based dealer offering Smartlift sales and support for Vietnamese customers.
- Silcom North UABstandardLithuania-based dealer providing Smartlift sales and support for Baltic region customers.
- Meka Lift Makine Dış Ticaret A.Ş.standardTurkey-based dealer offering Smartlift sales and support for Turkish customers.
- Abitare C.G. SRLstandardRomania-based dealer providing Smartlift sales and support for Romanian customers.
- Grand Minator Promotional Ltd.minorCyprus-based dealer offering Smartlift sales and support for Cyprus and surrounding regions.
- FLIC SystemsminorUkraine-based dealer providing Smartlift sales and support for Ukrainian customers.
- VeraspecminorUAE-based dealer offering Smartlift sales and support for Middle East customers.
- ims Handhabungstechnik GmbHstandardGermany-based dealer partner offering Smartlift sales, service, and spare parts support.
- SmartliftcoreDirect sales contact for Denmark, Sweden, and Norway with Sales Manager Martin Kielgast providing direct sales of machines to construction industry through Scandinavian partners.
Scale indicators4 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Smartlift competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Konecranes: Finnish global leader in lifting equipment, including overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling solutions. Competes indirectly with Smartlift through broader material handling offerings to industrial customers globally.
- Liebherr: Swiss-German global manufacturer of construction equipment, cranes, and material handling machinery. Competes indirectly through tower cranes, mobile cranes, and heavy lifting solutions that Smartlift positions against in space-constrained applications.
- Bystronic: Swiss-based global supplier of metal and glass processing equipment, including automated handling systems. Adjacent competitor in glass processing automation with much larger scale and broader industrial focus.
- Manitou: French global manufacturer of telehandlers, forklifts, and aerial work platforms. Adjacent competitor in material handling with Smartlift's SL 400 RT Skylifter specifically designed to mount on Manitou-style telescopic handlers.
- Hilti: Liechtenstein-based global construction tools and equipment manufacturer. Competes indirectly through construction-site productivity solutions and could expand into specialized vacuum lifting with its extensive distribution network.
- Terex (Genie): American manufacturer of aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and material handling equipment. Competes indirectly through broader construction equipment portfolio and global dealer network overlapping Smartlift's customer base.
Direct peers
- Aero-Lift: German manufacturer of vacuum tube lifters and crane attachments for ergonomic handling of glass, sheet metal, and stone. Closely comparable to Smartlift's product line and use cases, competing directly in European industrial and construction markets.
- Schmalz: German-based global leader in vacuum automation and material handling systems. Directly competes with Smartlift in vacuum lifting equipment for glass, metal, and stone across industrial and construction applications, with significantly broader product portfolio and global scale.
- TAWI: Swedish manufacturer of vacuum and electric lifters, hoists, and crane systems. Similar product focus on ergonomic lifting solutions for industrial and warehouse applications, with comparable European origin and customer base.
Emerging players
- Hird: UK-based equipment dealer and lifting solutions provider, distributing competing vacuum lifting and glass handling equipment. Comparable business model combining equipment sales with service and training support for construction and glazing customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Smartlift social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Smartlift leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Smartlift subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Smartlift funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Smartlift M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Smartlift
What does Smartlift do?
Smartlift designs, develops, and produces electric, self-propelled vacuum lifting machines for handling glass, stone, metal, and other heavy materials with smooth surfaces in construction and industrial settings. The product portfolio includes glass lifters, multi-lifters, and specialty lifting equipment with lifting capacities ranging from 200 kg to 1,300 kg, all featuring intelligent vacuum technology and 100% electric, emission-free drivetrains. Revenue is generated through direct equipment sales, a global authorized dealer network, service and spare parts support, and equipment rental partnerships.
Is Smartlift a public or private company?
Smartlift is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Smartlift founded?
Smartlift was founded in 2008. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Smartlift based?
Smartlift is headquartered in Nykøbing Mors, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Smartlift make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Lifting Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Spare Parts and equipment Rental.
Who are Smartlift's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Konecranes, Liebherr, Bystronic, Manitou, Hilti and Terex (Genie). Direct peers are Aero-Lift, Schmalz and TAWI. Hird is listed as an emerging player.
Does Smartlift have an API?
No public API is recorded for Smartlift.
What industry is Smartlift in?
Smartlift's product category is Industrial Lifting Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHABAA, Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric). Its NAICS code is 333924 and its SIC code is 3537.