Unigom
Unigom is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer, founded in 1945, that produces solid tyres for forklifts and aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE), distributing exclusively through an authorised industrial tyre dealer network from its Wevelgem production facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1945
- HeadquartersWevelgem, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Unigom does
Unigom is a Belgian, family-owned manufacturer of solid tyres for material handling and aviation ground support applications. Founded in 1945 in Wevelgem, Belgium (originally as QMW by André Quartier and Albert Meyfroit), the company is currently controlled by second-generation owner Patrick Meyfroit. It produces six core solid tyre product lines — Airborne, Radius Technology, Solidboy, Solidboy New, Solidslick, and Warehouse Activity — covering a wide range of sizes (e.g., 4.00-8 through 10.00-20) and variants including standard, lock (enhanced traction), and non-marking configurations. The portfolio targets two end-use segments: forklift operators in warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing, and airport/aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE) operators requiring puncture-resistant tyres for baggage, cargo, and pushback vehicles.
The company's underlying technology is centred on solid rubber tyre manufacturing, with proprietary features such as Radius Technology (a specific radius design for improved performance) and a Cradle to Cradle (C2C) circular-economy approach to tyre lifecycle management. Production is conducted in-house at its Wevelgem facility, providing direct control over quality, customisation, and the circular-economy workflow. The firm offers custom manufacturing under the positioning "we can make it solid," signalling small-batch and bespoke capability beyond standard catalogue products.
Unigom operates a B2B distribution model exclusively through an authorised industrial tyre dealer network. Pricing is dealer-specific and gated behind an authenticated dealer login portal, with merchandise items (e.g., Gadget Solidboy at €20) sold separately at unit pricing. The company pursues modest marketing activity — a website, a Facebook page, and trade exhibition participation — and does not sell direct to end users. It employs between 11 and 50 people and is incorporated as Unigom nv, a Belgian naamloze vennootschap, with no external institutional investors, parent company, or public listing.
Unigom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Unigom
- Legal name
- Unigom nv
- Website
- https://unigom.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1945
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Unigom is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer, founded in 1945, that produces solid tyres for forklifts and aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE), distributing exclusively through an authorised industrial tyre dealer network from its Wevelgem production facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Unigom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Solid Tyre Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Tire Manufacturing (32621), Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) (326211)
- SIC
- Tires & Inner Tubes (3011)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Off-the-Road (OTR) & Heavy Equipment Tires Manufacturing (IMANAKAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Tires Manufacturing (IMACAIAK)
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Where Unigom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wevelgem
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Unigom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Solid Tyre Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling solid tyres for forklifts and Ground Support Equipment. Products sold through dealer network with various configurations (standard, non-marking, lock variants).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Dealer pricing through authenticated portal |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Gadget merchandise items |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Unigom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Unigom manufactures and supplies solid tyres for forklifts and Ground Support Equipment (GSE), serving industrial material-handling and airport operations customers. The company distributes its tyre products through an authorized dealer network under a family-owned, Belgian-made brand.
Product overview
Unigom is a family-owned Belgian manufacturer specializing in solid tyres for forklifts and Ground Support Equipment (GSE). The company operates as a circular company, managing tyres from cradle to cradle (C2C). The product portfolio centers on six main solid tyre product lines: Airborne, Radius Technology, Solidboy, Solidboy New, Solidslick, and Warehouse Activity. Each product line offers various sizes, load capacities, and variants including standard, lock (enhanced traction), and non-marking options. The products serve industrial material handling applications, with a slogan 'we can make it solid' indicating specialized custom manufacturing capabilities. The company has been in operation since 1945, originally established as QMW (Quartier & Meyfroit @ Wevelgem) before becoming Unigom.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Airborne: Product line of solid tyres for forklifts and GSE.
- Radius Technology
- Solidboy
- Solidboy New
- Solidslick
- Warehouse Activity
Products and services
- Airborne Solid tyre product line designed for airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE) applications, manufactured by Unigom for industrial and aviation ground operations.
- Radius Technology Proprietary Unigom solid tyre manufacturing technology applied to the production of solid tyres for forklifts and ground support equipment.
- Solidboy Solid tyre product line for forklift and industrial material-handling applications, manufactured by Unigom and sold through authorized dealers.
- Solidboy New New-generation solid tyre product line for forklift and industrial material-handling applications, manufactured by Unigom and sold through authorized dealers.
- Solidslick Solid tyre product line for industrial and material-handling applications, manufactured by Unigom and sold through authorized dealers.
- Warehouse Activity Solid tyre product line designed for warehouse and logistics material-handling equipment, manufactured by Unigom for industrial fleet operators.
Companies that use Unigom
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Unigom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Unigom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights4 records
Unigom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bridgestone: World's largest tyre manufacturer with industrial/forklift solid-tyre offerings. Competes with Unigom on forklift and material handling tyre replacement contracts via global dealer networks.
- Continental: Global tyre major with a Conti industrial solid-tyre product line serving forklifts and material handling. Much broader portfolio but directly competes in Unigom's core solid-tyre niche.
- Michelin: Global tyre major offering industrial solid tyres for forklifts and material handling equipment, including through its Camso acquisition. Overlaps with Unigom on solid industrial tyre specifications.
Direct peers
- Camso (Michelin): Specialist in solid and resilient tyres for material handling, forklifts, and construction equipment, now part of Michelin's specialty tyre business. Competes head-to-head with Unigom in solid industrial tyres.
- Mitas (Continental): Manufacturer of industrial, agricultural, and motorcycle tyres, including solid industrial tyres for forklifts and material handling. Direct overlap with Unigom's industrial solid-tyre range.
- BKT (Balkrishna Industries): Indian manufacturer specialising in off-road, industrial, and material-handling solid tyres including forklift fitments. Competes with Unigom on price-sensitive solid industrial tyre SKUs.
- Trelleborg Wheel Systems: Specialist manufacturer of solid and pneumatic industrial tyres for forklifts, GSE, and material handling equipment. The most direct product-line overlap with Unigom's solid-tyre portfolio across forklift and GSE applications.
- Marathon Tire: North American manufacturer of industrial solid and resilient tyres for forklifts and material handling. Direct competitor to Unigom in solid-tyre product categories for industrial fleets.
- SE Super Elastic: Italian specialist manufacturer of super-elastic (solid) industrial tyres for forklifts and material handling equipment. Closest comparable specialty competitor to Unigom's solid-tyre focus.
- Loadstar Tyres: Manufacturer of industrial and solid tyres serving forklifts and material handling applications. Competes with Unigom in solid industrial tyre SKUs across multiple sizes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Unigom social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Unigom leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Unigom funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Unigom M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Unigom
What does Unigom do?
Unigom manufactures and supplies solid tyres for forklifts and Ground Support Equipment (GSE), serving industrial material-handling and airport operations customers. The company distributes its tyre products through an authorized dealer network under a family-owned, Belgian-made brand.
Is Unigom a public or private company?
Unigom is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Unigom founded?
Unigom was founded in 1945. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Unigom based?
Unigom is headquartered in Wevelgem, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Unigom make money?
One revenue line is on record: solid Tyre Sales.
Who are Unigom's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bridgestone, Continental and Michelin. Direct peers are Camso (Michelin), Mitas (Continental), BKT (Balkrishna Industries), Trelleborg Wheel Systems, Marathon Tire, SE Super Elastic and Loadstar Tyres.
Does Unigom have an API?
No public API is recorded for Unigom.
What industry is Unigom in?
Unigom's product category is Industrial Solid Tyre Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAKAD, Off-the-Road (OTR) & Heavy Equipment Tires Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMACAIAK, Tires Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 32621 and its SIC code is 3011.