ALTIPESA

What ALTIPESA does

ALTIPESA (legal entity ALMESA ALME, S.A.) is a privately held Spanish manufacturer founded in 1986, headquartered in Náquera, Valencia, operating from a 6,000+ m² facility. The company designs, manufactures, and markets aluminum ladders, stools, scaffolding, and mobile towers under three brands — ALTIPESA, ALT1P, and ALTIPESA PRO — with over 200 product references spanning domestic consumer use and professional/industrial applications. Core technology centers on aluminum profile construction with proprietary polypropylene (PP) safety platform locking systems and reinforced PP hinges, designed to prevent accidental openings and platform deformation, with products engineered for EN 131 and EN 14183 European safety compliance and a 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects. The company also holds ISO 9001 quality certification and is a member of AFESPO.

The business model is a B2B/B2C hardware sales operation: products are sold primarily through Spanish national distribution chains and retail networks, with supplementary direct sales via phone, email, and a multi-language company website available in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese. Customer segments are split between individual domestic consumers using ladders and stools for household tasks (cleaning, DIY, gardening) and professional buyers in construction, maintenance, industrial, retail, and hospitality sectors requiring heavy-duty access equipment. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; commercial engagement is via catalog download and direct inquiry. There is no disclosed revenue, no funding history, no M&A activity, and no public stock listing.

Name

ALTIPESA

Legal name

ALMESA ALME, S.A.

Website

https://altipesa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ALTIPESA is a Spanish manufacturer, founded in 1986, of aluminum ladders, stools, scaffolding, and mobile towers serving both domestic consumers and professional/industrial buyers across Spain and selected international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Náquera , Comunidad Valenciana / Comunitat Valenciana

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Ladder Sales: ALTIPESA generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of aluminum ladders, stools, scaffolding and mobile towers. Products are sold through national distribution chains and retail networks. The company offers over 200 product references spanning domestic and professional use cases, with a 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects backing each sale.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ALTIPESA manufactures and sells aluminum ladders, stools, scaffolding, and mobile towers from its Náquera (Valencia, Spain) facility. The company offers more than 200 product references spanning domestic and professional use cases, with proprietary polypropylene platform locking systems, compliance with EN 131 and EN 14183 safety standards, and a five-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product overview

ALTIPESA (ALMESA ALME, S.A.) is a Spanish manufacturer of aluminum ladders, stools, scaffolding, and mobile towers since 1986. The company operates from a 6,000+ m² facility in Náquera, Valencia, and offers over 200 product references across three main product lines: Ladders (including platform ladders, telescopic ladders, stepladders, leaning ladders, combination/transformable ladders, insulating ladders, and articulated multi-position ladders), Stools (including professional and domestic folding stools in various series), and Scaffolding/Mobile Towers. Products are organized into professional and domestic use categories, with key product series including SERIE 760 (mobile platform ladder), SERIE ALTIPRO (professional stepladder), SERIE C2 (transformable ladder), SERIE BRICO 4 (multi-function telescopic ladder), SERIE 300N (domestic stepladder), SERIE MINI (steel stool), SERIE RACK 9 (professional folding stool), and SERIE 350 (wide-step stepladder). The company owns ALTIPESA, ALT1P, and ALTIPESA PRO brands. All products comply with European safety standards EN 131 and EN 14183, and include a five-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SERIE 760 Mobile Platform Ladder Folding mobile platform ladder designed for maintenance tasks in industrial environments, providing maximum safety and ergonomics for professional users.
• SERIE ALTIPRO Professional Stepladder Professional stepladder engineered for maximum stability and safety in professional work environments.
• SERIE C2 Transformable Two-Section Ladder Transformable ladder with two sections offering versatile configurations for professional applications.
• SERIE BRICO 4 Multi-function Telescopic Ladder Multi-function telescopic ladder for household tasks including articulated, telescopic, and multipurpose configurations; folds to only 25 cm when stored.
• SERIE 300N Stepladder Domestic stepladder with polypropylene (PP) platform that supports loads without permanent deformation.
• SERIE MINI Steel Stool Compact steel stool for domestic household tasks.
• SERIE RACK 9 Professional Folding Stool

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum user weight capacity of 150 kg per EN 131 standard for domestic ladders
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AFESPO (Spanish Association of Portable Ladder Manufacturers)minorOthersALTIPESA is a member of AFESPO, the Spanish Association of Portable Ladder Manufacturers. Membership provides industry credibility, networking opportunities, and participation in sector standards development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker: Global tool and access-equipment conglomerate that owns Werner and other ladder brands. Represents the broad-incumbent benchmark ALTIPESA faces in retail specification and private-label competition across European distribution.
• Werner Co. Global US-headquartered leader in ladders, climbing equipment and access solutions for trade and consumer users. As a much larger broad incumbent with overlapping product categories, Werner represents the strategic benchmark ALTIPESA competes against in professional specifications.

Direct peers

• Youngman / Lyte Ladders: UK-based access equipment maker producing aluminum and glassfibre ladders, step stools and mobile towers through its Lyte and Youngman brands. Directly comparable to ALTIPESA on portable access hardware, EN compliance and multi-tier professional/consumer catalog breadth.
• Faraone: Italian maker of mobile scaffolding towers, work platforms and aluminum access products for construction and renovation. Highly comparable to ALTIPESA on the mobile-tower and modular-scaffolding lines serving European professional buyers.
• KRAUSE-Werk: German manufacturer of ladders, scaffolds and mobile towers distributed widely across Europe. KRAUSE is highly comparable to ALTIPESA on product breadth (ladders + scaffolding), safety certifications and professional/consumer split.
• Hymer-Leichtmetallbau: German specialist in aluminum ladder and access equipment, including step stools, work platforms and truck-mounted solutions. Directly comparable to ALTIPESA on aluminum expertise, professional access products and EU-wide distribution.
• ZARGES GmbH: German manufacturer of aluminum access solutions including ladders, scaffolding and mobile platforms that comply with EN 131. ZARGES is one of the closest direct comparisons to ALTIPESA on aluminum access equipment, certifications, and European professional supply.
• Hailo-Werk: German maker of ladders, step stools and mobile access platforms serving both consumer and professional markets across Europe. Hailo overlaps with ALTIPESA on the same EN-compliant aluminum step/stool ladder category and retail distribution channels.
• Tubesca: French manufacturer of aluminum and fiberglass ladders, scaffolds and access solutions sold across European retail and professional channels. Closely comparable to ALTIPESA on product mix, EN-compliant positioning and Iberian/French market exposure.
• Telesteps: Swedish manufacturer specializing in telescopic and multi-function ladders, including the SERIE BRICO 4-style articulating products. Telesteps is a like-for-like benchmark on the telescopic/access multi-function segments ALTIPESA competes in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altipesa

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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