IME-AUTOLIFT

What IME-AUTOLIFT does

IME-AUTOLIFT, legally Autolift GmbH and trading as part of the AUTOLIFT-Gruppe, is an Austrian owner-managed manufacturer of heavy-duty lifting systems founded in 1989 and headquartered in Elixhausen near Salzburg. The company designs, produces, distributes, and services lifting equipment principally for the rail vehicle industry — covering trams, metros, wagons, heavy articulated trains, and locomotives — with secondary extensions into defense/military logistics and industrial manufacturing. Its core portfolio combines mobile lifting jacks, telescoping side pit jacks, underfloor lifting systems offered in both standing and suspended configurations, remote-controlled shunter vehicles up to 150 tons, bogie manipulation equipment (drop tables, turn tables, stacking frames, jacks), and the MasterLift universal manipulator with interchangeable adapters for heavy-component handling.

Manufacturing is conducted at the Elixhausen site and through two wholly owned subsidiaries: Profimaster Kft. in Kópháza, Hungary, and IME-Autolift d.o.o. in Lužnice, Serbia. The company also produces 1-, 2-, and 3-axis turning lifting systems for industrial customers that need to rotate large steel workpieces at ergonomic working heights, plus a defense range of battery-powered hydraulic wheel-gripper systems, battery spindle jacks, and container lifting systems. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of custom-engineered systems, supplemented by short-term rental fleets (4x12T and 8x35T sets) and a long-tail service/maintenance stream that guarantees spare parts availability for up to 30 years. Distribution is enterprise-direct, factory-to-customer, across a stated 70-country footprint with an output of approximately 10 systems per month.

The business is sold principally through enterprise field sales targeting railway vehicle manufacturers, public and private transport operators, and private maintenance service providers, supported by a multilingual corporate website in seven languages, downloadable technical collateral, and participation in industry trade fairs. A sister company, IME Light GmbH, handles automotive/heavy-commercial vehicle lifting applications separately. In July 2026 the AUTOLIFT-Gruppe acquired SOBAtec GmbH, converting a prior project partnership into a wholly owned addition to the group. Ownership remains concentrated in the founding management and no external investors or parent company are disclosed.

Name

IME-AUTOLIFT

Legal name

Autolift GmbH

Website

https://autolift.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IME-AUTOLIFT (Autolift GmbH) is an Austrian, owner-managed manufacturer founded in 1989 that designs, produces, and services heavy-duty lifting systems — mobile jacks, underfloor units, shunters, bogie manipulators, and turning systems — for rail vehicle, defense, and industrial customers across roughly 70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Railway lifting systems
• Mobile lifting jacks
• Underfloor lifting units
• Bogie manipulation equipment
• Industrial turning devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Elixhausen

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lifting Equipment Sales: Sale of heavy lifting systems for rail vehicles including mobile lifting jacks, underfloor systems, shunters, and bogie manipulation equipment. One-time capital equipment sales with long product lifecycles.
2. Rental Units: Short-term rental of mobile lifting systems for temporary projects, larger conversions, or revisions. Available systems include 4x12T sets and 8x35T sets with motorized load adjustment.
3. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive after-sales services including on-site service, preventive maintenance, annual inspections, modifications, and refurbishment. Spare parts availability guaranteed for up to 30 years.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IME-AUTOLIFT (Autolift GmbH) manufactures heavy-duty lifting systems for railway vehicles, defense, and industrial applications. The product range includes mobile lifting jacks, side pit lifting jacks, underfloor systems (standing and suspended), shunters, and bogie manipulation equipment such as drop tables, turn tables, and stacking frames, plus industrial turning and lifting systems in 1-, 2-, and 3-axis configurations. The company also offers battery-powered defense lifting systems, short-term rental units, and after-sales service with up to 30 years of spare parts availability.

Product overview

IME-AUTOLIFT (Autolift GmbH) is a lifting systems manufacturer serving the railway, defense, and industrial sectors. The product portfolio centers on mobile lifting jacks and underfloor systems for rail vehicles (trams, metros, wagons, locomotives), complemented by specialized bogie manipulation equipment (drop tables, turn tables, stacking frames) and shunter vehicles. Industrial turning and lifting systems span 1-axis to 3-axis configurations for manufacturing applications. Defense products include battery-powered hydraulic and spindle lifting systems for military vehicles and container handling. The company also offers rental units and comprehensive service/maintenance packages. A sister company (IME-Light GmbH) handles automotive lifting applications. Products are manufactured at facilities in Austria (Elixhausen/Salzburg), Hungary (Kópháza), and Serbia (Lužnice).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Lifting Jacks Portable lifting columns for lifting rail vehicles ranging from trams to heavy locomotives; the simplest lifting solution for rail vehicle maintenance and assembly.
• Side Pit Lifting Jacks Telescoping side pit lifting jacks designed to maximize limited space in maintenance facilities by working from existing inspection pits.
• Underfloor Lifting Units Space-saving systems that retract into the floor when not in use; available in both standing and suspended configurations for use in maintenance halls.
• Shunter Self-propelled, remote-controlled 2-way vehicles for shunting bogies, wagons, locomotives, and complete trains within stations or depots.
• Bogie Drop Table Self-propelled or manually movable tables for lowering bogies separately from rail vehicles, enabling bogie removal from under lifted vehicles.
• Bogie Turn Table Floor-installed turntables, available in manual or electric versions, used to change direction or track of rail-mounted bogies.
• MasterLift Manipulator Universal manipulator with various adapters for transporting, lifting, and assembling/disassembling heavy rail vehicle components, designed as an all-rounder for any rail vehicle depot.
• 1-Axis Turning Lifting Systems Simplest turning system available as a manually-driven 1-column model or 2-column model with electric rotary drive delivering up to 10,000 Nm torque, for industrial turning/lifting applications.
• 2-Axle Turning Lifting Systems Turning lifting systems with coordinated load capacity and torque for workpieces with the center of gravity at approximately 100mm from the rotation axis, enabling ergonomic welding and machining from all sides.
• 3-Axle Turning Lifting Systems Advanced turning systems available as a 1-column model with a second turntable on a rotating horizontal boom, or a 2-column model with a turntable in the center of a rotating connecting beam, for handling heavy workpieces with varying centers of gravity.
• Battery-Operated Wheel Gripper Lifting Systems (ESH-HWB) Hydraulic, battery-powered wheel gripper lifting systems designed for military maintenance, logistics, and field operations.
• Battery Spindle Jack Systems (ESH-2844/4044/4844) Battery-powered spindle jack systems engineered for military applications.
• Container Lifting Systems (ESH-C(M)) Container lifting systems for handling container-based military infrastructure.
• Rental Units (ESSH12, ESSH35AR) Short-term rental of mobile lifting systems including 4x12T sets and 8x35T sets with motorized load pick-up adjustment, available for larger projects, conversions, or revisions at railway manufacturers and operators.
• Service & Maintenance Comprehensive after-sales service including on-site maintenance, preventive maintenance, annual inspections, modifications, refurbishment, and guaranteed spare parts availability for up to 30 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Spare parts availability guaranteed for up to 30 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• SOBAtec GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The AUTOLIFT Group acquired SOBAtec GmbH, transforming a successful project partnership into an entrepreneurial connection. This acquisition strengthens the Autolift Group's position in the lifting equipment market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MAHA Maschinenbau Halberstadt: MAHA designs and builds vehicle lifts, brake testers, and workshop equipment for commercial vehicles, buses, and rail. Its mobile column and platform lifts are directly comparable to Autolift's mobile lifting jacks for heavy commercial and rail vehicle maintenance.
• Stertil-Koni: Stertil-Koni is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty mobile column lifts and platform lifts used in bus, truck, military, and rail vehicle maintenance. It is a direct peer to Autolift, competing across mobile lifting jacks, pit jacks, and depot lifting systems for heavy vehicles.
• Rotary Lift: Rotary Lift, part of Dover Corporation's Vehicle Service Group, is a long-established manufacturer of vehicle lifts including heavy-duty mobile column lifts for trucks, buses, and rail. It competes directly with Autolift in heavy-duty lifting for commercial and rail vehicles.
• HWH Corporation: HWH Corporation manufactures heavy-duty hydraulic leveling systems and lifting equipment primarily for buses, motor coaches, and specialized heavy vehicles. Its product portfolio and customer base in heavy commercial vehicle maintenance align closely with Autolift's rail and commercial vehicle lifting focus.
• Nussbaum Fahrzeugwerkteile: Nussbaum is a German manufacturer of mobile column lifts, scissor lifts, and in-ground lifts for trucks, buses, and rail vehicles. Its heavy-duty lifting portfolio overlaps directly with Autolift's mobile lifting jacks, side pit jacks, and underfloor systems.

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes: Konecranes is a global leader in industrial cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment serving manufacturing, ports, and heavy industry. As a broad incumbent, it offers lifting and positioning capabilities that overlap with Autolift's industrial turning lifting systems and shunters, though not rail-specific.
• Plasser & Theurer: Plasser & Theurer is the global leader in rail track construction and maintenance machinery (tampers, stabilizers, etc.). While its core focus is on-track rather than in-depot equipment, it shares Autolift's rail-industry customer base and is a relevant adjacent peer in rail maintenance infrastructure.
• Demag (Terex Material Handling): Demag, part of Terex Material Handling, produces industrial cranes, hoists, and components for material flow. While focused on broader industrial lifting rather than rail depot equipment, its product line of hoists and industrial drives is technologically adjacent to Autolift's lifting spindles and rotary drives.

Others

• IME-Light GmbH: IME-Light GmbH is Autolift's sister company under common ownership, providing automotive and commercial vehicle lifting systems including the Profimaster 3000 mobile lift. It is included as a closely related entity for context, not an external competitor.

Emerging players

• Hegenscheidt-MFD: Hegenscheidt-MFD specializes in railway wheel-set and axle machining, as well as specialized rail vehicle maintenance equipment. It is comparable to Autolift as a rail-focused niche manufacturer of depot equipment, though its specialization is in machining rather than lifting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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