What CAM attachments does

CAM attachments is a Belgian-headquartered (Waregem) manufacturer of hydraulic and mechanical attachments for material handling equipment, including sideshifts, fork positioners, rotators, clamps, push-pulls, load extenders, bale clamps, and specialised products for concrete, paper, appliances, and agricultural applications. Founded in 1970 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TVH Group, the company markets more than 30 attachment categories with proprietary technologies such as a self-compensating fluid cushion system for concrete block clamps and articulating-pad designs for appliance handling. CAM attachments distinguishes its premium bespoke offering from its value-tier 2022-launched sub-brand, CAM attachments S-line, which targets price-sensitive buyers with basic designs.

The company operates a channel-exclusive go-to-market: every CAM attachment is sold through TVH's global webshop and TVH Parts distribution network, which serves customers in more than 180 countries across logistics, food & beverage, construction, paper/recycling, agriculture, and general industry verticals. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (standard attachments, spare parts) plus customised solutions developed via direct process study of customer workflows. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; orders are placed via webshop or custom-quote forms, and customers use a free residual capacity calculator to validate equipment compatibility pre-purchase.

CAM attachments is led by Uwe Killmann (Business Development Leader, 30+ years of industry experience) and operates with a lean headcount of 13 employees, indicating a focused design-and-configure operation rather than a heavy in-house fabrication footprint. The company's strategic positioning pairs niche proprietary IP in clamp technologies with TVH's global distribution monopoly, trading independent brand presence for systemic channel leverage. Quality, trade-show presence, and reference customers (including a 32-carton-clamp deployment with Toyota Material Handling Italia) support credibility, while marketing emphasis on innovation, bespoke engineering, and digital self-service tools targets both retention and new customer acquisition through TVH's installed funnel.

Name

CAM attachments

Legal name

CAM attachments

Website

https://camattachments.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAM attachments, a Waregem-based subsidiary of TVH Group, manufactures hydraulic and mechanical material-handling attachments (30+ categories) and sells them exclusively through TVH's global webshop into logistics, construction, agriculture, food & beverage, paper, and industrial customers across 180+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Attachments

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

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM), Material Handling & Loader Attachments (Front Loaders, Telehandlers, Bale Handlers, Forks) (AFAAAAAC)

Keywords

• Material handling attachments
• Forklift attachments
• Hydraulic clamps
• Telehandler attachments
• Industrial load handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Waregem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Attachment sales: Sale of hydraulic and mechanical attachments for material handling equipment. Products include sideshifts, fork positioners, rotators, clamps, push-pulls, load extenders, and specialized attachments. Sold through TVH's global distribution network and webshop.
2. Spare parts sales: Extensive range of spare parts immediately deliverable from stock. Spare parts lists available on website. CAM attachments offers spare parts through TVH's inventory and logistics network.
3. Customised solutions: Bespoke handling solutions tailored to customer-specific requirements. CAM attachments studies customer internal processes to develop customised products beyond standard range.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CAM attachments designs and manufactures hydraulic and mechanical attachments for material handling equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, skid steer loaders, and tractor loaders. The portfolio spans 30+ product categories including sideshifts, fork positioners, rotators, clamps (bale, roll, appliance, carton, concrete block), push-pulls for slip-sheet handling, load extenders, bale grippers, carriages, buckets, booms, jibs, and specialised agricultural and construction attachments, sold both as standard products and as bespoke engineered solutions.

Product overview

CAM attachments is a manufacturer of hydraulic and mechanical attachments for material handling equipment, operating as part of the TVH Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 30 distinct product categories including sideshifts, fork positioners (with integrated fork variants like PKF-TS), rotators, box rotators, roll clamps, bale clamps, appliance and carton clamps (with models including HEXA intelligent clamp, HEF-T, HED-T, HEWA-T), concrete block clamps (HC and HCA models featuring unique fluid-filled cushion technology), push-pulls for slip sheet handling (LP and PP series), load extenders (ES), load stabilisers (SCA), bale grippers, bale spears, carriages, load backrests (LBR), skips, scoops, loading buckets, booms, crane jibs, fork-mounted hooks, big bag handlers, snow ploughs, yard scrapers, fork-mounted drum clamps and rotators, forklift cages, forks and fork extensions, manure forks, and grab buckets. The products are compatible with forklifts, telehandlers, tractor loaders, and skid-steer loaders across industries including logistics, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, recycling, and paper handling. In 2022, the company launched the CAM attachments S-line sub-brand offering basic-design attachments at competitive prices. A residual capacity calculator tool is available to help customers determine compatibility. Distribution is handled exclusively through the TVH Group network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAM attachments S-line: A sub-brand launched in 2022 offering attachments with a basic design at competitive prices, targeting customers looking for economical handling solutions.

Products and services

• Sideshifts Hydraulic or mechanical attachments that allow lateral adjustment of forks on forklifts for precise positioning of loads. Used by warehouses, logistics operators, and material handling fleets.
• Fork positioners Attachments that enable operators to adjust fork width from the cab, allowing handling of various pallet and load sizes with a single attachment. Targeted at multi-pallet-size operations including warehousing and distribution.
• Rotators Attachments that rotate the carriage 360 degrees or more, enabling dumping, mixing, and precise placement of loads. Used in industrial and recycling operations.
• Box rotators Specialized rotators designed for handling and rotating boxes, containers, and similar rectangular loads in distribution and warehousing.
• Roll clamps Attachments specifically designed for handling paper rolls, coils, and other cylindrical materials without damaging the load. Used in paper mills, packaging, and recycling.
• Bale clamps Attachments designed for handling bales of cotton, hay, wool, and other baled materials without piercing or damaging the load. Targeted at agricultural and recycling operations.
• Appliance and carton clamps Clamps designed for handling large electronic appliances such as washing machines and ovens, as well as carton boxes. Models include HEXA intelligent clamp, HEF-T, HED-T, and HEWA-T with rigid, single articulating, or triple articulating pads.
• Concrete block clamps Specialized clamps for handling concrete blocks and stacks of bricks without pallets, featuring fluid-filled rubber cushion chambers that self-regulate to irregular profiles. Used in construction and building materials handling.
• Push-pulls Attachments that handle goods with slip sheets instead of wooden pallets, reducing material handling costs and increasing container shipping volume. Models LP-I, LP, PP-I, and PP with hook-on or fork-mounted configurations.
• Load extenders and stabilisers Attachments that extend reach (load extenders) and stabilize unstable loads (load stabilisers). ES model extends reach with 1500kg at 500mm load center or 3000kg retracted; SCA handles unstable loads safely.
• Bale gripper Attachment for gripping and handling bales without penetration, suitable for various bale types in agricultural operations.
• Bale spears and carriers Fork-mounted spears that penetrate bales for secure handling and transport, available in various configurations for agricultural use.
• Carriages Standard and specialized fork carriages that form the mounting interface between the lift truck and attachments.
• Skips Large capacity containers for handling and transporting bulk materials, waste, or debris.
• Scoops Attachments for scooping and handling loose materials such as grain, fertilizers, or debris.
• Loading buckets Heavy-duty buckets for loading, scooping, and transporting various bulk materials in agricultural and construction settings.
• Booms Extensible boom attachments for increased reach and lifting height capabilities.
• Crane jibs Jib attachments that convert forklifts into crane-like lifting equipment for suspended loads.
• Fork-mounted hooks Hooks that mount on forks for lifting suspended loads, converting the forklift into a lifting device.
• Big bag handlers Specialized attachments for lifting and handling big bags (FIBC), featuring safety hooks and stabilizing arms.
• Snow ploughs Heavy-duty snow removal attachments for clearing snow with forklifts and telehandlers.
• Yard scrapers Scraping attachments for cleaning yards, floors, and outdoor surfaces.
• Fork-mounted drum clamps and rotators Combined clamping and rotating attachments for handling standard drums and barrels safely.
• Forklift cages Personnel cages that mount on forks for lifting workers to elevated positions safely.
• Forks and fork extensions Replacement forks and extension tubes that increase fork length for handling larger or oversized loads.
• Manure forks Specialized agricultural forks for handling manure, compost, and other agricultural materials.
• Grab buckets Clamshell-style buckets for grabbing and lifting loose materials such as aggregates, wood chips, and agricultural products.
• CAM attachments S-line A sub-brand offering attachments with basic design at competitive prices for customers seeking cost-effective handling solutions.
• Residual capacity calculator Free online tool that calculates the residual capacity of a machine when an attachment is installed, helping customers determine the right attachment for their equipment.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TVH GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAM attachments is part of TVH Group, an international group split into TVH Parts Holding and mateco Holding. TVH Parts is the global one-stop shop for parts and accessories for material handling, industrial, and agricultural equipment. TVH serves customers in more than 180 countries. CAM attachments products are distributed exclusively through TVH's webshop and distribution network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jungheinrich AG: German intralogistics OEM with a wide portfolio spanning forklifts, warehouse equipment, and automated systems. Competes indirectly with CAM across European warehouse customers and is also exposed to the same automation-driven end-market shift discussed in the bear case.
• Linde Material Handling (KION Group): Major global forklift and intralogistics OEM with a broad portfolio that includes attachments. As a Broad Incumbent, Linde competes with CAM both via its own attachment offering and by influencing customer attachment-purchasing decisions across European industrial accounts.
• Toyota Material Handling: Global forklift OEM that also sells a broad range of attachments through its dealer network. Toyota Material Handling Italia is itself a CAM customer, illustrating how CAM and OEMs coexist as both partners and partial competitors.
• Hyster-Yale Materials Handling: US-listed global forklift OEM (Hyster, Yale) with deep dealer networks across the same logistics, paper, and construction verticals CAM serves. Overlaps with CAM in the broader material-handling ecosystem even where its own attachment offering is narrower.

Direct peers

• Lifts All AB: Swedish attachment and lifting-equipment manufacturer offering clamps and material-handling attachments for forklifts and telehandlers, with comparable vertical coverage to CAM in Scandinavian and Northern European markets.
• Bolzoni S.p.A. Italian attachment manufacturer with the closest geographic and product-line overlap to CAM (also Italian-origin), now operating under Cascade. Offers clamps, forks, and sideshifts targeted at the same European forklift OEMs and dealer networks.
• Auramo Oy: Finnish clamp and attachment specialist with strong presence in paper-roll, bale, and appliance-handling clamps — directly competing with CAM's roll clamps, bale clamps, and appliance/carton clamp product lines.
• Cascade Corporation: US-headquartered global leader in forklift attachments, with directly overlapping product categories including forks, sideshifters, clamps, rotators, and push-pulls. Cascade also owns Bolzoni, making it CAM's most scaled direct competitor across essentially every product family CAM offers.
• Meijer Handling Solutions: Dutch manufacturer of forklift attachments and forks with a comparable product range (sideshifters, clamps, fork positioners, rotators). A direct European competitor with similar mid-market positioning to CAM.
• KAUP GmbH & Co. KG: German attachment specialist with a portfolio nearly identical to CAM's (sideshifters, fork positioners, clamps, rotators, bale handlers, push-pulls). KAUP competes head-to-head with CAM in European industrial and agricultural end-markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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