What Certex Lietuva UAB does

Certex Lietuva UAB is a Lithuanian private limited company founded in 1999, operating as the local entity of the CERTEX brand within Lifting Solution Group, itself part of the Swedish diversified group Axel Johnson International. The company specializes in the distribution of lifting and rigging equipment, including wire ropes, chain and textile slings, overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, hoists, jacks, lifting magnets, fall protection systems, and cargo-securing (lashing) products. It also carries private-label brands POWERTEX and ROPETEX and offers a sustainable ASPIRE Range targeting ESG-focused buyers. Its core technology is industrial equipment distribution rather than software, supported by a proprietary compliance-tracking platform, CertMax+, which manages inspection schedules, maintenance, and certification documentation for customer equipment fleets.

The business operates through three revenue streams: hardware sales of lifting equipment, short-term rental of selected items (e.g., GANTERUD balancing devices, POWERTEX jacks, crane scales), and recurring professional services covering inspection, maintenance, repair, and certification management. Go-to-market is a hybrid B2B model combining enterprise field sales with technical consultation for complex projects (notably wind-energy lifting solutions), direct sales from offices in Vilnius (headquarters) and Kaunas, and an e-commerce storefront for registered business customers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; long-term partners receive special pricing arrangements. The company is multi-certified under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 and has received recognitions including 'Strongest in Lithuania 2021-2023' and 'Patikimas darbdavys 2025' from Creditinfo.

Certex serves a diversified set of industrial verticals, with industrial and manufacturing customers as the primary segment, alongside renewable energy (wind), elevators, telecommunications, military/defense, entertainment/stage rigging, and transport/logistics. With only 7 employees, it is a small but specialized local operation that leverages the international scale of its parent group for supplier access, cross-border projects, and multinational customer support.

Name

Certex Lietuva UAB

Legal name

Certex Lietuva UAB

Website

https://certex.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Certex Lietuva UAB is a Lithuanian distributor of lifting and rigging equipment (cranes, hoists, slings, wire ropes, fall protection, lashing) and related inspection, maintenance, and certification services. Founded 1999, it serves industrial, wind energy, elevator, telecom, military, and transport customers as part of Axel Johnson International's Lifting Solution Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting and Rigging Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Lifting equipment
• Rigging equipment
• Industrial cranes
• Fall protection
• Wire rope products

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of lifting equipment including wire ropes, chain slings, steel wire rope slings, textile slings, lifting mechanisms (chain blocks, lever hoists, electric hoists), lifting beams, crane scales, jacks, and related accessories. Also includes overhead cranes, jib cranes, and crane components.
2. Rental Services: Rental of lifting equipment including Ganterud balancing devices, POWERTEX hydraulic toe jacks, chain blocks, aluminium wire rope hoists, crane scales with remote reading, and other lifting equipment.
3. Service and Maintenance: Lifting equipment service including inspection, maintenance, repair, and Tractel service. Also fall protection equipment inspection and installation services for permanent fall arrest systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Certex Lietuva UAB distributes and services a comprehensive range of lifting, rigging, and fall protection equipment for industrial and commercial customers. The portfolio spans wire rope, chain and textile slings; overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes, and gantry cranes; manual, electric, and pneumatic hoists; lifting beams, clamps, magnets, jacks, and crane scales; wire ropes for crane, elevator, and general-purpose applications; cargo lashing systems; and personal fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, retractable fall arresters). The company supplements product sales with technical consultation, equipment inspection, maintenance, repair, certification management (CertMax+), and short-term rental of specialized lifting equipment.

Product overview

Certex Lietuva UAB is a lifting and rigging equipment specialist operating as part of the Lifting Solutions Group (Axel Johnson International). The company offers an extensive portfolio of lifting equipment, fall protection systems, wire rope products, crane systems, and lashing equipment, primarily for industrial and commercial applications. The product portfolio includes manual lifting devices (chain blocks, lever hoists), electric and pneumatic hoists, overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, and vacuum lifters. Supporting products include lifting beams, clamps, magnets, crane scales, and hydraulic systems. Wire rope offerings span crane ropes, general purpose ropes, elevator ropes, and stainless steel ropes, along with accessories such as sockets, blocks, and clips. The company provides lifting slings in chain (Grade 8/10/12), steel wire rope, and textile configurations with wear protection options. Fall protection equipment encompasses harnesses, lanyards, retractable fall arresters, helmets, and safety accessories. Cargo securing products include chain lashing and web lashing systems. Certex operates both a physical branch network and an e-commerce platform. The company supports its product sales with complementary services including equipment inspection, maintenance, repair, certification management (CertMax+), and rental services. Private label brands POWERTEX and ROPETEX offer cost-effective alternatives to premium brands, while the ASPIRE Range provides sustainable lifting solutions for ESG-focused customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POWERTEX: Private label range of lifting equipment including chain blocks, lever hoists, hydraulic jacks, and fall protection equipment
• ROPETEX

Products and services

• Chain Blocks and Lever Hoists Manual hand-operated chain blocks and lever hoists used for lifting operations across various load capacities, supplied to industrial B2B customers.
• Electric Hoists Electric-powered hoists designed for efficient lifting operations in industrial environments.
• Pneumatic Hoists Air-powered hoists used in environments requiring explosion-proof or heavy-duty lifting solutions.
• Wire Rope Hoists Hoists using steel wire rope for heavy-duty lifting applications.
• Lifting Beams Spreader beams and lifting beams used for balanced load distribution during lifts, including the Powertex LBB Lifting Beam for Big Bags.
• Overhead Bridge Cranes Complete overhead bridge crane systems including single and double girder configurations, with integrated systems such as BLACKLINE Crane System and ProfileMaster Crane System.
• Gantry Cranes Floor-mounted crane systems for facilities without overhead runway systems.
• Jib Cranes Wall-mounted and pillar-supported jib cranes for localized lifting operations.
• Vacuum Lifters Vacuum-based lifting systems for handling smooth, non-porous loads.
• Chain Slings Grade 8, 10, and 12 chain slings for heavy-duty lifting with various leg configurations.
• Steel Wire Rope Slings Wire rope slings for general lifting applications with various termination methods.
• Textile Slings Polyester and polypropylene webbing slings for delicate or finished surface loads.
• Fall Protection Equipment Personal fall protection equipment including harnesses, lanyards, anchor points, helmets, carabiners, and retractable fall arresters such as the Fall Arrester CR 250HV.
• Crane Ropes Specialized steel wire ropes designed for crane applications with high fatigue resistance.
• General Purpose Wire Ropes Multi-purpose steel wire ropes for various industrial applications.
• Elevator Ropes Steel wire ropes specifically designed for elevator and lift applications.
• Stainless Steel Wire Ropes Corrosion-resistant stainless steel ropes for marine and chemical environments.
• Chain Lashing Chain-based load securing systems for cargo transportation.
• Web Lashing Textile webbing load securing products for cargo transport.
• POWERTEX Private label brand offering cost-effective lifting equipment including hoists, slings, jacks, and fall protection gear.
• ROPETEX Private label brand specializing in steel wire ropes and lubricants for lifting applications.
• ASPIRE Range Sustainable lifting product range with reduced environmental impact for ESG-focused customers.
• Lifting Equipment Service Comprehensive service including inspection, maintenance, repair, and certification management for lifting equipment provided to industrial customers.
• Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Periodic inspection and certification services for fall protection equipment, including installation of permanent fall arrest systems.
• Rental Services Short-term rental of lifting equipment such as Ganterud balancing devices, POWERTEX hydraulic toe jacks, chain blocks, aluminium wire rope hoists, and crane scales with remote reading for project-based or temporary needs.
• CertMax+ Equipment management and certification tracking system for compliance documentation, inspection schedules, maintenance tracking, and lifecycle management of customer lifting equipment.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Axel Johnson InternationalcoreOthersParent company of Lifting Solution Group, the global group to which Certex Lietuva belongs. Axel Johnson International operates across Europe, Canada, and Asia-Pacific regions, providing the strategic framework and international resources for Certex operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pfifer: European manufacturer and service provider for lifting, rigging, and rope/cable solutions. Comparable across lifting slings, wire ropes, and tension/lashing equipment.
• Demag (Terex Material Handling): German/global manufacturer of industrial cranes, hoists, and material handling solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent overlapping Certex's overhead and jib crane offerings.
• ABUS Kransysteme: European manufacturer of crane systems and lifting solutions. Comparable because it sells bridge, jib, and gantry cranes to the same industrial B2B segment.
• Konecranes: Finland-headquartered global leader in cranes, lifting equipment, and service. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the lifting equipment and service market that Certex Lietuva also targets.

Direct peers

• Gunnebo: Provider of lifting equipment, load securing, and safety solutions for industrial customers. Comparable given overlap with Certex's slings, lashing, and lifting/rigging accessories portfolio.
• Tractel: Global provider of lifting, load measurement, fall arrest, and access equipment. Directly comparable; notably Certex already provides Tractel-branded service in Lithuania, indicating overlapping portfolios.
• The Crosby Group: Leading global manufacturer of rigging accessories—shackles, hooks, lifting slings, blocks—directly comparable to Certex Lietuva's lifting accessories and rigging product lines.
• Columbus McKinnon: US-based global manufacturer and marketer of hoists, cranes, rigging, and material handling products. Comparable because it sells the same categories (hoists, slings, cranes) to industrial B2B customers that Certex Lietuva serves.
• SWF Krantechnik: Manufacturer of crane kits, light crane systems, and components (ProfileMaster, Blackline). Directly comparable—Certex already distributes SWF-branded crane systems including the Blackline product line.

Regional players

• Certex (other Lifting Solution Group entities, e.g., Certax Denmark / Norway): Sister CERTEX entities under Lifting Solution Group/Axel Johnson International operating in other European markets. Comparable as sister regional distributors running the same product, service, and inspection playbook in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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